A WORKSTATION WONDERLAND
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE workstation motherboard is deftly tailored for creative professionals, developers and engineers, unleashing the dominate performance of the latest Intel Xeon processors, with CPU and memory overclocking capability. Featuring an optimized memory trace layout, advanced power stage design, server-grade IPMI remote management, and ultrafast PCIe 5.0 and networking connectivity, Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE melds no-compromise engineering with incredible aesthetics, and comes prepared for a wide array of scenarios and industries.
Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard goes above and beyond the ordinary with a painstakingly cultivated collection of hardware validations to help ensure that your workstation build supports a wide variety of memory, cooler, chassis, PSU and other devices.
1 x VGA port from AST2600BIOS Flashback™2 x USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C® ports2 x Mini DisplayPort inDedicated BMC LANDual 10 Gb Ethernet6 x USB 10 Gbps Type-A port2 x Audio jackClear CMOS button7 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslots
Active cooling solution for MOS heatsink8-DIMM, DDR5 ECC RDIMM (1-DIMM per channel)Intel® Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation1 x MCIO connector1 x Front USB 20 Gbps Type-C port2 x M.2 slots (22110, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
2 x M.2 slots (2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)1 x Front USB 5 Gbps header4 x SATA 6 Gb/s portsActive cooling solution for M.2 SSDs and chipset2 x SlimSAS ports2 x Front USB 2.0 headers
2 x M.2 slots (2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)1 x Front USB 5 Gbps header4 x SATA 6 Gb/s portsActive cooling solution for M.2 SSDs and chipset2 x SlimSAS ports2 x Front USB 2.0 headers
ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Multi-GPU Support
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard features seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that provide flexible system configurability and expandability. With high-powered graphics cards, it can bring enhanced performance in modelling, simulation and rendering applications.
ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Ultrafast Networking
Intel® E610-XAT2 dual 10 Gb Ethernet
Featuring dual onboard 10 Gb LAN ports powered by the cutting-edge Intel® E610-XAT2 Ethernet controller, the Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE makes short work of multi-terabyte transfers and provides server-grade connectivity with low-latency.
1 Gb Ethernet Dedicated to BMC
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE features a 1 Gb Ethernet port to provide fast and reliable data transfers to the onboard baseboard management controller for remote management functions.
Plenty of High Speed USB Ports
USB 20 Gbps with USB Type-C®
The front panel connectors offer a transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps.
2 x USB4® 40 Gbps6 x USB 10 Gbps Type-A
ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Embrace Next-Generation USB4®
The USB Type-C port in the rear offers a DisplayPort™ alt mode with support for up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz, providing great compatibility for Type-C monitors and portable displays which are getting popular among creators.
* The MiniDP In ports at the back panel need to be connected to a discrete graphics card via the bundled MiniDP to DP cables.
High Capacity Storage
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE includes up to four onboard M.2 slots. Users working with massive files can RAID together multiple NVMe devices for massive I/O bandwidth and speedy data transfers.
SlimSAS slot
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard also features two SlimSAS ports for connecting industrial SSD drives, servers and networking equipment.
Onboard MCIO
An onboard MCIO x8 connector (PCIe 5.0 x4/x4) delivers lightning-fast data transfer, supports high-performance NVMe storage, allows flexible device expansion, and ensures efficient cable management — ideal for workstations demanding exceptional bandwidth and connectivity.
CPU AND MEMORY OVERCLOCKING READY
For Intel W890 series workstations, we offer CPU and DRAM overclocking options. To fully leverage the performance of these processors, ASUS has incorporated an innovative dual PSU design on the Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard. Along with robust power delivery and advanced cooling modules, this motherboard exhibits enhanced stability during overclocking. Hardware switches and optimized BIOS options provide overclocking enthusiasts with greater convenience when pushing their systems to the limit. You may further boost your memory performance by enabling XMP settings. NitroPath DRAM Technology provides enhanced DDR5 memory performance. Shorter gold finger pins and optimized signal pathways ensure faster data transfers between your DRAM and CPU, allowing for greater memory overclocking headroom and stability.
INNOVATIVE COOLING AND ROBUST PERFORMANCE
Power Stages in VRM Area
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE voltage regulator module setup is comprised of 16+2+2+1+2 power stages, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel® Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation demand, with stability for extreme overclocking.
VRM Cooling Solutions
Both sides of the VRM feature extruded aluminum heatsinks that deliver exceptional heat dissipation. The left heatsink comes with a built-in active cooling fan for enhanced MOSFET cooling, while the right side supports the included the AngleBoost Fan Kit, providing additional airflow for both the MOSFET and DRAM areas.
AngleBoost Fan Kit
A detachable cooling solution designed to deliver active and efficient airflow to tightly spaced DDR5 modules and the MOS area. With Fan Xpert 4 support, the fan intelligently detects temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speed for optimized and efficient cooling performance.
ProCool II Connectors
ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the 12V CPU input. This second generation features improved heat dissipation and a metal shroud.
Onboard PCIe Power Connectors
Two additional 8-pin PCIe cable connectors built into the motherboard can ensure power output stability when multiple graphic cards need to be installed.
ECC R-DIMM Memory Support
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard boasts a robust design featuring eight R-DIMM DDR5 memory module slots with ECC support, to improve the prevention of system crashes and data corruption, thereby ensuring that a workstation remains reliable and responsive for professional demands.
REMOTE CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Host
Can be any Windows PC
Remote Console (ACCE Service)
Client with BMC (Onboard)
In-band and out-of-band
Client without BMC
In-band only
On Board BMC
Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE workstation motherboard features compatibility with BMC connections, and it is bundled with ASUS Control Center Express software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management features for businesses and industries.
ASUS Control Center Express
The Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE comes with ASUS Control Center Express, real-time IT monitoring and management software designed for business that improves productivity and enhances security and can help prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.
THOROUGH THERMAL DESIGN
Chipset & M.2 Cooling
Chipset and M.2 heatsinks draw heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures. And there is an active fan to enhance thermal efficiency.
10 Gb LAN Cooling
An ideally located and extended heatsink on the 10 Gb Ethernet controller ensures the stable performance of high-speed networking anytime, anywhere.
M.2 Heatsinks
All four M.2 slots come with large heatsinks to keep NVMe storage at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability. M.2 thermal pads go even further to ensure peak performance for next-gen drives.
COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS
Thorough and Flexible Way to Adjust the Fans
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE offers advanced fan control, configurable via an IPMI web UI, Q-FAN in the UEFI BIOS*, or Fan Xpert 4 in Armoury Crate for Windows.
* Set BMC_SW to disabled to control fans via this method.
4-pin PWM/DC fan header
AIO water-cooling header
Multiple temperature sources
Multiple Temperature Source
Each header can be connected to a 3A/12V high speed fan and set to monitor and react to thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. All settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4, UEFI and IPMI web interfaces.
INNOVATIVE DIY DESIGN AND ROBUST RELIABILITY
EZ DIY Design
SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2X faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted its SMT manufacturing process to ensure the highest data speeds for its SafeSlot design. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering users to insert modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.
Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
M.2 Q-Release & Q-Slide
The new M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.
A new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.
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24/7 Reliability
Built for Around-The-Clock Operation
Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.
Built for Firm Protection
The back-plate on the back of the motherboard provides protection for adjacent electrical components and circuits.
