Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1333, 1600 MHz |
| Supported DIMM module capacities |
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| ECC |
Y |
| Number of DIMM slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Internal I/O
| TPM connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors |
1 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
| PCI slots |
2 |
Performance
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Intel I210 |
| Wi-Fi |
N |
Processor
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Number of processors supported |
1 |
| Intel Xeon series |
E3-1200 |
| Processor number of cores supported |
4, 2 |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| DVI-I ports quantity |
1 |
Design
| Component for |
Workstation |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
BIOS
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
| BIOS type |
EFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
Storage controllers
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA III |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel C226 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
2 |
Intel Socket 1150, Intel C226, 4x DIMM DDR3, PCIe/PCI, 6x SATA3, RAID
Optimized & Certified for Professionals
The P9D WS motherboard with the new Intel® C226 chipset and support for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 and 4th generation Core™ processors. Fully ISV (Independent Software Vendor) certified, the P9D WS has been designed for workstation and high-end desktop usage, with wider memory compatibility. It features ASUS Dr. Power utility, which monitors power supply health to prevent sudden shutdowns, and extensive I/O including diverse display ports.
Workstation Essentials for Your Business
The ASUS Workstation Series is the ideal foundation for a powerful PC. It delivers awesome power, dependable performance and unmatched multiple I/O scalability for the most demanding tasks and future upgrades. The ASUS Workstation Series intelligently reduces operating noise and dissipates heat through advanced and environmentally friendly methods to accommodate user needs. ASUS Workstation Series motherboards also bring you ultimate reliability and quality through our 24x24 initiative, which means 24-hour non-stop operation and a 24-month life cycle supply guarantee so you don´t change computers so often.Instead, let the ASUS Workstation Series improve the quality of your work and life.
Ultimate Workstation Design
The P9D WS features Intel's Socket 1150 with the C226 chipset specially-designed for workstations. ISV application testing and certification with integrated graphics cores on E3-12x5 v3 processors are perfect for entry-level workstations and software such as Autodesk® AutoCAD 2013 and Inventor 2012. The P9D WS is your best choice for a DIY workstation build that rivals top-tier pre-built workstations.
Detect, diagnose, and monitor power supply health ASUS Dr. Power
LED messages clearly indicate any relevant power issues in the event your system fails to boot. Additionally, power supply health auto-detection helps prevent sudden system shutdown and provides warnings should power delivery be insufficient.
Three Times the work efficiency
Without extra VGA card needed, the P9D WS gives users the ability to multitask on up to the independent displays through DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-I connectors.
The latest server class built-in dual Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN
For more reliable networking, the P9D WS features the latest server class built-in dual Intel® Gigabit LAN. This leads to lower CPU utilization and temperature, achieving outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems.
Diverse CPU and Memory Types
Both Intel® E3-1200/12x5 v3 series server/workstation processors and 4th generation Core™ i3 desktop processors are supported. Users can also choose DDR3 unbuffered non-ECC memory, widely available on the market, or more stable and reliable DDR3 unbuffered ECC memory. The P9D WS provides flexible CPU and memory options to meet diverse needs.
Server-level Compatibility with RAID card and Lan card
The P9D WS provides complete compatibility with RAID and LAN cards.Users enjoy a wider selection of devices and higher reliability. As a workstation motherboard that puts an emphasis on system integration, offering the benefit of greater confidence and convenience.
