Description
The ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE is an ATX workstation motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra desktop processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It uses the Intel Z890 chipset and is aimed at professional systems that need strong expansion, fast storage, remote management, and dependable long-term operation. Unlike gaming-focused boards, this model is designed around workstation and business use, with features that support content creation, engineering workloads, AI-focused systems, and managed desktop deployments.
A major highlight is its enterprise-style management hardware, including onboard BMC support with a dedicated management LAN connection for remote administration. It also offers strong platform flexibility with DDR5 memory support, dual full-length PCIe 5.0 slots for high-bandwidth add-in cards, multiple M.2 storage slots, SATA expansion, and high-speed networking. Connectivity is built around workstation needs, with 10Gb Ethernet, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, front USB 20Gbps support, and professional-oriented internal headers. Overall, it is a feature-rich workstation board for users who want a modern Intel platform with remote-management capability and broad expansion.
Specifications
Model: ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE Form factor: ATX Chipset: Intel Z890 Socket: LGA 1851 CPU support: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots Maximum memory capacity: Up to 256GB Memory support: Up to DDR5-9066+ OC Memory types: Non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 and CUDIMM support Dual-channel memory architecture Supports XMP Supports AEMP III Supports DIMM Fit Supports DIMM Flex
Graphics outputs: 1 x HDMI 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C with video output support 1 x VGA port from AST2600
Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots Supports x16 or x8/x8 operation 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot operating at x4 mode
Storage: 4 x M.2 slots total 1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 1 x SlimSAS port with PCIe 4.0 x4 or up to 4 SATA devices through adapter cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports RAID support for PCIe and SATA storage
Networking: 1 x 10Gb Ethernet 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x dedicated 1Gb Ethernet for AST2600 / BMC management
Rear USB: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps front-panel connector 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports
Audio: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 high-definition audio Audio shielding Premium audio capacitors
Rear I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A 1 x HDMI 1 x 10Gb Ethernet port 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x dedicated 1Gb management LAN port 2 x audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Cooling and power: 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU OPT fan header 5 x chassis fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 24-pin main power connector 2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors ProCool II power connectors VRM heatsink design M.2 heatsink support
Remote management and workstation features: Onboard BMC support AST2600 management controller BMC switch IPMI switch BMC LAN fixed IP switch microSD card socket BMC debug UART header ASUS Control Center Express support Q-Code Q-LED Q-Release Slim M.2 Q-Latch BIOS FlashBack SafeSlot Core+ SafeDIMM 24/7 reliability focus NPU Boost
BIOS: 256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS
Operating system support: Windows 11 Windows 10 64-bit
Board size: 12 x 9.6 inches 30.5 x 24.4 cm
