ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1JC0-M0EAY0

ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1JC0-M0EAY0

Intel Z890 LGA1851 ATX workstation motherboard with PCIe^® 5.0, DDR5 support, 10Gb & 2.5Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots, plus a USB 20Gbps front-panel connector and onboard BMC.

Features:

• Ready for advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
• Intel LGA1851 socket:  Ready for Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9, 7, and 5 desktop processors
• Robust performance: 16+1+2+2 teamed power stages, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
• Future-proofed connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, 10Gb & 2.5Gb Ethernet, two PCIe^®â€¯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 and overclocking technologies: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Advisor and NPU boost
• DIY-friendly design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim with SafeSlot, 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

The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) processors with 16+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4 port, 10Gb and 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 Z890-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 Z890-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, and the both slots can be released easily via Q-Release Slim.

Remote Control Solution

Onboard BMC

The Pro WS Z890-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.

USB Port Management

Enable or disable the USB port, or set it to Read Only to prevent data leaks.

Software Blacklist

For added security, a software blacklist is available to help prevent the use of high-risk applications.

Registry Editor On/Off

Remotely disable the Registry Editor on client devices to prevent unauthorized changes to system configurations.

The Core of Your Powerful Workstation

Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE features 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 90 amps each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for new Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).

Eight-Layer PCB Design

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

ProCool II Connectors

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.

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 Z890-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 Overclocking

Maximized CPU performance and predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings push your system to its limits.

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

PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim

The new design of Q-release Slim allows users to remove the graphics card by tilting the card in its slot. This design also keeps the original method of removing the graphics card by pushing down on the retention clip.

Step1: Firmly grasp the graphics card

Step2: Slightly tile the card while pulling upward4

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 Z890-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.5

24/7 Reliability

Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS Z890-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

Chipset
Chipset Intel® Z890 Chipset

Memory
Memory Slots 4 × DIMM slots
Maximum Capacity Up to 256GB DDR5
Memory Speed Support up to 9066+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Type Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Memory Architecture Dual channel memory architecture
Memory Features Supports DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Graphics
Display Outputs 1 × HDMI™ port
1 × Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
1 × VGA port from AST2600
HDMI Support Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt Support Supports up to 8K@60Hz with DSC

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

Storage
M.2 Support Total supports 4 × M.2 slots
SATA Support 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
SlimSAS Support 1 × SlimSAS slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices
M.2_1 Type 2260/2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
RAID Support PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Ethernet
LAN Ports 1 × Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 × Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 × Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600

USB
Rear USB Ports 1 × Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®)
1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®)
6 × USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
Front USB Ports 1 × USB 20Gbps connector (USB Type-C®)
1 × USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 ports
2 × USB 2.0 headers supporting 4 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
Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
120 dB SNR stereo playback output
113 dB SNR recording input
Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback
Additional Features Audio shielding
Premium audio capacitors

Back Panel I/O Ports
Rear Connectivity 1 × Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
1 × USB 20Gbps USB Type-C® port
6 × USB 10Gbps Type-A ports
1 × HDMI™ port
1 × Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
1 × Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 × Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
2 × Audio jacks
1 × BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 × Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Cooling Headers 1 × 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 × 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
5 × 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 × W_PUMP+ header
Power Connectors 1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Connectors 4 × M.2 slots
4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 × SlimSAS port
USB Headers 1 × USB 20Gbps connector (USB Type-C®)
1 × USB 5Gbps header
2 × USB 2.0 headers
Other Connectors Chassis intrusion header
COM port header
CPU over voltage jumper
Front panel audio header
Front system panel header
Thermal sensor header
Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
SPI TPM header

Special Features
Protection Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III including DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, LANGuard, Overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core+, Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release Slim, Q-Code, Q-Connector, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot
Thermal Design M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsink design
EZ DIY Features BIOS FlashBack™, 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, Power Saving)
ASUS DriverHub
TurboV Core
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
AI Overclocking Guide
NPU Boost

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

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

Manageability
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) by PME
PXE support

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

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

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