Asus PRO WS Z890-ACE SE LGA 1851 DDR5 ATX Motherboards

Description

Manufacture: ASUS | Model: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE

The ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE motherboard is purpose-built for advanced AI workloads, content creation, deep learning, and IT administration. Supporting Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA1851 socket, it delivers powerful performance via a 16+1+2+2 power stage configuration and an eight-layer PCB. This workstation-class board features dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0), 10Gb & 2.5Gb LAN, and Thunderbolt™ 4 support. Designed for maximum stability and customization, it integrates ASUS-exclusive tools like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and DIMM Fit Pro, plus a remote management-ready BMC with ASUS Control Center Express for enterprise-level control. The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE ensures 24/7 reliability under rigorous conditions, making it the ideal backbone for next-generation AI PCs and professional workstations.

Key Features

• Socket & Chipset: Intel LGA1851, Z890 chipset

• Processor Support: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9/7/5 (Series 2)

• Power Delivery: 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) teamed power stages

• Memory Support: DDR5 up to 9066+ MHz (OC), ECC & non-ECC, with AEMP III, DIMM Fit Pro

• Expansion:

  • 2 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot, Q-Release Slim)

  • 4 × M.2 slots (1 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 × PCIe 4.0 x4, RAID support)

• Networking:

  • 1 × 10Gb Ethernet

  • 1 × 2.5Gb Ethernet

• Connectivity:

  • 1 × Thunderbolt™ 4 (40 Gbps)

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C front-panel header

• AI Features:

  • AI Overclocking

  • AI Cooling II

  • AI Advisor

  • NPU Boost (up to 24% AI performance boost)

• Remote Management:

  • Onboard BMC (ASPEED AST2600)

  • ASUS Control Center Express (IPMI features, USB port lock, registry lock, software blacklist)

• Thermal:

  • Active chipset cooling

  • 8-layer PCB for heat dissipation

• DIY Friendly:

  • PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim

  • M.2 Q-Latch

  • ASUS DriverHub, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Connector

• Durability:

  • 24/7 reliability at 45°C / 80% humidity

  • High-grade chokes and capacitors

  • Digi+ VRM

  • ProCool II connectors