Asus Pro WS Z890-ACE SE LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard ATX

Introducing the Asus Pro WS Z890-ACE SE LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard ATX — a purpose-built workstation foundation that transforms ambitious builds into dependable, high-performance platforms. Engineered by Asus for creative professionals, AI researchers, content creators, and IT teams, this board brings together cutting-edge silicon support, robust power delivery, enterprise-class connectivity, and expansive I/O to unlock the full potential of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) CPUs. Whether you’re compiling models, editing multi-layer 8K timelines, or architecting a multi-GPU compute node, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE delivers the stability, bandwidth, and expandability your workload demands.

Benefits

• Uncompromised performance: Advanced 16+1+2+2 team power stages and the Intel® Z890 chipset combine to deliver clean, consistent power and thermal headroom for sustained multi-core workloads and bursty creative tasks.
• Future-ready memory and expansion: DDR5 support up to 256GB and OC speeds beyond 9066+ MT/s paired with PCIe® 5.0 slots give you the bandwidth to run large datasets, complex simulations, and GPU-accelerated render pipelines without bottlenecks.
• Versatile workstation connectivity: From Thunderbolt™ 4 and 10Gb Ethernet to multiple M.2 slots and comprehensive PCIe RAID options, the board integrates the high-speed networking and storage interfaces professionals depend on.
• Enterprise-grade remote manageability: Dedicated networking for BMC (Realtek 1Gb for AST2600) and multi-Ethernet support simplify remote monitoring and maintenance in managed environments.
• Built for reliability in professional workflows: Component choices, multi-layer debugging and robust I/O make this motherboard an ideal backbone for creative studios, AI rigs, and IT deployments that require uptime and predictable performance.

Key features

• Feature: Platform and Processor Support

Built around the Intel® Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE is tuned for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) family. Designed to extract peak performance while maintaining platform efficiency, the board provides the architecture needed for heavy parallel workloads, multi-threaded applications, and complex compute tasks.

• Feature: DDR5 Memory Performance

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of Non-ECC memory and deliver overclocked speeds of 9066+ MT/s (OC). High memory capacity and extreme bandwidth empower large project files, memory-resident datasets, and virtualization scenarios with snappy responsiveness and reduced swapping.

• Feature: Expansion and Graphics Flexibility

Expand your GPU and accelerator footprint with two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (configurable as x16 or x8/x8) plus an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. This combination supports dual high-performance graphics cards or multi-accelerator setups for rendering, AI training, or compute-dense workflows, while preserving lane flexibility for complex builds.

• Feature: Storage and RAID Options

A storage-rich layout includes four M.2 slots and eight SATA 6Gb/s ports, enabling lightning-fast NVMe caches and large-capacity drives simultaneously. Built-in PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 support allows you to configure arrays for peak performance, redundancy, or a tailored balance of both depending on project requirements.

• Feature: Networking, I/O and Audio

Professional connectivity is front and center: Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and a Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port dedicated for AST2600 BMC duties provide a spectrum of networking options from ultra-fast file-serving to remote management. Thunderbolt™ 4-ready I/O, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, and the Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 surround sound codec complete a versatile interface set for peripherals, audio workstations, and high-speed external devices.

Summary

The Asus Pro WS Z890-ACE SE LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard ATX is a commanding workstation platform that balances raw compute capability with the real-world I/O, storage, and networking features professionals need. With support for the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, blazing DDR5 throughput, PCIe 5.0 expansion for multi-GPU or accelerator systems, extensive M.2 and SATA storage, and multi-gigabit network options — including 10Gb Ethernet and Thunderbolt 4 — this board is built to accelerate creative pipelines, AI workloads, and enterprise-grade deployments. Compact ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) and thoughtful engineering make it straightforward to integrate into focused workstation builds, delivering the horsepower, expandability, and reliability demanded by today’s high-end computing tasks.