Asus Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI

Intel® W680 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard, PCIe® 5.0, DDR5, IPMI expansion card, PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector, SlimSAS, SATA 6 Gbps, HDMI®, DisplayPort and VGA

ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE Workstation motherboard is designed for professionals in AI training, deep learning, animation, 3D rendering, or media production. Featuring expandable graphics, extensive storage, impressive connectivity, and exceptional overall performance and Reliability. Pro Workstation motherboards are the ideal solution for creative professionals. Each motherboard includes centralized management software, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.

• Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
• Bundle with IPMI expansion card: Equips with a dedicated Ethernet controller to BMC chip to provide the intelligence for its IPMI architecture.
• Enhanced power solution: DrMOS, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Next-gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 5.0 SafeSlots, dual PCIe 3.0 slots, 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0, SlimSAS, dual Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, front panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support, TPM header, LPT header
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• Advanced security management: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
• Trusted stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot and SafeDIMM for enhanced durability

Ultra Powerful Back IO

The motherboard comes with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 type connector, one reversible USB Type-C connector and front-panel connector to support additional USB expansions.

ECC Memory Support

Designed for creative professionals who require outstanding performance, reliability and enhanced security, ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard is powered by the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel processors for always-on usage scenarios and supports ECC memory to automatically detect and correct data corruption, reducing the chance of system crashes to ensure workstation stability.

BMC Remote Management

ASUS IPMI expansion card is equipped with a dedicated Ethernet controller to BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip to provide the intelligence for its IPMI architecture. Administrators can remotely communicate with the BMC to take some corrective actions — such as resetting or power cycling a system.

Dual 2.5G Ethernet

Boosted connectivity with dual onboard Ethernet ports. Intel 2.5G Ethernet upgrades your traditional LAN connection with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can experience faster file transfers and immediately stream high-resolution videos.

ASUS Control Center Express

The best business performance requires smart IT management. ASUS Control Center Express is an intuitive and secure software designed to simplify IT operations and improve workload productivity by providing comprehensive control of all the systems in your organization. Plus, ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to give you more upgrade flexibility and less compatibility issues. Learn More

Multi-GPU Support

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide flexible system configurability and expandability — including support for NVIDIA® Quadro® — for enhanced performance in modelling, simulation, and rendering applications.

Triple M.2 Slots

Triple M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0, offering up to 64 Gbps data-transfer speeds and flexible M.2 interfaces. The RAID 0/1/5/10 configuration are available for the data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system, higher storage capacity and better SSD performance.

Thermal Solution

• VRM heatsink
  A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
• PCH heatsink
  An expanded surface area for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation.
• M.2 heatsink
  M.2 slot has a dedicated heatsink keep the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM

PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

24/7 Dependability

Optimized for 24/7 operation, Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard is tested to work in temperatures of up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.

Solid Compatibility Validation

ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard has been extensively tested for compatibility with over 1,000 components and devices. Each new ASUS motherboard model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict tests so that you can be 100% confident it is suitable for all environments and applications.

• 520 + DDR5 Compatibility
  Industry-leading DDR5 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance.
• 1000+ compatible devices
  Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.
• 8000+ validation hours
  Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility and safety.

Additional Information:

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Make and Model	Asus Pro WS W680-ACE Workstation Motherboard
Part Number	PRO WS W680-ACE
Color	Black
CPU	Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Chipset	Intel® W680 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5  ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics	1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port***   1 x VGA port * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. **Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots	Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* - 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode) Intel® W680 Chipset - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode) - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Storage	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® W680 Chipset** - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x SlimSAS Slot Support SlimSAS NVMe device (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode and up to 4 SATA devices)*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** SlimSAS slot can support up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. the cable is perchased seperately.
Ethernet	2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports - 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit
Back Panel I/O Ports	-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) -4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) -2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) -1 x DisplayPort -1 x HDMI® port -1 x VGA port -2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ports -5 x Audio jacks -1 x BIOS FlashbackTM button
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x SlimSAS port USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x LPT header 1 x T-sensor 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x BMC Header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Start button 1 x Flexkey button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x  20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x LPT_P80 Switch 1 x Thunderbolt™  header
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeDIMM - SafeSlot - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features - 24/7 Reliability
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 - Power Saving ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR IT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 FlexKey
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System	Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

• Asus Motherboard
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x Q-connector
• 1 x M.2 Rubber Packages
• 2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
• 1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 1 x User guide
• 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables


• IPMI Expansion Card and related accessories
• 1 x IPMI expansion card
• 1 x BMC cable
• 1 x Power On/Off cable
• 1 x Reset cable
• 1 x USB 2.0 cable
• 1 x IPMI Expansion Card user guide
• Documentation
• 1 x User guide
• 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card