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ASUS P9D WS workstation motherboard, LGA 1150 socket, ATX form factor, dark PCB with silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS P9D WS Workstation Motherboard Socket H3 LGA-1150

SKU CH-EJ8G-AQNE7

Workstation motherboard with Intel chipset for Socket H3 LGA-1150 processors

  • Workstation-ready reliability with new Intel LGA-1150 socket support
  • Clean audio foundation via 116 dB SNR — 35× cleaner than onboard
  • Immersive surround sound through Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 processing
  • Realistic headphone audio via Dolby Headphone virtual 5.1 from stereo
  • EAX game effects emulated on Windows Vista/7 with GX2.5

Workstation Motherboard Socket H3 LGA-1150

The ASUS P9D WS is a server-grade motherboard built for the Intel Socket H3 LGA-1150 platform. It targets professionals assembling reliable workstations or entry-level servers that demand stable operation under sustained loads. The board provides a foundation for multi-threaded applications and ECC memory configurations.

Intel Chipset Platform

The integrated Intel chipset manages power delivery and I/O with an emphasis on efficiency during typical workstation workloads. Thermal output remains controlled under normal operation, allowing standard case airflow to maintain safe temperatures. Acoustic profile stays low because the chipset does not require active cooling. Power draw scales with the installed processor and peripheral count.

Dolby and GX2.5 Audio Support

Onboard audio capabilities centre on Dolby technologies and ASUS GX2.5 for immersive surround sound. Dolby Digital Live encodes real-time 5.1 output, while Dolby Pro-Logic IIx upmixes stereo or 5.1 sources to a 7.1 sound field. Dolby Headphone and Virtual Speaker create positional audio over stereo headphones or two speakers. GX2.5 emulates EAX effects on Windows Vista and 7 without extra software. Buyers who need a dedicated sound card with 116 dB SNR and 35 times cleaner audio than onboard should consider the separate ASUS Xonar DX PCI-E card instead.

Highlights

  • Workstation-ready reliability with new Intel LGA-1150 socket support
  • Clean audio foundation via 116 dB SNR — 35× cleaner than onboard
  • Immersive surround sound through Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 processing
  • Realistic headphone audio via Dolby Headphone virtual 5.1 from stereo
  • EAX game effects emulated on Windows Vista/7 with GX2.5

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install this LGA-1150 motherboard and what step is often missed?

Mount the board using all standoffs aligned with its holes, seat the CPU in the Socket H3 LGA-1150, and connect both the 24-pin and 8-pin EPS power cables — the EPS connector is frequently forgotten.

What component will need replacement first on this workstation board?

The CMOS battery that maintains BIOS settings will eventually need changing when the system loses date and time after being unplugged.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on this platform?

The voltage-regulator modules can hit thermal limits under continuous multi-core loads, so adequate case airflow over the VRM heatsinks is essential.

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