ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

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+2+1+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® 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%.1. 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. T