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ASUS

ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-DWME-REXP5 MPN Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE

EEB workstation motherboard for Intel Xeon 600 processors with 8 DDR5 slots, 7 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 4 M.2 slots, dual 10Gb LAN and server-grade remote management

  • ProcessorXeon 600 (LGA4710)
  • ChipsetIntel W890
  • Form factorEEB
  • CPU socketLGA 4710
  • Memory slot count8 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
  • Built for AI workloads with Xeon 600 series support
  • 7 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for maximum expansion
  • Dual 10Gb LAN plus USB4 for fast networking
  • 16+(2+2)+1+2 power stages with active VRM cooling
  • Server-grade IPMI remote management via dedicated BMC LAN

Workstation Foundation

The ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE is an EEB form-factor motherboard built for Intel Xeon 600 series processors in the LGA 4710 socket. It targets professional workstations that need maximum PCIe lane count, ECC DDR5 memory support and server-grade remote management for continuous operation.

Thermal and Power Delivery

A 16+(2+2)+1+2 stage power design feeds the CPU through two 8-pin and two 8-pin PCIe-to-CPU connectors, with additional 8-pin PCIe power inputs for dual PSU configurations. Active cooling covers the VRM, chipset, M.2 slots and memory, while five chassis fan headers, a dedicated pump header and VRM fan headers provide granular airflow control.

Build Integration

The board occupies a 12.0 x 13.0 inch footprint and requires an EEB-compatible chassis with matching mounting points. Seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots, MCIO and SlimSAS connectors free up expansion space for GPUs, storage arrays and high-speed interconnects. Dual 10Gb LAN, USB4 and a 20Gbps USB Type-C header handle external connectivity without add-in cards.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePro WS W890E-SAGE SE
Processor
ProcessorXeon 600 (LGA4710)
CPU socketLGA 4710
ChipsetIntel W890
Memory
Memory slot count8 × 288pin (DDR5)
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Xeon 690/670/650 Series Processors**
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
MCIO connector (supports PCIe 5.0 x8, and runs at x4/x4)
Intel Xeon 630 Series Processor**
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Xeon 690/670/650 Series Processors*
7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16)**
Intel Xeon 630 Series Processor*
7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x0/x16/x0/x16/x0/x16)**
*** CXL (Compute Express Link) is only supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_3, PCIEX16(G5)_5, and PCIEX16(G5)_7
Rear panel ports1 x Clear CMOS Button / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 2 x LAN (RJ45) / 2 x Mini DisplayPort / 2 x USB4 / 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Size & build
Form factorEEB
Width and length12.0 in × 13.0 in
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size381 × 362 × 107 mm
In the box
In the boxCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x Thermistor cable pack
1 × 4-pin to 24-pin adapter cable for ATX power connector
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x AngleBoost Fan Kit
2 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)
1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E
1 x AMI license sticker
1 x M.2 backplate rubber package(s)
1 x E2A CPU carrier (for Intel Xeon 690 Series Processors)
1 x E2B CPU carrier (for Intel Xeon 670/650/630 Series Processors)
Documentation
1 x ACC Express activation key card
1 x Quick start guide
More details
BIOS512Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)

Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon 600 processor into the LGA 4710 socket without bending pins?

Align the processor triangle marker with the socket corner, lower the CPU gently without pressure, then secure the dual independent load levers in sequence — skipping the second lever is the common error that leaves the CPU unevenly seated.

Which onboard components will need periodic cleaning or replacement during 24/7 operation?

The five chassis fan headers, two VRM fan headers, M.2 fan header and W_PUMP+ header each drive active cooling; their attached fans and the VRM heatsink fins accumulate dust and should be cleaned or the fans swapped when airflow drops.

What thermal limit appears first when all seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and four M.2 drives run sustained workloads?

The 16+(2+2)+1+2 stage VRM and chipset share the two onboard VRM fans and M.2 fan header; under full load the VRM temperature threshold triggers throttling before the CPU or M.2 controllers reach their limits.

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