ASUS P12R-M ATX Motherboard | LGA1200 | 4x DDR4 Slots
KEY FEATURES
- Ideal for remote office/branch office (ROBO) use and everyday business environments
- Powered by eight-core Intel® Xeon E-2300-series processor with support for up to 95 W TDP
- Flexible expandability with six native SATA HDDs and two PCI Express 4.0 slots
- Dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet with teaming support
- One M.2 for up to 32 Gbps performance for faster OS booting
- HDMI 1.4 support for high-resolution display maintenance and monitoring
- Onboard ASUS ASMB10-iKVM with ASPEED AST2600 controller for out-of-band management
- Integrated PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency
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Description
The ASUS P12R-M delivers server-grade reliability in a micro ATX package built around Intel's C256 chipset. This professional motherboard supports LGA1200 processors from Intel's Pentium and Xeon E series, making it well-suited for small form factor servers, workstations, and business systems that need more stability than consumer boards typically provide. With four DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128 GB total capacity, it handles substantial workloads while fitting into compact chassis configurations.
Memory performance scales from DDR4-2666 up to DDR4-3200, with individual module support ranging from 8GB to 32GB capacities per slot. The PCIe expansion includes one full x16 slot and one x8 slot, both running at Gen 4.x speeds for modern graphics cards or professional accelerator cards. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports provide ample storage connectivity for multiple drives, essential for server applications requiring redundancy or high-capacity storage arrays.
This board targets system builders constructing reliable business machines rather than gaming rigs. The C256 chipset brings enterprise-focused features like enhanced error correction and improved power management compared to mainstream consumer chipsets. ASUS includes the essential installation hardware and documentation needed to get systems operational, though the focus remains squarely on dependable performance rather than flashy extras or overclocking capabilities.
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- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1200 (Socket H5) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Pentium®, Intel Xeon E |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2666,2933,3200 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 3200 MHz |
| Supported memory module capacities | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Graphics card family | ASPEED |
| Graphics card | AST2600 |
| On-board graphics card memory | 64 MB |
| On-board graphics card model | Aspeed AST2600 |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 8 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Serial port headers | 1 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Intel® I210-AT |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Component for | Server |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel C256 |
| PC health monitoring | CPU, Fan |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| Operational conditions | |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 50 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 90% |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package width | 341 mm |
| Package depth | 281 mm |
| Package height | 78 mm |
| Package weight | 1.3 kg |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Height | 68 mm |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| Weight | 700 g |
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How long will it take to receive my order?
This is something that we are working hard to bring to you - we recognise that having deliveries on preferred days not only makes it easier for you but it is also great for the environment. By having deliveries arranged on days that you are going to be in or consolidating your orders to arrive to you at the same time means that the courier won't need to come back multiple times due to missed deliveries or multiple deliveries.
Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
Our systems are highly automated, where possible we will do our utmost to accommodate this. To ensure we maintain a high delivery success rate most of our orders are picked and prepped for shipment within 30 minutes
How do I return my order?
If you need to return your order please raise a return through your order page detailing the reason for return. Once this form has been submitted it will be reviewed by the Returns Department who will contact you to arrange the return.
Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
Are returns free?
Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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