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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MC13-LE0 server motherboard AM5 DDR5 5600 1GbE

SKU CH-1SW1-FMM3M MPN MC13-LE0

Micro-ATX server board for single AM5 CPUs up to 170 W, four DDR5 5600 slots, dual 1 GbE LAN and PCIe 5.0 x16

  • ProcessorAMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen 900
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Supported CPU count1
  • Processor detailsSingle processor, TDP up to 170 W [Note] Recommend to instal
  • Supports AMD EPYC 4004 and Ryzen 7000 processors
  • Dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory with four DIMM slots
  • Two Intel I210-AT gigabit LAN ports
  • PCIe Gen5 x16 and Gen4 x4 expansion slots
  • Aspeed AST2600 video with dedicated management LAN

MicroATX server board for EPYC and Ryzen

The GIGABYTE MC13-LE0 is a microATX motherboard built around the AMD B650E chipset and the AM5 socket. It accepts a single AMD EPYC 4004 series or Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series processor with a TDP up to 170W. The board targets small-business servers and hosting platforms that need enterprise manageability in a compact form factor.

Installation notes and common issues

Four DDR5 288-pin slots support dual-channel memory at 5600 MT/s with ECC or non-ECC UDIMMs. Expansion includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot from the chipset. A single M.2 socket takes 2242 or 2280 modules. The supplier notes that a 170W CPU should be paired with a liquid cooling kit. Builders who need more than one M.2 drive or additional PCIe lanes will find the layout restrictive.

Sustained-load behaviour

Dual Intel I210-AT controllers provide two 1GbE RJ45 ports for steady network throughput. The Aspeed AST2600 chip handles remote management video and the dedicated MLAN port. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and rear USB 3.2 Gen1 ports maintain consistent I/O during long runs. The board is designed for 24x7 operation with GIGABYTE Management Console and Server Management software for monitoring. Buyers who require 10GbE or higher LAN speeds must look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMC13-LE0
Processor
ProcessorAMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketSocket AM5
Supported CPU count1
Processor detailsSingle processor, TDP up to 170 W
[Note] Recommend to install 170 W CPU with a liquid cooling kit.
ChipsetAMD B650E
Memory
RAM slots4 x DDR5 288-pin
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA, from FCH
M.2 slots1 x M.2 (2242/2280), PCIe Gen5 x4, from CPU
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2600
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel I210-AT
Maximum network speed2 × 1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsSlot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU
PCIe x4 slotsSlot_1: PCIe x4 (Gen4 x4), from FCH
Rear panel ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
1 x VGA port
1 x COM port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
1 x ID button with LED
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 2.0 port (Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x2 header
1 x USB 2.0 x2 header
Power
Built-in batteryNo
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.11 kg
Package size321 × 309 × 78 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MC13-LE0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables (500 mm)

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the MC13-LE0 is running correctly after installing a Ryzen 7000 CPU?

Power on and watch for the ID button LED and VGA output from the Aspeed AST2600; both indicate the board has initialised.

What comes with the MC13-LE0 and which cables or brackets must be sourced separately?

The board ships with the microATX motherboard only; SATA cables, M.2 screw, CPU cooler and chassis standoffs are not included.

Which DDR5 capacity should I choose for the MC13-LE0's four slots?

Populate all four 288-pin slots with identical DDR5 5600 ECC or non-ECC UDIMMs to run dual-channel at the rated speed.

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