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Green micro-ATX server motherboard with silver LGA 1200 socket, four black DDR4 slots, dual gigabit LAN ports

Supermicro

Supermicro MBD-X12SCZ-QF-O LGA 1200 server motherboard

SKU CH-JH19-9D452 MPN MBD-X12SCZ-QF-O

Micro ATX server board for 10th Gen Intel CPUs with dual Gigabit LAN, four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, PCIe 3.0 expansion, SATA RAID and M.2 storage

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Corei5/Corei3
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • ChipsetIntel Q470
  • Number of DDR4 slots4 × 288-pin
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core up to 125W TDP
  • 4 DDR4 slots accept 128GB at 2933MHz
  • Dual Intel Gigabit LAN for redundant network paths
  • M.2 M-Key plus E-Key for storage and add-in cards
  • Aspeed AST2500 provides dedicated remote management video

LGA 1200 server board for 10th Gen Intel Core

The Supermicro MBD-X12SCZ-QF-O is a Micro ATX server motherboard built around the Intel Q470 chipset and LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors with a TDP up to 125W. The board targets builders assembling compact servers or workstations that require dual Gigabit LAN and IPMI graphics.

Dual M.2 slots and RAID-capable SATA

One M.2 M-key slot accepts SATA or PCI-E 3.0 x4 drives in 2280 or 22110 form factors, while an E-key slot provides CNVi or PCI-E 3.0 x1 connectivity for 2230 wireless modules. Four SATA 6.0Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, giving integrators flexible storage topologies without an additional controller card.

Standard Micro ATX layout with IPMI graphics

The board fits standard Micro ATX chassis and uses a 24-pin ATX plus 8-pin EPS power input. The Aspeed AST2500 BMC provides VGA, dual DisplayPort++ and DVI-D video outputs for headless management. Installers must populate DDR4-2933 UDIMMs in the four 288-pin slots to reach the 128GB maximum; ECC and registered modules are not supported.

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Price $361.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSUPERMICRO
Model nameMBD-X12SCZ-QF-O
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Corei5/Corei3/Pentium/Celeron Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Q470
Memory
DDR4 memory supportDDR4 2933
Max supported RAMUp to 128 GB Unbuffered non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2933 MHz, in 4 DIMM slots
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
M.2 slots1 M.2 M-Key SATA/PCI-E 3.0 x4, 2280/22110
1 M.2 E-Key CNVi/PCI-E 3.0 x1, 2230
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2500
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel I210-AT
Second LAN controllerIntel I219-LM
Second LAN speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Number of DDR4 slots4 × 288-pin
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 (in x8 slot), 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4
Rear panel ports4 x SATA3 (6 Gbit/s) ports
2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 via headers)
6 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (4 Rears Type A, 2 via headers)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (4 Rear Type A, 2 via headers)
1 x VGA D-Sub Connector port, 2 DP++(Dual-Mode DisplayPort) ports, 1 DVI - D port
2 x COM Ports (1 header)
1 x TPM Header & Chip both
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size305 × 305 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How long do the DDR4 2933 UDIMMs typically last before they need replacement?

DDR4 UDIMMs are solid-state and have no moving parts; they generally last the useful life of the server unless a module fails, in which case only the faulty stick is swapped.

Which component hits its thermal ceiling first when the 125 W CPU runs at full load continuously?

The LGA 1200 socket is rated for CPUs up to 125 W TDP, so the processor itself becomes the thermal limit; adequate case airflow and a properly seated cooler keep it within spec.

How loud and hot does the board get when both Intel I210-AT and I219-LM ports push 1 Gbps traffic all day?

The LAN controllers are low-power PHYs; they add minimal heat and produce no audible noise, so system acoustics and temperatures depend almost entirely on the CPU cooler and chassis fans.

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