Pro WS B850M-ACE SE AMD Micro-ATX motherboard, with server-grade IPMI management, PCIe 5.0 x 16, PCIe 5.0 M.2, PCIe 5.0 MCIO, U.2 connector, 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet, ready for USB4
Key Features
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Built to power next-gen AI workloads with robust performance, ultrafast connectivity, and future-proof architecture
- AMD AM5 Socket Support: Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series and AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors
- Ultrafast Connectivity: Two PCIe 5.0/4.0 x16 slot (one at x4), 10 Gb & 2.5 Gb LAN ports, two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots, front USB 20Gbps Type-C and MCIO NVMe support
- Server-grade IPMI Remote Management: Supports onboard BMC AST2600, along with ASUS Control Center Express IT management software for real-time monitoring and management
- Proven Reliability & Stability: Extensively validated with broad compatibility, a comprehensive QVL, and tested for 24/7 operation
Description
The Pro WS B850M-ACE SE empowers workstation users of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors via 8+2+1 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including a front USB 20Gbps Type-C® connector, plus 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
This workstation motherboard is an ideal choice for content creation, AI and deep learning, and IT management.
Specifications
| Internal I/O |
|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| TPM connector |
Yes |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
3 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Yes |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| Number of CPU fan connectors |
1 |
| Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin) |
1 |
| Number of water pump connectors |
1 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Component for |
PC |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD B850 |
| Motherboard form factor |
micro ATX |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Cooling type |
Passive |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor socket |
Socket AM5 |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Memory |
|---|
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
8000 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility |
ECC & Non-ECC |
| Maximum internal memory per slot |
64 GB |
| Storage controllers |
|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Number of storage drives supported |
6 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| Maximum resolution |
7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
3 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| DisplayPort version |
1.4 |
| Line-in |
Yes |
| Network |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features |
|---|
| Component for |
PC |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD B850 |
| Motherboard form factor |
micro ATX |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Power source type |
ATX |
| Cooling type |
Passive |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Expansion slots |
|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots |
1 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| BIOS |
|---|
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size |
512 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS button |
Yes |
| Power |
|---|
| Power source type |
ATX |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package width |
11" (280 mm) |
| Package depth |
10.4" (265 mm) |
| Package height |
2.8" (71 mm) |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
9.61" (244 mm) |
| Depth |
9.61" (244 mm) |
| Height |
1.97" (50 mm) |
| Weight |
2.27 lbs (1.03 kg) |
| Package width |
11" (280 mm) |
| Package depth |
10.4" (265 mm) |
| Package height |
2.8" (71 mm) |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Screws included |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Height |
1.97" (50 mm) |
| Weight |
2.27 lbs (1.03 kg) |
| Package width |
11" (280 mm) |
| Package depth |
10.4" (265 mm) |
| Package height |
2.8" (71 mm) |
