ASUS P12R-I Server Motherboard - Compact Mini ITX Form Factor

The ASUS P12R-I is a rack-optimized Mini ITX server motherboard designed for remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments and everyday business environments. Built on the Intel C252 chipset with LGA1200 socket support, this compact board delivers essential server performance for Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors with up to 95W TDP.

Intel Xeon E-2300 Processor Support

Engineered for small business reliability and security, the P12R-I supports Intel Xeon E-2300 processors with up to eight cores. This platform provides the processing power needed for critical business applications while maintaining efficient power consumption in space-constrained environments.

PCIe 4.0 Ready Architecture

The motherboard features PCIe 4.0 support, delivering 16 GT/s bandwidth - double the speed of PCIe 3.0. This enables flexible scalability with one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics, storage, or networking expansion cards. The M.2 connector supports PCIe Gen4 x4 link (2280/2260/2242) for faster OS boot times and improved system responsiveness.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

Equipped with dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet controllers, the P12R-I provides business-grade network connectivity with teaming support. This dual LAN configuration ensures high-bandwidth, low-latency networking for data-intensive applications and faster file transfers in access-layer networks.

Flexible Storage Configuration

The board offers six native SATA III ports for traditional HDD/SSD storage, plus one M.2 slot supporting both SATA and PCIe interfaces. This combination provides flexible storage expansion options for diverse workload requirements.

ASUS ASMB10-iKVM Management

Onboard ASUS ASMB10-iKVM with ASPEED AST2600 controller delivers comprehensive out-of-band server management. The module runs AMI MegaRAC SP-X firmware and provides multiple management interfaces including WebGUI, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), and Redfish API for remote administration.

Memory and Graphics

Two DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 64GB of memory with speeds up to 3200MHz in dual-channel configuration. Integrated ASPEED AST2600 graphics with 64MB VRAM provides basic display output via VGA for system management and diagnostics.

Connectivity and Expansion

The rear I/O panel includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, dual GbE LAN ports plus one dedicated management LAN port, and VGA output from the BMC. Internal headers provide four additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, fan headers, TPM connector, serial port header, and chassis intrusion detection.

Technical Specifications

• Motherboard Type: Server / Workstation
• Form Factor: Mini ITX
• Socket: Intel 1200 - Tiger Lake
• Chipset: Intel C252
• #Hide#DDR Type: DDR4
• CPU Support: Intel Pentium Processors
  Intel Xeon E processors
  
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• RAM Technology: DDR4 (Dual Channel)
• RAM Slots: 2 x DIMM
• RAM Speeds: 3200/2933/2666 UDIMM
• Maximum Memory: 64GB
• Graphics: Aspeed AST2600 with 64MB VRAM
• Graphics Ports: 1 x VGA (VGA from BMC)
• PCI/PCI Express: Slot Location 7 : PCIe x16
• Storage: 6 x SATA3 III
  1 x M.2 (2280/2260/2242) - SATA & PCIe
• LAN: Dual GB LAN
• USB Ports Supported: "8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4 at back, 4 at mid-board)
  1 x on board USB3.2 Gen1 header"
• Back Panel I/O Ports: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  1 x VGA (VGA from BMC)
  2 x GbE LAN + 1 x Mgmt LAN
• Internal I/O Connectors: "1 x TPM
  1 x PSU Power (24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V)
  4 x USB3.2 Gen1 ports
  1 x USB3.2 Gen1
  2 x Fan Header , 4pin
  1 x Chassis Intruder
  2 x Front LAN LED
  1 x Serial Port Header
  1 x M.2 Connector
  1 x VGA Header"
• Accessories: 2 x Support CD
  1 x I/O shield
  1 x Plate for LGA1200
• Additional Features: See Overview
• Package Type: Retail
• Package Weight: 1.1000 kg
• Warranty: 3 Years
• #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
• #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 2 x LAN
• #Hide#Max LAN Speed: GB LAN