Asus WS X299 Sage Socket 2066 Intel Core X-Series Motherboard

The Asus WS X299 Sage is a high-performance server/workstation motherboard designed for professional users. It features a Socket 2066 and supports Intel Core X-Series processors, providing exceptional performance for demanding tasks such as training neural networks and processing scalable compute loads. With its robust connectivity options and comprehensive cooling features, this motherboard is the perfect choice for professionals in fields such as design, modeling, medical research, and processing-intensive simulations.

Product Features:

• Multi-GPU support: The WS X299 Sage can accommodate up to four dual-slot graphics cards, supporting both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX 4-way configurations. This enables multi-GPU setups that harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies, including NVIDIA Quadro. Perfect for design, modeling, medical research, and processing-intensive applications.
• ASUS Control Center: Featuring ASUS Control Center (ACC), a centralized and integrated IT management platform, the WS X299 Sage allows for remote BIOS updates, monitoring of multiple systems via mobile devices, and one-click software updates and dispatching. This makes server management easier for any IT infrastructure.
• 5-Way Optimization: ASUS 5-Way Optimization provides one-click overclocking and cooling profiles tailored for your rig. It optimizes essential aspects of the system, ensuring whisper-quiet fans during everyday computing and optimal airflow during CPU or GPU-intensive tasks. The stress test function helps optimize and overclock for specific workloads.
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS: The WS X299 Sage features an improved UEFI BIOS with user-friendly EZ and Advanced modes. Whether you''re a PC novice or an experienced overclocker, navigating and configuring your system is made easy.
• Optimized Memory Performance: With third-generation ASUS T-Topology, the WS X299 Sage offers enhanced memory stability and compatibility. It supports memory speeds of DDR4-4200MHz and beyond, providing optimized trace paths for time-aligned signaling and minimal crosstalk.
• OC Design � ASUS PRO Clock II Technology: The WS X299 Sage includes a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and BCLK overclocking control, allowing you to extract every ounce of performance from Intel Core X-series processors.
• Flexible Cooling Controls: The WS X299 Sage offers comprehensive cooling controls, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. This allows you to optimize the cooling performance of your system for maximum efficiency.
• Ultra-efficient VRM Heatsink: Designed for Intel Core X-series processors with up to 18 cores, the WS X299 Sage features an ultra-efficient VRM heatsink with a metal fin array design. This design maximizes surface area for heat dissipation and ensures maximum performance without CPU throttling.
• Multiple PLX Heatsinks: With dual PLX chips that increase the number of available PCIe lanes, the WS X299 Sage supports 4-way GPU configurations. To dissipate the heat generated by high-speed traffic, the motherboard features additional heatsinks and heatpipes, reducing PLX temperatures by up to 20°C for optimal cooling and system stability.
• ProCool Power Connector: The WS X299 Sage utilizes ASUS ProCool power connectors, providing a more secure and low resistance connection. This enhances heat dissipation and improves reliability compared to traditional power connectors.
• Dual Onboard M.2 Slots: The WS X299 Sage features dual onboard M.2 slots, each operating at X4 PCI Express 3.0. This provides a total bandwidth of 32Gbps, allowing for high-speed storage options.
• VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU): The WS X299 Sage supports Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC), which allows you to utilize CPU PCIe lanes to configure a bootable RAID array. This eliminates the bottleneck of PCH-based RAID arrays and enables data transfer at incredible speeds.
• Dual U.2 Connectors: The WS X299 Sage features dual U.2 connectors, offering NVMe revolution for high-speed SSDs. By attaching your choice of drive, you can experience data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps.
• Intel Optane Memory Ready: The WS X299 Sage supports Intel Optane memory, a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage, reducing boot and load times for a faster and more responsive system.
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 Front-Panel Connector: The WS X299 Sage is equipped with a front panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector, providing future-proof connectivity for next-gen PC cases and devices.
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C: With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and reversible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports, the WS X299 Sage offers ultimate-speed 10Gbps connectivity. This allows for flexible connection options and blazing data transfer speeds.