Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI, Intel® W680 Chipset, LGA 1700, ATX Motherboard
ASUS Pro Workstation motherboards are designed for professionals in AI training, deep learning, animation, 3D rendering or media production. Featuring expandable graphics, extensive storage, impressive connectivity and exceptional overall performance and reliability, Pro Workstation motherboards are the ideal solution for creative professionals. Each motherboard includes centralized management software, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.
- Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- Bundle with IPMI expansion card: Equips with a dedicated Ethernet controller to BMC chip to provide the intelligence for its IPMI architecture
- Enhanced power solution: DrMOS, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 5.0 SafeSlots, dual PCIe 3.0 slots, 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0, SlimSAS, dual Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, front panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support, TPM header, LPT header
- Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- Advanced security management: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
- Trusted stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot and SafeDIMM for enhanced durability
CPU | Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. |
Chipset | Intel® W680 Chipset |
Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * 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 CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** 1 x VGA port * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. **Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. |
Expansion Slots | Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* - 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode) Intel® W680 Chipset - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode) - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). |
Storage | Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® W680 Chipset** - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x SlimSAS Slot Support SlimSAS NVMe device (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode and up to 4 SATA devices)*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** SlimSAS slot can support up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. the cable is perchased seperately. |
Ethernet | 2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
Wireless & Bluetooth | M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately. |
USB | Rear USB (Total 8 ports) - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports - 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit |
Back Panel I/O Ports | -2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) -4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) -2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) -1 x DisplayPort -1 x HDMI® port -1 x VGA port -2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ports -5 x Audio jacks -1 x BIOS FlashbackTM button |
Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x SlimSAS port USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x LPT header 1 x T-sensor 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x BMC Header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Start button 1 x Flexkey button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x LPT_P80 Switch 1 x Thunderbolt™ header |
Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeDIMM - SafeSlot - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features - 24/7 Reliability |
Software Features | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 - Power Saving ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR IT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 FlexKey |
BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
Accessories | Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Rubber Packages 2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD IPMI Expansion Card and related accessories 1 x IPMI expansion card 1 x BMC cable 1 x Power On/Off cable 1 x Reset cable 1 x USB 2.0 cable 1 x IPMI Expansion Card user guide Documentation 1 x User guide 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card |
Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |