ASRock E3C252D4U Motherboard - Intel C252, Micro ATX, LGA 1200

ASRock E3C252D4U Motherboard - Intel C252, Micro ATX, LGA 1200 is a compact, server-class motherboard designed for reliability and professional workloads.

This Micro ATX board supports Intel processors in the LGA 1200 (Socket H5) family, including compatible Intel® Xeon® E-2300 series CPUs, making it suitable for small servers, workstations, and compact PCs that need dependable performance.

Memory support is flexible with four DIMM slots for DDR4-SDRAM at 1.2 V, with ECC and Non-ECC compatibility and a maximum capacity of 32 GB running up to 2666 MHz, which helps ensure data integrity in business and server scenarios.

Storage options include M.2 and SATA interfaces with built-in RAID support (levels 0, 1, 5, 10) so you can configure redundancy or performance arrays for critical data, backups, or virtualization needs.

Onboard graphics are provided by the ASPEED AST2500 controller with 256 MB dedicated onboard memory, offering remote management and basic display output for headless servers or maintenance tasks, while expansion is possible through PCIe slots (one x16 Gen4, one x4 Gen4, and one x1 Gen3) to add networking, storage or accelerator cards.

Connectivity highlights include a Gigabit Ethernet port driven by an Intel I210 LAN controller and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port; note that Wi‑Fi is not included. The board runs a UEFI AMI BIOS and supports ACPI 6.2 and SMBIOS 3.3 for modern system management and firmware features.

Typical use cases include compact enterprise servers, entry-level virtualization hosts, network appliances, and specialized workstations where ECC memory support and RAID capability are important. Its micro ATX form factor allows installation in many smaller chassis without sacrificing essential server features.

Key selling points: robust Xeon E-2300 support on LGA 1200, ECC & Non-ECC DDR4 up to 2666 MHz across four DIMMs, M.2 + SATA with RAID 0/1/5/10, Intel I210 Gigabit LAN, ASPEED AST2500 management graphics, and a versatile micro ATX layout.

• Socket LGA 1200 compatible with Intel Xeon E-2300
• 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, ECC & Non-ECC, up to 32 GB @ 2666 MHz
• M.2 + SATA storage with RAID 0/1/5/10
• Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet and ASPEED AST2500 onboard graphics
• Micro ATX form factor with multiple PCIe expansion slots