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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

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket sTR5
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors
  • Number of Processor Support1
  • CPU FeaturesSingle processor, TDP up to 350W
  • North BridgeAMD WRX90
  • Memory Slots8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelMH53-G40
CPU Socket TypeSocket sTR5
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors
Number of Processor Support1
CPU FeaturesSingle processor, TDP up to 350W
North BridgeAMD WRX90
Memory Slots8 x DDR5 288-pin
Memory StandardDDR5 5200
Channel SupportedEight Channel
ECC SupportedYes
RegisteredYes
PCI Express 5.0 x16Slot_7: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Slot_6: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Slot_5: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Slot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Slot_2: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Slot_1: PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16)
Other Slots1 x MCIO 8i (Gen5 x8 or SATA)
SATA4 x SATA, from FCH
M.24 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen5 x4, from CPU
Onboard Video ChipsetAspeed AST2600
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetBroadcom BCM57416
LAN Speed10Gbps
Max LAN Speed2 x 10Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (Type-C) (from FCH)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A) (from CPU)
1 x VGA port
1 x COM port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
3 x Audio jacks (Audio in/Audio out/Mic)
1 x ID button with LED
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 header (from FCH)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header (from FCH)
Other Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
6 x System fan headers
1 x Front audio header
4 x M.2 slots for storage
1 x M.2 slot for Wi-Fi
1 x MCIO 8i connector
4 x SATA connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus header
1 x IPMB header
1 x TPM header
Form FactorExtended ATX
Dimensions (W x L)12" x 13"
Package Contents1 x MH53-G40
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
Shipping weight1.97 kg
Package size406 × 356 × 76 mm

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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