ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE ATX Motherboard | LGA1700 | 4x DDR5 Slots
KEY FEATURES
- Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- Enhanced power solution: DrMOS, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 5.0 SafeSlots, dual PCIe 3.0 slots, 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0, SlimSAS, dual Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, front panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support, TPM header, LPT header
- Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- Advanced security management: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
- Trusted stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot and SafeDIMM for enhanced durability
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ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE ATX Motherboard | LGA1700 | 4x DDR5 Slots
Description
The ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE is a workstation-focused ATX motherboard built around Intel's W680 chipset for LGA1700 processors. This professional-grade platform supports Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors alongside Celeron and Pentium Gold chips, making it suitable for demanding workstation applications, content creation, and professional computing tasks that require both reliability and expandability.
Memory support centres on DDR5 across four DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB, including ECC memory compatibility for error correction in mission-critical applications. Storage options include three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe drives, plus traditional SATA 6Gbps connections. The board features PCIe 5.0 support for next-generation graphics cards and expansion cards, while dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports provide redundant high-speed networking essential for professional workflows.
Connectivity is comprehensive with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support via a front panel connector, delivering up to 20Gbps transfer speeds for external storage and peripherals. Display outputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA for multi-monitor setups without a discrete graphics card. The inclusion of SlimSAS connectors expands storage connectivity options for enterprise-grade drive arrays. ASUS includes the necessary I/O shield, SATA cables, and installation hardware in the box alongside a detailed user guide for setup.
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| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, NVMe, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported | 11 |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 3 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 1 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Integrated SAS ports | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Not available |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel W680 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Product colour | Black |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package width | 331 mm |
| Package depth | 266 mm |
| Package height | 76 mm |
| Package weight | 1.18 kg |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Height | 50 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| User guide | Yes |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 997 g |
| Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
| Number of M.2 (E) slots | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many memory slots does the motherboard have?
What is the maximum internal memory supported?
Is ECC memory supported?
What processors are compatible with the ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE?
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