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.
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) |