The debut of Intel’s W890 motherboard, crafted for the upcoming Granite Rapids Workstation “Xeon” CPU line, has been revealed. This marks a new chapter in Intel’s advancements in workstation technology, setting the stage for a series of powerhouse CPUs.
Introducing ADLINK’s ISB-W890 Motherboard
Following recent platform details, a glimpse of the W890 motherboard promises robust support for Intel’s Granite Rapids Xeon CPUs. The motherboard, ISB-W890 by ADLINK, is tailored for AXE servers and is integrated with the capabilities to support 6th Gen Intel Xeon Granite Rapids CPUs. Highlighted features include a Standard CEB form factor (12” x 10.5”), 4x Channel DDR5 configurations with 8 DDR5 RDIMM slots, and a diverse range of PCIe configurations.
The LGA 4710-2 socket empowers this motherboard, utilized in powering Xeon 6700P and Xeon 6700E processors. Notably, the W890 chipset will accommodate Xeon workstation chips with up to 86 cores, pointing towards a prospective CES 2026 launch. The motherboard supports OC on select “X” series Xeon 600 “Granite Rapids-WS” chips, catering to diverse processing needs.
Specifications and Expansion Options
The ISB-W890 accommodates up to 128 GB memory capacity with speeds reaching 6400 MT/s. For expansion, the motherboard splits into Expert Stream offering up to 128 PCIe lanes and Mainstream Stream with up to 80 PCIe lanes. The storage options include 4x MCIO x8 connectors, two M.2 M-Key NVMe slots, two SlimSAS slots, and 8 SATA III slots.
The motherboard’s I/O options are extensive, providing multiple LAN ports, USB connections, and various internal connectors. As anticipation builds for the official launch, more details are expected to unfold, shedding light on this pivotal advancement in workstation technology.
