Intel® C246 Chipset
 
  • CPU
    CPU
    LGA1151 package:
    1. Intel® Xeon® E series processors
    2. 9th and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
    L3 cache varies with CPU

    (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
  • Chipset
    Chipset
    1. Intel® C246 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    Memory
    1. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory
    2. Dual channel memory architecture
    3. Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
    4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
    5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Onboard Graphics
    Onboard Graphics
    Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics support with selected CPUs - see compatibility list for more information:
    1. 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
    2. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
      * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
    3. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
      * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR.
    Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
    Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
  • Audio
    Audio
    1. Realtek® Audio CODEC
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
    4. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN
    LAN
    1. 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Expansion Slots
    Expansion Slots
    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
      * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
    2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
      * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
      * If you install a graphics card in the PCIEX16 slot and the GC-TITAN RIDGE card in the PCIEX8 slot, make sure to set the PCIE Bifurcation Support item to PCIE x8/x8 in BIOS Setup.
    3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
      (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  • Multi-Graphics Technology
    Multi-Graphics Technology
    1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
  • Storage Interface
    Storage Interface
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)
    2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A)
    3. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~7)
    4. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
      * Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
    Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
  • USB
    USB
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
    2. 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
    3. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    4. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    5. 2 x SATA detection headers
    6. 1 x CPU fan header
    7. 3 x system fan headers
    8. 1 x front panel header
    9. 1 x front panel audio header
    10. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
    11. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
    13. 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
    14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
    15. 2 x serial port headers
    16. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
    2. 1 x D-Sub port
    3. 1 x DVI-D port
    4. 1 x DisplayPort
    5. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
    6. 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
    7. 2 x RJ-45 ports
    8. 6 x audio jacks
  • I/O Controller
    I/O Controller
    1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    H/W Monitoring
    1. Voltage detection
    2. Temperature detection
    3. Fan speed detection
    4. Overheating warning
    5. Fan fail warning
    6. Fan speed control
      * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
  • BIOS
    BIOS
    1. 1 x 128 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Operating Properties
    Operating Properties
    1. Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C
    2. Operating humidity: 8 - 90%
    3. Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C
    4. Non-operating humidity: 5% - 95%
  • Unique Features
    Unique Features
    1. Support for APP Center
      * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
      @BIOS
      System Information Viewer
    2. Support for Q-Flash
  • Bundled Software
    Bundled Software
    1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. cFosSpeed
  • Operating System
    Operating System
    1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    Form Factor
    1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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