ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE 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 | 90MB1JC0-M0EAY0

The ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE is built for professionals who require a rock-solid foundation for the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. Unlike gaming-centric boards, the Pro WS series focuses on architectural precision and durability. It fully leverages the Intel Z890 chipset, providing the high-speed lanes necessary for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and NVMe storage, ensuring that data-heavy tasks like machine learning and complex simulation run without a bottleneck.

Server-Grade Connectivity: Dual 10Gb LAN & SlimSAS
Connectivity is the core strength of the Z890-ACE SE. It is equipped with dual Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet ports, providing high-bandwidth networking ideal for connecting to localized NAS storage or high-speed server environments. Additionally, the inclusion of a SlimSAS port allows for professional-grade storage expansion (supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 or 4 SATA drives), a feature rarely found on consumer-level boards, which facilitates massive, high-speed storage arrays.

Remote Management and Security
To ensure maximum uptime, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE includes advanced management features. It is compatible with ASUS Control Center Express, a centralized IT management software. The "SE" designation indicates specialized support for hardware-level monitoring and IPMI-style remote management (via header), allowing IT administrators to monitor system health, update BIOS, and troubleshoot systems even when the OS is not responsive.

Robust Thermal and Power Design
To sustain peak performance under heavy rendering or AI training cycles, the board features a robust power delivery system cooled by massive, high-surface-area heatsinks. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slots are reinforced with SafeSlot technology to support heavy professional workstation GPUs, and the motherboard supports high-speed DDR5 memory with a focus on signal integrity to ensure data accuracy during long-term computational tasks.

Why the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Stands Out
LGA 1851 Native: Fully optimized for the new Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) architecture.

Dual 10Gb Ethernet: Extreme wired networking speeds for professional studio environments.

SlimSAS Support: Industrial-grade storage flexibility for NVMe and SATA arrays.

Professional Aesthetic: A clean, black-and-silver design focused on function and airflow.