Asus PRO WS X299 SAGE II Workstation Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket R4 LGA-2066 - PRO WS X299 SAGE II

Specifications
Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number: PRO WS X299 SAGE II
Manufacturer Website Address: http://usa.asus.com
Brand Name: Asus
Product Series: PRO
Product Model: PRO WS X299 SAGE II
Product Name: PRO WS X299 SAGE II Workstation Motherboard
Marketing Information:

Intel CEB motherboard LGA 2066 for Intel Core X-series processors, with AI Overclocking, dual Intel 2.5G Ethernet, 7 PCIe Gen 3 slots, DDR4 4266 MHz memory support, dual M.2, triple U.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel LGA 2066 socket: Ready for the latest Intel® Core™ X-series processors
• AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance by profiling the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
• Dual Intel® 2.5G LAN: Offers increased data throughput and improved efficiency, making it ideal for large file transfers and backup
• Fits up to 4-way graphics cards: Includes 7 PCIe Gen 3 x16 slots and supports NVIDIA® SLI and AMD CrossFire™
• Ultra-efficient VRM heatsink: Metal-fin-array design maximizes surface area for heat dissipation to enable unthrottled performance
• Next-gen connectivity: Next-gen transfer speeds with dual M.2, triple U.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™

Pro

WORKSTATION MOTHERBOARD

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 with support for out-of-band management, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.

Breakthrough Performance

Intel®'s high-end desktop platform raises the stakes with updated Intel Core™ X-Series Processors that boast cores, cache, and bandwidth. The Pro WS X299 Sage II is ready for the additional processing power that plows through CPU-intensive tasks, and the extra bandwidth allows you to add more GPUs and NVMe SSDs to accelerate a wide range of work.

Four Dual-slot GPUs support

Pro WS X299 Sage II fits up to four dual-slot graphics cards and supports both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™ 4-way configurations to enable multi-GPU setups that harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies, including NVIDIA® Quadro®. NVIDIA® Quadro® is the perfect complement to Pro WS X299 Sage II, delivering the best performance for design, modeling, medical research, and processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications.

Make your memory go faster

With optimized trace paths for time-aligned signaling and minimal crosstalk, Third-generation ASUS T-Topology offers enhanced memory stability and compatibility, allowing support for memory speeds of DDR4-4266 MHz and beyond.

Intel Dual 2.5G Internet

2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your Ethernet connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

M.2 & U.2

Achieve speed with onboard M.2 & U.2

Professional applications require fast solid-state storage, which is why the Pro WS X299 Sage II is equipped with dual M.2 slots and triple U.2 slots that are compatible with the latest NVMe SSDs. M.2 slots support longer 110 mm drives, and they can be configured into bootable RAID arrays connected directly to the CPU via Intel VROC technology.

Product Type: Workstation Motherboard
Processor & Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Total Processor Supported: 1
Processor Socket: Socket R4 LGA-2066
Processor Supported: Core X-Series
Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 8
Memory Form Factor: DIMM
Maximum Memory: 256 GB
Memory Speed Supported:

• 4.27 GHz (O.C.)
• 4.20 GHz (O.C.)
• 4.13 GHz (O.C.)
• 4 GHz (O.C.)
• 3.60 GHz (O.C.)
• 2.93 GHz
• 2.67 GHz
• 2.40 GHz

Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM
Intel Optane Memory Ready: Yes
I/O Controller
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
Intel VROC: Yes
Intel RST: Yes
Intel RSTe: Yes
RAID Supported: Yes
RAID Levels:

• 0
• 1
• 10
• 5

Video
Onboard Video: No
Audio
Audio Channels: 7.1
Network & Communication
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 7
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 7
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 7
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports: 12
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Number of USB 3.2 Ports: 7
S/PDIF: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 2
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces: 8
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports: 3
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: SSI CEB
Width: 12"
Depth: 10.5"
Miscellaneous
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Environmental Certification: RoHS