GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel Xeon W Workstation Board User Guide

GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel Xeon W Workstation Board

Product Information

Specifications:

• Form Factor: ATX (304.8W x 244D mm)
• CPU Socket: 1 x LGA 4677
• Chipset: Intel Xeon W
• Memory:
  • 4-Channel DDR5 memory
  • 8 x DIMM slots
  • RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
  • RDIMM-3DS modules up to 256GB supported
  • Memory speed: up to 4800 MHz
• LAN: 2 x RJ45
• Video: 1 x VGA
• Audio: 3 x Audio jacks
• SATA: 8 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports
• RAID: Supported
• Expansion Slots:
  • 4 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16) slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x4) slot
  • 3 x M.2 slots for storage
  • 1 x M.2 slot for Wi-Fi

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

1. Ensure all components are static-free before handling.
2. Place the motherboard in the chassis and align the mounting holes.
3. Secure the motherboard with screws provided in the chassis.
4. Install the CPU, memory modules, and other components as needed.
5. Connect power connectors and peripherals to the appropriate headers and ports.
6. Double-check all connections before powering on the system.

Bios Setup:
Access the BIOS settings by pressing the designated key during system startup. Configure settings such as boot order, memory timings, and CPU settings if necessary. Save changes before exiting.

Driver Installation:
Install the necessary drivers for components like LAN, audio, and graphics cards to ensure optimal performance. Use the provided driver discs or download from the manufacturer’s website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: What operating systems are compatible with this motherboard?
  A: The motherboard is compatible with Windows 11 Enterprise, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, CentOS Stream 9, and Debian 11.5.0 (all x64 versions).

• Q: How many SATA ports are available on this motherboard?
  A: There are a total of 8 SATA III 6Gb/s ports available for connecting storage devices.

Features

• Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Processor Family
• Single processor, LGA 4677
• Intel® W790 Chipset
• 4-Channel DDR5 RDIMM/3DS-DIMM, 8 x DIMMs
• ASPEED® AST2600 BMC
• Dual 2.5GbE LAN port (Intel® i226-LM)
• 1 x dedicated management port
• 4 x PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion slots for GPUs
• 3 x M.2 slots with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
• 8 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A & 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

Specification

• Form Factor
  ATX (304.8W x 244D mm)

• CPU
  Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Processor Family Single processor, TDP up to 225W

• Socket
  1 x LGA 4677

• Chipset
  Intel® W790 Chipset

• Memory

  • 4-Channel DDR5 memory, 8 x DIMM slots
  • RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
  • RDIMM-3DS modules up to 256GB supported
  • Memory speed: up to 4800 MHz

• LAN
  2 x 2.5 GbE LAN ports (Intel® i226LM) 1 x 10/100/1000 Management LAN (Realtek® RTL8211FD)

• Video
  Integrated in Aspeed® AST2600 – 1 x VGA Port

• Audio
  Realtek® ALC897 HD audio codec Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel configurations 3 ports Audio Jack (Audio in/Audio out/Mic)

• SATA
  8 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports

• RAID
  Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5

• Expansion Slots

  • 4 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16) slots

  • 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x4) slot

  • 3 x M.2 slots for storage:
    – M-key, PCIe Gen4 x4, supports NGFF-2280 card

  • 1 x M.2 slot for Wi-Fi:
    – E-key, PCIe interface, supports NGFF-2230 card

• Rear I/O
  1 x VGA, 1 x COM, 2 x RJ45, 1 x MLAN, 3 x Audio jacks, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

• Internal I/O
  1 x CPU fan header, 4 x System fan headers, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header, 1 x Front audio header, 1 x PMBus connector, 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 8 x SATA connectors, 1 x Front panel header, 1 x Backplane board header, 1 x TPM header, 1 x VROC header

• TPM
  1 x TPM header with SPI interface Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010

• OS Compatibility

  • Windows 11 Enterprise (x64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64)
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (x64)
  • CentOS Stream 9 (x64)
  • Debian 11.5.0

• Board Management
  Aspeed® AST2600 management controller GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X)

• PSU Connectors

  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 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)

• Retail Packaging Content

  • 1 x MW53-HP0, 1 x I/O shield, 1 x MCC CPU carrier, 3 x M.2 heatsinks, 1 x Quick start guide, 2 x SATA cables
  • Box dimensions: 360 x 330 x 80 mm
  • Carton dimensions: 674 x 424 x 385 mm
  • Quantity: 10 x single boxes in one carton

• Bulk Packaging Content
  10 x MW53-HP0, 10 x I/O shields, 10 x MCC CPU carrier Carton dimensions: 600 x 473 x 495 mm

• Reference Numbers

  • Retail: 9MW53HP0MR-000
  • Bulk: 9MW53HP0NR-000

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