Avalue Launches EAX‑C246P ATX Motherboard for Intel 8th‑Gen Core and Celeron SoC Processors

Avalue Technology unveils the EAX‑C246P, an ATX industrial motherboard engineered for Intel’s 8th‑Generation Core i3/i5/i7 and Celeron SoC processors. Designed for automation, industrial control, medical packing, and other embedded applications, it delivers robust connectivity while keeping expansion needs to a minimum.

The board supports ECC memory directly from the CPU, ensuring data integrity in mission‑critical environments. It offers a rich I/O portfolio:

• 4× USB 3.1 Gen2 ports and 4× USB 3.0 Gen1 ports
• 1× VGA, 1× HDMI, and 1× DisplayPort++ for versatile video output
• 1× Intel i211AT and 1× Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet for high‑speed networking
• 8× RS‑232 serial ports and 2× RS‑232/422/485 combinational ports
• 16‑bit GPIO for custom control logic
• On‑board Infineon SLB9665 TPM 2.0 for hardware‑level security

Expansion options are flexible yet streamlined: two PCI‑e x16 slots (configurable as one x16 or two x8 by BOM), one PCI‑e x4 slot, three PCI‑e x1 slots, and one legacy PCI slot. Storage is covered by an M.2 Key M and an M.2 Key A slot, supporting NVMe and SATA drives. The board is powered by a standard ATX power supply.

With its compact footprint, industry‑grade components, and a full suite of connectivity, the EAX‑C246P is positioned as a reliable foundation for next‑generation automation and embedded systems.