ASUS P12R-E Intel Xeon E-2300 Server Motherboard

The ASUS P12R-E is an ATX server motherboard engineered for small business and remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments requiring reliable, secure infrastructure. Built on the Intel C252 chipset with LGA1200 socket support for Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors up to 95W TDP, this motherboard delivers enterprise-grade performance in a flexible platform.

Intel Xeon E-2300 Processor Support

Compatible with Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors featuring up to eight cores, the P12R-E provides the processing power needed for critical business applications and customer data management. The LGA1200 socket design ensures reliable CPU installation and thermal performance for sustained workloads.

PCIe 4.0 Expandability

Four PCIe slots provide extensive expansion capabilities, including two PCIe 4.0 slots delivering 16 GT/s bandwidth—double the speed of PCIe 3.0. The PCIe x16 Gen4 slot automatically switches to x8 link when slot 4 is occupied, optimizing lane allocation. Two additional PCIe Gen3 x4 slots accommodate network adapters, storage controllers, and other peripherals.

Memory and Storage Configuration

Four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128GB of unbuffered memory at speeds up to 3200MHz in dual-channel configuration. Storage connectivity includes eight SATA III ports via four Mini-SAS HD connectors, plus dual M.2 slots supporting 2242/2260/2280/22110 form factors with PCIe Gen4 x4 and Gen3 x2 link options for high-performance NVMe SSDs.

Dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet

Dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet controllers provide redundant network connectivity with teaming support for load balancing and failover protection. A dedicated management LAN port enables out-of-band remote administration through the Aspeed AST2600 BMC with 64MB VRAM.

Display and Management Features

HDMI 1.4 output from the CPU enables high-resolution display connectivity for system monitoring and maintenance. A VGA port from the BMC provides secondary display capability for dual-monitor setups. The motherboard supports optional ASUS ASMB10-iKVM for advanced remote management.

Enhanced Security Features

Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) FPGA integration establishes a Root-of-Trust solution compliant with NIST SP 800-193 specifications, protecting firmware from unauthorized access. TPM 2.0 header support enables hardware-based cryptographic key security with regular firmware vulnerability updates.

ASUS Control Center Compatible

Full compatibility with ASUS Control Center (ACC) enables centralized IT management across multiple systems, including remote BIOS updates, mobile device monitoring, and one-click software deployment for streamlined infrastructure administration.

Connectivity and I/O

Rear panel I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI, VGA, three Ethernet ports, and PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector. Internal headers provide additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, six 4-pin fan headers, serial port, chassis intrusion detection, and standard ATX power connectors.