ASUS Z270-WS Workstation Motherboard - Intel Z270 Chipset - Socket H4 LGA-1151

ASUS Z270-WS Workstation Motherboard - Intel Z270 Chipset - Socket H4 LGA-1151
Z270-WS

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Description

Intel LGA1151 ATX motherboard with DDR4 3866MHz (OC), dual M.2 and dual U.2, Intel® Optane™ memory ready, USB 3.1 Type-A™ and Type-C™ rear-panel connections.

  • Ultimate graphics power with 4-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD®Crossfire X™
  • Next-gen transfer speeds with 32Gbps Dual M.2 and U.2, 10Gbps USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C connections
  • 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and Fan Xpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum performance and dynamic system cooling
  • Realtek® S1220A audio codec provides crystal-clear sound and powerful output
  • SafeSlot technology employs an insert-molding process to integrate with fortifying metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUs
  • Server-grade design with built-in dual Intel Gigabit LAN

Workstation Exclusive

Up to 4-Way multi-graphic power

The Intel Z270 chipset-based workstation motherboard features on-demand NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™, NVIDIA Quadro® SLI™ and AMD® CrossFireX™ technology, plus robust troubleshooting features.

Four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable extreme graphics

ASUS Z270-WS accommodates up to four dual-width graphics cards and supports up to 4-Way NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™, AMD® CrossFireX™, and 2-Way NVIDIA Quadro® SLI™. This makes Z270-WS an excellent choice for designers or other professionals who depend on powerful graphics and performance for tasks such as design and modeling, processing-intensive simulation and 3D-rendering applications - or even for gamers looking for multi-screen gaming and live streaming.

Power At Your Fingertips

One-click overclocking and cooling

Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control, networking and audio tuning - all tailored with just one click.

ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time usage - so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans, and now networking and audio settings that are tailored to your apps. In short, 5-Way ASUS Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment and productivity!

  • Games and demanding applications run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
  • Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
  • Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
  • Energy-conserving design saves you money.

Flexible cooling controls for air and liquid

Fan Xpert 4
ASUS Z270-WS features the most comprehensive fan controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 and the UEFI BIOS.

All-in-one water-cooling set
PWM or DC water pumps can be fully controlled, creating the perfect solution for custom or self-contained cooling setups.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

High-amp fan support
A dedicated fan header supplies up to 3A for high-speed, high-current fans.

Smart protection
A dedicated, integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

Comprehensive fan controls

Fan speeds, hysteresis, and fan-stop modes on every header can be fully controlled via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Auto-Tuning mode

All fan parameters can be scanned with a single click.

Specifications

General Information

Manufacturer:
ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.asus.com/au
Brand Name:
Asus
Product Model:
Z270-WS
Product Name:
Z270-WS Workstation Motherboard
Product Type:
Workstation Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:
Intel
Chipset Model:
Z270
Total Processor Supported:
1
Processor Socket:
Socket H4 LGA-1151
Processor Supported:
  • Core i7
  • Core i3
  • Core i5
  • Pentium
  • Celeron
Multi GPU Supported:
  • CrossFireX
  • SLI

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:
4
Memory Form Factor:
  • UDIMM
  • DIMM
Maximum Memory:
64 GB
Memory Technology:
DDR4 SDRAM

I/O Controller

Controller Type:
  • Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported:
Yes
RAID Levels:
  • 10
  • 5
  • 1
  • 0

Video

Onboard Video:
CPU Dependent Video
Graphics Controller Manufacturer:
  • Intel
Graphics Controller Model:
  • HD Graphics

Audio

Audio Channels:
7.1

Network & Communication

Gigabit Ethernet:
Yes

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:
5
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:
5
Number of PCI Express x4 Slots:
1
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:
4

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
10
Number of USB 3.0 Ports:
4
Number of USB 3.1 Ports:
2
S/PDIF:
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
DisplayPort:
Yes

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:
6
Number of M.2 Interfaces:
2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:
5
Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports:
2
Number of Onboard USB 3.1 Ports:
1

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
ATX
Width:
304.8 mm
Depth:
243.8 mm

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:
  • Z270-WS Workstation Motherboard
  • User's Manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 1 x 2-Way SLI Bridge(s)
  • 1 x COM Port Cable(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
  • 2 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU Installation Tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge(s)
  • 1 x 4-Way SLI Bridge(s)
  • 1 x Q-Connector
  • 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 Module(s)
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
Green Compliant:
Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority:
  • RoHS
  • WEEE