ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE
ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Specifications
ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE by ASUS is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 9066 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Performance Review
The ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 90 A across 16 phases. It can power high-wattage CPUs and support moderate overclocking while maintaining good voltage regulation and thermal efficiency. This makes it an excellent option for gamers and professionals who need reliable high-end CPU performance.
This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek ALC1220P), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.
With a performance-per-price score of just 35.1%, this motherboard provides limited value compared to other options. It may be best suited for specific niche builds or if found at a discount.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Motherboard Name: ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE
Current Price Amazon: $479
Amazon Price Updated: 16 hours, 4 minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: Z890 / LGA 1851
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 9066 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
Network: 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Comment: Remote Management FeaturesIT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) BMC Related 1 x BMC switch 1 x BMC debug UART header 1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch 1 x IPMI switch 1 x Message LED header 1 x microSD card socket 1 x Location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x PSU_SMB header 1 x SMART_PSU switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x VPP_I2C header BMC LED Design - 1 x BMC LED
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 14 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.
Build Quality: 19 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 20 pts.
Audio Quality: 12 pts.
Total Points: 85 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (90 A)
Power Design: 16+2+1+2
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 35.1%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports DIMM Fit
Supports DIMM Flex
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
* 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/download-center/.
* *Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics:
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
1 x VGA port from AST2600
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
**Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
***In ThunderboltTM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Storage:
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe4.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Z890 Chipset**
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SlimSAS_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately. **
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
**SlimSAS port connected to a U.2 device via a transfer cable does not support VMD/RST.
USB:
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Internal I/O:
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage Related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS port
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 header supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
Back Panel I/O:
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600
2 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
WiFi:
Audio:
- 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
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
Special Features:
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Code
- 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
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
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