Question 1

It's not listed in the specifications, but it is pictured. Does this motherboard include a m.2 connector for a PCI-Express drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has a m.2 connector on the board.

Question 2

Can hard drives be hot swapped on this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Here's a copy-paste from Supermicro's FAQ page:

The X11SAE-M do support Hot plug function, but need to notice below item to achieve the function well.

1. SATA mode must be AHCI mode(RAID mode will not able support)

2. Latest Intel RST Driver is requirement.

3. Do not Hot SWAP w/o HDD tray, every HDD need to install on proper HOT SWAP tray then start unplugging HDD.

Question 3

Will this work with the Intel Xeon E-2146G Coffee Lake 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 80W BX80684E2146G Server Processor Intel UHD Graphics P630?

Accepted Answer

No, this motherboard supports Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v6 / v5 and Intel 6th / 7th Generation Core i3 / i5 / i7 series. The Intel Xeon E-2146G Coffee Lake processor is not listed as compatible.

Question 4

Is the height of audio output ports can fit in a standard (H=1.75") 1U rack mount server chassis?

Accepted Answer

I believe so, as I looked at some generic 1u cases like the Athena power RM-1UWIN512 and it has a spade for what looks like a full size I/O shield. Specs say atx, micro atx, and mini itx so 1u should work. Get a really low profile heat sink though. Board is a tank. No problems.

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