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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

  • ProcessorCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th G
  • ChipsetIntel W680
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • 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.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product linePRO
Model namePRO WS W680-ACE
Processor
ProcessorCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel W680
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel 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 and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound 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
Connectivity
Ethernet controller2 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardM.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel 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/).
PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsIntel W680 Chipset
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 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
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 6-pin PCIe Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size338 × 273 × 68 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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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