Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE LGA4677 EEB Motherboard

Empower your AI-driven workstation with robust connectivity and server-grade management for ultimate stability and performance.

Quick Specs

• Unleash AI potential with a platform engineered for advanced computing and demanding applications.
• Ready for Intel Xeon W-3400 & W-2400 processors with the versatile LGA 4677 socket.
• Massive memory capacity: Supports up to 2TB of ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory (1DPC).
• Unrivaled connectivity: Seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, dual 10GbE LAN, and extensive storage options.
• Integrated server-grade IPMI management for remote monitoring and control.

A foundation built for the future of computing

For the discerning professional in South Africa, the Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE motherboard is not merely a component; it is the bedrock of your advanced workstation. Designed for the rigours of AI development, scientific simulation, and complex data analysis, this EEB motherboard is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and stability. It is for the creator, the innovator, and the analyst who demands absolute reliability and cutting-edge capability from their hardware. This Asus Intel motherboard is your strategic advantage, ensuring that your most ambitious projects are supported by a platform built for their success.

Engineered for extreme performance and scalability

At its core, the Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE is ready for the most powerful Intel Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 processors, offering a robust LGA 4677 motherboard socket that forms the heart of your system. This platform is designed not only for raw processing power but also for extensive memory configurations, supporting up to a staggering 2TB of ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory. This capacity is crucial for handling massive datasets and complex simulations, ensuring that memory bottlenecks become a concern of the past. The motherboard’s architecture is finely tuned to maximize the potential of these high-end processors and memory modules, providing a seamless and powerful computing experience.

Connectivity without compromise

The demands of modern professional workflows require expansive and rapid connectivity. This Asus motherboard excels in this arena, featuring an exceptional seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. This provides immense bandwidth for multiple high-performance graphics cards, accelerators, or other PCIe devices, essential for AI training, rendering, and scientific computing. Complementing this are dual Intel X710-AT2 10 Gigabit LAN ports, offering lightning-fast networking for large file transfers and seamless collaboration. Further expanding its capabilities are three M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® for rapid external device connections, and two SlimSAS ports for additional storage flexibility. This comprehensive array of connectivity ensures that your workstation is equipped for any task, now and in the future.

Server-grade management for unwavering control

Understanding the need for reliable uptime and efficient management in professional environments, the Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE incorporates server-grade IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) remote management. Linked to the dedicated AST2600 BMC controller via a dedicated LAN port, this system allows for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control of your workstation, even when it is powered off or unresponsive. This capability is invaluable for IT administrators and professionals who need to maintain system health and ensure continuous operation without physical access. The integrated management software further simplifies complex tasks, offering a powerful, centralized control over your hardware.

Built for endurance and stability

Longevity and stability are paramount for a professional workstation. Asus has engineered this motherboard with a robust power and thermal design to ensure it can handle sustained heavy loads. It features 14+1+1 power stages, substantial 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe power connectors, and massive VRM, chipset, and M.2 heatsinks, complete with M.2 backplates. This advanced cooling solution prevents thermal throttling and ensures consistent performance during extended, intensive operations. Furthermore, the motherboard is tested for 24/7 operation and boasts a highly compatible Quality Vendor List (QVL) and validated compatibility with the latest technologies, providing you with the confidence of trusted stability for your critical tasks.

FEATURES:

• Ready for Advanced AI PC: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
• Intel® LGA 4677 socket: Ready for Intel Xeon® W-3400 & W-2400 processors
• CPU and memory overclocking: Supports for up to 2TB of ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory (1DPC)
• Ultrafast connectivity: 7 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, Dual Intel X710-AT2 10G LAN, 3 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® and 2 SlimSAS
• Server-grade IPMI remote management: Hardware and software-level with a dedicated LAN port link to AST2600 BMC controller
• Robust power and thermal design: 14+1+1 power stages, 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe power connectors, Massive VRM, chipset, M.2 heatsinks and M.2 backplates
• Trusted stability: Highly compatible with the latest technologies with solid QVL list and tested for 24/7 operation

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU:
  • Intel® Socket LGA4677 for Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors*
  • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
  • * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
• Chipset:
  • Intel® W790 Chipset
• Memory:
  • 8 x DIMM slots, Max. 2048GB, DDR5 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC
  • Registered Memory*
  • 8-Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• Graphics:
  • 1 x VGA port from AST2600
• Expansion Slots:
  • Intel® Xeon® W-3400 Series Processors*
  • 7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16)**
  • Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processors*
  • 4 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Four at x16/x16/x16/x16)**
  • * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
  • ** Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details.
  • – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
• Storage:
  • Total supports 3 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  • Intel® Xeon® W-3400 Series Processors
  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)***
  • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)***
  • Intel® W790 Chipet**
  • M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • SlimSAS_1 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device
  • SlimSAS_2 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device
  • 8 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.
  • *** M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots will be disabled once an Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processor is installed.
• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet
  • 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
• USB:
  • Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
  • Front USB (Total 7 ports)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C® )
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Audio:
  • Realtek S1220A 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
  • Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
  • Rear optical S/PDIF out port
  • 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:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
  • 1 x VGA port
  • 2 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet ports
  • 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
  • 5 x Audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
  • 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(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
  • 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s)
  • Power related
  • 2 x 24-pin Main Power connector
  • 4 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
  • 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector
  • Storage related
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 2 x SlimSAS connector(s)
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • 1 x VROC Key connector
  • USB
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C® )
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
  • Miscellaneous
  • 1 x COM Port header
  • 1 x FlexKey button
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper
  • 1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor header
  • BMC Related
  • 1 x BMC switch
  • 1 x VGA switch
  • 1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch
  • 1 x IPMI switch
  • 2 x Q_PSU switch
  • 2 x PSU SMBus header
  • 1 x Front panel location LED header
  • 1 x Location button header
  • 1 x VPP_I2C header
  • 1 x Micro SD card socket
  • 1 x BMC_T_SENSOR header
  • 1 x BMC LED
  • 1 x Location LED
  • 1 x Message LED header
• BIOS:
  • 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability:
  • WOL by PME, PXE (UEFI mode)
• Operating System:
  • Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor:
  • EEB Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 13 inch (30.5 cm x 33 cm)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE LGA4677 EEB Motherboard – Black x1
• SATA 6Gb/s cables x4
• Thermistor cable pack x1
• VRM Fan holder x1
• Q-connector x1
• M.2 Rubber Package x1
• M.2 backplate Rubber Package x1
• Screw package for M.2 Key E x1
• CPU guard for LGA 4677 E1A x1
• CPU guard for LGA 4677 E1B x1
• User guide x1

Why Asus?

Asus is renowned globally for pioneering motherboard technology, consistently delivering robust, reliable, and innovative solutions for professionals and enthusiasts alike. In South Africa, this commitment translates to workstations that not only meet but exceed the demanding requirements of modern industries, ensuring peak performance and lasting value. Choose Asus for a foundation of excellence, especially with their Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE and other LGA 4677 motherboards.