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GIGABYTE MZ73-LM1 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX DP PCIe Gen4 cTDP 400W
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GIGABYTE MZ73-LM1 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX DP PCIe Gen4 cTDP 400W
  • Part Number: MZ73-LM1
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 9004 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 2
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 3DS RDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
  • Model #: MZ73-LM1
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Asrock Rack ROMED8-2T Server Motherboard AMD EPYC 7003 (with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology)/7002 series processors SP3 (LGA 4094) Dual 10GbE
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Asrock Rack ROMED8-2T Server Motherboard AMD EPYC 7003 (with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology)/7002 series processors SP3 (LGA 4094) Dual 10GbE
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 7003 (with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology*) / 7002 Series Processors *A BIOS update is required to support AMD EPYC 7003 series processors with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 DIMM slots (1DPC) DDR4 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: RDIMM/ LRDIMM/NVDIMM-N: max. 3200MHz
  • Model #: ROMED8-2T
AsRock Rack B650D4U Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 1G Lan
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AsRock Rack B650D4U Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 1G Lan
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 4004 and AMD Ryzen 8000/7000 Series Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power: Up to 170W by proper cooling solution
  • Memory Slots: 4 DIMM slots (2DPC) DDR5 288-pin ECC/non-ECC UDIMM
  • Model #: B650D4U
ASRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Motherboard
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ASRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Motherboard
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 9004 Series / AMD EPYC 9005 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power: Up to 400W *A BIOS update is required to support AMD EPYC 9005 series processors
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
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AsRock Rack WRX80D8-2T ATX Server Motherboard Socket sWRX8 AMD WRX80
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AsRock Rack WRX80D8-2T ATX Server Motherboard Socket sWRX8 AMD WRX80
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX/3000WX
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Model #: WRX80D8-2T
GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX DP PCIe Gen5 cTDP 500W
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Supermicro H13SAE-MF Motherboard Micro-ATX AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 series, Ryzen™ 9000 & 8700G* & 7000 Series single socket LGA-1718.
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Supermicro H13SAE-MF Motherboard Micro-ATX AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 series, Ryzen™ 9000 & 8700G* & 7000 Series single socket LGA-1718.
  • CPU Type: AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: CPU TDP supports Up to 170W TDP Up to 16 cores, 32 threads
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MBD-H13SAE-MF-O
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Supermicro X14SBI-F Server Motherboard, Intel® Xeon® 6700-series processors with E-cores, Single Socket LGA-4710 (Socket E2) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP
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Supermicro X14SBI-F Server Motherboard, Intel® Xeon® 6700-series processors with E-cores, Single Socket LGA-4710 (Socket E2) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP Up to 144 (E) cores
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MBD-X14SBI-F-O
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GIGABYTE MC62-G40 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Workstation Board
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GIGABYTE MC62-G40 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Workstation Board
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX Series Processors Supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000WX Series Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Up to 64 cores, 128 threads TDP up to 280W
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • Model #: MC62-G40
ASRock Rack Server Motherboard B650D4U3-2L2Q/BCM Micro-ATX AMD EPYC™ 4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series Dual SFP28 (25GbE)
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ASRock Rack Server Motherboard B650D4U3-2L2Q/BCM Micro-ATX AMD EPYC™ 4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series Dual SFP28 (25GbE)
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 4004 and AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power Up to 170W by proper cooling solution
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: B650D4U3-2L2Q/BCM
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GIGABYTE MC13-LE0 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 1Gb/s LAN
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GIGABYTE MC13-LE0 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 1Gb/s LAN
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, TDP up to 170W [Note] Recommend to install 170W CPU with a liquid cooling kit.
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MC13-LE0
ASRock Rack B650D4U-2L2T/BCM Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 10G Lan
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ASRock Rack B650D4U-2L2T/BCM Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 10G Lan
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 4004 and AMD Ryzen 8000/7000 Series Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power: Up to 170W by proper cooling solution
  • Memory Slots: 4 DIMM slots (2DPC) DDR5 288-pin ECC/non-ECC UDIMM
  • Model #: B650D4U-2L2T/BCM
ASRock Rack SPC741D8-2L2T CEB  Server Motherboard Single Socket 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (LGA 4677) C741 4 PCIe gen5 Dual 10G & 1G Lan
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ASRock Rack SPC741D8-2L2T CEB Server Motherboard Single Socket 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (LGA 4677) C741 4 PCIe gen5 Dual 10G & 1G Lan
  • CPU Type: 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable / 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power: 350W
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: SPC741D8-2L2T/BCM
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X13SAE-O ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1700 Intel W680
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X13SAE-O ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1700 Intel W680
  • CPU Type: Supports 12th Generation Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 Processor
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4400
  • Model #: MBD-X13SAE-O
GIGABYTE MC13-LE1 Motherboard-AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 10Gb/s LAN
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GIGABYTE MC13-LE1 Motherboard-AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 10Gb/s LAN
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, TDP up to 170W [Note] Recommend to install 170W CPU with a liquid cooling kit.
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MC13-LE1
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  • ฿15,512.85 
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GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Rev. 3.x Server Motherboard,  AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX UP
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Gigabyte MW83-RP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset, 8-Channel DDR5 RDIMM/3DS-RDIMM, 8 x DIMMs, ASPEED® AST2600 BMC.
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Gigabyte MW83-RP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset, 8-Channel DDR5 RDIMM/3DS-RDIMM, 8 x DIMMs, ASPEED® AST2600 BMC.
  • CPU Type: Supports Intel Xeon W-3500 / W-2500* / W-3400 / W-2400* Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, TDP up to 385W *Carriers for Intel Xeon W-2500/2400 Processors are not included. Please refer to the optional parts for proper support. Notice: Please select Intel Xeon W-3500/3400 Processors to enable all functions.
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MW83-RP0
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GIGABYTE MC13-LE2 Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 1Gb/s LAN
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Gigabyte AMD EPYC 8004, AMD-SoC, ATX Server Motherboard - 2x 10Gb/s Broadcom LAN, 1x Management Board (ME03-CE0 rev. rev. 1.0)
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte AMD EPYC 8004, AMD-SoC, ATX Server Motherboard - 2x 10Gb/s Broadcom LAN, 1x Management Board (ME03-CE0 rev. rev. 1.0)
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 8004 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, cTDP up to 225W
  • Memory Slots: 12 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: ME03-CE0
AsRock Rack X570D4U-2L2T micro-ATX Server Motherboard AMD AM4 PGA 1331 Dual 10GLAN
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AsRock Rack X570D4U-2L2T micro-ATX Server Motherboard AMD AM4 PGA 1331 Dual 10GLAN
  • CPU Type: Supports: AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 and 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors AMD Ryzen PRO 5000, 4000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • ECC Supported: Yes
  • Model #: X570D4U-2L2T
AsRock Rack X570D4I-2T Mini-ITX Server Motherboard AM4 PGA 1331 X570 AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Series Processors
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AsRock Rack X570D4I-2T Mini-ITX Server Motherboard AM4 PGA 1331 X570 AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Series Processors
  • CPU Type: Supports: AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 and 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors AMD Ryzen PRO 5000, 4000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 DIMM slots (2DPC) Supports DDR4 260-pin ECC*/non-ECC SO-DIMM *For AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, ECC support is only with Processors with PRO technologies.
  • DDR4 Standard: One DIMM: 1R DIMM @2933MT/s; 2R/2DR DIMM@2400T/s Two DIMMs: 2400MT/s
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • Model #: X570D4I-2T
ASRock Rack Server Motherboard BERGAMOD8-2L2T CEB Single Socket SP5 (LGA6096) AMD EPYC™ 9004/9005
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ASRock Rack Server Motherboard BERGAMOD8-2L2T CEB Single Socket SP5 (LGA6096) AMD EPYC™ 9004/9005
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 9004 (with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology) and 97x4 series processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • Model #: BERGAMOD8-2L2T
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GIGABYTE MZ72-HB2 Rev 3.x Extended ATX Server Motherboard Socket SP3
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GIGABYTE MZ72-HB2 Rev 3.x Extended ATX Server Motherboard Socket SP3
  • Part Number: 9MZ72HB2MR-00-3
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 7002 Series / AMD EPYC 7003 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 2
  • CPU Features: Dual processor, 7nm technology Up to 64 cores, 128 threads per processor TDP up to 280W
  • Model #: MZ72-HB2
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  • ฿29,587.63 
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AsRock Rack X570D4U micro-ATX Server Motherboard AMD AM4 PGA 1331 Dual GLAN
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AsRock Rack X570D4U micro-ATX Server Motherboard AMD AM4 PGA 1331 Dual GLAN
  • CPU Type: Supports: AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 and 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors AMD Ryzen PRO 5000, 4000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • ECC Supported: Yes
  • Model #: X570D4U
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Supermicro X13 Mainstream DP Server Motherboard  MBD-X13DEI-O
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Supermicro X13 Mainstream DP Server Motherboard MBD-X13DEI-O
  • Part Number: MBD-X13DEI-O
  • Number of Processor Support: 2
  • Other Chipset: Intel C741
  • DDR Standard: Up to 4TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR5 4800MT/s(1DPC) in 16 DIMM slots.
  • Model #: MBD-X13DEI-O
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Supermicro MBD-X13SCL-IF-O Intel LGA-1700 Single Socket Mini-ITX Server Motherboard
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Supermicro MBD-X13SCL-IF-O Intel LGA-1700 Single Socket Mini-ITX Server Motherboard
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon 6300-series/ E-2400/Pretium Processor
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Up to 95W TDP
  • Memory Slots: 2 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MBD-X13SCL-IF-O
AsRock Rack GENOAD8UD-2T/X550 Deep Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket SP5 (LGA 6096) AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors Dual 10G Lan
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AsRock Rack GENOAD8UD-2T/X550 Deep Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket SP5 (LGA 6096) AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors Dual 10G Lan
  • Part Number: GENOAD8UD-2T/X550
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 9004 (with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology) and 97x4 series processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: GENOAD8UD-2T/X550
GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Motherboard Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset.
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GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Motherboard Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset.
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon W-3500* / W-2500 / W-3400* / W-2400 Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, TDP up to 385W
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MW53-HP0
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GIGABYTE MZ33-AR0 Server Motherboard Socket SP5 AMD EPYC 9004 Series
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GIGABYTE MZ33-AR0 Server Motherboard Socket SP5 AMD EPYC 9004 Series
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 9004 Series / AMD EPYC 9005 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, cTDP up to 400W
  • Memory Slots: 24 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MZ33-AR0
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Supermicro X14SBM-TF Server Motherboard, Intel® Xeon® 6700E-series processors, Single Socket LGA-4710 (Socket E2) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP
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Supermicro X14SBM-TF Server Motherboard, Intel® Xeon® 6700E-series processors, Single Socket LGA-4710 (Socket E2) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP Up to 144 (E) cores
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MBD-X14SBM-TF-O
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Supermicro X13SEI-TF Server Motherboard, 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, Single Socket LGA-4677 (Socket E), CPU TDP supports up to 350W TDP
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Supermicro X13SEI-TF Server Motherboard, 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, Single Socket LGA-4677 (Socket E), CPU TDP supports up to 350W TDP
  • Part Number: MBD-X13SEI-TF-O
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Memory Slots: 8 DIMM slots Up to 2TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR5-4800MHz
  • Model #: MBD-X13SEI-TF-O
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GIGABYTE MZ73-LM0 Rev. 3.x Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX DP PCIe Gen5 cTDP 400W
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GIGABYTE MZ73-LM0 Rev. 3.x Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 - E-ATX DP PCIe Gen5 cTDP 400W
  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 9004 Series / AMD EPYC 9005 Series
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Dual processor, cTDP up to 400W [Note] If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
  • Memory Slots: 24 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MZ73-LM0
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Supermicro X13SEM-F Server Motherboard, 5th/4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, Single Socket LGA-4677 (Socket E) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP.
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Supermicro X13SEM-F Server Motherboard, 5th/4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, Single Socket LGA-4677 (Socket E) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 350W TDP.
  • Part Number: MBD-X13SEM-F-O
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • Number of DDR Slots: 8 DIMM slots Up to 2TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR5-4800MHz
  • DDR Standard: 4800/4400/4000MHz ECC DDR5 RDIMM (3DS) Up to 256GB of memory with speeds of up to 4800MT/s (1DPC)
  • Model #: MBD-X13SEM-F-O
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A server motherboard provides a common communication channel between CPU and other hardware on a server. Although similar in function with computer motherboards, these are more robust by design. Like all server components, you can expect them to withstand heat, friction and vibration in a high-density IT Network environment. The form factor of a server housing and compatibility with other hardware determine the kind of server motherboard you need. For example, a Mini ITX motherboard can only fit components specific to this form factor. Cooling capabilities and future expansion are other important considerations.

Make the Most of Your Space

Different server form factors fit different motherboards. The typical types are ATX, Mini ITX and Micro ATX motherboards. Take into account the rack type and components to pick the right form factor for your server chassis. If your application requires multiple redundant server power supplies, you may opt for an ATX form factor. It is the same size as a typical tower PC. If you’re building a data center with many servers, a mini or Micro ATX may work better. The smaller size and adaptable orientation of these form factors provide more flexibility.

Be in Control of Your Compute Power

Motherboards can fit only specific CPUs, you must pick a motherboard that fits your CPU. When choosing a workstation motherboard, you consider the CPUs with optimal performance. However, this is always not the case with server motherboards. Servers typically work in a network where the processes are distributed. The software handles the majority of overhead in such a distributed system, leaving enough room for slightly underperforming hardware. This makes it easier to make more efficient choices. With motherboards that support different CPUs from the same brand, you can be flexible in choosing the compute power. This also gives you an edge when upgrading the server memory or CPU. You should be able to keep your motherboard in most cases.

Enhance Storage and Memory Compatibility

When building a server, your goal should be to improve efficiency wherever you can. Storage and memory are a good place to start. To use the type of memory or storage, you will need a compatible server motherboard. For example, an ECC memory carries an extra chip to correct common errors, but you need a supporting motherboard to use it. Cost-effective non-ECC memory is smaller and fits a different kind of motherboard. Pick a server motherboard to enjoy support for ECC and non-ECC memory. 

Reduce Cooling Costs

Any data center faces the challenge of cooling efficiently. Even a single server system is vulnerable to heating related failures. Smaller form factor servers are especially prone to heating. A Micro ITX server motherboard has to provide more cooling than an ATX one. Many motherboards have enhanced cooling capabilities even in smaller sizes. While you can always pick components that generate less heat or require smaller server power supplies, efficient in-built cooling of a motherboard is desirable. This design choice will save you in the long run in the cooling costs of your data center. You also leave a smaller footprint on the environment and improve government compliance around the world.