ASUS PRO WS W880-ACE SE Intel W880 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX90MB1KV0-M0EAY0

Ready for advanced AI PCs : Designed for the future of AI computing, with the placement and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications. Intel LGA1851 socket : Ready for Intel Core Ultra 9, 7, and 5 desktop processors. Robust performance : 8+1+2+2 teamed power stages, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Future-proofed connectivity : Thunderbolt 4, Dual 2.5Gb Ethernet, two PCIe 5.0 PCIe slots with full support for next-gen graphics cards, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header. Exclusive AI technologies : AI Cooling II, AI Advisor and NPU boost. DIY-friendly design : M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Connector. Server-grade IPMI remote management and onboard BMC : Hardware- and software-level management with a dedicated LAN port link to an onboard AST2600 BMC controller, plus ASUS Control Center Express software for real-time monitoring and management. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) processors with 8+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4 port, dual 2.5Gb Ethernet.. The workstation motherboard is engineered to support dual graphics cards, making it an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management.. Thunderbolt™ Connectivity. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE features a Thunderbolt™ 4 port, offering high-speed data transfers up to 40Gbps. This allows large files and datasets to be transferred in seconds, boosting productivity for workstation users, AI and deep learning experts, and IT managers. Thunderbolt™ 4 also supports multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display for clear and smooth visuals, essential for professional applications. Its strong compatibility with existing Thunderbolt™ and USB devices simplifies connectivity and management.. PCIe 5.0 Support. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE offers PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.. PCIe 5.0 Expansion Slots. Both of the x16 expansion slots are PCIe 5.0, offering incredible speeds of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards, they are also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets.. Remote Control Solution. Onboard BMC. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE workstation motherboard features compatibility with BMC connections, and it is bundled with ASUS Control Center Express software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management features for businesses and industries.. ASUS Control Center Express. A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures, and it comes with an active fan to enhance thermal efficiency.. The Core of Your Powerful Workstation. Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs, the Pro WS W880-ACE SE features 8(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80 amps each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for new Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).. Eight Layered PCB design. These are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.. ProCool II Connectors. This enhances quick heat dissipation around the voltage regulators for enhanced stability and overclocking.. Superior Chokes & Capacitors. These are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, providing a higher level of performance than the industry standard.. Digi+ VRM Control. The ASUS Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry and ensures ultra-smooth power delivery to the CPU.. Performance Boost. NPU Boost. The integrated Neural Processing Unit in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%. 1. Memory. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options that would otherwise be locked, whether you are dealing with high-speed or entry-level memory modules.. DIMM Fit. DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.. AEMP III. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.2. Intelligent AI Solutions. AI Cooling II. Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.. AI Advisor. Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.3. Easy PC DIY. M.2 Q-Latch. The innovative ASUS Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools or screws. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly detach it with one tap.. ASUS DriverHub. ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and perform optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. Users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation.. Four Onboard M.2 Slots. The Pro WS W880-ACE SE features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.4. 24/7 Reliability. Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS W880-ACE SE motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.. Processor. Supported processor sockets. Intel LGA1851. Compatible processor series. Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Processor socket. LGA 1851 (Socket V1). Processor manufacturer. Intel. Memory. Maximum internal memory per slot. 64 GB. Unbuffered memory. Yes. Maximum internal memory. 256 GB. Supported memory clock speed (max). 9066 MHz. ECC сompatibility. Non-ECC. Memory channels. Dual-channel. Memory slots type. DIMM. Number of memory slots. 4. Supported memory types. DDR5-SDRAM. Storage controllers. RAID levels. 0, 1, 5, 10. RAID support. Yes. Number of storage drives supported. 8. Number of HDDs supported. 4. Supported storage drive interfaces. M.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III. Supported storage drive types. HDD & SSD. Graphics. Maximum resolution. 3840 x 2160 pixels. Parallel processing technology support. Not supported. Internal I/O. Number of water pump connectors. 1. Number of temperature sensor headers. 1. Number of COM connectors. 1. Integrated SAS ports. 1. Thunderbolt headers. 1. 12V power connector. Yes. Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin). 2. EPS power connector (8-pin). Yes. Chassis intrusion connector. Yes. Number of chassis fan connectors. 5. Number of CPU fan connectors. 1. CPU fan connector. Yes. ATX Power connector (24-pin). Yes. Front panel connector. Yes. Front panel audio connector. Yes. Number of SATA III connectors. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors. 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors. 1. USB 2.0 connectors. 2. Rear panel I/O ports. Thunderbolt ports quantity. 1. Headphone outputs. 1. Line-in. Yes. DisplayPort version. 2.1. HDMI version. 2.1. HDMI ports quantity. 1. VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity. 1. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity. 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity. 6. Network. Wi-Fi. No. Ethernet interface type. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Ethernet LAN. Yes. Features. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10 x64, Windows 11. Cooling type. Passive. Power source type. ATX. Product colour. Grey. Audio output channels. 7.1 channels. Audio chip. Realtek ALC1220P. Motherboard chipset. Intel W880. Motherboard chipset family. Intel. Motherboard form factor. ATX. Component for. Workstation. Expansion slots. 4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation. 4.0. 4th M.2 largest key size. 2280. 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation. 4.0. 3rd M.2 largest key size. 2280. 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation. 4.0. 2nd M.2 largest key size. 2280. 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation. 5.0. 1st M.2 largest key size. 2280. Number of M.2 (M) slots. 4. PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots. 2. PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots. 1. BIOS. Clear CMOS button. Yes. BIOS memory size. 256 Mbit. BIOS type. UEFI AMI. Weight & dimensions. Depth. 244 mm. Width. 305 mm. Packaging content. Cables included. SATA. manual pdf