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Green microATX server motherboard with four DDR5 slots, two LAN ports, PCIe x16 and x4 slots, M.2 and MCIO connectors, silver heatsinks

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MC13-LE2 server motherboard AM5 DDR5 ECC 1Gb LAN

SKU CH-CD00-9JB97 MPN MC13-LE2

microATX server board for AMD EPYC 4004, 4005, Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs with DDR5 ECC memory, dual 1Gb LAN, PCIe 5.0 x16, Gen5 M.2 and four SATA ports

  • ProcessorAMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD EPYC 4005 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Supported CPU count1
  • Processor detailsTDP up to 170 W

Style 1 x MCIO 8i connector with PCIe Gen5 x8 interface

  • Supports AMD EPYC 4005 and Ryzen 9000 processors for server workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR5 ECC memory up to 5600 MT/s ensures data integrity
  • Two 1 Gbps LAN ports provide reliable network connectivity
  • PCIe Gen5 x16 slot and MCIO 8i enable high-speed expansion
  • Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/10 for storage flexibility

Socket AM5 Server Board for SMB Workloads

The GIGABYTE MC13-LE2 is a microATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset. It supports a single AMD EPYC 4004, EPYC 4005, Ryzen 7000 or Ryzen 9000 series processor with a TDP up to 170W. The board provides four DDR5 288-pin slots running in dual-channel mode with ECC support for data integrity. Two Intel I210-AT controllers deliver dual 1GbE LAN ports for basic network connectivity.

Suits Small Servers and Edge Deployments

This board fits builders assembling compact servers, hosted IT services or SMB infrastructure that require enterprise manageability features like GIGABYTE Management Console. It works well for single-socket systems needing ECC memory and dual 1GbE links. Builders who need more than four SATA ports, more than one M.2 slot, or more than two PCIe expansion slots should consider larger form-factor server boards with additional I/O capacity.

Dual-Channel DDR5 ECC Support Decides Fit

The four DDR5 slots operate in dual-channel mode and officially support ECC UDIMMs, which is the key specification for data-integrity workloads. With EPYC 4005 or Ryzen 9000 CPUs the board reaches 5600 MT/s at one DIMM per channel and 3600 MT/s at two DIMMs per channel. With EPYC 4004 or Ryzen 7000 CPUs the limits are 5200 MT/s and 3600 MT/s respectively. If your application requires registered DIMMs or more than four memory slots, this platform will not meet that need.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMC13-LE2
Processor
ProcessorAMD EPYC 4004 Series / AMD EPYC 4005 Series / AMD Ryzen 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketSocket AM5
Supported CPU count1
Processor detailsTDP up to 170 W
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
RAM slots4 x DDR5 288-pin
Supported memoryAMD EPYC 4005 / Ryzen 9000:
Up to 5600 MT/s (1DPC), 3600 MT/s (2DPC)
AMD EPYC 4004 / Ryzen 7000:
Up to 5200 MT/s (1DPC), 3600 MT/s (2DPC)
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/10
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
Maximum network speed2 × 1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsSlot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU, shared with MCIO
PCIe x4 slotsSlot_1: PCIe x4 (Gen4 x4), from FCH
Additional slots1 x MCIO 8i (Gen5 x8)
Rear panel ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
1 x ID button with LED
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size324 × 305 × 76 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MC13-LE2
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
4 x SATA cables (500 mm)

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Questions about this item

Will the 170 W TDP limit throttle my CPU during 24/7 workloads?

The board is rated for CPUs up to 170 W TDP; sustained loads at that level will need adequate case airflow and a cooler designed for 170 W dissipation.

How loud and hot does the Aspeed AST2600 management chip run when the server is on all day?

The AST2600 is a low-power BMC controller; it adds minimal heat and has no fan of its own, so system noise and thermals depend almost entirely on the CPU cooler and chassis fans.

Which DDR5 ECC UDIMMs and AM5 CPU do I need to have on hand before this board will post?

You need one AMD EPYC 4004, 4005, Ryzen 7000 or 9000 series processor plus DDR5 288-pin ECC or non-ECC UDIMMs — up to 5600 MT/s with one DIMM per channel or 3600 MT/s with two per channel.

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