The WS X299 Sage LGA 2066 CEB Motherboard from ASUS blends GPU performance with up to Quad-SLI support, server-grade validation, and comprehensive cooling options to deliver system builds for training neural networks and crunching through other scalable compute loads. Dual PLX chips extend the number of PCIe lanes to provide additional expansion slots, giving you connectivity options to configure your system with the tools you need to get your job done. The WS X299 Sage supports the LGA 2066 socket, Intel X299 chipset, and is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit). Also supported is USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C, each of which can achieve data transfer rates of up to 10 Gb/s, plus dual U.2 and M.2 slots that reach speeds of up to 32 Gb/s.
The CEB form factor of the WS X299 Sage can support quad-channel 4200 (OC), 4133 (OC), 4000 (OC), 3600 (OC), 2666, 2400, and 2133 MHz non-ECC, unbuffered memory. When equipped with an Intel Core X-Series processor with six or more cores, up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM is supported over eight 288-pin DIMM slots, as compared to quad-core processors that support 64GB of DDR4 RAM over four 288-pin DIMM slots.
The WS X299 Sage has a total of eight SATA III 6 Gb/s connectors, two M.2 Socket 3 slots that support PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs (both support 2242/2260/2280 form factors, while one also supports 22110), and two U.2 connectors. There is also 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port, 6 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, all located at the rear, as well as 1 x USB 3.0 header at mid-board that supports 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one front panel USB 3.1 connector. Other features include Intel I210-AT and I219-LM Gigabit LAN controllers and 7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots.
The WS X299 Sage does not support integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a compatible and dedicated GPU of their choice. Once that GPU is installed, multi-GPU output is supported for NVIDIA 4-Way SLI and AMD 4-Way CrossFireX technologies.
Using the Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1-channel HD audio codec, the WS X299 Sage can support analog and digital audio using the integrated 3.5mm and S/PDIF jacks. Included is an ASUS Q-Shield, a vertical M.2 bracket set, a COM port cable, eight SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, M.2 screws, an MOS cooling kit with a fan bracket and a 40 x 40mm fan, a 3-way SLI bridge, a 4-way SLI bridge, an SLI HB bridge, (2-Way-M), and a Q-connector. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.
EZ Tuning Wizard
Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups.
My Favorites
Quickly discover tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
EZ XMP
Improve your DRAM performance with one click.
SATA Information
Display SATA port details that help you easily recognize drives.
Fast Clock Adjustment
Use mouse controls to change the time and date.
View recommendations for multi-VGA configurations and detailed information for select ASUS graphics cards.
Secure Erase
Remove all data and restore your drive to factory settings.
Last Modified Log
Track last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
Multiple Temperature Sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload based cooling. It's all managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
Water Pump+
A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.
AIO Pump
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
4-Pin PWM/DC Header
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
ASUS Fan Extension Card Support
Includes a header for fan extension card support.
Smart Protection
Includes a header for fan extension card support.
Intel Core X-Series processors (4 core): 2-channel (4-DIMM), 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.