Gigabyte MZ72-HB0 User Manual

- 9 - Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
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Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
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Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
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When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
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When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
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It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist
strap,keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
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Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
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Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power
supply has been turned off.
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Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
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Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your
hardware components are connected.
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To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
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Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
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Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface .
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Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
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Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to
system components as well as physical harm to the user.
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If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Gigabyte MZ72-HB0 Specifications

General

PS/2 ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
PCI Express x16 slots	5
Memory channels	Octa-channel
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2933, 3300 MHz
On-board graphics card model	Aspeed AST2500
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Cables included	SATA
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80 %
Processor socket	Socket SP3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD EPYC
Processor number of cores supported	64
Component for	Server
Motherboard chipset	System on Chip
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 ( x64) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 ( x64) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 ( x64) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 ( x64) Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS (x64) Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS (x64) Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) VMware ESXi 6.5 EP15 VMware ESXi 6.7 VMware ESXi 7.0 Citrix Hypervisor 8.1.0
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of DIMM slots	16
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	330 mm
Width	305 mm