ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE with Intel W480

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Identifiers
MPN ASUS Pro WS W480-ACE
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
AMD CrossFire Support
Indicates whether the product supports AMD CrossFire technology, which allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance. The value is a textual description such as "2-Way CrossFire", "3-Way CrossFire", "Supported" or "Not Supported".
3-Way CrossFire
ATX Power connector 24-pin
Indicates whether the product includes a standard ATX power connector with 24 pins, which is used to supply main power to motherboards and other components in desktop computers.
Yes
Audio
A list of the audio codecs, channel configurations, and related technologies that a product can play or output. Each value may combine a codec name (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS‑HD), a channel count (e.g., 5.1, 7.1), and optional qualifiers such as "High Definition" or "Virtual Surround" to describe the exact audio capability of the device.
Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1 HD Audio
Audio chip
The model of the audio processing chip integrated into a device, indicating the specific hardware responsible for sound generation and decoding.
SupremeFX S1220A
BIOS memory size 128 Mbit
BIOS type
The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
UEFI AMI
Board dimensions
The physical footprint of a board expressed as width × height in millimetres, centimetres, inches or other linear units. It indicates the space required to mount the board inside a computer case and helps determine compatibility with chassis sizes such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, etc.
305 x 234 mm
Cables included
A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
SATA
Chipset
The chipset is the collection of integrated circuits that manages communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It defines the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, allowing users to understand compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
Intel W480
Component for
Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
PC
Cooling
The type of cooling mechanism used by a product, such as active fan‑based cooling, passive heat sinks, liquid cooling, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the device relies on airflow, conduction, or other methods to dissipate heat and helps users assess thermal performance and noise levels.
Passive Heatsinks
CPU Socket
The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform, such as LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, or LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility with other hardware components.
1200
Dimensions
The pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates how many pixels are used to render the visual content and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
23 x 39 x 40cm (W x H x D)
DisplayPort version
The specific version of the DisplayPort standard that a product supports, such as "1.4", "2.0" or "2.1b". This value indicates the capabilities and compatibility of the DisplayPort interfaces on the device.
1.4
Displayports quantity
The total count of physical or virtual display output connections available on a device, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB‑C ports that support video output.
2
Ethernet interface type
A list of the Ethernet standards that a product supports, such as Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), 2.5 GbE, 10 GbE, and other variants. Each value is a free‑text label describing one supported interface; multiple values are separated by commas when the device offers more than one speed or generation.
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Form factor
Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
ATX
Headphone outputs
Represents how many separate headphone output ports a product provides, such as the number of 3.5 mm jacks or other audio connectors available for headphones or earphones.
1
Integrated Graphics
Indicates whether a device includes an integrated graphics processor, and if so, provides the model or resolution it supports. Typical values are "Yes" or "No", but may also include specific GPU models (e.g., "Intel UHD Graphics 620") or screen resolutions (e.g., "1920x1080"). This attribute helps users determine whether a device can render graphics without a discrete GPU and what performance level to expect.
Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU
LAN controller
The specific model or designation of the LAN (network) controller integrated into a device, such as "Intel I219-V" or "Realtek RTL8111H." This value identifies the exact network interface hardware used for Ethernet connectivity, enabling users to compare performance, compatibility, and support across products.
Intel I225-LM,Realtek RTL8117
Maximum internal memory
The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
131072 MB
Memory channels
The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
Dual-channel
Memory slots type
The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
DIMM
Memory type
The classification of the memory technology used in a device, such as DDR4 SDRAM, LPDDR3, GDDR6, or other variants. It indicates the architecture and generation of the RAM modules installed or supported by the product.
DDR4
Memory Type ECC
Indicates whether the memory module supports Error‑Correcting Code (ECC) technology, which can detect and correct single-bit errors during operation.
ECC/Non-ECC
Memory Type R/U
The type of memory module used in a computer system, indicating whether it is Registered (R) or Unbuffered (U). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards and the expected performance characteristics of the RAM.
UDIMM (Unbuffered)
Motherboard chipset family
The chipset family identifies the group of integrated circuits that manage communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices on a motherboard. It indicates the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, helping users assess compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
Intel
Network Chip
The model or identifier of the integrated network controller that provides wired Ethernet connectivity for a device. It indicates which chipset is used to manage packet transmission and reception over the LAN port, helping users compare performance, compatibility, and support across different hardware models.
1 x Intel (2.5GbE LAN) 1 x Realtek RTL8117
Network Interface Type
The type of network connection supported by the product, such as wired Ethernet (e.g., Gigabit LAN, 2.5 Gbps LAN) or wireless Wi‑Fi standards (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax). It indicates whether the device can connect to a local area network via cable, wirelessly, or both, and may include the maximum speed supported.
Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN Wired Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000)
Number of SATA III connectors
The total count of physical SATA III (Serial ATA Revision 3) ports available on a product. It indicates how many internal connections can be used to attach storage devices such as hard drives or solid‑state drives that support the SATA III interface.
6
NVIDIA SLI Support
Indicates the type of NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) support available for a graphics card or motherboard, such as single‑card operation, two‑way SLI, three‑way SLI, four‑way SLI, NVLink combinations, or no SLI capability. The value is a textual description that can be used to inform users whether multiple NVIDIA GPUs can be linked together and what configuration is supported.
Not Supported
On-Board Graphics Connectors
A list of the physical connector types available on a device’s onboard graphics output, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D, or VGA. This attribute helps users identify which video ports are directly integrated into the motherboard or system board for connecting displays.
DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 1.4b
Primary GPU Interface
The physical or logical interface used by a graphics processing unit to connect with the rest of the system, such as PCI Express (PCIe) variants. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the GPU and the motherboard.
PCIe 3.0 (x16)
QPI Speed
The maximum data transfer rate of the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) interface, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth available for communication between processors and other system components.
N/A
RAID levels
A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
0,1,5,10
RAID Support via
A comma‑separated list of the RAID configurations that a storage controller or device can manage, such as 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD. Each value represents a distinct RAID level that the product supports.
SATA3 / M.2
Refresh rate
The number of times per second that a display updates its image, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the smoothness and responsiveness of motion on the screen; higher rates generally provide a more fluid visual experience.
60Hz 2Ms Response Time
Storage Mode Support Intel Optane Memory Ready Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5
Supported storage drive types
A list of the types of storage drives that a product can use, such as HDD or SSD. Each entry indicates a distinct drive type supported by the device, allowing users to understand which internal or external storage media are compatible.
HDD & SSD
Water Cooled
Indicates whether a product uses water as its cooling medium. A value of "Yes" means the device incorporates a liquid‑cooling system that circulates water to dissipate heat, while "No" indicates it relies on air or other cooling methods.
No
Windows operating systems supported
A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
Windows 10 x64
ASUS

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