Motherboard Supermicro MBD-H13SRA-F TRX50 Socket sTR5 ATX DDR5 4×DIMM 96GB ECC M.2 SATA III 2×GbE IPMI

Supermicro MBD-H13SRA-F TRX50 is an ATX workstation motherboard designed for AMD Threadripper processors with Socket sTR5 and the AMD TRX50 chipset. It supports DDR5 memory in DIMM slots with ECC compatibility, high memory capacities and speeds, multiple PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for expansion, and a variety of onboard storage and network interfaces suitable for professional workstation use.

Advantages

The motherboard provides support for high-capacity DDR5 memory (up to 4 TB) with ECC, multiple PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for high-performance expansion cards, and flexible storage options including M.2 and SATA III with RAID support. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet with a Broadcom controller, IPMI LAN for remote management, numerous internal fan connectors and a TPM header add reliability and manageability for workstation deployments.

Suitable for

• Workstation builds for content creation and engineering
• Systems requiring large ECC memory capacity and high memory bandwidth
• Servers or remote-managed workstations using IPMI
• Configurations with multiple PCIe expansion cards (GPU, accelerator, RAID controller)

Key specifications

• Form factor: ATX (approx. 304.8 × 243.8 mm)
• Chipset: AMD TRX50
• Supported processors: AMD Ryzen Threadripper series (Socket sTR5)
• Memory type: DDR5-SDRAM, ECC compatible; 4 DIMM slots; up to 5200 MHz supported; maximum internal memory up to 4 TB; supported module capacity up to 96 GB; memory voltage 1.1 V
• Expansion: 2 × PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x)
• Storage: M.2 and SATA III interfaces; 4 × SATA III ports; RAID support
• Onboard audio: Realtek ALC888S, 5.1 channels
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (Broadcom BCM5720); 2 × Ethernet RJ-45 ports; IPMI LAN for remote management
• Rear I/O: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 4 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, COM port, VGA port
• Internal connectors: CPU fan connector, 7 × chassis fan connectors, TPM connector, internal USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 headers
• BIOS: AMI, 32 Mbit; ACPI 6.5; SMBIOS 3.6
• Operating conditions: operating temperature −20 to 60 °C; relative humidity 10–85%

How to use

Install the motherboard into a compatible ATX chassis and mount a supported AMD Threadripper CPU into the Socket sTR5 following the CPU cooler manufacturer’s instructions. Populate DDR5 DIMM slots with ECC memory modules in recommended configurations to enable optimal memory performance. Connect storage devices to available M.2 or SATA III ports, and attach required expansion cards to the PCIe Gen5 x16 slots. Use the onboard headers to connect system fans, front-panel USB, and a TPM module if needed. Configure BIOS settings (AMI) for required boot order, RAID arrays, and memory profiles before installing the operating system.

Recommendations

For stable operation in workstation or server environments, use ECC-certified DDR5 modules, ensure adequate cooling for Threadripper CPUs and multiple expansion cards, and keep BIOS firmware updated. When deploying remotely managed systems, configure IPMI access securely and verify RAID configurations before production use.