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Asus WS C246M PRO User Manual

Asus WS C246M PRO
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Motherboard
WS C246M
PRO

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Asus WS C246M PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666 MHz
Quick installation guideYes
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots1
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Pentium, Intel Xeon
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel C246
Audio output channels8.0 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots-
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerIntel I210-AT, Intel I219LM
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Cables includedSATA
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Package depth353 mm
Package width367 mm
Package height300 mm
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Motherboard Overview

Provides an overview of the motherboard and its features.

1.1.1 Before You Proceed

Safety precautions to take before installing components or changing settings.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Details utilities for BIOS management: CrashFree BIOS 3, EzFlash, and BUPDATER.

3.2 BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to navigate and use the BIOS Setup utility, including screen elements.

3.4 Advanced Menu

Accesses advanced settings for CPU, system devices, and peripherals.

3.5 Chipset Menu

Provides access to platform settings related to System Agent and PCH-IO.

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4.1 RAID Configurations

Defines RAID levels and guides on installing disks and setting up RAID in BIOS.

4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Windows)

Managing RAID configurations within the Windows operating system.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazard during system operation and maintenance.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and components.

WS C246M PRO Specifications Summary

Package Contents

1.1.2 Motherboard Layout

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.1.4 System Memory

Describes DDR4 DIMM slots and compatibility.

Memory Configurations

1.1.5 Expansion Slots

Details PCI Express slots and their operating modes.

1.1.6 Onboard Buttons and Switches

1.1.8 Onboard LEDs

10. System Panel Connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

18. M.2 (NGFF) Connector (NGFF1)

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

Steps for assembling a PC system using the motherboard.

2.1 Building Your PC System

2.1.1 CPU Installation

Detailed instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

2.1.2 Cooling System Installation

2.1.3 Motherboard Installation

Steps for mounting the motherboard into the PC chassis.

2.1.4 DIMM Installation

2.1.5 ATX Power Connection

Details on connecting ATX power supply cables to the motherboard.

2.1.6 SATA Device Connection

2.1.8 Expansion Card Installation

2.1.9 M.2 Installation

Instructions for installing M.2 devices.

2.13 BIOS Update Utility

2.3.1 Rear I/O Connection

2.4 Starting Up for the First Time

2.5 Turning Off the Computer

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Details utilities for BIOS management: CrashFree BIOS 3, EzFlash, and BUPDATER.

3.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

Auto recovery tool for restoring corrupted BIOS files.

3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

3.1.3 BUPDATER Utility

Utility to update BIOS in DOS mode using a USB flash disk.

3.2 BIOS Setup Program

BIOS Setup Screen Elements

3.3 Main Menu

Allows setting system date, time, and language.

3.4 Advanced Menu

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Settings for C6DRAM, SGX, EPOCH input, SGX Launch Control Policy.

CPU Configuration Details

3.4.2 Power & Performance

CPU - Power Management Control

Controls boot performance mode, SpeedStep, RTH, Speed Shift, HDC, Turbo Mode, C-States.

Advanced Power & Performance Settings

3.4.4 Trusted Computing

3.4.6 APM Configuration

Power On By PCIE/PCI

3.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings

3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

3.4.10 Intel TXT Information

Above 4G Decoding

BME DMA Mitigation

3.4.12 USB Configuration

Settings for Legacy USB, XHCI Hand-off, Mass Storage, Port 60/64 Emulation.

USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs

Mass Storage Devices

3.4.15 NVMe Configuration

3.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration

3.5 Chipset Menu

3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration

Settings for Memory Configuration: Warm Boot Test, Frequency, ECC, Scrambler, Fast Boot.

PEG Port Configuration

CRID Support

X2APIC Opt Out

3.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration

Configuration for PCI Express, SATA, HD Audio.

PCI Express Configuration

HD Audio Configuration

Audio Link Mode

Advanced Audio and LAN Settings

Covers HD Audio advanced settings and LAN wake features.

3.6 Security Menu

User Password

Secure Boot Mode

3.7 Boot Menu

Bootup NumLock State

Boot Option Configuration

3.8 Monitor Menu

Displays system temperature, fan speed, power status, and fan settings.

Fan Speed Control

3.9 Tool Menu

ASUS EZ Flash

Utility to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility.

3.10 Event Logs Menu

3.10.2 View Smbios Event Log

BMC Support

BMC Management Settings

Covers BMC wait, FRB-2 Timer, OS Watchdog Timer, Serial Mux, BMC Warm Reset.

3.11.1 System Event Log

3.11.3 BMC Network Configuration

3.11.5 BMC User Settings

3.12 Save & Exit Menu

Saves or discards BIOS changes and exits setup.

4.1 RAID Configurations

4.1.1 RAID Definitions

Explains RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations.

4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks

4.1.4 RAID Configuration Utilities

4.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility

Utility to create RAID sets from SATA drives.

4.2.1 Creating a RAID Set

4.2.2 Deleting a RAID Set

Steps to delete a RAID volume and reset disks to non-RAID.

4.2.3 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility

4.3 Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Creating a RAID driver disk for Windows OS installation.

4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Windows)

4.3.1 Creating a RAID Set

Steps to create a RAID set using the Windows utility.

4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type

4.3.4 Preferences

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