Asus WS C246M PRO LGA 1151 mATX Motherboard

The ASUS WS C246M PRO is a motherboard designed for workstation applications within a Micro-ATX form factor. It is built around the Intel C246 chipset and features an LGA 1151 socket, providing compatibility with Intel Xeon E-2100 series processors as well as select Core, Pentium, and Celeron CPUs. The board's four DIMM slots support up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, with provisions for both ECC and non-ECC modules to accommodate professional reliability requirements.

For storage and expansion, this motherboard offers eight SATA III connectors and a single M.2 slot for high-speed solid-state drives. Its expansion capabilities include one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a dedicated graphics card or other high-bandwidth device, alongside a single PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Network connectivity is handled by dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for stable network access. The rear I/O panel provides a range of connectivity, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports and an HDMI port for integrated graphics output.

• Utilizes the Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
• Features an LGA 1151 socket for Intel Xeon E or Core processors
• Built on the Intel C246 workstation chipset
• Supports up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory
• Offers compatibility with both ECC and non-ECC memory modules
• Provides eight SATA III ports and one M.2 slot for storage
• Includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 and one PCIe 3.0 x1 expansion slot
• Equipped with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for networking
• Features rear panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports
• Includes an onboard HDMI port for display connectivity