ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE

Motherboard

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The ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE is a large, SSI EEB size motherboard for Intel's Xeon 600 processors. In addition to the 4710-2 socket for the CPU, it has eight RAM slots 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 basic audio (line out and mic in). The only noticeable omissions are WiFi and Bluetooth, but those can be added via a USB dongle if needed. Internally it has four M.2 slots, four SATA ports, and two SlimSAS connectors supporting a flexible array of storage options.

Specifications

Socket 4710-2
CPU Compatibility Intel Xeon 600 Processors for Workstation
Form Factor SSI EEB
Chipset Manufacturer Intel
Chipset W890
Wired Network Connectivity Dual 10G Networking
Network Controller Intel E610
Audio Controller Realtek ALC1220P
Cooling System Heatsink and Fan
Number of Fans 4
Color Black
Windows Support Windows 11
Memory Support
Type DDR5 ECC Registered
Maximum Speed 6400 MHz
Number of Slots 8
Maximum Size per Slot 128 GB
Maximum Amount Supported 1024 GB
Onboard Video
Chipset Manufacturer ASpeed
Processor Type AST2600
Maximum Resolution 1920x1200
VGA 1
USB 4.0
Notes:  Displayport IN for USB 4 video support
External Connections
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) 6
USB 4 2
Audio Out Surround Sound (7.1)
Audio In Line-In/Microphone
LAN (RJ45) 2
Mgmt LAN (RJ45) 1
Wireless Antenna Port No
BIOS Flashback Yes
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 4
M.2 Connector 4
M.2 Support 2x 42-110mm PCIe 5.0, 2x 42-80mm PCIE 5.0
Maximum M.2 Length 110 mm (4.3 in)
Serial (Com) 1
SlimSAS 2
VROC Key Header Yes
Notes: SlimSAS Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Controllers
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 Intel W890
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
RAID Support 0/1/5/10
Bluetooth No
Integrated IO Shield Yes
Remote Management Included
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 3.123 kg (6.9 lbs)