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- AMD EPYC™ 7001 series processor family
- 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 16 x DIMMs
- 2 x SFP+ 10Gb/s LAN ports (Broadcom® BCM 57810S)
- 1 x dedicated management port
- 4 x SlimSAS (for 16 x SATA 6Gb/s) ports
- Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
- Up to 4 x PCIe Gen3 x16 slots and 3 x PCIe Gen3 x8 slots
- Aspeed® AST2500 remote management controller
* 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™ 7001 series processor family
Single processor, 14nm
Up to 32-core, 64 threads
TDP up to 200W
Single processor, 14nm
Up to 32-core, 64 threads
TDP up to 200W
Socket
Socket SP3
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Memory speed: 2666(1DPC)/2400/2133* MHz
- Note:
Memory speed run at 2133MHz when 1R/2R memory modules are fully populated
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Memory speed: 2666(1DPC)/2400/2133* MHz
- Note:
Memory speed run at 2133MHz when 1R/2R memory modules are fully populated
LAN
2 x SFP+ 10Gb/s LAN ports (Broadcom® BCM 57810S)
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Audio
N/A
SAS
N/A
SATA
4 x SlimSAS, total 16 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
Slot_7: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 bus) slot
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 bus) slot
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 bus) slot
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280 cards
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 bus) slot
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 bus) slot
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280 cards
Internal I/O
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
4 x SlimSAS connectors
1 x M.2 slot
2 x CPU fan headers
5 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x COM_2 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Front panel header
2 x LAN activity LED
1 x HDD back plane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
1 x Buzzer
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
4 x SlimSAS connectors
1 x M.2 slot
2 x CPU fan headers
5 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x COM_2 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Front panel header
2 x LAN activity LED
1 x HDD back plane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
1 x Buzzer
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM_1
2 x SFP+
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
2 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM_1
2 x SFP+
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
TPM
1 x TPM header with LPC interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
OS Supported
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Board Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
- Network settings
- Network security settings
- Hardware information
- Users control
- Services settings
- IPMI settings
- Sessions control
- LDAP settings
- Power control
- Fan profiles
- Voltages, fans and temperatures monitoring
- System event log
- Events management (platform events, trap settings, email settings)
- Serial Over LAN
- vKVM & vMedia (HTML5)
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 MZ31-AR0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SlimSAS to SATAIII 6Gb/s cables
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single box with one carton
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SlimSAS to SATAIII 6Gb/s cables
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single box with one carton
Bulk Packaging Content
10 x MZ31-AR0
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: 9MZ31AR0MR-00-1*
Bulk: 9MZ31AR0NR-00-1*
Part Numbers: - I/O shield: 12AIO-MZ31A0-00R
- SlimSAS to SATAIII 6Gb/s cable: 25CFM-600800-A4R
- Quick start guide: 25ME0-MZ3000-Q0R
- Fan-sink: 12SF2-01A067-00R ( in option)
Bulk: 9MZ31AR0NR-00-1*
Part Numbers: - I/O shield: 12AIO-MZ31A0-00R
- SlimSAS to SATAIII 6Gb/s cable: 25CFM-600800-A4R
- Quick start guide: 25ME0-MZ3000-Q0R
- Fan-sink: 12SF2-01A067-00R ( in option)
* 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 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Linux
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
AMD Chipset Driver
Version : 17.20
230.84 MB
Sep 18, 2017
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Broadcom® BCM 57810S Driver
Version : 7.13.104.0
9.9 MB
Sep 18, 2017
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit
Broadcom® BCM 57810S Driver
For RHEL 7.4 64bit
For RHEL 7.4 64bit
Version : 7.14.48
2.89 MB
Aug 22, 2018
OS: Linux
VGA
VGA
Version
Size
Date
ASPEED Graphic Driver
Version : 1.0
5.48 MB
Sep 18, 2017
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
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
Updated secure boot to resolve security issues (CVE-2020-10713)
Version : F20d
12.6 MB
Aug 20, 2020
1. Adjusted the behavior of IPMI boot device setting Legacy or UEFI
2. Fixed BMC IPv6 address cannot show on setup
3. Add BIOS setup item "ERP mode"
2. Fixed BMC IPv6 address cannot show on setup
3. Add BIOS setup item "ERP mode"
Version : F19
13.17 MB
May 07, 2020
Fixed BMC Web UI could not receive SMBIOS issue (Occurs in F12)
Version : F13
11.87 MB
May 10, 2019
Change to formal version and fix 2.5” SED SSD stop issue
Version : F07
11.87 MB
Jun 07, 2018
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 : 2.1.77
147.89 MB
Sep 27, 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
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - GIGABYTE Management Console (Vertiv)
Version : 1.2
3.92 MB
Oct 26, 2018
English
User Guide - BIOS setup manual (AMD Naples platform)
Version : 1.0
18.14 MB
Sep 05, 2017
English
Description
Version
Size
Date
RESOURCES
Success Case
Articles
Success Case | April 01, 2023
ArchiFiction Achieves Naked-Eye 3D Virtual Reality with GIGABYTE Workstations
n'Space, a projector-based platform, is capable of implementing mixed reality without wearable devices. Users can immerse in a virtual environment and interact with 3D projections without the need to cover their faces with electronics. The real world just got an expansion pack in the infinite realm of the imagination. ArchiFiction, the company behind the invention, optimized the virtual experience with GIGABYTE's solution, which can process large amounts of data with high performance.
Advanced | May 15, 2019
Single & Multi Core Performance of an Erasure Coding Workload on AMD EPYC
Examining what erasure coding throughput can be achieved with an AMD EPYC 7601 processor teamed up with the MemoScale Erasure Coding Library. The tests have been performed with a GIGABYTE MZ31-AR0 server motherboard.
Video
Media Review
Linus Tech Tips | February 12, 2020
How many Chrome tabs can you open with 2TB RAM?
Linus Tech Tips demonstrates the awesome memory capacity of the AMD #EPYC platform (up to 2TB per socket and 4TB per dual socket server system) with GIGABYTE Server's MZ32-AR0 server motherboard
eTeknix | July 12, 2018
GIGABYTE MZ31-AR0 (SP3 EPYC) Server Motherboard Review
"GIGABYTE's MZ31-AR0 offers nearly endless build options on a fair budget. Who wouldn't want a system built around this motherboard?"
Security & Technical Advisory
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