The ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE is a powerful workstation motherboard engineered for professional creators and demanding applications, featuring the AMD WRX80 chipset with support for AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro processors. Designed for maximum performance, this motherboard offers eight DDR4 DIMM slots for up to 2TB of ECC memory, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU setups, and advanced connectivity options including dual 10Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. With robust power delivery, extensive cooling features, and comprehensive management tools, the Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE delivers exceptional stability and efficiency for intensive workloads. Weighing approximately 2.8 kg, this motherboard is built for professionals who need uncompromised reliability and performance in their workstations.
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Features
Pro WS WRX90E Sage SE
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.
- Ready for Advanced AI PC: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- AMD sTR5 socket supports up to 96-core CPUs: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors.
- Ultrafast connectivity: Seven PCIe® 5.0 x16 slots, dual 10 Gb LAN ports, four M.2 slots, two rear USB4® 40Gbps Type-C® and SlimSAS NVMe support.
- CPU and memory overclocking: Support for up to 2 TB ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory modules (1DPC).
- Robust power and thermal design: 32+3+3+3 power stages with two 8-pin power connectors for the CPU, massive VRM cooling, chipset and M.2 heatsinks with active fans, and M.2 thermal pad.
- PCIe Q-release Slim: Remove the graphics card by directly pulling it up, instead of pressing a PCIe latch.
- Server-grade IPMI remote management and onboard BMC: Hardware and software-level with a dedicated LAN port link to an onboard AST2600 BMC controller, plus ASUS Control Center Express software for real-time monitoring and management.
- Trusted stability: Validated for extensive compatibility with the latest technologies, an expansive QVL list, and tested for 24/7 operation.
A Workstation Wonderland
The Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard offers elite speed, compatibility and stability tailored to content creation, software development, machine learning and more. Thirty-two power stages fuel AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-series processors with up to 96 cores, while supporting up to 2 TB of R-DIMM DDR5 modules, delivering the performance potential that professionals need for cutting-edge applications.
With onboard PCIe® power connectors offering additional support for multiple graphics cards, active cooling on the VRM heatsinks, USB 40Gbps ports, SlimSAS and onboard BMC, the Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE comes prepared for a wide array of scenarios and industries.
Left
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port
- BIOS Flashback™
- 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C® ports
- 2 x Mini DisplayPort In
- Dedicated BMC LANVGA for Dedicated BMC
- Dual 10G Ethernet
- 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A port
- 2 x Audio Jack
- Clear CMOS button
- 7 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslots with Q-release Slim
Right
- Active cooling for VRM heatsinks
- 2 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
- 1 x Front USB 20Gbps Type-C port
- 2 x M.2 slots (22110, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- 2 x M.2 slots (2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port
- 2 x SlimSAS ports
- AMD WRX90 Chipset
- 1 x Front USB 5Gbps header
- Overclocking and BMC related headers and switches
- 2 x Front USB 2.0 headers microSD Card slot
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 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.
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.
Plenty of High Speed USB Ports
USB 20Gbps with USB Type-C®
The front panel connectors offer a transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps.
- 2 x USB4® 40Gbps
- 6 x USB 10Gbps Type A
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 industrial 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 optimised 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.
Innovative Cooling and Robust Performance
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 aluminium 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.
Remote Control Solutions
On Board BMC
Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE workstation motherboard features compatibility with BMC connections, and it is bundled with ASUS Control Center Express software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management features for businesses and industries.
- Host - Can be any Windows PC
Remote Console (ACCE Service)
- Client with BMC (Onboard) - In-band and out-of-band
- Client without BMC - In-band only
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 unauthorised 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.
10 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 (Set BMC_SW to disabled to control fans via this method.), or Fan Xpert 4 in Armoury Crate for Windows (Set BMC_SW to disabled to control fans via this method.).
- 4-pin PWM/DC fan header
- AIO water-cooling header
- Multiple temperature sources
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.
- Step 1: Firmly grasp the graphics card
- Step 2: Slightly tile the card while pulling upward
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.
Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
24/7 Reliability
Built for Around-the-Clock Operation
Optimised 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.
- 168 hr Ageing time
- 45 °C Temperature
- 80 % Relative humidity
Built for Firm Protection
The back-plate on the back of the motherboard provides protection for adjacent electrical components and circuits.
Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
