ASUS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB Workstation Motherboard, PCIe 5.0 x16, M.2, 10G and 2.5G LAN, Server-Grade Remote Management, 12+1+1 Power Stages, Front and Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Whether you are a creative professional, developer, or engineer, the ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE LGA 4677 CEB Workstation Motherboard gives you robust connectivity options and optimized trace layout that can handle high-grade components with ease.

Utilizing Intel's W790 chipset, you get support for Intel® Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 processors, driving performance and streamlining your workload. Eight quad-channel DDR5 memory slots can accept up to 2048GB of DDR5 ECC RAM, enhancing render speeds and multitasking capabilities with ease. Create a massive library of assets with four SATA ports and two M.2 interfaces, which also support various RAID functions to help organize your files, as well as three SlimSAS ports for advanced storage drives. With five PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, you can equip your system with a wide range of graphics and utility cards, enhancing the functionality of your workstation for seamless operation.

• Intel® LGA 4677 socket: Ready for Intel® Xeon® W-3400 & W-2400 processors
• CPU and memory overclocking: Supports for up to 2TB of ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory (2DPC)
• Ultrafast connectivity: 5 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 10G & 2.5G LAN, 2 M.2, front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 3 SlimSAS
• Server-grade IPMI remote management: Hardware and software-level with ASUS IPMI expansion card support, plus a real-time monitoring and management software – ASUS Control Center Express
• Robust power and thermal design: 12+1+1 power stages, 8-pin PCIe power connector, Massive VRM, chipset and M.2 heatsinks and M.2 backplate
• Trusted stability: Highly compatible with the latest technologies with solid QVL list and tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility

Performance, Productivity, Proven

The Pro WS W790 series workstation motherboard is deftly tailored for creative professionals, developers and engineers, unleashing the dominate performance of the latest Intel Xeon processors, with CPU and memory overclocking capability. Featuring an optimized memory trace layout, advanced power stage design, server-grade IPMI remote management, and ultrafast PCIe 5.0 and networking connectivity, Pro WS W790 series melds no-compromise engineering with incredible aesthetics.

ASUS W790 motherboards go above and beyond the ordinary with a painstakingly cultivated collection of hardware validations to help ensure that your workstation build supports a wide variety of memory, cooler, chassis, PSU and other devices. Learn more about the Qualified Vendor List.

Low-profile Professionalism

With metallic black aluminum extrusions, stainless steel black mesh with highlighted details, and a transparent smoky gray I/O cover, Pro WS W790-ACE presents a professional, low-profile look for content creators.

Multi-GPU Support

The Pro WS W790-ACE features five PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for high-powered graphics cards, enabling enhanced performance for professional design, modeling, simulation and rendering applications.

Robust Power Solution: 12+1+1 Power Stages

Pro WS W790-ACE's VRM is comprised of 12+1+1 power stages, and delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel® processors demand.

8-pin Power Connector

Additional PCIe 8-pin power connector can add power output stability when creators and developers use multiple graphics cards.

Reliability with Supreme Memory Overclocking

The Pro WS W790-ACE supports 4-channel 2DPC DDR5 RDIMM ECC memory, allowing automatically to detect and correct data corruption, reducing the chance of system crashes. Being infused with deliberate memory trace layout, this motherboard enables DDR5 memory overclocking with maxed-out speeds to provide better memory performance for a diverse range of workloads.

10G and 2.5G Ethernet

One Marvell® AQC113CS 10G Ethernet is ready for network attached storage (NAS) and one Intel® I226-LM 2.5G Ethernet port is ready for streaming or file upload.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

The latest USB standard doubles transfer bandwidth by opening a second USB 3.2 lane, achieving a maximum throughput of up to 20Gbps. In addition to blazingly fast data-transfer speeds, USB 3.2 offers easy connectivity and ultimate flexibility via USB-C ports.

Two M.2

The Pro WS W790-ACE features two M.2 slots wired for PCIe 4.0 bandwidth. Creators working with massive video files can assemble multiple NVMe drives in a RAID formation for massive I/O bandwidth and seamless playback in their editing bays. Two of these M.2 slots rest under dedicated heatsinks to prevent SSD throttling under heavy loads, and they feature ASUS Q-Latch for easy drive installation and replacement.

More Storage

To connect even more high-speed storage, onboard SlimSAS slots let you connect industrial SSDs — not to mention server and networking equipment — through the fast PCIe 4.0/PCIe 3.0 interface.

Front-panel Connector

The front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector is ready for next-gen PC cases and devices.

Server-grade Remote Management

This motherboard supports remote management with ASUS IPMI expansion card, bringing the benefits for applications that ask for high-performance systems, yet sufficiently and remotely monitoring system status and able to provide real-time troubleshooting. Administrators can remotely communicate with client devices to take some corrective actions — such as resetting or power cycling a system.

ASUS Control Center Express

The Pro WS W790-ACE comes with ASUS Control Center Express - a real-time IT monitoring and management software designed for business that improves productivity and enhances security, helping prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.

Massive VRM Heatsink

Since mass and airflow are critically important, our VRM heatsinks are manufactured with tall and densely packed fins, and are placed on the MOSFETs and chokes to enhance thermal efficiency.

Chipset Heatsink

A dedicated and beefy chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

M.2 Heatsinks

Two M.2 slots are covered by heatsinks to combat temperature-induced throttling that can affect performance during heavy, sustained storage loads. M.2 backplate blocks on select slot go even further to ensure that you get peak performance from your next-gen drives.

Pre-mounted I/O Shield

The patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted for easy installation on the motherboard and is designed to allow air flow to keep the heat away from the board.

BIOS Flashback™

Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive and simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack™ port and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU aren't present.

Immersive Audio Experience

The Realtek S1220A 7.1 audio codec features high quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input to offer pristine audio quality and is supported by EMI shielding and separate PCB layers for the left and right channels to maintain signal integrity.

Solid Compatibility Validation

Pro WS W790-ACE has been extensively tested and validated under various environments and applications for compatibility and reliability.

Protect Your Graphics Card

SafeSlot is a PCIe slot reengineered by ASUS to provide optimized attachment and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot fortifies the slot with metal for enhanced strength and durability.

24/7 Reliability

Optimized for around-the-clock operations, The ASUS Pro WS W790 series is tested under temperatures of up to 45°C and humidity of up to 80% in order to ensure it can thrive in different environments.

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Make and Model	Asus PRO PRO WS W790-ACE Workstation Motherboard
CPU Support	Intel® W790 Chipset Socket LGA4677 for Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Chipset	Intel® W790 Chipset
Memory	8 x DIMM slots, Max. 2048GB, DDR5 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 ECC Registered Memory* Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
Integrated Graphics	N/A
Storage	Total supports 2 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 3 x SlimSAS ports* Intel® W790 Chipset** M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS_1 slot supports  PCIe 3.0 x4 mode NVMe device SlimSAS_2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately. SlimSAS_3 slot supports  PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*   * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel® VMD). ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC HW_Key is purchased separately.
Expansion Slots	Intel® Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors 5 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot(s) (supports x16, x16, x16, x0/x8, x16/x8 modes)* * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Multi-GPU Support	N/A
USB Ports	Rear USB (Total 13 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A ) 8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (8 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
LAN	1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi	N/A
Bluetooth	N/A
Audio	Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features: - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Back Panel I/O	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (8 x Type-A) 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) Power related 2 x 24-pin Main Power connector 4 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 3 x SlimSAS slots 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x BMC header 1 x COM Port header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x VROC Key header
Operating System	Supports Windows® 11/10 64-bit
BIOS	512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE (UEFI mode)
Form Factor	CEB Form Factor
Dimensions	12" x 10.5" (30.5 x 26.67 cm)
Weight	N/A

• Asus PRO WS W790-ACE CEB Workstation Motherboard
• SATA 6Gb/s Cables
• Q-connector
• M.2 Rubber Package(s)
• M.2 backplate Rubber Package(s)
• CPU guard for LGA 4677 E1A
• CPU guard for LGA 4677 E1B
• ACC Express Activation Key Card
• User's Guide