ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE motherboard, socket LGA 4677, Intel W790, DDR5

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

Powerful, Productive, Tested

The Pro WS W790 series workstation motherboard has been specially designed for creative professionals, developers, and engineers. It unleashes the dominant performance of the latest Intel Xeon processors and offers CPU and memory overclocking capabilities. With an optimised memory layout, advanced power stage design, IPMI remote management at server quality, and ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 and network connectivity, the Pro WS W790 series combines uncompromising technology with incredible aesthetics.

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

FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC

Subtle and Professional

With black aluminium profiles, black stainless steel mesh with highlighted details, and a transparent, smoke-grey connector cover, the Pro WS W790-ACE offers a professional, understated look for content creation.

Multi-GPU Support

The Pro WS W790-ACE features five PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for powerful graphics cards, enabling enhanced performance for professional design, modelling, simulation, and rendering applications.

ROBUST POWER SUPPLY

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 creatives and developers use multiple graphics cards.

Reliability with Maximum Memory Overclocking

The Pro WS W790-ACE supports 4-channel 2DPC DDR5 RDIMM ECC memory, allowing for automatic detection and correction of data errors, thus reducing the risk of system crashes. Thanks to the thoughtfully designed trace layout for memory, this motherboard enables DDR5 memory overclocking at maximum speeds to provide better memory performance for a variety of workloads.

ULTRA-FAST CONNECTIVITY AS

DRIVE 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 the transmission bandwidth by using a second USB 3.2 lane, achieving a maximum throughput of up to 20 Gbit/s. In addition to blisteringly fast data transfer speeds, USB 3.2 provides easy connectivity and ultimate flexibility through USB-C ports.

Two 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 combine multiple NVMe drives in a RAID configuration to achieve enormous I/O bandwidth and seamless playback in their editing suites. Two of these M.2 slots are covered by special heatsinks to prevent SSD throttling under heavy load, and they feature ASUS Q-Latch for easy installation and swapping of drives.

More Storage

To connect even more high-speed storage, you can connect industrial SSDs via the integrated SlimSAS ports over 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.

REMOTE MANAGEMENT AT SERVER LEVEL

Remote Management Ability

This motherboard supports remote management with the ASUS IPMI extension card, providing advantages for applications that require powerful systems while still allowing for sufficient 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 powering down a system.

ASUS Control Center Express

The Pro WS W790-ACE comes with ASUS Control Center Express—a real-time IT monitoring and management software for enterprises that enhances productivity and increases security by preventing unauthorised access and data leaks.

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING DESIGN

Massive VRM Heatsinks

As mass and airflow are critical, our VRM heatsinks are made 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 to ensure optimal operating temperatures.

M.2 Heatsink

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

DIY FRIENDLY

Pre-installed I/O Shield

The patented I/O shield is finished in elegant matte black and comes pre-installed on 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 also be performed even if there is no memory or CPU 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 uncoloured 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 analogue/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Integrated Amplifier

Can drive high-impedance headphones without roll-off in high or low frequencies.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Track

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

De-pop Circuit

Reduces popping noises during power-up across all audio outputs.

Premium Audio Capacitors

High-quality components ensure an impressive sound signature with exceptional fidelity.

RELIABLE 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

Thorough testing with the latest components for increased reliability, compatibility, and safety.

Protect Your Graphics Cards

SafeSlot is a newly developed PCIe slot by ASUS that provides optimal retention and shear strength. SafeSlot is manufactured in a single step using a new insert-moulding process. This reinforces the slot with metal to enhance strength and durability.

24/7 Reliability

The ASUS Pro WS W790 series is optimised for around-the-clock operation. It has been tested at temperatures of up to 45 °C and humidity levels of up to 80% to ensure it can thrive in various environments.