Gigabyte SP Socket DDR4 E-ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte MZ32-AR0 is a server-grade E-ATX motherboard that gives a single-socket system the muscle of AMD EPYC 7001 or 7002 processors. With support for up to 64 cores and 128 threads, it forms a reliable base for virtualisation hosts, high-density container clusters, and data analytics nodes where raw compute power matters.

Memory bandwidth never becomes a bottleneck thanks to sixteen DDR4 DIMM slots arranged across eight channels. You can populate the board with up to 128 GB of RDIMM or LRDIMM memory running at speeds up to 3200 MT/s, a configuration that keeps large in-memory databases, caching layers, and rendering tasks moving smoothly.

For local storage, four SlimSAS connectors let you cable NVMe drives directly to the CPU for low-latency throughput, while two additional SlimSAS connectors accept SATA drives for bulk capacity. This blend makes it easy to balance fast scratch space with economical mass storage in the same chassis.

Expansion needs are covered by a mix of PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 slots, so you can add high-speed network adapters, GPU accelerators, or hardware RAID cards as project demands grow. Two 1 Gb Ethernet ports with NCSI provide primary network connectivity, and a separate management port connects to the integrated Aspeed AST2500 controller for out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates, and remote troubleshooting without a desk-side visit.

Whether you deploy Linux, Windows Server, or VMware, the MZ32-AR0 installs cleanly and benefits from Gigabyte’s enterprise-class firmware and management utilities. Its focus on reliability and remote administration makes it a practical choice for colocations, on-premise data centers, and edge sites where uptime and easy maintenance are essential.

Highlights:

• Single SP3 socket accepts AMD EPYC 7001 and 7002 processors
• Supports up to 64 cores and 128 threads
• Sixteen DIMM slots for up to 128 GB of RDIMM or LRDIMM DDR4
• Eight-channel memory architecture, speeds up to 3200 MT/s
• Four SlimSAS connectors for direct-attach NVMe storage
• Two SlimSAS connectors for SATA drives
• PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 slots ready for GPUs, NICs, or RAID cards
• Dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports with NCSI plus a dedicated management port
• Aspeed AST2500 baseboard controller enables out-of-band management
• Validated for Linux, Windows Server, and VMware environments