ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) processors with 16+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt™ 4 port, 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
The workstation motherboard is engineered to support dual graphics cards, making it an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management.

Thunderbolt™ Connectivity
The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE features a Thunderbolt™ 4 port, offering high-speed data transfers up to 40Gbps. This allows large files and datasets to be transferred in seconds, boosting productivity for workstation users, AI and deep learning experts, and IT managers. Thunderbolt™ 4 also supports multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display for clear and smooth visuals, essential for professional applications. Its strong compatibility with existing Thunderbolt™ and USB devices simplifies connectivity and management.

PCIe 5.0 Support
The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE offers PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion Slots
Both of the x16 expansion slots are PCIe 5.0, offering incredible speeds of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards, they are also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets, and the both slots can be released easily via Q-Release Slim.

Remote Control Solution
Onboard BMC
The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE workstation motherboard features compatibility with BMC connections, and it is bundled with ASUS Control Center Express software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management features for businesses and industries.

ASUS Control Center Express
A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures, and it comes with an active fan to enhance thermal efficiency.

USB Port Management
Enable or disable the USB port, or set it to Read Only to prevent data leaks.

Software Blacklist
For added security, a software blacklist is available to help prevent the use of high-risk applications.

Registry Editor On/Off
Remotely disable the Registry Editor on client devices to prevent unauthorized changes to system configurations.

The Core of Your Powerful Workstation
Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE features 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 90 amps each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for new Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).

Eight-Layer PCB Design
This enhances quick heat dissipation around the voltage regulators for enhanced stability and overclocking.

ProCool II Connectors
These are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

Superior Chokes & Capacitors
These are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, providing a higher level of performance than the industry standard.

Digi+ VRM Control
The ASUS Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry and ensures ultra-smooth power delivery to the CPU.

Performance Boost

NPU Boost
The integrated Neural Processing Unit in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.1

Memory
The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options that would otherwise be locked, whether you are dealing with high-speed or entry-level memory modules.

DIMM Fit
DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.2

Intelligent AI Solutions

AI Overclocking
Maximized CPU performance and predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings push your system to its limits.

AI Cooling II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

AI Advisor
Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.3

Easy PC DIY

PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim
The new design of Q-release Slim allows users to remove the graphics card by tilting the card in its slot. This design also keeps the original method of removing the graphics card by pushing down on the retention clip.
Step1: Firmly grasp the graphics card
Step2: Slightly tile the card while pulling upward4

M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative ASUS Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools or screws. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly detach it with one tap.

ASUS DriverHub
ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and perform optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. Users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation.

Four Onboard M.2 Slots
The Pro WS Z890-ACE SE features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.5

24/7 Reliability
Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS Z890-ACE SE motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.

How to use

Install the motherboard into an ATX-compatible case, fit an LGA 1851 CPU and appropriate cooler, and populate up to four DDR5 DIMMs to achieve the desired memory capacity. Use the reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for graphics cards and install M.2 SSDs using the Q-Latch mechanisms for tool-free mounting. Connect power via ProCool II connectors and configure storage and RAID settings in the BIOS. For remote management, connect the BMC interface and deploy ASUS Control Center Express as required by your IT procedures.

Recommendations

For stable operation under heavy workloads, use high-quality power supplies that match ProCool II connector specifications, ensure adequate case airflow to complement the eight-layer PCB thermal design, and follow ASUS guidance when enabling features such as NPU Boost, AEMP III or AI Overclocking to balance performance and stability.