Asus · 2017
Asus WS X299 Sage
The Asus WS X299 Sage is a workstation motherboard with Intel X299 chipset, LGA 2066 socket, and SSI-CEB form factor, released in 2017.
The Asus WS X299 Sage is a workstation motherboard released in 2017. It features the Intel X299 chipset and LGA 2066 socket, supporting Intel Core X-series processors. The board uses the SSI-CEB form factor, larger than standard ATX, and offers 8 DDR4 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB, though limited to dual-channel memory. Expansion includes 7 PCIe Gen3 x16 slots, 2 M.2 slots, and 8 SATA ports. Rear I/O provides 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), dual Intel server-class Gigabit LAN, and Realtek ALC1220 audio. It is designed for professional workstations requiring multiple GPUs and high reliability.
Specifications
| Chipset | Intel X299 |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 2066 |
| Form factor unverified | SSI-CEB |
| Memory slots | 8 |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Max memory unverified | 128 GB |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| PCIe slots | 7 x PCIe Gen3 x16 |
| M.2 slots | 2 |
| SATA ports | 8 |
| USB ports (rear) | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (1 x Type-A & 1 x Type-C) |
| Ethernet | Dual Intel server-class Gigabit LAN |
| Audio codec unverified | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Release year unverified | 2017 |