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Rectangular ATX motherboard with dark grey heatsinks and black PCB

ASUS

ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-C9S3-DYE66 MPN PRO WS W680-ACE

ATX workstation board with dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, DDR5 ECC support to 128 GB, and dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th G
  • ChipsetIntel W680
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 4400
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for high-bandwidth expansion cards
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 128GB with ECC and XMP 3.0 support
  • Three M.2 slots using PCIe 4.0 x4 for fast storage
  • Dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports for reliable wired connectivity

Workstation board for 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUs

The ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE fits the LGA 1700 socket and the Intel W680 chipset. It accepts Celeron, Pentium Gold and Core processors from the 12th and 13th generations. The ATX form factor suits professional workstation builds that need sustained 24/7 operation.

Dual PCIe 5.0 slots and three M.2 4.0 lanes

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots run at x16 or split to x8/x8, while two chipset PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x4. Three M.2 slots support 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4. Eight SATA 6Gb/s ports provide RAID 0/1/5/10.

DDR5 4400 with ECC up to 128 GB

Four 288-pin slots run dual-channel DDR5 at 4400 with XMP 3.0. Both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules are supported to a maximum of 128 GB. Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, 7.1 audio at 24-bit/192 kHz, front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and a Thunderbolt header complete the I/O.

Highlights

  • Supports 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for high-bandwidth expansion cards
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 128GB with ECC and XMP 3.0 support
  • Three M.2 slots using PCIe 4.0 x4 for fast storage
  • Dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports for reliable wired connectivity

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesPRO
ModelPRO WS W680-ACE
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
ChipsetIntel W680
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 4400
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory FeatureECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
PCI Express 3.0 x16Intel W680 Chipset
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x11 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Serial ATA (SATA)8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel W680 Chipset**
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
** Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChannelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
LAN Chipset2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANM.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Back I/O Ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x VGA port
2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashbackTM button
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS port
Miscellaneous
1 x LPT header
1 x T-sensor
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x BMC Header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Start button
1 x Flexkey button
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x LPT_P80 Switch
1 x Thunderbolt header
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector
FeaturesASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Code
- M.2 Q-Latch
- 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
- CPU Socket lever protector
- SafeDIMM
- SafeSlot
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- 24/7 Reliability
Package ContentsCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Rubber Packages
2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x User guide
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size338 × 273 × 68 mm

Questions about this item

Will the four 288-pin DDR5 slots need any firmware update before I can install 128 GB of ECC memory?

The board supports DDR5 4400 and Intel XMP 3.0 on four 288-pin slots; maximum capacity is 128 GB with ECC or non-ECC un-buffered modules.

Which expansion slot hits its bandwidth ceiling first when I run two GPUs and three M.2 drives continuously?

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots share x16 or x8/x8 modes from the CPU, while three M.2 slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 each and two additional PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x4 from the chipset.

How hot do the VRM and M.2 heatsinks get under 24/7 load with dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet active?

Large VRM heatsink, dedicated M.2 heatsinks and hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 are designed for validated 24/7 operation.

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