ASUS PRO WS W790-ACE Intel W790 LGA 4677 (Socket E) SSI CEB

Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB Workstation Motherboard with PCIe® 5.0 x16, M.2, 10G and 2.5G LAN, Server-Grade Remote Management, 12+1+1 Power Stages, Front and Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Ports

Powerful, Productive, Proven
The Pro WS W790 series workstation motherboard is engineered for creative professionals, developers, and engineers, unleashing the dominant performance of the latest Intel® Xeon® processors with CPU and memory overclocking capabilities. Featuring an optimized memory layout, advanced power stage design, server-grade IPMI remote management, and ultra-fast PCIe® 5.0 and network connectivity, the Pro WS W790 series blends uncompromising engineering with incredible aesthetics.

ASUS W790 motherboards go beyond the ordinary with a carefully curated collection of hardware validations to ensure your workstation supports a wide variety of memory, coolers, chassis, power supplies, and other devices.

FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC

Understated and Professional​​
With black aluminum profiles, black stainless steel mesh with highlighted details, and a transparent smoke-grey I/O cover, the Pro WS W790-ACE delivers a professional, understated look for content creation.

Multi-GPU Support
The Pro WS W790-ACE features five PCIe® 5.0 x16 slots, allowing powerful graphics cards to provide enhanced performance for professional design, modeling, simulation, and rendering applications.

ROBUST POWER DELIVERY

12+1+1 Power Stages
The VRM of the Pro WS W790-ACE consists of 12+1+1 power stages, delivering the power and efficiency required by the latest Intel® processors.

8-Pin Power Connector
An additional 8-pin PCIe® power connector can enhance power supply stability when creators and developers use multiple graphics cards.

Reliability with Top-Tier Memory Overclocking
The Pro WS W790-ACE supports 4-channel 2DPC DDR5 RDIMM ECC memory, which can automatically detect and correct data errors, reducing the risk of system crashes. Thanks to a thoughtful trace layout for memory, this motherboard enables DDR5 memory to be overclocked at maximum speeds to provide better memory performance for a variety of workloads.

ULTRA-FAST CONNECTIVITY AS THE
DRIVING FORCE FOR YOUR CREATIVITY

10G & 2.5G Ethernet
A Marvell® AQC113CS 10G Ethernet port is ready for Network Attached Storage (NAS), and an Intel® I226-LM 2.5G Ethernet port is ready for streaming or file uploads.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
The latest USB standard doubles transfer bandwidth by utilizing a second USB 3.2 lane, achieving a maximum throughput of up to 20 Gbps. In addition to blazing-fast data transfer speeds, USB 3.2 via the USB-C ports offers easy connectivity and ultimate flexibility.

Dual M.2
The Pro WS W790-ACE features two M.2 slots connected via PCIe® 4.0 bandwidth. Creators working with large video files can RAID multiple NVMe™ drives together for tremendous I/O bandwidth and seamless playback in their editing suites. Two of these M.2 slots are located under dedicated heatsinks to prevent SSD throttling under heavy loads, and they feature ASUS Q-Latch for easy drive installation and replacement.

More Storage
To connect even more high-speed storage, the integrated SlimSAS connectors allow you to connect industrial SSDs via the fast PCIe® 4.0/PCIe® 3.0 interface – not to mention server and network devices.

Front Panel Connector
The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector is ready for next-generation PC cases and devices.

SERVER-GRADE REMOTE MANAGEMENT

Remote Management Ability
This motherboard supports remote management with the ASUS IPMI expansion card, offering benefits for applications that require powerful systems but still provide adequate remote monitoring of system status and real-time troubleshooting capabilities. Administrators can communicate remotely with client devices to take specific corrective actions, such as resetting or shutting down a system.

ASUS Control Center Express
The Pro WS W790-ACE comes with ASUS Control Center Express – real-time IT monitoring and management software for businesses that improves productivity and enhances security by preventing unauthorized access and data leaks.

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING DESIGN

Massive VRM Heatsinks
Because mass and airflow are crucial, our VRM heatsinks are crafted with high and densely packed fins and placed on the MOSFETs and chokes to improve thermal efficiency.

Chipset Heatsink
A dedicated and robust chipset heatsink dissipates heat, ensuring optimal operating temperatures.

M.2 Heatsinks
Two M.2 slots are covered by heatsinks to prevent temperature-induced throttling that can affect performance under high, sustained storage loads. M.2 backplate blocks on selected slots go even further to ensure you get peak performance from your next-gen drives.

DIY-FRIENDLY

Pre-mounted I/O Shield
The patented I/O Shield comes in elegant matte black and is pre-mounted to the motherboard for easy installation. It is designed to allow airflow to dissipate heat from the board.

BIOS FlashBack™
Users can place a BIOS file on a FAT32-formatted USB drive, simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack™ port, and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can even be performed when no memory or CPU is present.

WORK WITH FUN

Immersive Audio Experience
The Realtek S1220A 7.1 audio codec features a high-quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and a 113 dB SNR recording input to provide pristine audio quality. It is supported by EMI shielding and separate PCB layers for the left and right channels to ensure signal integrity.

Power Pre-regulator
Reduces input noise to ensure consistent performance.

Audio Shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multilateral interference.

Integrated Amplifier
Can drive high-impedance headphones without dropping high or low frequencies.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Track
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

De-pop Circuit
Reduces popping sounds on power-up across all audio outputs.

Premium Audio Capacitors
High-quality components deliver an impressive sound signature with exceptional fidelity.

TRUSTED STABILITY FOR MORE RELIABILITY
Compatibility Validation
The Pro WS W790-ACE has been extensively tested and validated for compatibility and reliability across various environments and applications.

1000
Compatible Devices
Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards, and more.

8000
Hours of Validation
Extensive testing with the latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility, and safety.

Protect Your Graphics Cards
SafeSlot is an ASUS-invented PCIe® slot reimagined to provide superior retention and shear resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates the slot with reinforcing metal for inherent strength and durability.

24/7 Reliability
The ASUS Pro WS W790 series is optimized for 24/7 operation. It has been tested at temperatures up to 45°C and humidity up to 80% to ensure it can thrive in diverse environments.