The WS X299 SAGE/10G LGA 2066 CEB Motherboard from Asus is a workstation motherboard built with the connectivity and features you need for training neural networks and crunching other scalable compute loads. It's built on the Intel X299 chipset and supports Intel socket LGA 2066 X-series processors. There are eight memory slots that can accommodate up to 128GB of 4200 MHz overclocked DDR4 RAM for six-core processors, or up to 64GB in four slots with a quad-core processor. For storage, there are eight SATA III ports, two M.2 slots, and one U.2 slot. The M.2 and U.2 slots all support the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for speeds of up to 32 Gb/s when used with an appropriate drive. With seven PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, this motherboard supports up to 4-way NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFireX setups for enhanced processing and performance. Other notable integrated features include Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1-channel HD audio and dual Intel X550-AT2 Gigabit LAN jacks.
Dual Onboard 10G LAN
Multi-GPU Support
Asus Control Center
5-Way Optimization
Memory
Cooling
Storage
Additional Features
- TPU - TurboV Processing Unit that handles automated system tuning, including voltages, overclocking parameters, and more
- EPU - Energy Processing Unit automatically adjusts power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode
- Fan Xpert 4 - Fan management system built in the UEFI BIOS for automatic or manual fan speed adjustments and profiles
- Digi+ Power Control - Real-time control over voltage droops, switching frequency, and power-efficiency settings
- Turbo Core App - Tool used to set CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data, optimize audio settings, and more
- Asus PRO Clock II Technology - A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins
- SafeSlot - Metal-reinforced PCIe slot with stronger retention force and shearing resistance