ASUS PRO WS WRX90E-SAGE SE AMD WRX90 Socket sTR5 EEB 90MB1FW0-M0EAY0

AMD sTR5 EEB workstation motherboard, 7 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, multi-GPU support, robust 32+3+3+3 power-stage design, CPU and memory overclocking ready, 4 PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, dual 10 Gb LAN, PCIe Q-Release Slim

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Multi-GPU Support
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard features seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that provide flexible system configurability and expandability. With high-powered graphics cards, it can bring enhanced performance in modelling, simulation and rendering applications.

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Ultrafast Networking

Intel® X710-AT2 dual 10 Gb Ethernet
Featuring dual onboard 10G LAN ports powered by the cutting-edge Intel® X710-AT2 Ethernet controller, the Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE makes short work of multi-terabyte transfers and provides server-grade connectivity with low-latency.

1 Gb Ethernet Dedicated to BMC
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE features an Ethernet port to provide fast data transfers simultaneously for 1 Gbps internet streaming to the onboard baseboard management controller.

Ultrafast Networking

Embrace Next-Generation USB4®
The USB Type-C port in the rear offers a DisplayPort™ alt mode with support for up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz, providing great compatibility for Type-C monitors and portable displays which are getting popular among creators.
* The MiniDP In port at the back panel needs to be connected to a discrete graphics card via the bundled MiniDP to DP cable.

High Capacity Storage

M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE includes up to four onboard M.2 slots. Users working with massive files can RAID together multiple NVMe devices for massive I/O bandwidth and speedy data transfers.

SlimSAS slot
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard also features two SlimSAS ports for connecting industral SSD drives, servers and networking equipment.

CPU AND MEMORY OVERCLOCKING READY
For AMD TR5 series workstations, we offer CPU and DRAM overclocking options. To fully leverage the performance of these processors, ASUS has incorporated an innovative dual PSU design on the Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard. Along with robust power delivery and advanced cooling modules, this motherboard exhibits enhanced stability during overclocking. Hardware switches and optimized BIOS options provide overclocking enthusiasts with greater convenience when pushing their systems to the limit. You may further boost your memory performance by enabling EXPO settings. The comprehensive synergy of EXPO and ECC R-DIMM further combines exceptional performance with outstanding stability, setting a new standard for workstation computing.

Power Stages in VRM Area
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE voltage regulator module setup is comprised of (16*2)+3+3+3 power stages, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series processors demand, with stability for extreme overclocking.

Active VRM Cooling Solutions
The extruded aluminum heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes contain active cooling to greatly enhance thermal efficiency.

ProCool II Connectors
ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the 12V CPU input. This second generation features improved heat dissipation and a metal shroud.

Onboard PCIe Power Connectors
Two additional 8-pin PCIe cable connectors built into the motherboard can ensure power output stability when multiple graphic cards need to be installed.

ECC R-DIMM Memory Support
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard boasts a robust design featuring eight R-DIMM DDR5 memory module slots with ECC support, to improve the prevention of system crashes and data corruption, thereby ensuring that a workstation remains reliable and responsive for professional demands.

ASUS Control Center Express
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE comes with ASUS Control Center Express, real-time IT monitoring and management software designed for business that improves productivity and enhances security and can help prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.

THOROUGH THERMAL DESIGN

Chipset Cooling
A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures, and it comes with an active fan to enhance thermal efficiency.
Gb LAN Cooling
An optimally located and extended heatsink on the 10 Gb Ethernet controller ensures stable high-speed networking performance.

M.2 Heatsinks with Active Fan
An active fan provides an additional cooling method to M.2 slots. All four M.2 slots come with large heatsinks to keep NVMe storage at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability. M.2 thermal pads on select slots go even further to ensure peak performance for next-gen drives.

COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS

Thorough and Flexible Way to Adjust the Fans
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE offers advanced fan control, configurable via an IPMI web UI, Q-FAN in the UEFI BIOS*, or Fan Xpert 4 in Armoury Crate for Windows*
*Set BMC_SW to disabled to control fans via this method.

Multiple Temperature Source
Each header can be connected to a 3A-12V high speed fan and set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. All settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4, UEFI and IPMI web interfaces.

INNOVATIVE DIY DESIGN AND ROBUST RELIABILITY

PCIe Q-release Slim
The new design of Q-release Slim allows users to remove the graphics card by tilting the card in its slot.
This design also keeps the original method of removing the graphics card by pushing down on the retention clip.

EZ DIY Design
SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted its SMT manufacturing process to ensure the highest data speeds for its SafeSlot design. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep an expansion card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on ASUS Pro series workstation motherboards, empowering users to insert modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

24/7 Reliability
Built for around-the-clock operation
Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE WIFI motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.

Built for Firm Protection
The back-plate on the back of the motherboard provides protection for adjacent electrical components and circuits.

Specs




Processor


Processor manufacturer

The manufacturer that produced the processor.

AMD


Processor socket

Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.

Socket sTR5


Compatible processor series

A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series


Memory


Supported memory types

Types of memory which can be used with the product.

DDR5-SDRAM


Number of memory slots

8


Memory slots type

A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.

DIMM


Memory channels

Octa-channel


ECC ?ompatibility

ECC


Storage controllers


Supported storage drive types

The type of storage drives the device is compatible with.

HDD & SSD


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2, SATA III, SlimSAS


Number of HDDs supported

The total number of hard drives that can be used in/with this product.

4


Number of storage drives supported

How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once.



RAID support

The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.




RAID levels

RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.

0, 1, 5, 10


Graphics


On-board graphics card

Graphics hardware which is built into the motherboard or CPU, as opposed to a separate graphics adapter (video card). On-board graphics uses CPU and RAM for graphics processing.




Internal I/O


USB 2.0 connectors

The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.

2


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors

This is a connector (normally attached to a cable) for USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is the second major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for computer connectivity. First introduced in 2008, USB 3.0 adds a new transfer mode called "SuperSpeed," (distinguishable from USB 2.0 by either the blue colour of the port or the initials SS) capable of transferring data at up to 5Gbit/s—more than ten times as fast as the 480 Mbit/s top speed of USB 2.0.

1


USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors

1


Number of SATA III connectors

Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.

4


Front panel audio connector




ATX Power connector (24-pin)




CPU fan connector




Number of chassis fan connectors

5


Chassis intrusion connector




EPS power connector (8-pin)




Number of COM connectors

1


TPM connector




Rear panel I/O ports


USB 2.0 ports quantity

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

1


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

6


USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity

2



Rear panel I/O ports


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

2


VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.

1


USB connector type

The type of USB connector/port that this product has.

USB Type-A, USB Type-C


Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet


Wi-Fi

Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.




Features


Motherboard chipset

The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.

AMD WRX90


Audio chip

Realtek ALC1220P


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Aluminium, Black


Component for

What this product is used as a part of (component for).

Workstation


Motherboard form factor

Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).

EEB


Motherboard chipset family

The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.

AMD


Windows operating systems supported

Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.

Windows 10 x64, Windows 11


Expansion slots


PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots

7


Number of M.2 (M) slots

4


BIOS


BIOS type

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.

UEFI AMI


BIOS memory size

256 Mbit


Clear CMOS button




Packaging data


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.

377 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.

362 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.

79 mm


Package weight

Weight of the packaged product.

3.62 kg


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

305 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

330 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

50 mm


Other features


Mini DisplayPorts quantity

2


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.

3.33 kg