Asus Pro Pro WS W880-ACE SE Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel W880 Chipset - Socket LGA-1851 - ATX - Pro WS W880-ACE SE

Asus Pro Pro WS W880-ACE SE Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel W880 Chipset - Socket LGA-1851 - ATX - Pro WS W880-ACE SE

Key Features

• DIY-friendly design : M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Connector
• Exclusive AI technologies : AI Cooling II, AI Advisor and NPU boost
• 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
• Intel LGA1851 socket : Ready for Intel^®Core™ Ultra 9, 7, and 5 desktop processors
• Ready for advanced AI PCs : Designed for the future of AI computing, with the placement and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
• Robust performance : 8+1+2+2 teamed power stages, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
• 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

Product Overview

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).