Asus PRO WS X299 SAGE II DDR4 Intel Server Motherboard

WORKSTATION MOTHERBOARD
ASUS Pro Workstation motherboards are designed for professionals in AI training, deep learning, animation, 3D rendering or media production. Featuring expandable graphics, extensive storage, impressive connectivity and exceptional overall performance and reliability, Pro Workstation motherboards are the ideal solution for creative professionals. Each motherboard includes centralized management software with support for out-of-band management, so they're also an efficient and cost-effective option for IT administrators.

Breakthrough Performance
Intel®'s high-end desktop platform raises the stakes with updated Intel Core™ X-Series Processors that boast cores, cache, and bandwidth. The Pro WS X299 Sage II is ready for the additional processing power that plows through CPU-intensive tasks, and the extra bandwidth allows you to add more GPUs and NVMe SSDs to accelerate a wide range of work.

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

Tune it your way
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS X299 motherboards. The Pro WS X299 Sage II packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system to deliver the performance that you desire.

AI Overclocking
ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

Cool to the core
Effective cooling is extremely important, even at stock speeds. That is why the Pro WS X299 Sage II allows consolidated cooling control of the entire system, even for the most hardcore rigs. It comes equipped with onboard heatsinks, an array of fan headers, the Fan Extension Card II, options for water pump and AIO headers.

Multiple Ultra-efficient heatsinks
Pro WS X299 Sage II features a thoughtful thermal design to ensure maximum performance with no CPU throttling. Its ultra-efficient VRM heatsink with a metal fin array maximizes surface area for heat dissipation, and its heatsinks and a connecting heat-pipe that's situated in the direct path of airflow combine to ensure optimal cooling performance — even under the most demanding workloads.

M.2 heatsink
Pro WS X299 Sage II features an ultra-efficient heatsink to reduce M.2 SSD temperatures for optimal storage performance and improved SSD longevity.

Audio & Personality
We pay careful attention to all the little details that improve your overall experience, from integrating a flashing utility directly into the UEFI to simplifying firmware updates or displaying your system vital signs. Pro WS X299 Sage II provides the tools you need to personalize your build and stay on top of things

ASUS Control Center
Pro WS X299 Sage II 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.

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

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 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6 Gbps ports and up to 32 Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

Technical Detail
Brand : Asus
Modal : WS X299 SAGE II 

Technical Spec
CPU
Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors
Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel® X299

Memory
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above)
8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2933/2666/2400 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI® 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) *1

Storage
Intel® X299 Chipset :
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
3 x U.2 connector*3
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® Optane™ Memory Ready
Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID

LAN
Intel® I225-LM

Audio
Realtek® S1200A 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-recording, 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
DTS X®:Ultra
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

USB Ports
Intel® X299 Chipset :
8 x USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board)

Back I/O Ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.2  Gen 2(teal blue)Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM,
6 x USB 3.2 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
2 x CPU Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
2 x Addressable RGB header
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
1 x TPM header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x VROC_HW_Key
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
3 x U.2 connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x COM port header
1 x W_Pump+ Header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x CPU_OV jumper
1 x M.2 Fan Header
1x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports
3 x U.2 LED switch header

Accessories
User´s manual
Addressable LED extension cable
1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
I/O Shield
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(s) (0 in 1)

Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/event/Server/OS_support_list/OS.html

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)