Marketing description

The ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS delivers a unique proposition in the market, offering the best of both mainstream and server boards on a standard-sized, 12" x 13" EEB form factor. It supports 4-way SLI and quad CrossFireX with PCI Express 3.0 speeds, dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors, an 8-DIMM memory design, and the latest storage standards, including ASUS SSD Caching. This is the first ASUS dual-CPU motherboard that possesses both the features of a mainstream motherboard and a dedicated server board. The Z9PE-D8 WS creates a platform well-suited to the needs of professional workstation application users, including researchers in fluid dynamics, medical sciences, engineering, and financial modeling.

Key selling points

• Enhanced parallel GPU computing power with seven PCI express 3.0 x16 slots
• Considerate design - quick gate
• Standard EEB form factor
• Built-in dual Intel server-class gigabit LAN
• Onboard user-friendly troubleshooting
• Quad channel 8-DIMM memory
• Advanced and complete I/O with USB 3.0, SATA 6 Gbps and Intel Ethernet
• Server-level capabilities with RAID, LAN, and capture cards
• 3X faster performance with ASUS SSD caching

Product features

• Enhanced parallel GPU computing power with seven PCI express 3.0 x16 slots
  Personal supercomputer-grade performance is achieved when working in tandem with discrete NVIDIA CUDA technology - providing unprecedented return on investment.
• Diverse memory types
  The Z9PE-D8 WS supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series server/workstation CPUs. System builders can also choose between robust server-grade DDR3 ECC unbuffered/buffered memory modules and more mainstream and readily available DDR3 non-ECC unbuffered memory. By supporting different processor and memory types, the Z9PE-D8 WS affords a wide range of workstation builds for every budget and need.
• Considerate design - quick gate
  Quick gate is a vertical USB connector on the motherboard, allowing you to install USB devices directly with no messy cables. This stops important data storage devices from breaking off unexpectedly. The Z9PE-D8 WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on your PC.
• Standard EEB form factor
  The Z9PE-D8 WS packs a superior feature set onto a regular EEB form factor, the board therefore fits into any case with EEB-compatible mounting holes. Although standard in size, the Z9PE-D8 WS enables flexibility and performance well above the norm with dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 support (Sandy Bridge-E), and an 8-DIMM memory design.
• Built-in dual Intel server-class gigabit LAN
  For more reliable networking, the Z9PE-D8 WS features built-in dual Intel Ethernet. This leads to lower CPU utilization, increasing throughput to achieve outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems.
• Onboard user-friendly troubleshooting
  Built into the Z9PE-D8 WS, the G.P. diagnosis tool double checks the system by effortlessly and quickly providing precise info every time you switch on your PC.
• Server-level compatibility
  The Z9PE-D8 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, the Z9PE-D8 WS offers the benefit of greater confidence and convenience.