Asus WS C246DC LGA1151 ATX Motherboard

The ASUS WS C246DC is a workstation motherboard built in the ATX form factor, designed specifically for Intel Xeon E-2100 series processors on the LGA1151 socket. It utilizes the Intel C246 chipset to provide a stable and reliable platform for professional computing tasks. The board is powered by standard 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors, ensuring sufficient power delivery for workstation-grade components during sustained workloads.

This motherboard supports up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 UDIMM memory across its four slots, with support for ECC memory to maintain data integrity. For storage, it is equipped with eight SATA III ports and one M.2 slot, offering flexible configurations for high-capacity drives and faster solid-state storage. Integrated RAID functionality supports levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, allowing users to configure storage arrays for performance or data redundancy.

Expansion capabilities are provided through four PCIe x16 slots and two PCIe x1 slots, accommodating multiple graphics cards, accelerators, or other specialized add-in cards. For networking, a single Gigabit Ethernet port delivers reliable wired connectivity. The board also includes essential internal headers, such as a CPU fan connector, a front panel audio connector, and a TPM connector for enhanced hardware-level security.

• Intel LGA1151 socket for Xeon E-2100 series processors
• Intel C246 chipset on an ATX form factor
• Four UDIMM slots for up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory
• Supports both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory modules
• Eight SATA III connectors and one M.2 slot for storage drives
• RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support for data management
• Four PCIe x16 and two PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards
• One Gigabit Ethernet port for wired network connectivity
• TPM header for an optional Trusted Platform Module