Pro WORKSTATION MOTHERBOARD
ASUS Pro Workstation motherboards are designed for professionals in AI training, deep learning, animation, 3D rendering or media production. Featuring expandable graphics, extensive storage, impressive connectivity and exceptional overall performance and reliability, Pro Workstation motherboards are the ideal solution for creative professionals. Each motherboard includes centralized management software, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.
Ultra Powerful Back IO
The motherboard comes with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 type connector, one reversible USB Type-C connector and front-panel connector to support additional USB expansions.
ECC Memory Support
Designed for creative professionals who require outstanding performance, reliability and enhanced security, ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard is powered by the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel processors for always-on usage scenarios and supports ECC memory to automatically detect and correct data corruption, reducing the chance of system crashes to ensure workstation stability.
Dual 2.5G Ethernet
Boosted connectivity with dual onboard Ethernet ports. Intel 2.5G Ethernet upgrades your traditional LAN connection with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can experience faster file transfers and immediately stream high-resolution videos.
ASUS Control Center Express
The best business performance requires smart IT management. ASUS Control Center Express is an intuitive and secure software designed to simplify IT operations and improve workload productivity by providing comprehensive control of all the systems in your organization. Plus, ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to give you more upgrade flexibility and less compatibility issues.
Multi-GPU Support
Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide flexible system configurability and expandability - including support for NVIDIA® Quadro® - for enhanced performance in modelling, simulation, and rendering applications.
Triple M.2 Slots
Triple M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0, offering up to 64 Gbps data-transfer speeds and flexible M.2 interfaces. The RAID 0/1/5/10 configuration are available for the data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system, higher storage capacity and better SSD performance.
Thermal Solution | VRM heatsink
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
PCH heatsink
An expanded surface area for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation.
M.2 heatsink
M.2 slot has a dedicated heatsink keep the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
CPU
Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel CoreTM 14th and 13th Gen Processors, Intel CoreTM 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Note: Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Chipset
Intel W680 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
Note: 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/
Note: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPortNote2
1 x HDMI portNote3
1 x VGA port
Note1: Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Note2: Supports max. 8K at 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
Note3: Supports 4K at 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel CoreTM Processors (14th and 13th and 12th Gen)
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode)
Intel W680 Chipset
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Note: Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Storage
Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s portsNote1
Intel CoreTM Processors (14th and 13th and 12th Gen)
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel W680 ChipsetNote2
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x SlimSAS Slot Support SlimSAS NVMe device (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode and up to 4 SATA devices) Note3
Note1: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Note2: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
Note3: SlimSAS slot can support up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. the cable is purchased separately.
Ethernet
2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi and PCIe)
Note: Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
Back Panel I/O Ports
-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
-4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
-2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
-1 x DisplayPort
-1 x HDMI port
-1 x VGA port
-2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
-5 x Audio jacks
-1 x BIOS FlashbackTM button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS port
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x LPT header
1 x T-sensor
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x BMC Header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Start button
1 x Flexkey button
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x LPT_P80 Switch
1 x ThunderboltTM 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
- Q-Code
- M.2 Q-Latch
- 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
- CPU Socket lever protector
- SafeDIMM
- SafeSlot
- BIOS FlashBackTM button
- BIOS FlashBackTM LED
Bespoke Motherboard Design and Business Focused Features
- 24/7 Reliability
Software Features
Intel vPro support
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Fan Xpert 4
- Power Saving
ASUS CPU-Z
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR
IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
FlexKey
BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Rubber Packages
2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E
1 x I/O Shield
Documentation
1 x User guide
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
Operating System
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
14 x 11 x 3
Weight
4.00 lb
Warranty Information
3 Years