GIGABYTE-ME03-CE1-Motherboard-8004-Series-Processors–ATX-UP–225W

The GIGABYTE ME03-CE1 is a high-efficiency ATX server motherboard engineered to support the Intel Xeon 6 8004-Series Processors. Designed with performance, scalability, and energy optimization in mind, this platform is ideal for data centers, enterprise servers, storage systems, and cloud-native infrastructures. With a 225W power envelope, it offers the right balance of compute density and power efficiency for modern workloads.

Key Features

• Processor Support
  • Supports Intel Xeon 6 8004-Series (Sierra Forest / Granite Rapids-E cores).
  • Optimized for cloud-native, virtualization, and scale-out applications.
  • Advanced performance-per-watt architecture for hyperscale deployments.
• Form Factor
  • ATX (305 x 244mm), providing excellent compatibility with server chassis and enterprise racks.
  • Compact design for flexible integration into edge and data center environments.
• Memory
  • Supports DDR5 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory technology for ultra-fast bandwidth and low latency.
  • Up to 8 DIMM slots with large-capacity configurations.
  • ECC support for error correction, ensuring reliability in mission-critical environments.
• Expansion Slots
  • PCIe Gen5 slots for accelerators, GPUs, NICs, or storage controllers.
  • High-speed bandwidth for AI, ML, and data-intensive workloads.
• Storage Connectivity
  • Multiple SATA 6Gb/s ports for HDD/SSD arrays.
  • 2 NVMe Gen4/5 slots for ultra-fast storage acceleration.
  • RAID configuration options for enterprise-class data protection.
• Networking
  • Integrated 1GbE/10GbE LAN (depending on SKU).
  • Expandable up to 100GbE with PCIe NICs for cloud-scale data transfer.
• Power Efficiency
  • Designed with a 225W power envelope, delivering outstanding performance while reducing OPEX.
  • Suitable for green data centers prioritizing energy efficiency.
• Remote Management
  • IPMI 2.0 with Redfish support for remote server monitoring and control.
  • Full system health monitoring including CPU, memory, power, and thermal status.

Applications

• Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructures – Designed for scale-out workloads, virtualization, and SaaS/PaaS environments.
• Edge Computing – Compact ATX form factor for deployment in distributed edge locations.
• Enterprise AI & Analytics – Flexible PCIe Gen5 slots support accelerators for AI/ML inference and big-data processing.
• High-Capacity Storage Systems – Provides scalable connectivity for large-scale storage arrays.