Pro WS Z890-ACE SE
Overview Intel Z890 LGA1851 ATX
workstation motherboard with PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 support, 10Gb & 2.5Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots, plus a USB 20Gpbs front-panel connector and onboard BMC.
Ready for advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
Intel LGA1851 socket: Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra 9, 7, and 5 desktop processors
Robust performance:16+2+1+2 teamed power stages, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
Future-proofed connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, 10Gb & 2.5Gb Ethernet, two PCIe®5.0 PCIe slots with full support for next-gen graphics cards, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header
Exclusive AI and overclocking technologies: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Advisor and NPU boost
DIY-friendly design:PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim with SafeSlot, M.2 Q-Latch, BIOSFlashBack™, Q-Connector
Server-grade IPMI remote management and onboard BMC: Hardware- and software-level management with a dedicated LAN port link to an onboard AST2600 BMC controller, plus AS US Control Center Express software for real-time monitoring and management
Introduction 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) processors with 16+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4 port, 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
The workstation motherboard is engineered to support dual graphics cards, making it an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management.
Specifications
Model |
Pro WS Z890-ACE SE |
CPU |
Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
Chipset |
Intel® Z890 Chipset |
Memory |
4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
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
AS US 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 support/download-center/.
* *Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
Graphics |
1 x HDMI™ port**
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 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. |
Expansion Slots |
Expansion Slots Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots*** (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
Intel® Z890 Chipset**
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)***
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (support/FAQ/1037507/).
** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. |
Storage |
Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
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. |
Ethernet |
1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet dedicated for AST2600 |
USB |
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
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 |
Audio |
Audio"Realtek ALC1220P 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 |
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors |
Back Panel I/O Ports |
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
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 |
Internal I/O Connectors |
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
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 |
BMC Related |
1 x BMC switch
1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch
1 x IPMI switch
1 x Message LED header
1 x microSD card socket
2 x LAN LED headers
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 VGA header (Dedicated Management for AST2600)
1 x VPP_I2C header |
Special Features |
AS US 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-steel back I/O
AS US 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
AS US Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
AS US EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- 24/7 reliability
- Overcurrent protection |
Software Features |
AS US Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Fan Xpert 4
- Power Saving
AS US DriverHub
TurboV Core
AS US CPU-Z
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
AS US EZ DIY
- AS US CrashFree BIOS 3
- AS US EZ Flash
- AS US MyHotkey
NPU Boost
Remote Management Features
IT Management software supported
- AS US 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 |
BIOS |
256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x AMI license sticker
1 x I/O shield
2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Q-connector
Documentation
1 x ACC Express activation key card
1 x Quick start guide |
Operating System |
Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later) |
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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