The Gigabyte C246M-WU4 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 Gigabyte has complimented that with dual Intel gigabit Ethernet ports, eight SATA 6Gbps, one M.2 slot, and multiple USB 3.0 & 3.1 ports. The Intel graphics built into the Xeon E3 processors is also accessible, with support for up to three monitors via VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort outputs.
Model: Gigabyte C246M-WU4 Rev. 1.0
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 I210 |
Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek ALC892 HD Audio |
Cooling System | Heatsink |
Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR4 ECC |
Maximum Speed | 2666 MHz |
Number of Slots | 4 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 32 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 128 GB |
Onboard Video | |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Type | CPU Integrated Graphics |
Maximum Resolution | 4096x2304 |
Maximum DVI Resolution | 1920x1200 |
Maximum DisplayPort Resolution | 4096x2304 |
DVI | 1 |
VGA | 1 |
DisplayPort | 1 |
DisplayPort Version | 1.2 |
External Connections | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 5 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 1 |
PS/2 Keyboard | Yes |
PS/2 Mouse | Yes |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
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 | 2 |
M.2 Support | 1x 42-110mm NVMe, 1x 42-80mm NVMe & SATA |
Serial (Com) | 1 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
Compatible TPM | Gigabyte GC-TPM2.0_S 2.0 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | 8 port - Intel C246 |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
Slot 3 | PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Additional Information | |
RAID Support | 0,1,5,10 |
Bluetooth | No |
Dual GPU Slot Spacing | 3-Slot |
Integrated IO Shield | No |
BIOS Features | |
EZ Flash | No |
OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Compatible with GC-TPM2.0_S