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... installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 Cleaning the VRM and chipset fan 2-13 2.3 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash...
... installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 Cleaning the VRM and chipset fan 2-13 2.3 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash...
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...PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) U.2_1 slot supports U.2 NVMe device* AMD WRX80 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) U.2_2 slot supports U.2 NVMe device** 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia ASM1061 Controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports NVMe RAID configurations via M.2 storages * The U.2_1 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3. AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Series Processors 7 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* * Support PCIe bifurcation for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
...PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) U.2_1 slot supports U.2 NVMe device* AMD WRX80 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) U.2_2 slot supports U.2 NVMe device** 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia ASM1061 Controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports NVMe RAID configurations via M.2 storages * The U.2_1 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3. AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Series Processors 7 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* * Support PCIe bifurcation for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 9 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (8 x Type-A+ 1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel® X550-AT2 dual 10Gb Ethernet ports 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header 1 x Chipset Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 2 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector (continued on...
... Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 9 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (8 x Type-A+ 1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel® X550-AT2 dual 10Gb Ethernet ports 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header 1 x Chipset Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 2 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector (continued on...
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Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x U.2 slots USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports BMC Related 1 x BMC switch 1 x IPMI switch 1 x Message LED header 1 x Micro SD card socket 2 x LAN LED header(s) 1 x Location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x PSU_SMB header 1 x SMART_PSU switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x VGA header 1 x ...
Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x U.2 slots USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports BMC Related 1 x BMC switch 1 x IPMI switch 1 x Message LED header 1 x Micro SD card socket 2 x LAN LED header(s) 1 x Location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x PSU_SMB header 1 x SMART_PSU switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x VGA header 1 x ...
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... Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit EATX Form Factor 12.2 inch x 13 inch ( 30.98 cm x 33.02 cm ) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for KVM-over-Internet AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DAEMON Tools DTS:X® Ultra Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
... Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit EATX Form Factor 12.2 inch x 13 inch ( 30.98 cm x 33.02 cm ) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for KVM-over-Internet AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DAEMON Tools DTS:X® Ultra Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
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xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI motherboard 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA cable 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Hyper M.2 X16 Gen 4 Card 3 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 3 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI motherboard 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA cable 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Hyper M.2 X16 Gen 4 Card 3 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 3 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe...
... the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe...
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.... Power connectors 6. SATA 6GB/s port 9. U.2 connector 10. BMC switch 14. Location LED 31. DIMM slots 3. COM Port connector 15. Power Supply SMBus connector 22. Q LEDs 29. System Panel header 24. M.2 slot 7. VGA connector 25. Message LED 32. 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED 33. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-25 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-3 USB 2.0 connector 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. FlexKey button (Reset...
.... Power connectors 6. SATA 6GB/s port 9. U.2 connector 10. BMC switch 14. Location LED 31. DIMM slots 3. COM Port connector 15. Power Supply SMBus connector 22. Q LEDs 29. System Panel header 24. M.2 slot 7. VGA connector 25. Message LED 32. 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED 33. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-25 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-3 USB 2.0 connector 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. FlexKey button (Reset...
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... you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for the latest QVL. 2. ECC and buffered R-DIMM; and 3DS R-DIMM Memory into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 Memory configurations You...
... you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for the latest QVL. 2. ECC and buffered R-DIMM; and 3DS R-DIMM Memory into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 Memory configurations You...
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... in PCIe x16 slots with AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper PRO Series Processors M.2 SSD Quantity 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. • Creating RAID with the Hyper M.2 X16 series card is limited to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 2. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_2 3. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_3 4. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_4 5. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_6 7. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_4 5. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_6 7. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_3 4. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_2 3. Chapter 1 Recommended VGA configuration...
... in PCIe x16 slots with AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper PRO Series Processors M.2 SSD Quantity 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. • Creating RAID with the Hyper M.2 X16 series card is limited to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 2. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_2 3. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_3 4. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_4 5. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_6 7. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_4 5. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_6 7. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_3 4. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_2 3. Chapter 1 Recommended VGA configuration...
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... or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1500W power or above to ensure the system stability. The PCIE_PWR_1 and PCIE_PWR_2 provide additional power for your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. 5. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-9
... or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1500W power or above to ensure the system stability. The PCIE_PWR_1 and PCIE_PWR_2 provide additional power for your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. 5. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-9
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Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-11 Ensure that you use under the OS. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to your device, or memory card, or both. • The MicroSD Slot is only supported with your motherboard. MicroSD card slot The microSD card slot allows you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the...
Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-11 Ensure that you use under the OS. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to your device, or memory card, or both. • The MicroSD Slot is only supported with your motherboard. MicroSD card slot The microSD card slot allows you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the...
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... to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD WRX80 chipset. • RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-4 ports. • The slots are set , refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. •...
... to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD WRX80 chipset. • RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-4 ports. • The slots are set , refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. •...
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... M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 9. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-13 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to 10 Gb/s. • The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. • For the list of up to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for the latest QVL. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of compatible devices, please visit the ASUS website for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. When...
... M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. 9. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-13 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to 10 Gb/s. • The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. • For the list of up to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for the latest QVL. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of compatible devices, please visit the ASUS website for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. When...
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Power Supply SMBus connector The Power Supply SMBus connector allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-19 SMART PSU switch This jumper allows you to connect the SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 22. Chapter 1 21. Power supply is required to read the PSU information.
Power Supply SMBus connector The Power Supply SMBus connector allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-19 SMART PSU switch This jumper allows you to connect the SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 22. Chapter 1 21. Power supply is required to read the PSU information.
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... up until the problem is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 29. When the PSU is plugged and the system is solved. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for about one (1) minute. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-23 Chapter...
... up until the problem is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 29. When the PSU is plugged and the system is solved. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for about one (1) minute. Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 1-23 Chapter...
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... code. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
... code. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
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... Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
... Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
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RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. If one drive to a second drive. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-5 This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to add more information on system...
RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. If one drive to a second drive. Chapter 3 Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI 3-5 This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to add more information on system...
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.... Appendix Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI A-5 This equipment generates, uses and can be installed and operated in accordance with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of...
.... Appendix Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI A-5 This equipment generates, uses and can be installed and operated in accordance with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of...