ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1KV0-M0EAY0

ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1KV0-M0EAY0

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.

ASUS Control Center Express

A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures, and it comes with an active fan to enhance thermal efficiency.

The Core of Your Powerful Workstation

Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs, the Pro WS W880-ACE SE features 8(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80 amps each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for new Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).

Eight Layered PCB design

These are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

ProCool II Connectors

This enhances quick heat dissipation around the voltage regulators for enhanced stability and overclocking.

Superior Chokes & Capacitors

These are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, providing a higher level of performance than the industry standard.

Digi+ VRM Control

The ASUS Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry and ensures ultra-smooth power delivery to the CPU.

Performance Boost

NPU Boost

The integrated Neural Processing Unit in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

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.

DIMM Fit

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

AEMP III

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.

Intelligent AI Solutions

AI Cooling II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

AI Advisor

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

Easy PC DIY

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative ASUS Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools or screws. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly detach it with one tap.

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and perform optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. Users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation.

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.

24/7 Reliability

Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS W880-ACE SE motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.

Technical Specifications:

CPU
Socket Support Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
CPU Technologies Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

• Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
  ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Chipset Intel® W880 Chipset

Memory
Memory Slots 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Memory Speed Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC)
Memory Type ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Memory Architecture Dual channel memory architecture
Memory Features 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.
• Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics
Display Outputs 1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
1 x VGA port from AST2600
HDMI Support Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt Support In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps

• Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
• VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
• While installing the operating system, ensure the monitor is connected to HDMI or discrete GPU.

Expansion Slots
PCIe Configuration (CPU) 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
PCIe Configuration (Chipset) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

• Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site.
• Refer to supported peripherals list for compatibility.

Multi-GPU Support
Support Storage

Storage
M.2 Support Total supports 4 x M.2 slots
SATA Support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
SlimSAS Support SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via adapter cable
M.2_1 Type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 Type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 Type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 Type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
RAID Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

• SlimSAS connector connected to a U.2 device via adapter cable does not support VMD/RST.

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

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

Audio
Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Features Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
Internal audio amplifier
Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
120 dB SNR stereo playback output
113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio shielding
Premium audio capacitors

Back Panel I/O Ports
Rear Connectivity 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600
1 x VGA port from AST2600
2 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS connector
USB Headers 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 header supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)

Special Features
Protection Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with DrMOS)
ESD Guards
LANGuard
Overvoltage protection
SafeSlot Core+
Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design M.2 Q-Latch
Q-Code
Q-Connector
Q-DIMM
Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
Q-Slot
Thermal Design M.2 heatsink
VRM heatsink design
EZ DIY Features BIOS FlashBack™ button
BIOS FlashBack™ LED
Clear CMOS button
CPU Socket lever protector
ProCool II
SafeSlot
SafeDIMM
Reliability Features 24/7 reliability
Overcurrent protection

Software Features
Included Software Armoury Crate
Fan Xpert 4
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS CPU-Z
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS Tools ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS MyHotkey

Remote Management Features
Management Software ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)
BMC Features 1 x BMC switch
1 x BMC debug UART header
1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch
1 x IPMI switch
1 x Message LED header
1 x microSD card socket
1 x Location LED header
1 x Location button header
1 x PSU_SMB header
1 x SMART_PSU switch
1 x VGA switch
1 x VPP_I2C header
BMC LED 1 x BMC LED
Chipset Technologies Intel W880 Chipset
Intel vPro®

BIOS
BIOS Type 256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS (text-based)

Manageability
Features WOL by PME
PXE

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

Operating System
Supported OS Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)

Form Factor
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
Dimensions 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)