Intel CEB motherboard LGA 2066 for Intel Core X-series processors, with AI Overclocking, dual Intel 2.5G Ethernet, 7 PCIe Gen 3 slots, DDR4 4266 MHz memory support, dual M.2, triple U.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Aura Sync RGB lighting
   
  
  
  Intel LGA 2066 socket: Ready for the latest Intel® Core™ X-series processors
  
  AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance by profiling the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
  
  Dual Intel® 2.5G LAN: Offers increased data throughput and improved efficiency, making it ideal for large file transfers and backup
  
  Fits up to 4-way graphics cards: Includes 7 PCIe Gen 3 x16 slots and supports NVIDIA® SLI and AMD CrossFire™
  
  Ultra-efficient VRM heatsink: Metal-fin-array design maximizes surface area for heat dissipation to enable unthrottled performance
  
  Next-gen connectivity: Next-gen transfer speedswith dual M.2, triple U.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™
  
  
   
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Multi-GPU Support
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Memory
  
   
  
  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 DDR4-4266 MHz and beyond.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Connectivity
  
   
  
  Intel Dual 2.5G Internet
  
  2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your Ethernet connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Storage
  
   
  
  M.2 & U.2
  
  Professional applications require fast solid-state storage, which is why the Pro WS X299 Sage II is equipped with dual M.2 slots and triple U.2 slots that are compatible with the latest NVMe SSDs. M.2 slots support longer 110 mm drives, and they can be configured into bootable RAID arrays connected directly to the CPU via Intel VROC technology.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  5-Way Optimization 
  
   
  
  One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing 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 quiet as a whisper for everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.
  
   
  
  All-new stress test that allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  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, options for water pump and AIO headers.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Heatsinks
  
   
  
  Multiple Ultra-efficient heatsinks
  
  Pro WS X299 Sage II features a thoughtful thermal design to ensure maximum performance with no CPU