ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE ATX Motherboard with Intel W480, HDMI, DP, XFire, GB & 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt3, M.2 for Xeon W CPUs
ASUS (4718017486576 / 90MB1310-M0EAY0) - 3-Way CrossFire - Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1 HD Audio - Intel W480 - Passive Heatsinks - Pro WS W480-ACE - ATX - Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU - DDR4 | Fan Xpert & CPU temperature
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ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE ATX Motherboard
The ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE is a high‑performance workstation motherboard engineered for Intel’s 10th‑generation Core and Xeon W processors. Built around the robust Intel W480 chipset, it delivers enterprise‑grade reliability, extensive connectivity, and advanced storage options that cater to demanding professional workloads.
Form Factor & Physical Design
This board adheres to the standard ATX form factor, measuring 305 mm by 234 mm (23 × 39 cm). Its dimensions allow seamless integration into a wide range of tower cases while providing ample space for cooling solutions. The motherboard features passive heatsinks that keep critical components cool without additional fan noise, ensuring stable operation under heavy loads.
CPU Socket & Power Delivery
The LGA 1200 socket supports both 10th‑generation Intel Core and Xeon W series CPUs. It includes a dedicated 24‑pin ATX power connector and an 8‑pin EPS power connector, guaranteeing reliable power delivery for high‑end processors. A clear CMOS jumper is also present, allowing quick firmware resets when necessary.
Memory Architecture
The motherboard offers four DDR4 DIMM slots configured in dual‑channel mode, supporting up to 128 GB of ECC or non‑ECC memory. Supported speeds range from 2133 MHz to an impressive 4800 MHz (overclocked), providing ample headroom for memory‑intensive applications such as virtualization, scientific computing, and large‑scale data analysis.
Storage & Expansion
With six SATA III connectors (6 Gb/s) and two M.2 slots, the board supports a wide array of storage devices. The M.2 interfaces are PCIe 3.0, enabling NVMe SSDs for blazing fast read/write speeds. RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 10) are supported via Intel Rapid Storage Technology, allowing users to build resilient and high‑performance storage arrays.
Graphics & Display Connectivity
The Pro WS W480-ACE provides two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and one HDMI 1.4b port, facilitating multi‑monitor setups for graphic designers, video editors, and CAD professionals. While the board itself does not contain integrated graphics, it supports any processor with built‑in GPU or discrete GPUs via its PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.
PCI Express Slots
Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (one running at x4 bandwidth) and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide ample expansion options for GPUs, RAID controllers, or other high‑bandwidth peripherals. The board’s layout ensures optimal signal integrity and minimal interference between slots.
Networking & Connectivity
The motherboard is equipped with dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports, one Intel I225-LM controller and another Realtek RTL8117, delivering high‑throughput wired networking suitable for data centers or content creation pipelines. Additionally, two Thunderbolt 3 Type‑C ports offer ultra‑fast external connectivity for storage arrays, docks, or high‑resolution displays.
USB & Front Panel Integration
Front panel support includes:
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type‑A) ports and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type‑A) ports for high‑speed data transfer.
- 2 USB 2.0 connectors for legacy devices.
- A dedicated USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑C front panel header.
- Standard audio and power headers for seamless case integration.
Audio & Multimedia Features
The board integrates the Realtek ALC S1220A SupremeFX audio codec, delivering high‑definition 7.1 surround sound with support for up to 24‑bit/192 kHz playback. Front panel jack retasking allows flexible use of headphone and microphone jacks.
BIOS & Firmware
The motherboard runs a UEFI AMI BIOS stored in a 128 Mbit flash memory, providing a user‑friendly interface for configuration and overclocking. The firmware supports advanced features such as Intel Rapid Storage Technology, RAID management, and comprehensive power‑management settings.
Thermal Management & Cooling
Passive heatsinks are strategically placed on key components to dissipate heat efficiently. The board also offers multiple fan headers: one for the CPU fan, two for system fans, and an optional AIO pump connector, enabling custom cooling solutions for extreme workloads.
CrossFire & Graphics Support
The Pro WS W480-ACE supports 3‑Way CrossFireX, allowing users to combine multiple AMD GPUs for increased rendering performance. While NVIDIA SLI is not supported, the board’s robust PCIe lanes accommodate a wide range of professional graphics cards.
Operating System Compatibility
This motherboard is fully compatible with Windows 10 x64, ensuring seamless driver support and system stability for enterprise environments.
Conclusion
The ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE ATX Motherboard stands out as a versatile, high‑end platform tailored for professional users who demand reliability, expandability, and top‑tier performance. Its comprehensive feature set—from dual 2.5 GbE LAN to multiple M.2 slots, robust memory support, and advanced audio—makes it an ideal foundation for workstations that handle complex simulations, media production, or large‑scale data processing.
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| Tags | Fan Xpert CPU temperature Fan noise ASUS Control Center Express AI Cooling ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE Intel W480 Lower fan speed Pro WS W480-ACE Cooling profiles |
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| Brand |  Asus is a Taiwanese electronics company that produces a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, and servers. Asus is best known for its laptops, which are often praised for their quality, features, and design. |
| MPN | ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE |
| ID | 19567115 |
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AMD CrossFire Support Indicates whether the product supports AMD CrossFire technology, which allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance. The value is a textual description such as "2-Way CrossFire", "3-Way CrossFire", "Supported" or "Not Supported".
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3-Way CrossFire |
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ATX Power connector 24-pin Indicates whether the product includes a standard ATX power connector with 24 pins, which is used to supply main power to motherboards and other components in desktop computers.
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Yes |
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Audio A list of the audio codecs, channel configurations, and related technologies that a product can play or output. Each value may combine a codec name (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS‑HD), a channel count (e.g., 5.1, 7.1), and optional qualifiers such as "High Definition" or "Virtual Surround" to describe the exact audio capability of the device.
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Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1 HD Audio |
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Audio chip The model of the audio processing chip integrated into a device, indicating the specific hardware responsible for sound generation and decoding.
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SupremeFX S1220A |
| BIOS memory size | 128 Mbit |
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BIOS type The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
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UEFI AMI |
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Board dimensions The physical footprint of a board expressed as width × height in millimetres, centimetres, inches or other linear units. It indicates the space required to mount the board inside a computer case and helps determine compatibility with chassis sizes such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, etc.
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305 x 234 mm |
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Cables included A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
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SATA |
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Chipset The chipset is the collection of integrated circuits that manages communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It defines the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, allowing users to understand compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
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Intel W480 |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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PC |
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Cooling The type of cooling mechanism used by a product, such as active fan‑based cooling, passive heat sinks, liquid cooling, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the device relies on airflow, conduction, or other methods to dissipate heat and helps users assess thermal performance and noise levels.
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Passive Heatsinks |
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CPU Socket The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform, such as LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, or LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility with other hardware components.
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1200 |
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Dimensions The pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates how many pixels are used to render the visual content and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
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23 x 39 x 40cm (W x H x D) |
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DisplayPort version The specific version of the DisplayPort standard that a product supports, such as "1.4", "2.0" or "2.1b". This value indicates the capabilities and compatibility of the DisplayPort interfaces on the device.
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1.4 |
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Displayports quantity The total count of physical or virtual display output connections available on a device, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB‑C ports that support video output.
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2 |
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Ethernet interface type A list of the Ethernet standards that a product supports, such as Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), 2.5 GbE, 10 GbE, and other variants. Each value is a free‑text label describing one supported interface; multiple values are separated by commas when the device offers more than one speed or generation.
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2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Form factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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ATX |
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Headphone outputs Represents how many separate headphone output ports a product provides, such as the number of 3.5 mm jacks or other audio connectors available for headphones or earphones.
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1 |
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Integrated Graphics Indicates whether a device includes an integrated graphics processor, and if so, provides the model or resolution it supports. Typical values are "Yes" or "No", but may also include specific GPU models (e.g., "Intel UHD Graphics 620") or screen resolutions (e.g., "1920x1080"). This attribute helps users determine whether a device can render graphics without a discrete GPU and what performance level to expect.
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Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU |
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LAN controller The specific model or designation of the LAN (network) controller integrated into a device, such as "Intel I219-V" or "Realtek RTL8111H." This value identifies the exact network interface hardware used for Ethernet connectivity, enabling users to compare performance, compatibility, and support across products.
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Intel I225-LM,Realtek RTL8117 |
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Maximum internal memory The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
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131072 MB |
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Memory channels The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
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Dual-channel |
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Memory slots type The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
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DIMM |
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Memory type The classification of the memory technology used in a device, such as DDR4 SDRAM, LPDDR3, GDDR6, or other variants. It indicates the architecture and generation of the RAM modules installed or supported by the product.
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DDR4 |
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Memory Type ECC Indicates whether the memory module supports Error‑Correcting Code (ECC) technology, which can detect and correct single-bit errors during operation.
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ECC/Non-ECC |
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Memory Type R/U The type of memory module used in a computer system, indicating whether it is Registered (R) or Unbuffered (U). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards and the expected performance characteristics of the RAM.
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UDIMM (Unbuffered) |
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Motherboard chipset family The chipset family identifies the group of integrated circuits that manage communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices on a motherboard. It indicates the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, helping users assess compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
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Intel |
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Network Chip The model or identifier of the integrated network controller that provides wired Ethernet connectivity for a device. It indicates which chipset is used to manage packet transmission and reception over the LAN port, helping users compare performance, compatibility, and support across different hardware models.
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1 x Intel (2.5GbE LAN) 1 x Realtek RTL8117 |
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Network Interface Type The type of network connection supported by the product, such as wired Ethernet (e.g., Gigabit LAN, 2.5 Gbps LAN) or wireless Wi‑Fi standards (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax). It indicates whether the device can connect to a local area network via cable, wirelessly, or both, and may include the maximum speed supported.
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Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN Wired Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000) |
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Number of SATA III connectors The total count of physical SATA III (Serial ATA Revision 3) ports available on a product. It indicates how many internal connections can be used to attach storage devices such as hard drives or solid‑state drives that support the SATA III interface.
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6 |
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NVIDIA SLI Support Indicates the type of NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) support available for a graphics card or motherboard, such as single‑card operation, two‑way SLI, three‑way SLI, four‑way SLI, NVLink combinations, or no SLI capability. The value is a textual description that can be used to inform users whether multiple NVIDIA GPUs can be linked together and what configuration is supported.
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Not Supported |
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On-Board Graphics Connectors A list of the physical connector types available on a device’s onboard graphics output, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D, or VGA. This attribute helps users identify which video ports are directly integrated into the motherboard or system board for connecting displays.
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DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 1.4b |
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Primary GPU Interface The physical or logical interface used by a graphics processing unit to connect with the rest of the system, such as PCI Express (PCIe) variants. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the GPU and the motherboard.
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PCIe 3.0 (x16) |
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QPI Speed The maximum data transfer rate of the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) interface, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth available for communication between processors and other system components.
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N/A |
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RAID levels A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
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0,1,5,10 |
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RAID Support via A comma‑separated list of the RAID configurations that a storage controller or device can manage, such as 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD. Each value represents a distinct RAID level that the product supports.
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SATA3 / M.2 |
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Refresh rate The number of times per second that a display updates its image, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the smoothness and responsiveness of motion on the screen; higher rates generally provide a more fluid visual experience.
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60Hz 2Ms Response Time |
| Storage Mode Support | Intel Optane Memory Ready Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 |
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Supported storage drive types A list of the types of storage drives that a product can use, such as HDD or SSD. Each entry indicates a distinct drive type supported by the device, allowing users to understand which internal or external storage media are compatible.
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HDD & SSD |
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Water Cooled Indicates whether a product uses water as its cooling medium. A value of "Yes" means the device incorporates a liquid‑cooling system that circulates water to dissipate heat, while "No" indicates it relies on air or other cooling methods.
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No |
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Windows operating systems supported A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
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Windows 10 x64 |
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