MSI C236M WORKSTATION Intel C236 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) Micro ATX server/workstation motherboard

Socket LGA1151, Intel C236 Chipset, 4 x DDR4 up to 64GB, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, 6 x SATA, 1 x eSATA, 2 x PCI-Express x16, 2 x PCI-Express x1 C236 WORKSTATION MOTHERBOARDS

Engineered to cater even the most demanding professional. By using industries’ highest quality components, with an unmatched R&D design and extreme QA testing, the C236 WORKSTATION motherboards guarantee the best in performance, stability and reliability.

Packed with features, including optimizations for NVIDIA QUADRO graphics cards and industry leading storage solutions, the C236 WORKSTATION motherboard is the perfect multi-tasking powerhouse for demanding productivity applications.

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY

With traditional memory design the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability.

INTEL® XEON® SUPPORT

Utilize all cores & threads and harness the power of Intel® 6th generation Xeon® processors to optimize productivity.

The MSI WORKSTATION motherboards are designed to fully support the latest generation Intel® Xeon ® processors for high performance computing.

FAST STORAGE WITH SATA EXPRESS

SATA Express offers a solution in high speed storage through PCI-Express, providing more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs up to 16 Gb/s.

THE ALL NEW, AWARD-WINNING CLICK BIOS 5

Explore the greatly improved, award-winning CLICK BIOS 5 and use it to tune your system to maximum performance. MSI CLICK BIOS 5 is the next generation UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 10.

Control your system in two modes: EZ mode, for the most used settings and functions. Advanced mode for more detailed settings and fine-tuning options to boost your system’s performance.

- Variety of options to boost your game performance
- Next gen UEFI BIOS with award winning design
- High-resolution multi language scalable font
- Easy to use
- Advanced overclocking

OPTIMIZED FOR NEXT GENERATION 10 GBIT LAN SOLUTIONS

STABLE, SECURE NETWORKING

The Gigabit network adapter on MSI Professional motherboards offers fast, reliable and secure networking.

Featuring Network Genie for easy to use bandwidth optimizing

- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
- Perfect for cloud computing and data syncing

M-CLOUD

MSI M-Cloud is a convenient and secure way of saving personal files in the cloud. M-Cloud simplifies complicated settings with a user friendly interface and is easy to learn. Build and maintain your personal cloud with ease. M-Cloud can also turn your PC into an Access Point. You can easily share a wireless network or internet signal to other devices through just a few simple steps.

INDUSTRY LEADING QUALITY COMPONENTS

DARK CHOKE

Perfect stability with improved power efficiency, even under the most extreme conditions.

SOLID CAP

With their aluminum core design and Japanese made quality, Solid CAPs are made for high-end design motherboard. Not only do Solid CAPs could provide lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), but also work firmly for over-10-year.

HUMIDITY PROTECTION

Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCB's can have 10x higher failure rate.

HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments.

CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for MSI motherboards.

ESD PROTECTION

Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.

EMI PROTECTION

All MSI motherboards comply with strict American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.

EASY DIAGNOSTIC

MSI EZ Debug LED is an easy troubleshooting tool using 3 LEDs to indicate CPU / Memory / VGA operation every time you boot up your system. Run into trouble? Use the LEDs to easily identify the source of your problem and get back into operation quickly.

ENHANCED CPU OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

Onboard overvoltage protection prevents overvoltage and short-circuit damage of the CPU and other components. A red LED near the 24 pin CPU power connector let you know that overvoltage protection is activated for easier troubleshooting.

OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIPLE GRAPHICS CARDS
CROSSFIRE SUPPORT

This motherboard supports CrossFire. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow.

That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping from your screen when running AMD CrossFire™ setup.

PREVENT DAMAGE!

Worried about damaging the PCI-Express slot or your graphics card because of the weight?

MSI® STEEL ARMOR

Steel Armor has more solder points on the PCB for more strength and protects the PCI-Express signals against electromagnetic interference for a stutter-free gaming experience and higher GPU overclocking.

TOTAL FAN CONTROL

Total Fan Control gives you complete control of all your fans connected to the motherboard, through a revolutionary and easy to use interface.

- Full control of fans through 4-pin fan headers
- Real-time monitor fan speeds & temperatures
- Intuitive, easy to use application design
- Set profiles
- Log fan speed, voltage and temperature status

WHQL CERTIFIED. WINDOWS 10 READY.

Benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 with MSI PRO Series motherboards.

MSI is world’s first motherboard manufacturer to receive official Microsoft Windows 10 WHQL certification. With a true testament to compatibility and performance, the MSI R&D team ensures a worry-free experience when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI PRO Series motherboard.

SHORTCUT MANAGER

Shortcut Manager provides you with more functionality from your existing keyboard. Simply load your favorite apps with 1 key. You can even customize the F1 to F10 keys to function as Macro Keys, to perform any desired action you program. Quick load up of your daily work? Press F2. It’s that simple!

MSI® SMART KEYS

Quick launch of mail, browser or more

WINDOWS KEYS

Quick launch any application or folder

MOUSE MASTER

PERFORM MULTIPLE COMMANDS WITH JUST ONE CLICK

LOGIN KEYS

One press to login (program passwords)

STUDIO GRADE SOUND WITH AUDIO BOOST

With Audio Boost we're delivering the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal clear sound and music through 6-channel Audio or high impendence headphones and truly dominate the game.

FRONT USB 3.1 GEN1

With a cleverly placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header on MSI motherboards, you can connect up to 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 devices directly to the front of your PC Chassis. This way you can easily enjoy fast USB speeds without having to use the hard-to-reach USB ports at the rear.

LEGACY DVI / VGA VIDEO SUPPORT

To support professional monitors, TV's, beamers and other displays, this MSI motherboard features DVI and a VGA video output. No matter what screen type you want to connect, using a dedicated graphics card or an onboard connector, MSI motherboards have you covered.

4K UHD

Enjoy awesome 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) video playback with MSI motherboards.

HDMI

This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI port supporting the latest 4K Ultra-HD 4096×2160p resolution @ 24Hz to provide a breathtaking visual experience.