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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MW34-SP0 server motherboard LGA 1700 DDR4 3200

SKU CH-8CB2-7J5VK MPN MW34-SP0

ATX workstation board with LGA 1700 socket, four DDR4-3200 ECC slots up to 128 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots, dual LAN and Aspeed AST2600 video

  • Processor12th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Network speed2.5 Gbit/s
  • ChipsetIntel W680
  • Number of DDR4 slots4 × 288-pin
  • Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Intel W680 chipset provides dual-channel DDR4 3200 memory with ECC up to 128 GB
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from CPU plus PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 storage and PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion
  • Dual LAN with Intel 2.5 GbE and Realtek 1 GbE for flexible network connectivity
  • Aspeed AST2600 BMC graphics with HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA for remote management

Socket and Chipset

The GIGABYTE MW34-SP0 is an ATX workstation motherboard built around the Intel W680 chipset and LGA 1700 socket. It accepts 12th, 13th and 14th Generation Intel Core desktop processors for single-CPU server or workstation builds.

Installation Notes

The board uses standard 24-pin ATX and 8-pin 12V power connectors alongside four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots. Builders should verify cooler clearance for the LGA 1700 socket and confirm that PCIe x16 cards fit the Gen5 slot layout, as Slot 3 shares bandwidth with Slot 6.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous workloads the PCIe 5.0-ready PCB and re-drivers maintain signal quality on the CPU-linked x16 slot and the Gen4 M.2 interfaces. The Aspeed AST2600 BMC provides out-of-band monitoring while dual LAN ports (2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps) sustain network throughput without thermal throttling.

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Price $321.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMW34-SP0
Processor
Processor12th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel W680
Memory
DDR4 memory supportDDR4 3200
Max supported RAM128 GB
ECC supportYes
Storage
M.2 slots4 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- 1 x M.2 2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4 x4 from CPU)
- 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen4 x4 from chipset)
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2600
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897 controller
Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel configurations
3 ports Audio Jack (Audio in/Audio out/Mic)
Connectivity
Network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel I225
Second LAN controllerRealtek RTL8211FD
Second LAN speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Number of DDR4 slots4 × 288-pin
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsSlot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 or Gen5 x8) slot from CPU
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x0 or Gen5 x8) slot, shared with slot 6
PCIe x4 slotsSlot_1: 1 x PCIe x4 (Gen3 x4) slot from chipset
Rear panel ports1 x COM (Serial Port) / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x MLAN / 3 x Audio Jacks / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.38 kg
Package size356 × 330 × 76 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MW34-SP0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
4 x SATA III 6Gb/s cables

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the MW34-SP0 is posting correctly after installing a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and DDR4-3200 memory?

The onboard Aspeed AST2600 video chipset provides display output via the rear D-Sub, HDMI or DisplayPort so you can verify POST and enter the BIOS without a discrete graphics card.

Which components are included with the MW34-SP0 and what must be sourced separately such as the CPU cooler or M.2 screws?

The motherboard ships with the board itself, I/O shield, SATA cables and documentation; you must supply a LGA 1700 processor, DDR4 UDIMMs, an 8-pin and 24-pin power supply, storage drives and any required mounting hardware.

Which M.2 slot on the MW34-SP0 should I use for a PCIe Gen4 x4 boot drive versus a Wi-Fi add-in card?

Use the single M.2 2280/22110 slot wired to the CPU for a Gen4 x4 boot drive; the dedicated M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x1 interface is intended for Wi-Fi add-in cards.

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