Aspeed Ast2500 Datasheet ~upd~ Jun 2026
Up to 16-channel, 10-bit resolution ADC for precise voltage and temperature monitoring.
Integrated ADC (up to 16 channels) and hardware monitors for system health tracking (temperature, voltage, fan speed). Interface Support: Native PCIe support for host communication. LPC / eSPI bus for legacy peripheral and firmware hub communication. USB 2.0/1.1 host and device controllers. memory support for firmware storage. Operating System Support:
To provide uninterrupted out-of-band (OOB) management, the AST2500 offers diverse network connectivity options. Aspeed Ast2500 Datasheet
: Compatible with both 1.5V DDR3 and 1.2V DDR4 SDRAM. Data Bus Width : Supports 16-bit memory bus configurations. Maximum Capacity : Up to 1 GB of system memory addressing.
Modern, low-voltage replacement for the LPC bus, allowing high-speed interfacing with newer Intel and AMD server platforms. Networking Interfaces Up to 16-channel, 10-bit resolution ADC for precise
The AST2500 silicon is highly adaptable and fully supports industry-standard management frameworks:
: Drivers are available for major operating systems, including Windows Server (2008 R2/2012 R2), RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, and FreeBSD. ASRockRack Documentation & Resources LPC / eSPI bus for legacy peripheral and
One of the defining features outlined in the AST2500 datasheet is its specialized hardware engine for advanced Remote Keyboard, Video, Mouse, and Storage (KVMS) redirection. 2D Graphics Engine Integrated PCIe 2D Graphics Engine.
Driven by an ARM1176JZS CPU running at 800MHz . This core processes Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) commands, handles web interface requests, and drives real-time environment scripts.
The is a 6th generation Server Management Processor designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise server systems . As a cornerstone of Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) technology, the AST2500 provides robust remote management, system monitoring, and security features.