The Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE is a large, SSI EEB size motherboard for Intel's Xeon W processors. In addition to the 4677 socket for the CPU, it has eight RAM slots supporting up to 512GB of DDR5 Registered ECC memory and seven PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slots. That layout allows for a very diverse configuration of expansion cards, limited only by space inside the chassis, cooling / airflow, and power availability. Because of its size, though, only full-size tower or rackmount cases can fit this board.
A wide range of connectivity is provided as well: six standard USB ports, two of the new USB Type C, dual 10Gb Ethernet, and both analog and digital audio. The only noticeable omissions are WiFi and Bluetooth, but those can be added via a USB dongle if needed. Internally it has eight SATA ports and three M.2 connectors, supporting a flexible array of storage options.
A wide range of connectivity is provided as well: six standard USB ports, two of the new USB Type C, dual 10Gb Ethernet, and both analog and digital audio. The only noticeable omissions are WiFi and Bluetooth, but those can be added via a USB dongle if needed. Internally it has eight SATA ports and three M.2 connectors, supporting a flexible array of storage options.
Model: Asus PRO WS W790E-SAGE
Specifications
Socket | 4677 |
CPU Compatibility | Sapphire Rapids |
Form Factor | SSI EEB |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset | W790 |
Front Side Bus | DMI 4.0 |
Network Connectivity | Dual 10G Networking |
Network Controller | Intel X710-AT2 |
Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek S1220A HD Audio |
Cooling System | Heatsink |
Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR5 ECC Registered |
Maximum Speed | 4800 MHz |
Number of Slots | 8 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 256 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 2048 GB |
Onboard Video | |
Chipset Manufacturer | ASpeed |
Processor Type | AST2600 |
Maximum Resolution | 1920x1200 |
VGA | 1 |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C | 1 |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 2 |
Mgmt LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
Wireless Antenna Port | No |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C | 1 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 8 |
M.2 Connector | 3 |
M.2 Support | 2x 42-110mm PCIe 5.0, 1x 42-110mm PCIe 4.0 |
Serial (Com) | 1 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
Compatible TPM | Asus TPM-SPI |
SlimSAS | 2 |
Notes: | SlimSAS Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | Intel W790 |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 3 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 5 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 6 | PCI Express 5.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Slot 7 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Additional Information | |
SLI Compatible | No |
Crossfire Compatible | No |
RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 |
Bluetooth | No |
Dual GPU Slot Spacing | 4-Slot |
Integrated IO Shield | Yes |
Remote Management | Onboard |
BIOS Features | |
UEFI BIOS | Yes |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | No |
Dimensions | |
Height | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
Width | 330 mm (13.0 in) |
Net Weight | 2.793 kg (6.2 lbs) |