This Gigabyte C246-WU4 motherboard is the perfect choice for those who are looking for a reliable and high-performance server motherboard.
- It is designed to support Intel Compatible CPUs and has a LGA 1151/Socket H4 form factor.
- The motherboard has four memory slots that support DDR4 SDRAM and has a total of M.2, 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, PCI, PCI Express, PCI Express x16 Expansion Slots.
- In addition, the motherboard has a variety of Input/Output Ports such as Optical S/PDIF Out, PS/2, SATA III, DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB-C, and USB 3.1.
- It also has features such as On-Board Audio, Multi-GPU Support, and Dual LAN.
- This motherboard is suitable for casual computing and graphic design.
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CPULGA1151 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.)
Chipset1.Intel C246 Express Chipset
Memory1.4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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 GraphicsIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel UHD Graphics support:
1.2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 at 60 Hz
Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio1.Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
2.High Definition Audio
3.2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4.Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN1.2 x Intel GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots1.1 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.
3.2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
The PCIEX4_2 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M connector. The PCIEX4_2 slot becomes unavailable when a PCIe SSD is installed in the M2M connector.
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
4.1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics Technology1.Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Storage InterfaceChipset:
1.1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2 SSD support) (M2A)
2.1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)
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 PCIEX4_2, M.2 and SATA connectors.
ASMedia ASM1061 chip:
1.2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 01), supporting AHCI mode only
Intel Optane Memory Ready
USBChipset:
1.1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
2.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
3.7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 1 port onboard, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
4.4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Internal Connectors1.1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2.1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3.1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4.1 x power information detection header
5.2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6.10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
7.2 x SATA power headers
8.2 x SATA detection headers
9.1 x CPU fan header
10.1 x water cooling CPU fan header
11.2 x system fan headers
12.2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
13.1 x front panel header
14.1 x front panel audio header
15.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (USB30_OB)
16.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
17.1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
18.1 x S/PDIF Out header
19.1 x Thunderbolt add-in card connector
20.1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
21.1 x parallel port header
22.2 x serial port headers
23.2 x temperature sensor headers
24.1 x power button
25.1 x reset button
26.1 x Clear CMOS button
27.1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors1.1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2.2 x DisplayPorts
3.1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
4.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
5.4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
6.2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
7.2 x RJ-45 ports
8.5 x audio jacks
I/O Controller1.iTE I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor1.Voltage detection
2.Temperature detection
3.Fan speed detection
4.Water cooling flow rate detection
5.Overheating warning
6.Fan fail warning
7.Fan speed control
Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS1.1 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
Unique Features1.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.
At BIOS
System Information Viewer
2.Support for Q-Flash
Bundled Software1.Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
2.cFosSpeed
Operating System1.Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor1.ATX Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")14 x 12 x 3
Weight4 lbs
Warranty Information3 Years