Asus WS X299 Sage LGA2066 Gaming Motherboard

Brand : Asus
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    • CEB Form Factor
    • Intel X299 Chipset
    • LGA 2066 Socket
    • 8 x Quad-Channel DDR4-4200 (OC)
    • 8 x SATA III, 2 x M.2, 2 x U.2
    • 7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 Slots
    • Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel HD Codec
    • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
    • USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0
    • NVIDIA SLI/AMD CrossFireX Support

    Asus WS X299 Sage LGA2066 Gaming Motherboard

    The new WS X299 Sage blends tremendous GPU performance with up to Quad-SLI support, server-grade validation, and comprehensive cooling options to deliver the perfect system build for training neural networks and crunching other scalable compute loads. Dual PLX chips extend the number of PCIe lanes to provide additional expansion slots, giving you robust connectivity options to configure your system with the tools you need to get your job done.

    Multi-GPU support

    WS X299 Sage fits up to four dual-slot graphics cards and supports both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ 4-way configurations to enable multi-GPU setups that harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies, including NVIDIA® Quadro®. With performance beyond 15.23 TFLOPS*, NVIDIA Quadro is the perfect complement to WS X299 Sage, delivering the best performance for design, modeling, medical research, and processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications.

    ASUS Control Center

    WS X299 Sage features ASUS Control Center (ACC), a centralized and integrated IT management platform for monitoring and controlling ASUS commercial products, including servers, workstations and digital signage. ACC enables remote BIOS updates, monitoring of multiple systems via mobile devices, and one-click software updates and dispatching, allowing easier server management for any IT infrastructure.

    5-Way Optimization

    One-click overclocking and cooling

    ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your workstation smart. One click takes care of complex tuning, dynamically optimizing essential aspects of the system to provide overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

    An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.

    Fans stay whisper-quiet with everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.

    Stress test function helps optimize and overclock for CPU- or memory-centric workloads.

    Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

    The smoothest, slickest mouse-controllable graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes will help you find your way with ease.

    EZ Tuning Wizard

    Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups.

    My Favorites

    Quickly discover tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

    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 DDR4-4200MHz and beyond.

    OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock II Technology

    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, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from Intel® Core™ X-series processors.

    Flexible Cooling Controls

    WS X299 Sage features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

    Ultra-efficient VRM Heatsink

    Designed for the powerful Intel Core X-series processor with up to 18 cores, WS X299 Sage features a capable thermal design to ensure maximum performance with no CPU throttling. Consisting of an ultra-efficient VRM heatsink with a metal fin array design that maximizes surface area for heat dissipation, plus an additional heatsink and connecting heatpipe to further increase cooling performance, this innovative thermal design ensures WS X299 Sage is always ready to handle any task, no matter how demanding.

    Multiple PLX heatsinks

    With its dual PLX chips that increase the number of available PCIe lanes to enable 4-way GPU configurations, WS X299 Sage also features a robust thermal solution to dissipate the heat that comes with routing so much high-speed traffic. An additional heatsink array and heatpipe cover the PLX chips and are positioned in the path of maximum airflow within the chassis, reducing PLX temperatures by up to 20° C to ensure optimal cooling and system stability.

    ProCool power connector

    ASUS ProCool is the power connector reinvented. Compared with traditional power connectors, ProCool connectors provide a more secure, low resistance connection, enabling better heat dissipation and improved reliability.

    Dual Onboard M.2

    Unleashed storage speeds of up to 32Gbps

    WS X299 Sage features dual onboard M.2 slots, each operating at X4 PCI Express 3.0 to provide an abundant 32Gbps of bandwidth.

    VROC

    Upgrade your RAID

    Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) obliterates PCH-based RAID arrays that are bottlenecked by the 32Gbps limit of the DMI bus, allowing you to utilize CPU PCIe lanes to configure a bootable RAID array that can transfer data at insane speeds.

    Dual U.2 connectors

    Join the NVMe revolution

    The revolutionary specification that lets your SSDs scream at top speed. Simply attach your choice of drive and experience data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps — and free up a PCIe slot for another expansion card.

    Intel Optane memory

    Intel Optane memory ready

    Intel® Optane™ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by WS X299 Sage. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

    USB 3.1 Gen 2 front-panel connector

    Future-proof connectivity

    WS X299 Sage's front panel USB 3.1 connector is ready for next-gen PC cases and devices.

    USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C

    Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard

    With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-Aâ„¢ and reversible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-Câ„¢ ports, you'll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.

    Dual Intel® server-class Gigabit LAN

    More throughput, less CPU usage

    For more reliable networking, WS X299 Sage features the latest server-class dual Intel® Gigabit LAN ensuring lower CPU utilization and temperatures outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems. The dual Ethernet ports also support teaming which combines the network links to provide higher throughput or redundancy in case of failure.

    Server-grade memory validation

    WS X299 Sage supports up to 128GB of quad-channel DDR4 RAM to readily handle the larger data sets found in professional workloads. Strict validation with a wide variety of memory types and operating conditions — including factors such as time, temperature and voltage ranges — ensures that WS X299 Sage provides the reliability and stability professionals depend upon to get their work done.

    SafeSlot

    Protect your Graphics Card Investment

    SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide protect your graphics card investment. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

    Intel® Core™ X-series processors for LGA 2066 socket

    Intel Core X-Series processors (6 core above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), 44/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel Core X-Series processors (4 core): 2-channel (4-DIMM), 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.

    Intel® X299 Chipset

    The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

    Product Specifications

    CPU

    • Intel® Socket 2066 Coreâ„¢ X-Series Processors
    • Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)

    * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types

    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

    Chipset

    • Intel® X299

    Memory

    • Intel® Coreâ„¢ X-series Processors (6-core above)
    • 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    • Intel® Coreâ„¢ X-series Processors (4-core)
    • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

    * Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU.

    Multi-GPU Support

    • Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLIâ„¢ Technology
    • Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

    Expansion Slots

    • 7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)

    Storage

    • Intel® X299 Chipset :
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    • 2 x U.2 connector*1
    • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    • Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID
    • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
    • Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory Ready
    • Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID

    LAN

    • Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
    • Intel® I219-LM , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

    Audio

    • Realtek® ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

    - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

    - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking

    - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 113 dB (Line-in)

    • Audio Feature :

    - DTS Connect

    - DTS Headphone:X

    - Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers

    - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

    - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

    • Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

    USB Ports

    • Intel® X299 Chipset :
    • 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
    • Intel® X299 Chipset :
    • 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, )
    • ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
    • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
    • ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board)

    Special Features

    • OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
    • 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

    - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App

    • TPU
    • Fan Xpert4

    - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control

    • ASUS 5X Protection III :

    - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage

    - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design

    - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!

    - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention

    - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection

    • ASUS EPU :

    - EPU

    • ASUS Digital Power Design :

    - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design

    - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design

    • AURA :

    - Aura RGB Strip Headers

    - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

    • ASUS Exclusive Features :

    - AI Suite 3

    - Ai Charger+

    - Crystal Sound 3

    • ASUS EZ DIY :

    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS

    - ASUS EZ Flash

    - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

    - Multi-language BIOS

    • ASUS Q-Design :

    - ASUS Q-Shield

    - ASUS Q-Code

    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

    - ASUS Q-Slot

    - ASUS Q-DIMM

    - ASUS Q-Connector

    • M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)
    • Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported

    Operating System Support

    • Windows® 10 64-bit

    Back I/O Ports

    • 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM
    • 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
    • 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
    • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
    • 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

    Internal I/O Ports

    • 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    • 2 x U.2 port
    • 1 x AAFP connector
    • 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    • 1 x TPM header
    • 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    • 1 x VROC_HW_Key
    • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
    • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
    • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
    • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    • 1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector
    • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    • 1 x EZ XMP switch
    • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
    • 1 x Power-on button(s)
    • 1 x Reset button(s)
    • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    • 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
    • 1 x System panel connector
    • 1 x Thermal sensor connector
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
    • 1 x CPU_OV jumper
    • 1 x MemOK! Button
    • 1 x M.2 Fan Header

    Accessories

    • User's manual
    • ASUS Q-Shield
    • 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
    • 1 x COM port cable(s)
    • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    • 1 x M.2 screws
    • 1 x Supporting DVD
    • 1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)
    • 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
    • 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
    • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
    • 1 x Q-Connector

    Form Factor

    • CEB Form Factor
    • 12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )

    Weight

    • Color Box(3-in-1)
    • Net Weight: 5.55kg
    • Gross Weight: 8.06kg
    • Bulk Pack(5-in-1)
    • Net Weight: 6.99kg
    • Gross Weight: 9.37kg

    Environment

    • Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
    • Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
    • Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

    Note

    *Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed. PCIEX16_1 to PCIEx16_3 & PCIEX16_4 to PCIEx16_7 support Intel® VROC separately.

    *1. The U.2 connectors are only supported on 44-Lane CPUs.