ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE IPMI: Professional Workstation Motherboard for High-Performance Computing
The ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE IPMI is a professional-grade ATX workstation motherboard designed for demanding workflows in AI training, deep learning, 3D rendering, and media production. Featuring Intel's W680 chipset and LGA-1700 socket compatibility with 13th and 12th Gen processors, this motherboard delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and advanced management capabilities for creative professionals and IT administrators.
Advanced Processing and Memory Capabilities
Supporting the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel processors, including Core, Celeron, and Pentium Gold series, this motherboard offers powerful computing capabilities. With four DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of DDR5 SDRAM and ECC memory support, it ensures data integrity and system stability for mission-critical workloads.
Professional-Grade Connectivity and Expansion
The motherboard excels in connectivity with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, offering up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement over traditional LAN connections. The extensive I/O includes:
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 Thunderbolt 4 port
- HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and VGA outputs
Enhanced Storage and Graphics Capabilities
Featuring three M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0 with up to 64 Gbps data-transfer speeds, and eight SATA interfaces, this motherboard provides extensive storage options. The five PCIe expansion slots, including two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, support multi-GPU configurations with NVIDIA® Quadro® compatibility for superior graphics performance.
Remote Management and IT Administration
The integrated BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) with IPMI functionality enables remote system management and monitoring. ASUS Control Center Express provides comprehensive control over organizational systems, supporting over 100 ASUS motherboards for flexible IT management solutions.
Physical Specifications and Form Factor
The ATX form factor motherboard measures 12 inches in width and 9.6 inches in depth, providing ample space for professional-grade components and cooling solutions. The 7.1 audio channels support ensures premium audio output for content creation and media applications.
