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High Performance Workstation
- High performance tower workstation / e-business server
- Intel® Xeon® W-2200 and W-2100 Processor Family
- Single processor, LGA 2066
- Intel® C422 Chipset
- Quad Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 8 x DIMMs
- Intel® VROC ready
- Realtek ALC1150 HD audio codec
- 2 x GbE LAN ports (Intel® I210)
- 4 x 3.5"/2.5" SATAIII HDD/SSD bays
- 1 x 2.5" SATAIII internal fixed drive bay
- 1 x M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
- 1 x U.2 connector with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
- 7 x PCIe Gen3 x16 and x8 slots
- Single 1200W 80 PLUS Gold power supply
[#1] All materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at any time without prior notice.
[#2] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
[#3] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
[#2] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
[#3] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
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BIOS
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- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows 11 64bit
- Windows 10 64bit
Audio
Chipset
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 23
463.82 MB
Jun 13, 2022
OS: Windows 10 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
SATA
SATA
Version
Size
Date
Marvell SATA/RAID Driver
Version : 1.2.0.1047
1.64 MB
Aug 29, 2017
OS: Windows 10 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit
SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCI
Version
Size
Date
Intel® SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
Version : 5.2.0.1215
5.51 MB
Aug 29, 2017
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 5.2.0.1215
45.84 MB
Aug 29, 2017
OS: Windows 10 64bit
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
R01 BIOS release
[IMPORTANT]
Please read Server_MB_Update_BIOS_SOP_MW51-HP0.pdf before updating R01 BIOS
[IMPORTANT]
Please read Server_MB_Update_BIOS_SOP_MW51-HP0.pdf before updating R01 BIOS
Version : R01
16.28 MB
Mar 03, 2020
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
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RESOURCES
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Articles
Success Case | April 04, 2023
Decoding the Storm with GIGABYTE’s Computing Cluster
Waseda University, the “Center for Disaster Prevention around the World”, has built a computing cluster with GIGABYTE’s GPU server and tower servers. They use it to study and prepare for natural disasters, such as tsunamis and storm surges. Efforts go into understanding tropical cyclones and other phenomena, which are becoming more dangerous due to climate change.
Success Case | April 01, 2023
ArchiFiction Achieves Naked-Eye 3D Virtual Reality with GIGABYTE Workstations
n'Space, a projector-based platform, is capable of implementing mixed reality without wearable devices. Users can immerse in a virtual environment and interact with 3D projections without the need to cover their faces with electronics. The real world just got an expansion pack in the infinite realm of the imagination. ArchiFiction, the company behind the invention, optimized the virtual experience with GIGABYTE's solution, which can process large amounts of data with high performance.
Tech Guide | January 11, 2022
Cluster Computing: An Advanced Form of Distributed Computing
Cluster computing is a form of distributed computing that is similar to parallel or grid computing, but categorized in a class of its own because of its many advantages, such as high availability, load balancing, and HPC. GIGABYTE Technology, an industry leader in high-performance servers, presents this tech guide to help you learn about cluster computing. We also recommend GIGABYTE servers that can help you benefit from cluster computing.
Tech Guide | January 10, 2022
Setting the Record Straight: What is HPC? A Tech Guide by GIGABYTE
The term HPC, which stands for high performance computing, gets thrown around a lot nowadays, as server solutions become more and more ubiquitous. It is running the risk of becoming a catchall phrase: anything that is “HPC” must be the right choice for your computing needs. You may be wondering: what exactly are the benefits of HPC, and is HPC right for you? GIGABYTE Technology, an industry leader in high-performance servers, presents this tech guide to help you understand what HPC means on both a theoretical and a practical level. In doing so, we hope to help you evaluate if HPC is right for you, while demonstrating what GIGABYTE has to offer in the field of HPC.
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Video | July 28, 2021
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