MB ASUS Pro WS B850M-ACE SE AM5 4xDDR5 M.2 HDMI DP D-sub mATX

ASUS Pro WS B850M-ACE SE — micro-ATX workstation motherboard

This motherboard is designed for professional workstations, compact servers, and IT management systems. With support for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series and AMD EPYC™ 4005 processors, along with the AMD B850 chipset, it provides a powerful and flexible platform for demanding applications. Four DDR5 slots allow for memory capacity of up to 256GB and speeds of 8000+ MT/s, which is crucial for smooth processing of large data files and multitasking. The unique combination of PCIe 5.0, 10Gb Ethernet, and onboard BMC/IPMI management ensures top performance and easy remote management.

Performance and Expandability

ASUS Pro WS B850M-ACE SE features a main PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, making it ideal for installing modern graphics cards and other expansion components. Two M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 x4 support provide high-speed storage, while the presence of MCIO and U.2 connectors expand the connectivity options for additional NVMe storage. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports are ideal for more traditional storage such as HDDs or SSDs. These features allow for a wide range of configurations for data-intensive applications.

Network Connectivity and Management

This motherboard boasts advanced networking: Realtek 10Gb Ethernet, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and a dedicated 1Gb LAN port for BMC and IPMI management. This combination is ideal for environments where fast network communication, separate management, and long-term reliability are key. The AST2600's onboard BMC enables remote management via ASUS Control Center Express, simplifying remote system monitoring and management.

Specifications

• Processor Support: AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series and AMD EPYC™ 4005
• Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, ECC and Non-ECC, speeds up to 8000+ MT/s (with Ryzen 9000)
• Storage:
• 2× M.2 Key M, PCIe 5.0 x4
• 1× MCIO connector, PCIe 5.0 x4
• 1× U.2 connector, PCIe 3.0 via SFF-8643 cable
• 4× SATA 6Gb/s
• Note: MCIO shares bandwidth with M.2_2, U.2 shares bandwidth with SATA
• Network: Realtek 10Gb, Intel 2.5Gb, Realtek 1Gb dedicated for BMC
• Graphics outputs: DisplayPort 1.4 (8K @ 30Hz), HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 60Hz), VGA
• Power: 24pin ATX, 8pin +12V CPU, 4pin +12V CPU

Package Contents

• 2× SATA 6 Gb/s cables
• 1× I/O shield
• 1× Q-connector
• 1× M.2 rubber package
• 1× ACC Express activation card
• 1× Quick Start Guide

This motherboard is the perfect choice for professionals looking for maximum performance, reliability and flexibility in a compact micro-ATX form factor.