ASRock Rack C236 WS  User Manual

The ASRock Rack C236 WS is a server motherboard designed for budget-friendly server and workstation builds, particularly suitable for home or small office environments. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications and features:

1. Form Factor and Dimensions

• The motherboard follows the ATX form factor with dimensions of 12” x 9.6”.

2. Processor Support

• It supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 series processors, as well as 6th and 7th generation Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors that utilize the LGA 1151 socket.

3. Memory Capacity

• The board includes four DIMM slots, allowing for dual-channel DDR4 memory configurations. It supports both ECC (Error-Correcting Code) and non-ECC UDIMM memory types, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

4. Expansion Slots

• The motherboard is equipped with multiple PCIe slots:
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x8
  • 2 x PCI slots, which accommodate legacy add-on cards.

5. Storage Options

• It provides support for up to 8 SATA3 ports, capable of RAID configurations (RAID levels supported include 0, 1, 5, and 10). This includes one SATA DOM port.

6. Rear I/O Panel Features

• The rear I/O panel is rich in connectivity options:
  • VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
  • An optical S/PDIF output

7. Additional Features

• The ASRock Rack C236 WS motherboard is designed to offer robust performance for various applications while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

This combination of features makes the ASRock Rack C236 WS an appealing choice for users looking to build reliable servers or workstations without incurring high costs.