The ASUS P9D WS is an Intel C226 (LGA1150) ATX workstation motherboard designed for 4th Gen Intel Core processors. It features the Intel C226 chipset with support for DDR3 memory up to 1600MHz across 4 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 32GB. The board provides 7x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5,10 support, plus 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (1x Type-A and 1x Type-C) for high-speed conNECtivity. Expansion slots include 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8), 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode), and 2x PCIe 2.0 x1. Networking capabilities include dual Intel Gigabit LAN ports with teaming support. The motherboard features ASUS WS remote management tools, including ASMB7-iKVM for out-of-band management. Graphics output is provided through DisplayPort and DVI-D ports, while onboard audio features the Realtek ALC892 codec. Additional highlights include ASUS EPU power saving technology, ECC memory support for Xeon processors, and a durable construction with high-quality components for 24/7 operation.