1. Basic Information

• Model: Supermicro X11SCA-F (Workstation/Server Grade)
• Platform: Intel C246 Chipset, Single Socket LGA1151 (Socket H4) ATX Server Motherboard
• Usage: Entry server, professional workstation, data storage, virtualization; supports 8th/9th Gen Core, Xeon E-2100/E-2200, Pentium/Celeron
• Form Factor: ATX (30.48×24.38cm), fits standard server chassis
• Features: Server stability, IPMI remote management, ECC memory support, dual M.2
• Condition: Fully tested, BIOS updateable, stable & reliable

2. CPU Support (LGA1151, Single Socket 95W)

• Socket: LGA1151 (Socket H4), single socket, up to 95W TDP
• Supported CPUs:
  • 8th Gen: i9-8950HK/i7-8700K/i5-8600K/i3-8100, full series
  • 9th Gen: i9-9900K/i7-9700K/i5-9600K/i3-9100, full series
  • Server CPUs: Xeon E-2100/E-2200 series (E-2174G/E-2274G)
  • Pentium/Celeron: G5xxx/G4xxx series
• Overclocking: C246 does not support CPU overclocking, Turbo Boost only

3. Power & Cooling (Server-Grade Stability)

• Power Design: 6+1 Phase Digital VRM, all-solid capacitors, server-grade alloy chokes, stable for 95W CPUs
• PCB: 6-layer server-grade PCB, stable signal under high load, strong anti-interference
• Cooling: Large passive heatsink for VRM, fanless design, zero noise & high reliability

4. Memory Specifications (ECC/non-ECC, Up to 128GB)

• Slots: 4×DDR4 DIMM (Dual-Channel)
• Max Capacity: 128GB (4×32GB)
• Frequency: Native DDR4 2666MHz (8th/9th Gen/Xeon E default)
• Type: Supports both ECC UDIMM (server memory) and non-ECC consumer memory, unbuffered

5. Expansion Slots (PCIe 3.0, Dual-GPU Ready)

• PCIe 3.0 x16 ×2: Single x16 or dual x8/x8, metal-reinforced, professional GPU/compute card support
• PCIe 3.0 x4 ×1: High-speed NIC/RAID card expansion
• PCIe 3.0 x1 ×1: Sound card/capture card expansion
• PCI 32bit ×1: Legacy industrial card compatibility

6. Storage (Dual M.2 + 8×SATA, RAID Supported)

• M.2 ×2: PCIe 3.0 x4 32Gbps, 2242/2260/2280/22110 NVMe (M-Key), no SATA support
• SATA 6Gb/s ×8: C246 native, RAID 0/1/5/10 supported
• Others: 1×SATA DOM connector (electronic disk), diskless boot ready

7. Networking & Rear I/O (Dual GbE + IPMI)

• LAN:
  • Intel I219LM GbE ×1 (system LAN)
  • Intel I210-AT GbE ×1 (shared with IPMI, KVM support)
• Rear Ports:
  • USB 3.1 Gen2 ×2 (1×Type-A+1×Type-A, 10Gbps)
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 ×3 (5Gbps)
  • USB 2.0 ×2
  • Video: VGA ×1, DVI-D ×1 (iGPU required)
  • Audio: ALC888 HD Audio
  • Others: COM ×1, TPM2.0 header, BIOS Flashback

8. Special Features (Server Exclusive)

• Remote Management: IPMI 2.0 with KVM, remote power/BIOS/OS installation
• BIOS: 128Mb UEFI, English UI, Supermicro optimization options
• Durability: Server-grade components, lightning/ESD/short-circuit resistance, 7×24h stable
• Monitoring: SuperDoctor 5, real-time voltage/temp/fan speed, alarm support

9. Ideal Usage

• Entry servers (file storage, print sharing, small databases)
• Professional workstations (3D modeling, video rendering, industrial design, virtualization)
• Data center low-power nodes, NAS storage
• Budget 8th/9th Gen/Xeon E server builds
• Industrial control hosts, 7×24h uninterrupted operation
• Please note: This product does not include batteries as they are prohibited items.
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