Motherboard ASRock WRX80 CREATOR R2.0 — AMD WRX80, Socket sWRX8, E-ATX, 8× DIMM DDR4, 2 TB max, Wi‑Fi 6E, 10Gb LAN, 7.1 audio

The ASRock WRX80 CREATOR R2.0 is an Extended ATX motherboard based on the AMD WRX80 chipset for Socket sWRX8 processors. It supports AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000WX/5000WX series CPUs and standard Ryzen 3/5 processors, up to 2.05 TB of DDR4 memory across 8 DIMM slots, multiple M.2 and SATA III storage options with RAID support, dual 10GbE LAN controllers and Wi‑Fi 6E for high-speed connectivity. The board integrates advanced power delivery, a 14‑layer server‑grade low‑loss PCB with 2 oz copper, composite VRM cooling with dual fans and heat pipe, and Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type‑C ports for high bandwidth I/O.

Advantages

The motherboard implements Dr.MOS with SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology and an 8‑phase 105A power design to provide accurate current and temperature monitoring for stable CPU Vcore delivery and improved overclocking capability. A 14‑layer, server‑grade low‑loss PCB with 2 oz copper inner layers and PCIe Gen4 Surface Mount Technology enhances signal integrity and thermal efficiency for memory and PCIe devices. Composite VRM heatsinks with 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and dual fans increase heat dissipation. Built‑in features include dual Marvell/Aquantia 10GbE LAN, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type‑C, Nahimic audio processing, and flexible integrated I/O shield for straightforward installation.

Suitable for

• Workstations for professional design, simulation and rendering
• Servers or compute nodes requiring IPMI and BMC (AST2500)
• High‑performance storage and network applications using 10GbE and NVMe
• Systems needing extensive PCIe Gen4 expansion (multiple GPUs or add‑in cards)

Key specifications

• Chipset: AMD WRX80
• Socket: Socket sWRX8 (supports Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000WX/5000WX)
• Form factor: Extended ATX
• Power design: 8 Power Phase, 105A SPS (Dr.MOS)
• PCB: 14 Layer server‑grade low‑loss PCB with 2 oz copper
• Memory: DDR4‑SDRAM, 8 DIMM slots, up to 2048 GB, supports DDR4 4533+ (OC)
• PCIe: 7 x PCIe Gen4 x16 slots
• Storage: 8 x SATA3, Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) slots, 1 U.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4)
• USB / Thunderbolt: 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type‑C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1
• LAN / Wireless: Dual Marvell (Aquantia) 10GbE, 1 dedicated IPMI LAN, Intel 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6E) + Bluetooth 5.3
• Audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC4050H + ALC1220) with Nahimic
• BMC: Aspeed AST2500
• BIOS: UEFI AMI 256 Mbit

How to use

Install the motherboard into a compatible Extended ATX chassis, align and secure the flexible integrated I/O shield, and mount a supported Socket sWRX8 CPU with appropriate cooler attached to the composite VRM heatsink area. Populate DDR4 memory modules in matched DIMM pairs or accordance with the motherboard manual to achieve the required channel configuration and maximum capacity. Connect NVMe M.2 drives or SATA devices and configure RAID in UEFI if required. Attach power connectors from a PSU with sufficient wattage and required 8‑/24‑pin CPU power headers, then connect peripherals such as GPUs to PCIe Gen4 x16 slots and external devices to Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type‑C ports. For remote management, connect the dedicated IPMI LAN and configure AST2500 BMC settings.

Recommendations

For reliable high‑performance operation, use high‑quality DDR4 ECC or non‑ECC modules validated for WRX80 platforms, a multi‑rail PSU sized to support CPU and multiple PCIe cards, and ensure adequate chassis airflow to complement the composite VRM heatsink. Keep BIOS and BMC firmware up to date for improved stability and compatibility.