AsRock X570D4U Micro-ATX Server Motherboard

Overview

The AsRock X570D4U is a micro-ATX server motherboard built around AMD's AM4 (PGA 1331) socket, sized for compact server chassis and rackmount builds where board footprint matters as much as feature set. At 11.50 x 12.00 x 3.00 inches and 1.08 lb, it fits standard micro-ATX server cases and short-depth rack enclosures without the clearance issues a full-size ATX board can cause in dense equipment racks. For integrators speccing recording servers, VMS hosts, or edge compute nodes for a surveillance deployment, the X570D4U's dual Gigabit LAN controllers are the headline spec — one port for the management or storage network, one for client-facing traffic, without adding a discrete NIC card to the build.

Key Features

• AM4 (PGA 1331) socket: supports AMD's AM4-generation desktop and Ryzen-class processors, giving integrators a lower-cost CPU upgrade path than proprietary server sockets when building out a recording or compute node.
• Dual Gigabit LAN: two onboard network ports mean you can segment traffic — for example, isolating camera/storage network traffic from client or management access — without burning a PCIe slot on an add-in NIC.
• Micro-ATX form factor (11.50 x 12.00 in): fits shorter-depth server chassis and rack enclosures where a full ATX board won't clear cabling or drive bays.
• 1.08 lb board weight: lightweight for shipping and handling during system builds, consistent with a micro-ATX layout rather than a heavier full-size server board.

Integration & Compatibility

The X570D4U's AM4/PGA 1331 socket ties it to AMD's AM4-generation CPU lineup, which matters when planning a network video recorder or VMS server build — confirm CPU and memory compatibility against AsRock's own qualified vendor list before finalizing a bill of materials. Because this is a bare motherboard, budget separately for a compatible power supply, case, and cooling; pair it with a rack-mount chassis sized to the board's 3.00-inch depth clearance. If you're scoping a full recording server rather than a single board, a VMS architecture guide is worth reviewing before you commit to a socket and chipset generation, since CPU and RAM choice will drive channel-count and retention headroom downstream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What CPU socket does the X570D4U use?

A: It uses AMD's AM4 socket in PGA 1331 configuration.

Q: What form factor is the X570D4U?

A: It's a micro-ATX board measuring 11.50 x 12.00 x 3.00 inches.

Q: Does the X570D4U have onboard networking?

A: Yes, it includes dual Gigabit LAN ports.

Q: How much does the X570D4U weigh?

A: The board weighs 1.08 lb.

Marty Allison

The X570D4U crosses my desk whenever someone's building a compact recording server and doesn't want to pay for a proprietary server board just to get dual LAN. It's a micro-ATX layout on AMD's AM4 (PGA 1331) socket, which keeps CPU sourcing flexible.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual Gigabit LAN: two onboard ports let you split storage/camera-network traffic from client access without an add-in NIC eating a PCIe slot.
• AM4 / PGA 1331 socket: keeps you on AMD's mainstream AM4 CPU lineup rather than a locked-down proprietary server socket, which usually means more sourcing options over the system's service life.
• 11.50 x 12.00 x 3.00 in footprint: micro-ATX sizing at 1.08 lb clears shorter-depth rack chassis where a full ATX board wouldn't fit.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is a bare board — confirm CPU, RAM, and chassis compatibility against AsRock's qualified vendor list before ordering, since none of that is included with the X570D4U itself.
• The 3.00-inch depth spec is worth double-checking against your chassis clearance, especially in short-depth rack enclosures.

Reasonable fit for an integrator assembling a compact, self-built NVR or VMS host where AM4 CPU flexibility and dual onboard LAN matter more than a name-brand prebuilt server chassis.