ASUS PRO WS W890-SAGE

The Pro WS W890-SAGE 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, ready for server-grade IPMI remote management, and ultrafast PCIe 5.0 and networking connectivity, Pro WS W890-SAGE melds no-compromise engineering with incredible aesthetics, and comes prepared for a wide array of scenarios and industries.

CPU

Intel Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon 600 Processors for Workstation

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel W890 Chipset

Memory

8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM), 3DS-RDIMM, and Multiplexed Combined Rank DIMM (MRDIMM)*

4-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module

* 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/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.

Graphics

2 x USB 40Gbps (USB4) ports support USB Type-C display outputs*

* Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

** Output at USB4 Type-C 40G USB 1 or USB4 Type-C 40G USB 2 ports, each requires a DisplayPort IN to DisplayPort adapter cable.

For more information on display connection and video output configuration using the DisplayPort IN ports, please refer to the user manual.

*** The display function of the Type-C port depends on the resolution supported by your processor or graphics card. For more details, please refer to the product manual.

Expansion Slots

Intel Xeon 690/670/650/630 Series Processors*

4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode)

Intel W890 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

** CXL (Compute Express Link) is supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_3, and PCIEX16(G5)_4

- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel Xeon 690/670/650/630 Series Processors*

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

Intel W890 Chipset

SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

SlimSAS_2 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Supports Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel VMD)

** Intel VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet

1 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 10 ports)

2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)*

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

* USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Audio

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*

Audio Features

- Audio Shielding

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

- Unique de-pop circuit

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

2 x Audio jacks

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

1 x Clear CMOS button

2 x DP IN ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

1 x W_PUMP+ header

1 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM fan onboard)

Power Related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 4-pin to 24-pin Main Power connectors

2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU power connectors

1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector

Storage Related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

2 x SlimSAS connector

USB

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)*

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 header(s)

1 x Chassis Intrusion header

1 x COM Port header

1 x CPU Over voltage jumper

1 x FlexKey button

1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x ReTry button

2 x RSVD header(s)/switch(es)

1 x Safe Boot button

1 x Slow Mode switch

1 x Start button

1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header

1 x VROC header

1 x Thermal Sensor 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

- M.2 Q-Latch

- M.2 Q-Release

- M.2 Q-Slide

- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)

- Q-Code

- Q-Connector

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink backplate

- M.2 heatsink

- Steel backplate

- VRM heatsink design

- Fan-based active cooling design for VRM heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY

- Backplate

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Clear CMOS button

- Dual DIMM clips

- ProCool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

- SafeDIMM

Aura Sync

- Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features

- 24/7 reliability

- Overcurrent protection

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4

ASUS DriverHub

- ASUS CPU-Z

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)**

Norton 360 for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUSTeK. EzFlash Utility

FlexKey

* For more software features, please visit the asus support site or refer to www.asus.com/support for additional information.

** For detailed information on the supported models and restricted regions for this redemption offer, please refer to https://www.asus.com/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/.

Remote Management Features

IT Management software supported

- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)

Intel W890 Chipset

Intel vPro

Ready for IPMI Expansion Card*

1 x BMC header

* IPMI Expansion Card is sold separately.

BIOS

512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x Thermistor cable pack

1 x DisplayPort cable

1 x 4-pin to 24-pin adapter cable for ATX power connector

Additional Cooling Kit

1 x detachable VRM/memory fan bracket kit

Miscellaneous

1 x Q-connector

2 x M.2 Q-Slide package

2 x M.2 backplate rubber packages

1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E

1 x E2A CPU carrier (for Intel Xeon 690 Series Processors)

1 x E2B CPU carrier (for Intel Xeon 670/650/630 Series Processors)

Documentation

1 x ACC Express activation key card

1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11

Form Factor

CEB Form Factor

12 inch x 11 inch (30.5 cm x 28 cm)

News & Updates

LGA4710-2