The Pro WS W880-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) processors with 8+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4 port, dual 2.5Gb Ethernet.

The workstation motherboard is engineered to support dual graphics cards, making it an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management.

Thunderbolt™ Connectivity

The Pro WS W880-ACE SE features a Thunderbolt™ 4 port, offering high-speed data transfers up to 40Gbps. This allows large files and datasets to be transferred in seconds, boosting productivity for workstation users, AI and deep learning experts, and IT managers. Thunderbolt™ 4 also supports multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display for clear and smooth visuals, essential for professional applications. Its strong compatibility with existing Thunderbolt™ and USB devices simplifies connectivity and management.

PCIe 5.0 Support

The Pro WS W880-ACE SE offers PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion Slots

Both of the x16 expansion slots are PCIe 5.0, offering incredible speeds of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards, they are also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets.

Remote Control Solution - Onboard BMC

The Pro WS W880-ACE SE workstation motherboard features compatibility with BMC connections, and it is bundled with ASUS Control Center Express software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management features for businesses and industries.

Memory

The Pro WS W880-ACE SE enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options that would otherwise be locked, whether you are dealing with high-speed or entry-level memory modules.

Four Onboard M.2 Slots

The Pro WS W880-ACE SE features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

FEATURES

• Ready for advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the placement and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
• Intel LGA1851 socket: Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra 9, 7, and 5 desktop processors
• Robust performance:  8+1+2+2 teamed power stages, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
• Future-proofed connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, Dual 2.5Gb Ethernet, two PCIe® 5.0 PCIe slots with full support for next-gen graphics cards, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header
• Exclusive AI technologies: AI Cooling II and AI Advisor
• DIY-friendly design:  M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Connector
• Server-grade IPMI remote management and onboard BMC : Hardware- and software-level management with a dedicated LAN port link to an onboard AST2600 BMC controller, plus ASUS Control Center Express software for real-time monitoring and management

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
• * Refer to the latest ASUS CPU support list.
• ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset: Intel® W880 Chipset

Memory

• 4x  DDR5 DIMM slots
• Max. 256GB
• Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC), ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports DIMM Fit
• Supports DIMM Flex
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
• * 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 the latest ASUS Memory Support list.
• ** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

• 1x HDMI™ port**
• 1x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
• 1x VGA port from AST2600
• * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
• ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
• *** In Thunderbolt™  4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.
• **** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
• ****** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion Slots

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
  • 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots*** (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
• ** Intel® W880 Chipset**
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)**
• * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the ASUS support site.
• ** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to ASUS Support for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

• Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  • Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
    • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280  (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
    • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe4.0 x4 mode)
  • Intel® W880 Chipset**
    • M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    • M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    • SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.**
    • 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
  • ** SlimSAS connector connected to a U.2 device via an adapter cable does not support VMD/RST.

Ethernet

• 2x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 1x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600

USB

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
  • 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1x USB Type-C®)
  • 1x USB 20Gbps port (1x USB Type-C®)
  • 6x USB 10Gbps ports (6x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 ports)
  • 1x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
  • 1x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
  • 2x USB 2.0 headers supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

Accessories

• Cables
  • 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Miscellaneous
  • 1x AMI license sticker
  • 1x I/O shield
  • 1x M.2 Q-Latch packages
  • 2x M.2 rubber packages
  • 1x Q-connector
• Documentation
• 1x ACC Express activation key card
• 1x Quick start guide

Operating System: Windows 11  (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)

Form Factor: ATX Form Factor (30.5 x 24.4 cm)

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