The Asus WS C246M Pro is a micro-ATX motherboard aimed at workstation and server usage. It is built for Intel's E-2100 family of Xeon processors, using the Intel C246 chipset. That gives it ECC memory support for increased reliability, and Asus has complimented that with dual Intel gigabit Ethernet ports, eight SATA 6Gbps, one M.2 slot, multiple USB 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 ports, and digital & analog audio connectivity. The Intel graphics built into the Xeon E3 processors is also accessible, with support for up to three monitors via VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs.
Model: Asus WS C246M PRO
Specifications
Socket | 1151 |
CPU Compatibility | Intel Xeon E-21xx and E-22xx processors |
Form Factor | MicroATX |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset | C246 |
Front Side Bus | DMI 3.0 |
Network Connectivity | Dual Gigabit Networking |
Network Controller | Intel I219-LM, Intel I210AT |
Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek ALC887 HD Audio |
Cooling System | Heatsink |
Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR4 ECC |
Maximum Speed | 2666 MHz |
Number of Slots | 4 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 16 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 64 GB |
Onboard Video | |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Type | CPU Integrated Graphics |
Maximum Resolution | 4096x2304 |
Maximum HDMI Resolution | 4096x2160 |
Maximum DisplayPort Resolution | 4096x2304 |
VGA | 1 |
HDMI | 1 |
HDMI Version | 1.4b |
DisplayPort | 1 |
DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 2 |
PS/2 Keyboard | No |
PS/2 Mouse | No |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 2 |
Wireless Antenna Port | No |
Memory Card Reader | No |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 8 |
M.2 Connector | 1 |
M.2 Support | 42-80mm NVMe & SATA |
Serial (Com) | 1 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
Compatible TPM | 14-1 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | 8 port - Intel C246 |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Slot 3 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Additional Information | |
RAID Support | 0,1,5,10 |
Bluetooth | No |
BIOS Features | |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | No |
Dimensions | |
Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |