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Green rectangular server motherboard with sixteen DDR4 slots, multiple PCIe slots, SlimSAS connectors and rear I/O panel

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MZ32-AR0 rev 3.0 server motherboard

SKU CH-DCF1-0DGMP MPN MZ32-AR0

Single-socket SP3 board with 16 DDR4 3200 slots in eight channels, multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, dual 1 GbE LAN and dedicated management port

  • ProcessorSupports AMD EPYC 7002 series processor family
  • CPU socketSocket SP3
  • Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Supported CPU count1
  • Number of DDR4 slots16 × 288-pin
  • DDR4 memory supportDDR4 3200
  • Supports AMD EPYC 7002 series processors with single Socket SP3
  • Eight-channel DDR4 3200 memory across 16 DIMM slots
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots for high-bandwidth add-in cards
  • Dual Intel I350-AM2 1GbE LAN plus dedicated management port
  • 2 M.2 slots with PCIe Gen3 x4 plus SlimSAS for NVMe and SATA

Single-socket EPYC server board

The GIGABYTE MZ32-AR0 rev 3.0 is a server motherboard built around a single Socket SP3 for AMD EPYC 7002 series processors. It targets builders who need eight-channel DDR4 memory and dense PCIe 4.0 expansion in a standard form factor. The board ships new with an I/O shield, a quick-start guide and two SlimSAS cables that break out eight SATA 6Gb/s connections.

Installation notes and common issues

A BIOS update is required before the board will recognise AMD EPYC 7003 series processors, so plan for that step if you intend to use the newer family. The primary x16 slot shares bandwidth with a secondary x8 slot, and the seventh x16 slot shares its lanes with four NVMe ports; populate them accordingly to avoid unexpected lane reductions. Power delivery uses one 24-pin ATX connector plus two 8-pin ATX 12V connectors, and the package includes only the two SATA-focused SlimSAS cables.

Memory, storage and expansion headroom

Sixteen 288-pin DDR4 slots run at 3200 across eight channels, supporting RDIMM and LRDIMM modules for very large memory footprints. Storage connectivity provides two SlimSAS ports for eight SATA drives and four SlimSAS ports for four NVMe drives, plus two M.2 slots wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 that accept 2242, 2260 and 2280 cards. Rear I/O supplies dual 1GbE LAN, a dedicated management port, COM, VGA and three USB 3.0 ports.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMZ32-AR0 rev 3.0
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD EPYC 7002 series processor family
CPU socketSocket SP3
Supported CPU count1
Memory
DDR4 memory supportDDR4 3200
Memory channelsEight Channel
Storage
M.2 slots2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280 cards
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2500
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel I350-AM2
Ports & slots
Number of DDR4 slots16 × 288-pin
PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsSlot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8 bus) slot; shared with slot 2
Rear panel ports1 x COM (Serial Port) / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x MLAN / 2 x LAN (RJ45) / 3 x USB 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight1.86 kg
Package size417 × 358 × 81 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MZ32-AR0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SlimSAS for 8 x SATAIII 6Gb/s cables
More details
PCI express x8Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8 bus) slot
SAS2 x SlimSAS (with 8 x SATA 6Gb/s) ports
4 x SlimSAS (with 4 x NVMe) ports

Questions about this item

How do I verify the MZ32-AR0 rev 3.0 is working after installation?

Power on the board and confirm the Aspeed AST2500 video output appears on the D-Sub port; check the dedicated MLAN port responds to the management interface and that both Intel I350-AM2 LAN ports show link lights.

What ships with the MZ32-AR0 rev 3.0 and what must I buy separately?

The box includes the motherboard, I/O shield, quick start guide and two SlimSAS cables for eight SATA 6Gb/s drives; you must purchase an AMD EPYC 7002 or 7003 series CPU, DDR4 3200 RDIMM or LRDIMM modules, storage drives and a compatible chassis with power supplies.

Which EPYC processor generation should I choose for the MZ32-AR0 rev 3.0?

The board supports AMD EPYC 7002 series out of the box; a BIOS update enables AMD EPYC 7003 series processors, so select 7002 for immediate use or 7003 if you can apply the update before deployment.

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