Supermicro
Supermicro MBD-H12SSL-I-O Server Motherboard SP3 EPYC 7002/7003 DDR4 SATA
Single-socket SP3 board with eight DDR4-3200 slots, five PCIe 4.0 x16 and two x8 slots, plus dual M.2 2280/22110 connectors
- CPU Socket TypeSocket SP3
- CPU TypeSupports AMD EPYC 7003/7002 Series Processor (The latest AMD
- Supports AMD EPYC 7003 Milan and 7002 Rome processors
- Eight DDR4 slots accept up to 2 TB registered ECC memory at 3200 MHz
- Five PCI-E 4.0 x16 plus two x8 expansion slots for add-in cards
- Dual M.2 sockets take 2280 and 22110 modules over PCI-E 4.0 x4
- Drop-in 7003 series support with BIOS 2.0 or newer
Single-Socket EPYC Server Board
The Supermicro MBD-H12SSL-I-O is an ATX server motherboard built for one AMD EPYC 7002 or 7003 series processor in a Socket SP3 package. It targets system integrators and IT teams deploying compute-dense nodes for virtualisation, storage or HPC workloads. The board delivers eight DDR4 DIMM slots and seven PCI-E 4.0 expansion slots in a standard form factor.
BIOS 2.0 Enables Milan Drop-In
A BIOS update to version 2.0 or newer allows an existing Rome-based system to accept an EPYC 7003 Milan processor without changing the motherboard. Version 2.3 or newer is required to unlock AMD 3D V-Cache on supported 7003 SKUs. This upgrade path protects the initial hardware investment while adding core-count and cache improvements for latency-sensitive applications.
Dense PCI-E 4.0 Expansion Focus
The platform suits builders who need five x16 and two x8 PCI-E 4.0 slots plus two M.2 slots accepting 2280 or 22110 modules for high-speed storage or networking cards. It is not intended for dual-socket configurations, proprietary form-factor chassis, or workloads that demand memory technologies other than DDR4.
Highlights
- Supports AMD EPYC 7003 Milan and 7002 Rome processors
- Eight DDR4 slots accept up to 2 TB registered ECC memory at 3200 MHz
- Five PCI-E 4.0 x16 plus two x8 expansion slots for add-in cards
- Dual M.2 sockets take 2280 and 22110 modules over PCI-E 4.0 x4
- Drop-in 7003 series support with BIOS 2.0 or newer
Specifications
| CPU Socket Type | Socket SP3 |
|---|---|
| CPU Type | Supports AMD EPYC 7003/7002 Series Processor (The latest AMD EPYC 7003 Series Processor with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology requires BIOS version 2.3 or newer) |
| Shipping weight | 1.81 kg |
| Package size | 452 × 371 × 89 mm |
Questions about this item
What chassis clearance is required for the 12 expansion slots on this board?
The board provides 5 PCI-E 4.0 x16 slots and 2 PCI-E 4.0 x8 slots, so the case must accommodate seven full-height add-in cards.
Which BIOS version must be present before installing a 7003 series CPU?
Version 2.0 or newer is required for drop-in support of the 7003 series processor.
What M.2 form factors can be used in the two onboard slots?
Both slots accept 2280 and 22110 modules via PCI-E 4.0 x4 interfaces.
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