Asus PRO WS W880-ACE SE LGA1851 DDR5 Workstation Motherboard ATX

The Asus PRO WS W880-ACE SE is a purpose-built workstation motherboard that brings desktop performance, enterprise-grade management, and future-ready connectivity into a single ATX platform. Built around the Intel® W790 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, it unlocks the full potential of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, supports high-speed DDR5 memory, and provides a flexible expansion canvas engineered for content creation, AI workloads, virtualization, and professional IT deployments. With thoughtful DIY features, robust power delivery, and advanced onboard management, this board is designed to be the backbone of demanding workstations that need reliability, expandability, and uncompromised throughput.

Benefits

• Accelerated creativity and compute: Dual PCIe® 5.0 x16 slots and multiple high-bandwidth M.2 ports let you build systems that handle large datasets, complex rendering, real-time video editing, and AI model training with minimal bottlenecks.
• Enterprise-style manageability: Onboard BMC with AST2600 and IPMI-compatible remote management plus ASUS Control Center Express enable remote monitoring and hardware-level administration—ideal for IT teams and distributed work environments.
• Future-proof connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header provide versatile, high-speed I/O for external storage, capture devices, docks, and modern peripherals.
• Stable, long-duration performance: A robust 8+1+2+2 teamed power stage design, ProCool II connectors, and server-grade components deliver the consistent power delivery needed for sustained, multi-GPU and CPU-intensive tasks.
• Easy to build and maintain: Practical features like M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, and Q-Connector reduce installation time and simplify maintenance, making it accessible to both system integrators and experienced DIY builders.

Key features

• High-performance compute platform

The Intel® W790 chipset combined with the LGA 1851 socket supports the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9/7/5 desktop processors, letting you configure multi-core, multi-threaded systems optimized for compute-heavy workloads. Whether deploying CPU-heavy simulations, compiling large codebases, or running inference servers, this board provides the foundation for maximum CPU performance.

• Advanced memory and storage architecture

Four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB and speeds up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), with ECC and non-ECC support, give you the bandwidth and capacity to tackle memory-hungry applications. Storage flexibility includes four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0, three PCIe 4.0) plus eight SATA 6Gb/s ports and PCIe RAID support, enabling high-capacity NVMe arrays, tiered storage strategies, and lightning-fast scratch disks for creative workflows.

• Next-gen graphics and expansion

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that can operate in x16 or x8/x8 modes, plus an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode), provide extensive expansion options for dual GPU setups, hardware accelerators, capture cards, or high-speed network adapters. This flexibility supports multi-GPU rendering, GPU-accelerated AI, and scalable workstation configurations.

• Robust connectivity and audio

Built for seamless data transfers and peripheral support, the board features Thunderbolt™ 4 for up to 40Gbps throughput, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header for next-generation front I/O. Networking is served by dual Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ports for reliable, high-throughput wired connections, while onboard Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 high-definition audio ensures accurate monitoring and playback for multimedia production.

• Intelligent cooling, management, and builder-friendly design

Exclusive AI technologies like AI Cooling II and AI Advisor dynamically optimize thermal and power profiles to maintain performance and longevity under varied workloads. Server-grade IPMI remote management and an onboard BMC (AST2600) offer hardware- and software-level control, complemented by ASUS Control Center Express for centralized monitoring. Assembly and upgrades are streamlined with practical tools such as M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, and Q-Connector, and the motherboard’s ATX layout (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) fits standard chassis while leaving room for advanced cooling and I/O setups.

Summary

The Asus PRO WS W880-ACE SE LGA1851 DDR5 Workstation Motherboard ATX is engineered for professionals who demand performance, expandability, and enterprise-grade control in a single solution. From creative studios and AI research labs to IT-managed fleets and developer workstations, it combines powerful CPU and memory support, multi-GPU readiness, ample high-speed storage, advanced connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4, and comprehensive remote management capabilities. Thoughtful builder features and intelligent cooling further streamline system assembly and maintenance. If your projects require a resilient, high-bandwidth platform that scales with modern workloads, the PRO WS W880-ACE SE provides the tools and architecture to build a workstation that keeps pace with professional demands.