WS X299 SAGE/10G Workstation w/ DDR4-2666, 7.1 Audio, Dual 10G LAN, 4-Way CrossFire / SLI
Product Info
ASUS WS X299 SAGE/10G Workstation Motherboard
The new WS X299 Sage/10G motherboard delivers a blend of tremendous GPU performance with up to Quad-SLI support, server-grade validation and comprehensive cooling options to provide the perfect system build for training neural networks and crunching other scalable compute loads.
The WS X299 Sage/10G shares the same refined aesthetics as WS X299 Sage/10G and adds dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with the Intel X550AT2 10GBASE-T controller for uncompromising networking performance. Dual PLX chips extend the number of PCIe lanes to provide additional expansion slots, giving you robust connectivity options to configure your system with the tools you need to get your job done.
Dual Onboard 10G LAN Ports
Featuring dual onboard 10G LAN ports backed by the cutting-edge Intel X550AT2 10GBASE-T Ethernet controller, WS X299 Sage/10G provides server-class connectivity that supports high-density, high-bandwidth and low-latency access-layer networks.
With data-rates up to 10Gbps, WS X299 Sage/10G is able to transfer 4K videos and other large files in a fraction of the time required by conventional networking gear. The onboard controller negates the need to allocate a PCI Express slot to a dedicated network card, saving valuable space for other components.
3 way and 2 Way Multi-GPU Support
WS X299 Sage/10G fits up to four dual-slot graphics cards and supports both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ 4-way configurations to enable multi-GPU setups that harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies, including NVIDIA® Quadro®. With performance beyond 15.23 TFLOPS*, NVIDIA Quadro is the perfect complement to WS X299 Sage/10G, delivering the best performance for design, modeling, medical research, and processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications.
*In double-precision floating-point tests.
CPU: INTEL LGA 2066 I9-7980XE | MOTHERBOARD: WS X299 SAGE/10G | GPU: NVIDIA QUADRO GP100*4 | DRAM: 2666UDIMM*8 | OS: HDD WITH CENT 7.3 OS
Here is how Video Cards connect to this Motherboard with 1, 2, 3 or 4 video cards:
- 4x PCIe Video Cards: x16 / x16 / x16 / x16
- 3x PCIe Video Cards: x16 / x16 / x16
- 2x PCIe Video Cards: x16 / x16
- 1x PCIe Video Card: x16
ASUS Control Center
WS X299 Sage/10G features ASUS Control Center (ACC), a centralized and integrated IT management platform for monitoring and controlling ASUS commercial products, including servers, workstations and digital signage. ACC enables remote BIOS updates, monitoring of multiple systems via mobile devices, and one-click software updates and dispatching, allowing easier server management for any IT infrastructure.
Features
5-Way Optimization
One-click overclocking and cooling
ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your workstation smart. One click takes care of complex tuning, dynamically optimizing essential aspects of the system to provide overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
- An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration
- Fans stay whisper-quiet with everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks
- Stress test function helps optimize and overclock for CPU- or memory-centric workloads
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controllable graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes will help you find your way with ease.
- EZ Tuning Wizard
Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups - My Favorites
Quickly discover tuning options and add preferred tools to the list
Make Your Memory Go Faster
With optimized trace paths for time-aligned signaling and minimal crosstalk, third-generation ASUS T-Topology offers enhanced memory stability and compatibility, allowing support for memory speeds of DDR4-4200MHz and beyond.
OC Design w/ ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
WS X299 Sage/10G includes a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and BCLK overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from Intel® Core™ X-series processors.
Flexible Cooling Controls
WS X299 Sage/10G features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
- Multiple temperature sources
- Water pump+
- AIO pump
- 4-pin PWM/DC fan
- ASUS Fan Extension Card support
- Smart protection
Advanced thermal design for maximized performance
Designed for the all-around workstation, WS X299 Sage/10G features a robust thermal solution that dissipates heat from the VRM, Ethernet controller and PLX chips to prevent throttling. An additional heatsink array covers these components and heatpipes lie within the path of maximum chassis airflow to provide optimal cooling for your workstation, ensuring maximum performance and system stability.
ProCool Power Connector
ASUS ProCool is the power connector reinvented. Compared with traditional power connectors, ProCool connectors provide a more secure, low resistance connection, enabling better heat dissipation and improved reliability.
Ultra Fast Connectivity
- Dual Onboard M.2 Slots: Unleashed storage speeds of up to 32Gbps
WS X299 Sage/10G features dual onboard M.2 slots, each operating at X4 PCI Express 3.0 to provide an abundant 32Gbps of bandwidth - VROC: Upgrade your RAID
Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) obliterates PCH-based RAID arrays that are bottlenecked by the 32Gbps limit of the DMI bus, allowing you to utilize CPU PCIe lanes to configure a bootable RAID array that can transfer data at insane speeds.
*A VROC key is required to enable VROC RAID arrays. For information about VROC key availability, please contact your local Intel representative. - U.2 Connectors: Join the NVMe Revolution
The revolutionary specification that lets your SSDs scream at top speed. Simply attach your choice of drive and experience data transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps; and free up a PCIe slot for another expansion card - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Intel® Optane™ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by WS X299 Sage/10G. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive. - USB 3.1 Gen 2 front-panel connector
WS X299 Sage/10G's front panel USB 3.1 connector is ready for next-gen PC cases and devices. - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C ports
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A™ and reversible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ ports, you'll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps
Server-grade memory validation
WS X299 Sage/10G supports up to 128GB of quad-channel DDR4 RAM to readily handle the larger data sets found in professional workloads. Strict validation with a wide variety of memory types and operating conditions; including factors such as time, temperature and voltage ranges, ensures that WS X299 Sage/10G provides the reliability and stability professionals depend upon to get their work done.
SafeSlot: Protect Your Graphics Card Investment
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide protect your graphics card investment. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
Intel® X299 Chipset
The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-Series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and enhanced stability.
Additionally, X299 provides up to 10x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8x SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.
Intel® Core™ X-series processors for LGA 2066 socket
- Intel Core X-Series processors (6 core above):
4 Channel RAM in up to 8-DIMM, 44x or 28x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 lanes - Intel Core X-Series processors (4 core):
2-channel RAM in up to 4-DIMMs, 16x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 lanes
Additional Information:
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Rear I/O Ports
Specifications
| Make and Model | ASUS X299 Workstation Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | WS X299 SAGE/10G |
| CPU Support | Supports Intel® Core™ X-Series CPUs for Socket 2066 |
| Chipset | Intel® X299 Chipset |
| Memory | X299 Processors with 6 or more Cores: 8x DIMMs, 128GB RAM Maximum (8x 16GB) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Accepts select overclocked DDR4 RAM up to 4200 MHz X299 Processors with 4 Cores: |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics not Supported by X299 Chipset |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports Up to 4-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Supports Up to 4-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 7x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots Single Card: x16 |
| Storage | Intel® X299 Chipset: 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, fits 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices w/ PCIE 3.0 x4 mode 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, fits 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices w/ PCIE 3.0 x4 mode 1x U.2 connector (Both M.2 Ports can support Intel® Optane™ Memory; 1 stick only) 8x SATA III (6Gb/s) ports |
| USB Support | Rear Panel: 1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 (10Gbps) port 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen2 (10Gbps) port 4x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports Mid Board: |
| LAN | Intel® X550-AT2 Chipset: 2x 10 Gigabit LAN Controller |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC: Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance 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, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 113 dB (Line-in) Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback |
| Audio Features | DTS Connect DTS Headphone:X Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality |
| Special Features | OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology: 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App TPU Fan Xpert4:Fan Xpert4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2) ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection ASUS EPU: Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design AURA: AI Suite 3 Ai Charger+ Crystal Sound 3 File Transfer ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Connector |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 port 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 2 port 4x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1 ports 2x 10 Gigabit LAN ports 1x S/PDIF Digital Optical out 5x 3.5mm Analog Audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1x U.2 port 1x AAFP connector 1x Aura RGB Strip Header 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector allows 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1x TPM header 1x COM port connector 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x VROC_HW_Key 1x CPU Fan connector 1x CPU OPT Fan connector 2x Chassis Fan connectors 1x AIO_PUMP connector 1x Thunderbolt header 1x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1x 6-pin ATX Power connector 2x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1x EZ XMP switch 1x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1x Power-on button 1x Reset button 1x Clear CMOS button 1x USB BIOS Flashback button 1x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1x System panel connector 1x Thermal sensor connector 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1x CPU_OV jumper 1x MemOK! Button 1x M.2 Fan Header |
| Workstation App | ASUS Control Center (ACC) |
| BIOS | N/A |
| Manageability | N/A |
| Operating System | Supports Windows 10, 64 bit |
| Form Factor | CEB Form Factor: 305 x 267mm |
| Weight | N/A |
