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MZ72-HB0
Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 - E-ATX DP AST2500 BMC
- Dual AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series Processors (with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology)
- 8-Channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM, 16 x DIMMs
- 2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports via Broadcom® BCM57416
- 3 x SlimSAS connectors with PCIe Gen4 x4 or SATA interface
- 2 x SlimSAS connectors with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 slot with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
- 5 x PCIe Gen4 x16 and x8 expansion slots
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SPECIFICATIONS
Form Factor
E-ATX
305W x 330D mm
305W x 330D mm
CPU
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors
Dual processor, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads per processor
TDP up to 280W
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors
Dual processor, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads per processor
TDP up to 280W
Socket
2 x LGA 4094
Socket SP3
Socket SP3
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
3DS RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 256GB supported
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
3DS RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 256GB supported
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
LAN
2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Broadcom® BCM57416)
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x VGA port
Audio
N/A
Storage Interface
CPU_0:
- 2 x SlimSAS connectors for 2 x Gen4 NVMe
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
CPU_1:
- *3 x SlimSAS connectors for 3 x Gen4 NVMe or 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
*To enable NVMe support, please navigate to the BIOS Setup section, then proceed to Advances > PCI Subsystem settings.
- 2 x SlimSAS connectors for 2 x Gen4 NVMe
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
CPU_1:
- *3 x SlimSAS connectors for 3 x Gen4 NVMe or 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
*To enable NVMe support, please navigate to the BIOS Setup section, then proceed to Advances > PCI Subsystem settings.
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
Slot_6: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_4: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_2: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_1: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, from CPU_1
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4, from CPU_0
- Supports 2280/22110 cards
Slot_4: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_2: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_1: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, from CPU_1
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4, from CPU_0
- Supports 2280/22110 cards
Internal I/O
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
2 x CPU fan headers
4 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x M.2 slot
5 x SlimSAS connectors
4 x SATA connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x COM_2 header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x TPM header
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
2 x CPU fan headers
4 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x M.2 slot
5 x SlimSAS connectors
4 x SATA connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x COM_2 header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x TPM header
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM_1
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
1 x VGA
1 x COM_1
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
OS Compatibility
Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 or later
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 or later
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Board Management
Aspeed® AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller
GIGABYTE Management Console web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console web interface
- Dashboard
- HTML5 KVM
- Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.)
- Sensor Reading History Data
- FRU Information
- SEL Log in Linear Storage / Circular Storage Policy
- Hardware Inventory
- Fan Profile
- System Firewall
- Power Consumption
- Power Control
- LDAP / AD / RADIUS Support
- Backup & Restore Configuration
- Remote BIOS/BMC/CPLD Update
- Event Log Filter
- User Management
- Media Redirection Settings
- PAM Order Settings
- SSL Settings
- SMTP Settings
PSU Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Retail Packaging Content
1 x MZ72-HB0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables (500mm)
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single boxes in one carton
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables (500mm)
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single boxes in one carton
Bulk Packaging Content
10 x MZ72-HB0
10 x I/O shields
Carton dimensions: 600 x 473 x 495 mm
10 x I/O shields
Carton dimensions: 600 x 473 x 495 mm
Reference Numbers
Retail: 9MZ72HB0MR-00-3*/4*
Bulk: 9MZ72HB0NR-00-3*/4*
Part Numbers:
- I/O shield: 12AIO-MZ72H0-00R
- SATA cable (500mm)(2 in 1 package): 25CF4-500541-K1R
Optional parts:
- CPU fansink (A)+(B)+(C):
  (A) Heatsink: 25ST1-243103-A0R
  (B) Fan (9,000rpm): 25ST2-88382C-D0R
  (C) Fan extension power cable: 25CRI-350B02-A4R
Bulk: 9MZ72HB0NR-00-3*/4*
Part Numbers:
- I/O shield: 12AIO-MZ72H0-00R
- SATA cable (500mm)(2 in 1 package): 25CF4-500541-K1R
Optional parts:
- CPU fansink (A)+(B)+(C):
  (A) Heatsink: 25ST1-243103-A0R
  (B) Fan (9,000rpm): 25ST2-88382C-D0R
  (C) Fan extension power cable: 25CRI-350B02-A4R
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SUPPORT
Driver
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
QVL
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
Chipset
LAN
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
1) Updated to AGESA RomePI 1.0.0.J.
2) Updated to AGESA MilanPI 1.0.0.D.
3) Included multiple security updates.
2) Updated to AGESA MilanPI 1.0.0.D.
3) Included multiple security updates.
Version : M18_R22
35.41 MB
Nov 04, 2024
1) Fixed PKfail Vulnerability.
2) Optimized BcpPro tool compatibility.
2) Optimized BcpPro tool compatibility.
Version : M17_R21
35.4 MB
Aug 26, 2024
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
-
0.31 MB
Jan 29, 2021
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 64bit
- Windows 10 64bit
- VMware
- Ubuntu
- Linux CentOS
- Linux
Utility
Description
Version
Size
Date
GSM CLI
Version : 2.1.78
147.79 MB
Dec 12, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2012 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux CentOS,Windows 10 64bit,Ubuntu,Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
GSM Server
Version : 2.12
926.33 MB
Jan 18, 2023
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Agent
Version : 2.5
720.29 MB
Dec 27, 2021
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Firmware
Description
Version
Size
Date
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI)
(AST2500 AMI)
Version : 12.61.21
105.38 MB
Apr 11, 2024
English
Manual
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