E3C204-V+

128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots

PCI-E X16/X8 SLOT6

PCIe x16 Gen 3

PCI-E X8/ X0 SLOT4

PCIe x8 Gen 3

PCI-E X1 SLOT3

PCI-E X1 SLOT5

Intel82574

10/100/1000

Dual RJ45

Intel82574

10/100/1000

X8

X8

 

 

 

 

X8

switch

X8

 

 

 

 

PCIE x1

GEN2

PCIE x1

GEN2

PCIE x1

PCIE x1

Intel Processor

Sandy/IVY Bridge

LGA1155

LGA-1155 Pin Socket

I DM

INTEL

C204

PCH

PCIEx1

 

LPC

 

BUS

 

TPM

 

Channel A

Channel B

PCIE x4

GEN2

PCI 33M

600MB/s

PCIE x1

GEN2

300MB/s

SPI

USB2.0

SIO

Nuvoton NCT6776

DDR3 1066/1333/1600

DDR3 1066/1333/1600

DDR3 1066/1333/1600

DDR3 1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X4 SLOT2

PCI 1

SATA_0 SATA_1

MARVELL

 

SATA3_M0

9172

 

SATA3_M1

 

 

 

SATA_2 SATA_4

SATA_3 SATA_5

SPI FLASH

64Mb

7 USB port 2*rear;4*onboard;1*type-A

KB/MS

CASE OPEN

ASPEED

AST1300

VGA

2 x COM Port

5 x FAN

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ASRock E3C204 manual PCI-E X1 SLOT3 PCI-E X1 SLOT5

E3C204 specifications

The ASRock E3C204 motherboard is an enterprise-grade solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses, featuring an LGA 1151 socket that supports the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6/v5 and 8th/9th generation Core processors. This motherboard provides a robust platform for various applications, including data centers, file servers, and workstations.

One of its standout features is the dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture, supporting up to 64GB of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory. This capability ensures enhanced reliability and stability critical for enterprise operations, minimizing the risk of memory errors and data corruption. The E3C204 also boasts four DIMM slots, allowing for flexible memory configurations tailored to specific workload demands.

The ASRock E3C204 comes equipped with multiple expansion slots, including one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and several PCIe x4 slots, providing ample opportunities for customization and upgradeability. These slots make it easy to integrate high-performance graphics cards, RAID controllers, or other expansion cards, catering to diverse needs such as virtualization or high-performance computing.

For connectivity, the motherboard features eight SATA III ports, enabling users to configure a reliable storage solution. RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10) further enhances data protection and performance by leveraging multiple drives to create redundant arrays. Additionally, the integrated Intel i210 Gigabit Ethernet controller ensures fast and reliable network connectivity, making it suitable for demanding network environments.

ASRock has also prioritized security with the E3C204 by incorporating Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, offering advanced data encryption and protection features. This is particularly crucial for businesses that handle sensitive information and are focused on compliance with various security standards.

On the technological front, the E3C204 motherboard leverages ASRock's proprietary software and features such as ASRock's Instant Flash for BIOS updates and ASRock Cloud for remote management capabilities. These tools simplify system maintenance and ensure that administrators can keep their environments up-to-date and secure efficiently.

In summary, the ASRock E3C204 motherboard represents a well-rounded and versatile platform for enterprise applications, combining powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory support, flexible expansion options, and strong security features. Ideal for businesses looking for performance, reliability, and value in their server infrastructure, the E3C204 is a compelling choice for modern computing demands.