Despite both the Supermicro X13SAE and X13SAE-F featuring the same base specifications, including dual Ethernet, one powered by an Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE and the other by an Intel I1219-LM Gigabit controller pairing, there is one key difference. The Supermicro X13SAE-F includes IPMI functionality which is powered by an ASPeed AST2600 BMC controller and includes a supplementary Realtek RTL8211F management LAN port. It's not uncommon for entry-level workstation/server boards that support Xeon E-series also to support the desktop version, but they will have a note indicating no ECC support for those mainstream CPUs. So, that's what I was looking for, but found no such thing! Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up to 65W Enter the Intel W680 chipset, which is Intel's designated workstation chipset for its 12th Gen Core platform. The Intel W680 chipset is interesting for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that that it formally opens up ECC memory support for Intel's Alder Lake-S desktop processors. Intel classifications are for general, educational and planning purposes only and consist of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers. Any use made of Intel classifications are without recourse to Intel and shall not be construed as a representation or warranty regarding the proper ECCN or HTS. Your company as an importer and/or exporter is responsible for determining the correct classification of your transaction.

I set up a new workstation with the Supermicro X13SAE motherboard. See https://www.reddit.com/r/lianli/comments/zmrlnn/old_and_new_workstation/. (The new workstation is now at the 3 monitor table, unlike the picture.) I’d rather prefer a DDR4-3200 ECC board, because those DIMMs are relatively easy to get and I might just lend it half of the 128GB I have in my Ryzen 5950X for a while. x PCIe x16 (Gen4), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x M.2 Key B, 1 x M.2 Key E, 2 x M.2 Key M, 5 x COM, 4 x SATA3Design | Develop | Test | Manufacture With over three decades of experience in designing custom industrial and embedded computer and display solutions across a wide array of industries, we’re here to turn your ideas into reality

I’m considering to renew my PC (An 10 year old Xeon E3-1245v2 on Supermicro X9SAE-V with 16 GiB of ECC RAM). Speaking of memory, the X13SAE-F uses ECC or non-ECC DDR5 RAM at speeds up to 4400 MHz. Memory support is currently limited to 4x 32GB or 128GB of total memory, though it is possible that the system might eventually support more if 64GB unbuffered DDR5 DIMMs are ever released. That the name of the game. The other thing Intel will tell you is that Xeon-branded chips are binned for better stability and reliability. I don't know how much truth there is in that, but I've never seen one fail. Rear I/O on the X13SAE-F definitely looks more workstation than a server, with a full complement of display and audio outputs, along with more USB ports than most servers. The RJ45 network ports are interesting as well, with a dedicated BMC NIC along with both an Intel i219-LM 1 GbE port as well as an i225-LM 2.5 GbE port. Supermicro X13SAE F SlotsApparently so. I followed the links to scrutinize the specs and search for a catch, but they don't even mention Xeon! In testing the X13SAE, we had no issues setting it up with our 12900K and basic kit of DDR5. Without XMP support, our 6000MHz kit of memory loaded up at 4400MHz at CL36. This gave us lower than normal performance in the benchmarks tested compared to our Z690 testing.

There is a somewhat similar one from Gigabyte https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/1984, that seems slightly better in terms of availability, but with no Raptor Lake commitment currently. Both of the Supermicro X13 (W680) allow users to use Alder Lake-S processors with a base TDP of 125 W, and both are using a Realtek ALC888S HD audio codec. They share the same connectivity options, including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and DVI video outputs, as well as three USB 3.2 G2 Type-A and one USB 3.2 G1 Type-A port on the rear panel. At the time of writing, Supermicro hasn't shared any information regarding the availability or pricing on its X13 (W680) motherboards. I wish they’d add a proper 10Gbit NIC already (it seems the board is prepared for it), but at least the x4 slot is open ended and a good fit for an ACQ107 or 113. But while the Intel's Xeon E-3300-series processors and Intel's W680 platform are getting closer, we still have little idea about what to expect from new CPUs and chipset. Early leaks indicated that the new entry-level server/workstation platform will offer up to 16 CPU cores with TDPs of 35 W, 65 W and 125 W. Meanwhile, we have no idea whether Intel intends to enable AVX-512 support on its upcoming Xeon E-3300-series processors, or will keep it disabled, like it does with 12thGeneration Core CPUs.

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Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up to 125W PCIe slot connectivity on the X13SAE-F is pretty good, with dual PCIe x16 5.0 slots capable of operating as x16/x0 or x8/x8. Between them are a pair of open-ended PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, and a lone old-school PCI slot at the end for even the oldest legacy add-in cards. Supermicro X13SAE F M2 x PCIe Gen4 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3:single at x16(PCIE1); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3)) (PCIE1: Support riser card x8/x8) VBAT, System temperature, CPU temperature, 3.3V standby, 1.05 (PCH), +5V standby, +5V, +3.3V, +12V, CPU thermal trip support, +1.8V PCH