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.
- Feature: Platform and Processor Support
- Feature: DDR5 Memory Performance
- Feature: Expansion and Graphics Flexibility
- Feature: Storage and RAID Options
- Feature: Networking, I/O and Audio
Key features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Manufacturer | Asus |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part | PRO WS Z890-ACE SE |
| UPC | 197105828896 |
| MB Chipset | Intel® Z890 |
| MB Socket | LGA 1851 socket |
| Memory Slot | 4 x DDR5 |
| Memory Support | up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 256GB |
| Integrated Graphic | Yes |
| Expansion Slot | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots*** (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot |
| Storage interface | 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Raid Support | PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Lan | 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet ,1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ,1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600 |
| WiFi | No |
| Onboard Audio | Audio"Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
| USB Type | 3.2 Gen 2 Type-c, 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Form size | 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited 3 Years |












