Model | Pro WS W680-ACE |
News & Updates | 2024/08/12: The new BIOS with Intel microcode (0x129) enhancing the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors is now available. Please visit support site for the latest BIOS updates. |
CPU | Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. |
Chipset | Intel® W680 Chipset |
Memory | - 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory*
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of the product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
Graphics | - 1 x DisplayPort**
- 1 x HDMI® port***
- 1 x VGA port
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. |
Expansion Slots | - Intel® Core™ Processors (14th, 13th & 12th Gen)*
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode)
- Intel® W680 Chipset
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (link). |
Storage | - Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
- Intel® Core™ Processors (14th, 13th & 12th Gen)
- 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)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x SlimSAS Slot (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode and up to 4 SATA devices)**
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** SlimSAS slot can support up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable (cable sold separately). |
Ethernet | 2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard |
Wireless & Bluetooth | M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately. |
USB | Rear USB (Total 8 ports):- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports): - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
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Audio | Realtek 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
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Back Panel I/O Ports | - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI® port
- 1 x VGA port
- 2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS Flashback™ button
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Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling related:- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+ header
- 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related: - 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
- 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage related: - 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x SlimSAS port
USB: - 1 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)
Miscellaneous: - 1 x LPT header
- 1 x T-sensor
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x BMC Header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x Start button
- 1 x Flexkey button
- 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
- 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
- 1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
- 1 x LPT_P80 Switch
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ header
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Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III:- DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design: - Q-Code
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution: - M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY: - CPU Socket lever protector
- SafeDIMM
- SafeSlot
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features: |
Software Features | - Intel® vPro support
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- Fan Xpert 4
- Power Saving
- ASUS CPU-Z
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
- Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
- WinRAR
IT Management software supported: - ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)
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UEFI BIOS | ASUS EZ DIY:- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
FlexKey |
BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
Accessories | Cables: Miscellaneous: - 1 x Q-connector
- 1 x M.2 Rubber Packages
- 2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
- 1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E
- 1 x I/O Shield
Documentation: - 1 x User guide
- 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
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Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor (12 inch x 9.6 inch or 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |