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Rectangular ATX motherboard in dark finish with silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

ASUS

ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-1QB6-3SMX2 MPN Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI

LGA 1700 workstation board with dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four DDR5 4400 slots up to 128 GB ECC, three M.2 PCIe 4.0 sockets, eight SATA ports 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 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots deliver high-bandwidth GPU and accelerator connectivity
  • Up to 128 GB DDR5 4400 with ECC and XMP 3.0 for reliable high-capacity memory
  • Three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 plus eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports for flexible storage
  • Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and IPMI card enable remote management and fast networking

Intel W680 workstation motherboard

The ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI is an ATX board built around the Intel W680 chipset for LGA 1700 processors. It supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs in workstation workloads. The board includes an IPMI expansion card with a dedicated Ethernet controller for remote management. Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots provide high-bandwidth expansion.

Installation notes and common issues

The ATX form factor fits standard chassis but the large VRM heatsink and M.2 heatsinks can crowd tall CPU coolers or large graphics cards. Four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules up to 128 GB total; population rules depend on the CPU so check the vendor memory list. The PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (FAQ 1037507) must be consulted before installing multiple x16 devices.

PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 limits

Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x8/x8 depending on the installed processor generation. Three M.2 slots support 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. DDR5 operates at 4400 MT/s with XMP 3.0 profiles; higher data rates rely on CPU and memory kit validation. Eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots deliver high-bandwidth GPU and accelerator connectivity
  • Up to 128 GB DDR5 4400 with ECC and XMP 3.0 for reliable high-capacity memory
  • Three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 plus eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports for flexible storage
  • Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and IPMI card enable remote management and fast networking

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesPRO
ModelPro WS W680-ACE IPMI
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
IPMI Expansion Card and related accessories
1 x IPMI expansion card
1 x BMC cable
1 x Power On/Off cable
1 x Reset cable
1 x USB 2.0 cable
1 x IPMI Expansion Card user guide
Documentation
1 x User guide
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
Shipping weight1.16 kg
Package size330 × 292 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI is running correctly after assembly?

Enter the BIOS and verify the CPU is detected, all four DDR5 slots show the installed capacity up to 128 GB, and the two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots report the expected x16 or x8/x8 link width.

What comes in the box with the Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI and what must I purchase separately?

The motherboard ships with the bundled IPMI expansion card that adds a dedicated Ethernet controller for BMC management; you must buy a compatible LGA 1700 processor, DDR5 memory modules, and storage drives separately.

Which memory configuration should I choose for this board — ECC or non-ECC DDR5?

The board supports both ECC and non-ECC un-buffered DDR5 up to 4400 MT/s in dual-channel mode; select ECC modules for error-corrected workloads or non-ECC for standard use, populating up to four 288-pin slots for a maximum of 128 GB.

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