SPEC OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
CONNECTIVITY
COMMERCIAL FEATURES
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE EXCELLENCE
SPEC OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
CONNECTIVITY
COMMERCIAL FEATURES
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE EXCELLENCE
1
Dual Intel Server Gb LAN with Intel vPro technology
2
4 x PCIe x16 slots for multi cards
3
Realtek ALC 1220-VB
audio SNR up to 120dB
4
Intel® Xeon® E series processors and 9th and 8th gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors LGA 1151
5
Dual-Channel DDR4 ECC / Non-ECC support 4 x DIMMs
6
ATX form Factor
7
2 x M.2 Connectors, up to 22110
8
10 x SATA3 Ports (2 x SATA DOM Ports)
PERFORMANCE
Intel® Xeon® E processor and ECC memory
Supports Memory capacity up to 128GB.*
Intel® Xeon® E processor provides enhanced performance and capability.
Support for Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, it can eliminate small data discrepancies and prevent data corruption to ensure reliability for critical applications while helping to reduce system crashes.

 * Support for 128GB capacity was required a BIOS update.
** ECC (Error Correcting Code Memory)
*** ECC support varies by CPU.

Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4 Validated!

GIGABYTE partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with GIGABYTE Motherboards. GIGABYTE has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure performance in a GIGABYTE built system.

4 PCIe x16 slots for multi cards, support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Multi-graphics configurations offer better graphics performance for applications which demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
NVIDIA® QUADRO® Professional Graphics Supports
NVIDIA® QUADRO® 3D Workstation Professional Graphics Solutions are designed and built specifically for artists, designers, and engineers, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs power more than 100 professional applications across a broad range of industries. Professionals trust them to enable their best work using applications such as Adobe® Creative Cloud, Avid Media Composer, Autodesk Suites, Dassault Systemes, CATIA and SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, and many more.

Large storage capacity: 10 SATA3 Ports
Sufficient SATA Ports for the mass storage requirement.

Dual M.2 for SSD
C246-WU4 with dual M.2 connectors provides better upgradability for SSD devices. Delivering up to 32Gb/s transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors provide an ideal storage solution with RAID modes.

Fast Onboard Storage with 32Gb/s M.2

GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices.

PERFORMANCE FUELED BY
OPTANE


The GIGABYTE C246 Platform supports Intel’s latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical drives.

CONNECTIVITY
Dual Intel® Server GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software

* cFosSpeed helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times.
* Support Windows Server O/S
* Support Intel® vPro™ Technology
* Teaming Features
   - Fault Tolerance
   - Link Aggregation
   - Load Balancing



COMMERCIAL FEATURES
Dual Monitor Displays
• Dual DisplayPort outputs
• Up to 4K UHD@60Hz
• Support HDR
• Support 10-bit Color Format
• Support HDVC/VP9 10-bit HW Decode
Support Commercial Interface
• PCI Slot
• Dual COM Port Headers
• LPT Port Header
System Status Monitor
• To monitor PSU status by PMBus and status of HDDs by SGPIO.
ULTRA DURABLE
Carefully Selected Components
GIGABYTE’s passive components are meticulously selected to guarantee a super stable operating environment and allow the processors and the memory to deliver their maximum performance. With some of the longest service lifetimes in the industry, our server motherboards build on 30 years’ company-wide experience in motherboard design to attain the highest reliability levels.
GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor

GIGABYTE exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.

* Product features may vary by model. Photo for reference only.

GIGABYTE EXCELLENCE
Easy to Install
"G Connector" Design

The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations.