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The ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE workstation motherboard designed for advanced AI computing and 24/7 reliability.

Top-down view of the ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE, detailing the LGA1851 socket, DDR5 slots, and multiple PCIe slots.

Rear I/O panel of the Pro WS W880-ACE SE featuring Thunderbolt 4, Dual 2.5Gb LAN, and dedicated BMC management port.

ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE DDR5 LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

Name: ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE | LGA1851 Workstation Motherboard
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 90MB1KV0-M0EAY0
Price: 11689.00 ZAR
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CPU: Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Socket: LGA1851
Chipset: Intel W880
Memory: 4 x DIMM slots | Max. 256GB | DDR5 9066+(OC)
Storage: 4 x M.2 slots | 1 x SlimSAS connector | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Network: 2 x Ethernet 2.5 Gbps | 1 x Ethernet 1 Gbps (BMC dedicated)
Warranty: 3 Years

Availability: 1 in stock SKU: 90MB1KV0-M0EAY0 Category: Intel Motherboards

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ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE: The Ultimate Workstation Foundation for AI and Deep Learning

The ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE is an ATX workstation motherboard meticulously engineered to unleash the maximum performance of the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). Designed for the future of AI computing, content creation, and deep learning, it boasts an incredibly robust power design, server-grade remote management, and lightning-fast connectivity. Whether you are an IT professional, 3D animator, or AI developer, this board provides the 24/7 reliability and scalability required for demanding professional environments.

Unique Features

Server-Grade Remote Management: Features an onboard AST2600 BMC controller and a dedicated 1Gb Ethernet port, bundled with ASUS Control Center Express for comprehensive hardware and software-level IT management.
Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity: Includes a rear Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port offering bi-directional data transfers up to 40Gbps and support for multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display.
PCIe 5.0 Ready: Equipped with two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots capable of x16 or x8/x8 operation for high-end multi-GPU setups, plus a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for the absolute fastest NVMe storage.
Robust Power Delivery: Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs with 8+1+2+2 teamed power stages (rated for up to 80A each) alongside ProCool II connectors and premium chokes.
Intelligent Memory Optimization: Unlocks top-tier DDR5 speeds with DIMM Fit for precise module analysis and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) for cutting-edge CUDIMM optimization up to 9066+ MT/s.
24/7 Reliability: Optimally tested for continuous operation in diverse environments, verified to handle up to 45°C temperatures and 80% humidity without missing a beat.

Quick Specs of the ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE

Specification	Details
CPU Support	Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Socket	LGA1851
Chipset	Intel W880
Memory Support	4 x DDR5 DIMMs \| up to 256GB \| DDR5 9066+(OC)
Storage Options	4 x M.2 slots \| 1 x SlimSAS \| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Display Ports	1 x HDMI \| 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) \| 1 x VGA (BMC)
USB Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) \| 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C) \| 6 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 \| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
LAN	Dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet \| 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet (BMC)
Wireless	N/A
Audio	Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound
Form Factor	ATX

Check out full specifications under the Specs tab.

Why Choose This Product?

The ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE bridges the gap between traditional desktop motherboards and high-end enterprise servers. It provides the essential features required by modern AI developers, data scientists, and creative professionals—specifically massive PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for multi-GPU training environments, robust power handling for unthrottled CPU compute, and ECC memory support for vital data integrity. Your workflow will experience drastically fewer bottlenecks thanks to the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 and an array of high-speed NVMe storage possibilities.

In addition to hardware might, this board excels in maintenance and IT oversight. The onboard BMC and dedicated management LAN port allow system administrators to troubleshoot, update, and monitor the workstation remotely, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum. Combined with ASUS Control Center Express, managing a fleet of these workstations becomes a streamlined, highly secure process.

Elevate your professional workflow with the server-grade reliability and next-generation power of the ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE workstation motherboard.

Model	Pro WS W880-ACE SE
CPU	Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851 Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to ASUS support for CPU support list. ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel W880 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC), ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports DIMM Fit Supports DIMM Flex Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics	1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 port (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs* 1 x VGA port from AST2600 * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. * In Thunderbolt 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots	Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots* (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel W880 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site. ** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to the list of supported peripherals.
Storage	Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel W880 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an adapter cable (purchased separately). 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5. ** SlimSAS connector connected to a U.2 device via an adapter cable does not support VMD/RST.
Ethernet	2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600
USB	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 port (1 x USB Type-C) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 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 supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
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
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600 1 x VGA port from AST2600 2 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
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 Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 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 header supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
BMC Related	1 x BMC switch 1 x BMC debug UART header 1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch 1 x IPMI switch 1 x Message LED header 1 x microSD card socket 1 x Location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x PSU_SMB header 1 x SMART_PSU switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x VPP_I2C header BMC LED Design 1 x BMC LED
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) ESD Guards LANGuard Overvoltage protection SafeSlot Core+ Stainless-steel back I/O ASUS Q-Design M.2 Q-Latch Q-Code Q-Connector Q-DIMM Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution M.2 heatsink VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack button BIOS FlashBack LED Clear CMOS button CPU Socket lever protector ProCool II SafeSlot SafeDIMM Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features 24/7 reliability Overcurrent protection
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate (Fan Xpert 4) ASUS DriverHub ASUS CPU-Z Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY (ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyHotkey) Remote Management Features IT Management software supported (ASUS Control Center Express – ACCE)
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE, Intel vPro
Accessories	Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x AMI license sticker 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 Q-Latch packages 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Q-connector Documentation 1 x ACC Express activation key card 1 x Quick start guide
Operating System	Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor

About the Brand

ASUS is one of the world’s most recognized and respected names in gaming and computing. With decades of innovation behind them, ASUS delivers top-tier motherboards, graphics cards, gaming laptops, monitors, and peripherals trusted by gamers, streamers, and professionals around the globe.

Under its acclaimed ROG (Republic of Gamers) and TUF Gaming sub-brands, ASUS offers cutting-edge products engineered for durability, speed, and style. Whether you're building a high-performance rig or looking for a powerhouse laptop, ASUS brings together elite design with breakthrough technology.

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