ASUS PRO WS W680-ACE Intel W680 LGA 1700 ATX
Product Technical Specification
| 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 |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,NVMe,SATA III |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 11 |
| 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 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Integrated SAS ports | 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 |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel W680 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| Power source type | ATX |
| 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 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 331 |
| Package depth | 266 |
| Package height | 76 |
| Package weight | 1179 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 305 |
| Depth | 244 |
| Height | 50 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | SATA |
| User guide | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Weight | 997 |
| Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
| Number of M.2 (E) slots | 1 |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
ASUS Pro Workstation motherboards are designed for professionals in AI training, deep learning, animation, 3D rendering or media production. Featuring expandable graphics, extensive storage, impressive connectivity and exceptional overall performance and reliability, Pro Workstation motherboards are the ideal solution for creative professionals. Each motherboard includes centralized management software, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.
Ultra Powerful Back IO
The motherboard comes with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 type connector, one reversible USB Type-C connector and front-panel connector to support additional USB expansions.
ECC Memory Support
Designed for creative professionals who require outstanding performance, reliability and enhanced security, ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard is powered by the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel processors for always-on usage scenarios and supports ECC memory to automatically detect and correct data corruption, reducing the chance of system crashes to ensure workstation stability.
Dual 2.5G Ethernet
Boosted connectivity with dual onboard Ethernet ports. Intel 2.5G Ethernet upgrades your traditional LAN connection with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can experience faster file transfers and immediately stream high-resolution videos.
ASUS Control Center Express
The best business performance requires smart IT management. ASUS Control Center Express is an intuitive and secure software designed to simplify IT operations and improve workload productivity by providing comprehensive control of all the systems in your organization. Plus, ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to give you more upgrade flexibility and less compatibility issues.
Multi-GPU Support
Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide flexible system configurability and expandability — including support for NVIDIA® Quadro® — for enhanced performance in modelling, simulation, and rendering applications.
Triple M.2 Slots
Triple M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0, offering up to 64 Gbps data-transfer speeds and flexible M.2 interfaces. The RAID 0/1/5/10 configuration are available for the data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system, higher storage capacity and better SSD performance.
Thermal Solution
VRM heatsink
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
PCH heatsink
An expanded surface area for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation.
M.2 heatsink
M.2 slot has a dedicated heatsink keep the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.
24/7 Dependability
Optimized for 24/7 operation, Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard is tested to work in temperatures of up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.
Solid Compatibility Validation
ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE motherboard has been extensively tested for compatibility with over 1,000 components and devices. Each new ASUS motherboard model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict tests so that you can be 100% confident it is suitable for all environments and applications.
520+ DDR5 compatibility
Industry-leading DDR5 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance.
1000+ compatible devices
Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.
8000+ validation hours
Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility and safety.
| 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 |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,NVMe,SATA III |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 11 |
| 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 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Integrated SAS ports | 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 |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel W680 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| Power source type | ATX |
| 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 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 331 |
| Package depth | 266 |
| Package height | 76 |
| Package weight | 1179 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 305 |
| Depth | 244 |
| Height | 50 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | SATA |
| User guide | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Weight | 997 |
| Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
| Number of M.2 (E) slots | 1 |
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We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
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Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
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