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Rectangular green server motherboard, silver CPU socket, eight black DDR5 slots, six full-length PCIe slots

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MH53-G40 server motherboard sTR5 8×DDR5 5200 6×PCIe 5.0 x16

SKU CH-8Q7N-2Z0G1 MPN MH53-G40

E-ATX board for a single Threadripper PRO CPU with eight DDR5-5200 ECC channels, six PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots and dual 10 GbE LAN

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • CPU socketSocket sTR5
  • Network speed10 Gbit/s
  • Supported CPU count1
  • Processor detailsSingle processor, TDP up to 350 W
  • Supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors up to 350W TDP
  • Eight-channel DDR5 5200 ECC registered memory across 8 x 288-pin slots
  • Six PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU or accelerator configurations
  • Four M.2 slots with PCIe Gen5 x4 plus one MCIO 8i for high-speed storage
  • Dual 10Gb/s LAN via Broadcom BCM57416 and Aspeed AST2600 remote management

Socket sTR5 workstation board

The GIGABYTE MH53-G40 is an E-ATX server motherboard built around the AMD WRX90 chipset for single AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors up to 350W TDP. It targets professionals who need eight-channel DDR5 memory and six full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-accelerator configurations.

Installation notes

The board uses a standard E-ATX mounting pattern and provides eight 288-pin DDR5 slots that accept registered ECC modules only; unbuffered DIMMs will not post. Four M.2 slots support 2280 or 22110 form factors at PCIe Gen5 x4, while a fifth M.2 slot is wired Gen3 x1 for Wi-Fi add-in cards, so installers must match the correct slot to the device.

Sustained-load behaviour

Six PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and four Gen5 M.2 drives draw heavily on the CPU’s lane budget, so thermal design must handle continuous throughput from multiple accelerators and storage devices. The Aspeed AST2600 BMC and dual 10Gb/s Broadcom BCM57416 LAN ports operate independently of the main CPU complex, keeping management and data paths responsive during long render or simulation runs.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMH53-G40
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors
CPU socketSocket sTR5
Supported CPU count1
Processor detailsSingle processor, TDP up to 350 W
ChipsetAMD WRX90
Memory
RAM slots8 x DDR5 288-pin
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Memory channelsEight Channel
ECC supportYes
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA, from FCH
M.2 slots4 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen5 x4, from CPU
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2600
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Network speed10 Gbit/s
Ethernet controllerBroadcom BCM57416
Maximum network speed2 × 10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Additional slots1 x MCIO 8i (Gen5 x8 or SATA)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 header (from FCH)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header (from FCH)
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Width and length12 in × 13 in
Shipping weight1.97 kg
Package size406 × 356 × 76 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MH53-G40
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
More details
Registered statusYes

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the board is running the eight-channel DDR5 5200 memory at full speed after build?

Enter the BIOS and verify that all eight DDR5 288-pin slots show populated, ECC registered, and operating at the 5200 MT/s data rate across eight channels.

What comes in the box with the MH53-G40 and which cables or modules must be sourced separately?

The motherboard includes the E-ATX board, I/O shield, and documentation; you must supply the sTR5 Threadripper PRO processor, eight DDR5 ECC RDIMMs, storage drives, and any required power and data cables.

Which of the six PCIe 5.0 x16 slots should I populate first for dual-slot accelerators?

The block diagram supports up to four dual-slot accelerators; populate Slot_1, Slot_2, Slot_3 and Slot_5 first to keep the remaining slots clear for additional cards.

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