ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Intel LGA1851 ATX Workstation Motherboard – DDR5 up to 9066+ (OC), 2x PCIe 5.0 x16, 10GbE + 2.5GbE LAN, 4x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0), Thunderbolt 4, IPMI BMC | 90MB1JC0-M0EAY0

The Core of Your Powerful Workstation

The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 2) chips with 16+1+2+2 teamed power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet. Engineered to support dual graphics cards, it is an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management. Sixteen 90A power stages integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 90 amps each, ensuring optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance, while an eight-layer PCB design enhances heat dissipation around the voltage regulators for enhanced stability and overclocking. ProCool II connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines, and superior alloy chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures.

PCIe 5.0 Support

Both x16 expansion slots are PCIe 5.0, offering incredible speeds of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices — full support for next-gen graphics cards. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards they are protected with SafeSlot retention brackets, and both slots can be released easily via Q-Release Slim. A PCIe 4.0 x4 slot adds further expansion.

Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity

The Thunderbolt 4 port offers high-speed data transfers up to 40Gbps, allowing large files and datasets to be transferred in seconds — boosting productivity for workstation users, AI and deep learning experts, and IT managers. Thunderbolt 4 also supports multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display for clear and smooth visuals, with strong compatibility with existing Thunderbolt and USB devices simplifying connectivity and management. It is joined on the rear panel by a USB 20Gbps Type-C port, six USB 10Gbps Type-A ports and HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), while a front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connector readies next-gen cases and devices.

Unleash DDR5 — DIMM Fit, AEMP III & 9066+ MT/s

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB at speeds up to 9066+ MT/s (OC) with non-ECC, unbuffered and clocked unbuffered (CUDIMM) memory. DIMM Fit precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues, while DIMM Fit Pro gives advanced builders control over up to twenty overclocking parameters with flexible stability-versus-performance tuning. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) empowers unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM through a two-phase tuning process — optimizing the clock driver first, then the memory frequency — for the best balance of performance and stability at DDR5-8000 and beyond.

Four Onboard M.2 Slots & SlimSAS

One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots deliver the fastest data transfers of up to 128Gbps, all supporting NVMe RAID configurations, while a SlimSAS port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to four SATA devices via a transfer cable, alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0/1/5/10.

Server-Grade IPMI Remote Management & Onboard BMC

An onboard AST2600 baseboard management controller provides hardware- and software-level in-band and out-of-band management through a dedicated 1Gb LAN port, bundled with ASUS Control Center Express — real-time IT monitoring and management software for businesses with USB port management, software blacklisting and remote registry control to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.

Exclusive AI Technologies

AI Overclocking maximizes CPU performance with predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings, AI Cooling II balances the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click, and AI Advisor uses AI technology to answer natural-language questions about your motherboard’s functionality and advanced features. NPU Boost overclocks the integrated Neural Processing Unit with one click, increasing AI workflow performance by up to 24%.

Easy PC DIY & 24/7 Reliability

PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim removes the graphics card by tilting it in its slot, M.2 Q-Latch installs SSDs without tools or screws, and ASUS DriverHub streamlines driver installation and management. A rear BIOS FlashBack button updates the UEFI from a USB drive even without CPU or memory, with a rear Clear CMOS button alongside. Tested for 24/7 operation at up to 45°C and 80% humidity with a 168-hour aging time, and validated for extensive compatibility, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE is trusted stability in ATX form — backed by ASUS 5X Protection III.

Key Features

• Intel LGA1851 socket for Core Ultra 9 / 7 / 5 desktop processors (Series 2)
• Intel Z890 chipset · Ready for Advanced AI PC
• 16+1+2+2 teamed power stages (90A), ProCool II, 8-layer PCB
• 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 256GB, up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), CUDIMM, XMP, AEMP III, DIMM Fit / DIMM Fit Pro
• 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8) with SafeSlot + Q-Release Slim + 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
• 4x M.2: 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 + 3x PCIe 4.0 x4 + SlimSAS + 4x SATA 6Gb/s, NVMe & SATA RAID
• Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, up to 8K@60) + USB-C 20Gbps + 6x USB 10Gbps + front USB-C 20Gbps
• Marvell AQtion 10GbE + Intel 2.5GbE + Realtek 1GbE dedicated BMC LAN
• AST2600 onboard BMC, IPMI, ASUS Control Center Express
• Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 HD Audio, 120dB SNR, premium capacitors
• AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Advisor, NPU Boost (up to 24%)
• M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Code, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack, 24/7 reliability (168hr aging)

Spec Sheet

Perfect For

• Workstation users, AI and deep learning experts, and IT managers on Core Ultra 200S
• Dual-GPU content creation builds with two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
• Studios needing Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE and a USB 20Gbps front-panel connector
• Businesses requiring server-grade BMC/IPMI remote management and 24/7 operation
• Memory tuners pushing DDR5 CUDIMM to 9066+ MT/s with DIMM Fit and AEMP III

What’s Included

• ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE motherboard
• 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1x I/O shield
• 2x M.2 Q-Latch packages · 2x M.2 rubber packages
• 1x Q-Connector
• 1x ACC Express activation key card
• Quick start guide

Workstation-class Z890 — 16+1+2+2 power, dual PCIe 5.0 x16, Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE, AST2600 BMC management and DDR5 to 9066+ MT/s, all tested for 24/7 operation and backed by ASUS 5X Protection III.