GIGABYTE MW34-SP0 (Rev.1.1)
1. Product Overview
GIGABYTE MW34-SP0 Rev.1.1 is an ATX single-socket entry workstation & value server motherboard built on Intel W680 chipset, LGA1700 platform, officially optimized for 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors. Featuring native PCIe 5.0 expansion, abundant multi-M.2 NVMe storage layout, onboard BMC IPMI remote management and ECC DDR4 memory compatibility, this board targets small business workstation, lightweight virtualization host, edge computing node, small NAS storage and industrial control PC deployment. Rev.1.1 upgraded BIOS code for full native compatibility with Raptor Lake & Meteor Lake-S CPU lineup and optimized signal integrity of PCIe 5.0 slots compared with Rev.1.0 version.
2. Core Platform Specification
CPU & Socket
- Socket: 1× LGA1700 single processor socket, max CPU TDP support up to 125W
- Supported CPU: Intel 12th Gen(Alder Lake)/13th Gen(Raptor Lake)/14th Gen(Meteor Lake-S) Core i3/i5/i7/i9 desktop series; hybrid performance & efficiency core architecture fully compatible
- Chipset: Intel W680 Enterprise workstation chipset, supports Intel vPro platform management function
Form Factor
Standard ATX dimension: 305mm(W) ×244mm(D); compatible with mainstream ATX rack/tower chassis for workstation and small rack server build.
3. Memory Configuration
- 4× DDR4 UDIMM slots, Dual-Channel memory architecture, 1.2V DDR4 only
- Memory Spec: DDR4-3200 MT/s, supports both ECC UDIMM & Non-ECC consumer UDIMM modules
- Max System Capacity: Up to 128GB total RAM (32GB per single DIMM slot)
- Installation Note: Memory population starts from primary channel slot DIMM_P0_A0 in sequence as official specification
4. Expansion Slot Layout (PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 + Gen3 Hybrid Design)
1. 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU sourced, auto switch to x8 bandwidth when secondary PCIe5 slot occupied)
2. 1× PCIe 5.0 x8 shared slot (bandwidth shared with above PCIe5 x16 slot from CPU lanes)
3. 1× PCIe 3.0 x4 slot from W680 chipset for low-speed expansion card (RAID/HBA, monitoring adapter)
- Low-loss PCB & PCIe re-driver components equipped to stabilize full PCIe5 high-frequency signal transmission without performance attenuation
5. Multi-Storage Interface (Hybrid NVMe + SATA)
Total 5 onboard M.2 connectors + 8× SATA III ports for diversified storage expansion:
- 1× M.2 22110 (PCIe4.0 x4, CPU-attached, ultra-high speed primary system NVMe SSD)
- 3× M.2 2280 (PCIe4.0 x4, W680 chipset controlled, hot cache & secondary NVMe storage)
- 1× M.2 2280 (PCIe4.0 x4 + SATA shared signal, flexible SSD installation option)
- 1× M.2 Key E (PCIe3.0 x1, exclusive for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth wireless add-on card)
- 8× SATA III 6Gbps ports for 2.5”/3.5” HDD & SATA SSD bulk storage array
6. Network & Remote BMC Management
Onboard Ethernet
- 1× Intel I225-V 2.5GbE main LAN: support TSN, EEE energy-saving ethernet, vPro network feature for business data transmission
- 1× Realtek RTL8211FD Gigabit dedicated BMC management LAN port, independent out-of-band network channel
BMC Remote Management System
- ASPEED AST2600 BMC controller with AMI MegaRAC SP-X IPMI2.0 standard firmware
- Core management functions: remote power on/off, real-time hardware voltage/temp/fan RPM monitoring, remote KVM over IP, offline BIOS flash, system fault log record (pre-event 30s history capture)
- Optional external TPM2.0 module slot (CTM010 kit available separately): hardware encryption for enterprise system security & secure boot compliance
7. Rear Panel I/O & Onboard Display
- Video Output: 1× DP1.4a + 1× HDMI 2.1 port (driven by CPU integrated UHD Xe graphics, multi-screen 4K/8K display support)
- USB Interface: Multiple rear USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2 + 1× USB Type-C port; internal USB headers for front chassis expansion
- Extra I/O: COM serial port, PS/2 header, audio jack, PMBUS fan monitoring header
8. Thermal & Environment Parameter
- Multiple 4-Pin PWM fan headers with RPM detection for intelligent temperature-controlled fan speed regulation
- Operating Temperature Range: 10℃ ~ 40℃; Storage ambient: -40℃ ~60℃, working humidity 8%~80% non-condensing
9. Key Product Advantages
1. Cost-Effective Workstation Platform: W680+LGA1700 balances enterprise ECC memory, BMC management and consumer-grade CPU cost, ideal for mid-range custom workstation build
2. Ultra-Dense NVMe Storage: 5 M.2 slots enable all-NVMe RAID array without extra PCIe expansion cards, perfect for small video editing & high-speed storage server
3. PCIe5 Ready Expandability: Native PCIe5 x16 slot supports latest high-end discrete GPU, AI accelerator card and 25G high-speed NIC upgrade
4. Complete Enterprise Manageability: Independent BMC LAN + full IPMI out-of-band control meets 7×24 unattended running for small IDC node and industrial host
10. Typical Application Scenarios
- CAD/3D design, video post-production single workstation
- Small business Proxmox/KVM lightweight virtualizat
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