MSI, GIGABYTE, and TYAN have introduced a range of servers and motherboards powered by the AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs, targeting small and medium-sized businesses who need cost-effective, yet high-performance, technology.
The introduction of AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs by MSI, GIGABYTE, and TYAN marks a significant development for small and medium-sized businesses in need of cost-effective, high-performance technology. These processors are designed for a range of applications including website hosting, specialized IT services across medical, retail, and telecommunications sectors, AI-driven projects, cloud services, data analysis, and efficient data storage and retrieval. By incorporating the advanced “Zen4” core architecture into more affordable, entry-level systems, the EPYC 4004 series ensures that smaller businesses can access powerful enterprise-level solutions to stay competitive.
Designed to bridge a critical gap in the market, the AMD EPYC 4004 Series offers cost-efficient solutions without compromising on reliability, scalability, or security. With lower core counts and TDP starting at 65W, these processors provide a unique combination of affordability and robust performance. Featuring a single-socket design, two channels of DDR5 memory, and up to 28 lanes of Gen5 PCIe connectivity, these servers offer a well-balanced mix of power and scalability, making them ideal for small businesses and dedicated hosting providers who need dependable and secure systems within budget constraints.
TYAN Transport CX HG68-B8016
Among TYAN’s new offerings is the Transport CX HG68-B8016, a 6U, 5-node, single-socket server tailored for cloud gaming. Each node supports the AMD EPYC 4004 CPU and includes 4 DDR5-4800 UDIMM slots, 2 NVMe M.2 slots, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for dual-slot GPU cards, and 2 PCIe 4.0 slots for additional network connectivity. This model redefines multi-node server configurations, delivering enhanced performance and scalability.
TYAN Transport CX HG68-B8016 Specifications
| ystem | Form Factor | 6U Rackmount |
| Chassis Model | HG68 | |
| Dimension (D x W x H) | 26.85″ x 17.60″ x 10.44″ (682 x 447 x 265.3mm) | |
| Motherboard Name | S8016AGM2NR | |
| Front Panel | Buttons | (1) PWR w/ LED / (1) RST |
| LEDs | (1) PWR / (1) HDD / (1) Warning | |
| I/O Ports | (4) USB 3.2 Gen.1 ports / (1) VGA port / (2) Display ports / (1) Line in / Line out / MIC / (3) RJ-45 | |
| System Cooling Configuration | FAN | (2) easy-swap 8038 fans are pre-installed / per node |
| Power Supply (per blade) | Type | CRPS |
| Input Range | AC 100-127V/10A / AC 200-240V/5A | |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | |
| Output Watts | 800 Watts | |
| Efficiency | 80 plus Titanium | |
| Redundancy | 1+1 | |
| Processor (per blade) | Q’ty / Socket Type | (1) AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPU Series | (1) AMD Ryzen 7000 Processor | |
| Configurable Thermal Design Power Wattage | Max up to 105W (TDP) | |
| Chipset (per blade) | PCH | AMD B650 FCH |
| Memory (per blade) | Supported DIMM Qty | (4) DIMM slots |
| DIMM Type / Speed | DDR5 ECC UDIMM & non-ECC 4800 | |
| Capacity | Up to 128GB UDIMM | |
| Memory channel | 2 Channels per CPU | |
| Memory voltage | 1.1V | |
| Expansion Slots (per blade) | PCIe | (1) PCIe Gen.4 x4 slot / (1) PCIe Gen.4 x8 slot ( w/ x4 link) / (1) PCIe Gen.5 x16 slot |
| LAN (per blade) | Q’ty / Port | (2) GbE ports |
| Controller | Intel I210 | |
| PHY | Realtek RTL8211F | |
| Storage NVMe | Connector (M.2) | (2) 2280 (by PCIe 4.0 interface) |
| Storage NVMe (per blade) | Connector (M.2) | (2) 2280 (by PCIe.4 interface) |
| Graphic (per blade) | Connector type | D-Sub 15-pin |
| Resolution | Up to 1920×1200 | |
| Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 | |
| I/O Ports (per blade) | USB | (4) USB3.2 Gen.1 ports |
| VGA | (2) Display ports / (1) D-Sub 15-pin port | |
| Audio | (1) Line in / Line out / MIC | |
| RJ-45 | (2) GbE ports | |
| Button | ID Button / Power Button / Reset Button | |
| TPM (Optional) | TPM Support | Please refer to our TPM supported list. |
| Interface | SPI | |
| System Monitoring | Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 |
| Temperature | Monitors temperature for CPU & memory & system environment | |
| Voltage | Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply | |
| LED | Over temperature warning indicator / Fan & PSU fail LED indicator | |
| Server Management | Onboard Chipset | Onboard Aspeed AST2600 |
| AST2600 iKVM Feature | 24-bit high quality video compression / Supports storage over IP and remote platform-flash / USB 2.0 virtual hub | |
| AST2600 IPMI Feature | IPMI 2.0 compliant baseboard management controller (BMC) / 10/100/1000 Mb/s MAC interface | |
| BIOS (per blade) | Brand / ROM size | AMI / 32MB |
| Feature | Console Redirection / ACPI S0, S5. S3 | |
| Operating Environment | Operating Temp. | 10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F) |
| Non-operating Temp. | – 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F) | |
| In/Non-operating Humidity | 90%, non-condensing at 35° C | |
| Regulation | FCC (SDoC) | Class A |
| CE (DoC) | Class A | |
| Operating System | OS supported list | Please refer to our AVL support lists. |
| RoHS | RoHS 6/6 Compliant | Yes |
| Package Contains | Barebone | (1) HG68-B8016 Barebone |
| Manual | (1) Quick Installation Guide |
TYAN Transport CX GX40-B8016
The Transport CX GX40-B8016 is another key model, a single-socket 1U server designed for data center and cloud-edge applications. It features 4 DDR5-4800 UDIMM slots, supports up to 4 internal SATA drives, 2 NVMe M.2 slots, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Also powered by AMD EPYC 4004 processors, this server is optimized for cost-effective computing needs.
TYAN Transport CX GX40-B8016 Specifications
| System | Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Chassis Model | GX40 | |
| Dimension (D x W x H) | 16.1″ x 19″ x 1.75″ (400 x 438.5 x 43.2mm) | |
| Motherboard Name | S8016GM2NR-1U# | |
| Motherboard Notification | # The motherboard not sold separately | |
| Front Panel | Buttons | (1) PWR w/ LED / (1) RST |
| LEDs | (1) PWR / (1) HDD | |
| I/O Ports | (2) USB 3.1 Gen.1 ports | |
| External Drive Bay | Q’ty / Type | (2) Fixed 2.5” SATA 6G SSD / (2) Fixed 3.5” SATA 6G HDD |
| Front Drive Bay Interface | (4) SATA 6Gb/s | |
| Front HDD Backplane Support | SATA 6Gb/s | |
| System Cooling Configuration | FAN | (3) 4028 fans |
| Power Supply | Type | PSU |
| Input Range | AC 100-240V/6-3A | |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Output Watts | 300 Watts | |
| Efficiency | 80 plus Gold | |
| Processor | Q’ty / Socket Type | (1) AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPU Series | (1) AMD Ryzen 7000 Processor | |
| Thermal Design Power Wattage | Max up to 105W (TDP) | |
| Chipset | PCH | AMD B650 FCH |
| Memory | Supported DIMM Qty | (4) DIMM slots |
| DIMM Type / Speed | DDR5 ECC UDIMM & non-ECC 4800 | |
| Capacity | Up to 128GB UDIMM | |
| Memory channel | 2 Channels per CPU | |
| Memory voltage | 1.1V | |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | (1) PCIe Gen.5 x16 slot |
| Pre-installed TYAN Riser Card (PCIe Gen.5) | (1) M2099 | |
| LAN | Q’ty / Port | (2) GbE ports + (1) GbE dedicated for IPMI |
| Controller | Intel I210-AT | |
| PHY | Realtek RTL8211F | |
| Storage SATA | Connector | (4) SATA |
| Controller | AMD B650 | |
| Speed | 6Gb/s | |
| RAID | AMD RAID | |
| Storage NVMe | Connector (M.2) | (2) 2280 (by PCIe 4.0 interface) |
| Graphic | Connector type | D-Sub 15-pin |
| Resolution | Up to 1920×1200 | |
| Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 | |
| I/O Ports | USB | (1) USB3.1 Gen.1 header / (4) USB3.2 Gen.1 ports |
| VGA | (1) D-Sub 15-pin port / (2) Display ports | |
| RJ-45 | (2) GbE ports + (1) dedicated GbE for IPMI | |
| Button | Power Button / Reset Button | |
| TPM (Optional) | TPM Support | Please refer to our TPM supported list. |
| Interface | SPI | |
| System Monitoring (per blade) | Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 |
| Temperature | Monitors temperature for CPU & memory & system environment | |
| Voltage | Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply | |
| LED | Over temperature warning indicator / Fan & PSU fail LED indicator | |
| Server Management | Onboard Chipset | Onboard Aspeed AST2600 |
| AST2600 iKVM Feature | 24-bit high quality video compression / Supports storage over IP and remote platform-flash / USB 2.0 virtual hub | |
| AST2600 IPMI Feature | IPMI 2.0 compliant baseboard management controller (BMC) / 10/100/1000 Mb/s MAC interface | |
| BIOS | Brand / ROM size | AMI / 32MB |
| Feature | Console Redirection / ACPI sleeping states S0,S5,S3 | |
| Operating Environment | Operating Temp. | 10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F) |
| Non-operating Temp. | – 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F) | |
| In/Non-operating Humidity | 90%, non-condensing at 35° C | |
| Regulation | FCC (SDoC) | Class A |
| CE (DoC) | Class A | |
| CB/LVD | Yes | |
| RCM | Yes | |
| VCCI | Yes | |
| BSMI | Yes | |
| Operating System | OS supported list | Please refer to our AVL support lists. |
| RoHS | RoHS 6/6 Compliant | Yes |
| Package Contains | Barebone | (1) GX40-B8016 Barebone |
| Manual | (1) Quick Installation Guide |
TYAN Tomcat CX S8016
Lastly, is the TYAN Tomcat CX S8016. This is a streamlined, single-socket motherboard designed for AMD EPYC 4004 CPUs, designed specifically for use by cloud service providers. This motherboard features four DDR5 DIMM slots that support DDR5-4800 UDIMM with or without ECC, accommodating up to 128GB in total. Additionally, it includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, two NVMe M.2 2280 slots, and four SATA 6G ports, offering a flexible and robust platform for diverse computing needs.
TYAN Tomcat CX S8016 Specifications
| Processor | Q’ty / Socket Type | (1) AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPU Series | (1) AMD Ryzen 7000 Processor | |
| Thermal Design Power Wattage | Max up to 170W (TDP) | |
| Chipset | PCH | AMD B650 FCH |
| Memory | Supported DIMM Qty | (4) DIMM slots |
| DIMM Type / Speed | DDR5 ECC UDIMM & non-ECC 4800 | |
| Capacity | Up to 128GB UDIMM | |
| Memory channel | 2 Channels per CPU | |
| Memory voltage | 1.1V | |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | (1) PCIe Gen.4 x4 slot / (1) PCIe Gen.4 x8 slot ( w/ x4 link) / (1) PCIe Gen.5 x16 slot |
| LAN | Q’ty / Port | (2) GbE ports |
| Controller | Intel I210 | |
| PHY | Realtek RTL8211F | |
| Storage SATA | Connector | (4) SATA |
| Controller | AMD B650 | |
| Speed | 6Gb/s | |
| RAID | RAID 0/1/10 | |
| Storage NVMe | Connector (M.2) | (2) 2280 (by PCIe.4 x2 interface) |
| Graphic VGA | Connector type | (1) VGA |
| Resolution | Up to 1920×1200 | |
| Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 | |
| Graphic Display Port | Connector type | (2) Display ports 1.2 |
| Resolution | Up to 4096X2304 @60Hz | |
| Chipset | AMD AM5 Ryzen processor | |
| Input /Output | USB | (1) USB3.2 Gen.1 header / (1) USB 3.2 Gen1 TYPE A / (4) Stacked USB 3.2 Gen1 port (@rear) |
| VGA | (1) VGA port | |
| RJ-45 | (2) GbE ports + (1) GbE dedicated for IPMI | |
| Audio | Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in connectors | |
| SATA | (2) SATA-III connectors / (2) SATA-DOM connectors | |
| Power | ATX 24-pin / (1) 2×4 Power input connector | |
| Display port | (2) Display ports 1.2 | |
| Others | (1) ID button | |
| TPM (Optional) | TPM Support | Please refer to our TPM supported list. |
| Interface | SPI | |
| System Monitoring | Chipset | Aspeed AST2600 |
| Fan | Total (5) 4-pin headers | |
| Temperature | Monitors temperature for CPU & system environment | |
| Voltage | Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply | |
| LED | Processor fail LED indicator | |
| Audio | Chipset | Realtek ALC888S |
| Feature | 2 ch | |
| Connector | (1) 3 holes Audio Jack | |
| Server Management | Onboard Chipset | Onboard Aspeed AST2600 |
| AST2600 iKVM Feature | 24-bit high quality video compression / Supports storage over IP and remote platform-flash / USB 2.0 virtual hub | |
| AST2600 IPMI Feature | IPMI 2.0 compliant baseboard management controller (BMC) / 10/100/1000 Mb/s MAC interface | |
| BIOS | Brand / ROM size | AMI / 32MB |
| Feature | Console Redirection / ACPI sleeping states S0,S3,S5 | |
| Physical Dimension | Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Board Dimension | 9.6″ x 9.6″ (243.8 x 243.8mm) | |
| Regulation | FCC (SDoC) | Class B |
| CE (DoC) | Class B | |
| Operating Environment | Operating Temp. | 10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F) |
| Non-operating Temp. | – 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F) | |
| In/Non-operating Humidity | 90%, non-condensing at 35° C | |
| RoHS | RoHS 6/6 Compliant | Yes |
| Operating System | OS supported list | Please refer to our AVL support lists. |
| Package Contains | Motherboard | (1) S8016 Motherboard |
| Manual | (1) Quick Installation Guide | |
| I/O Shield | (1) I/O Shield | |
| Cable SATA | (2) SATA signal cables |
MSI AMD EPYC 4004-Series Support
MSI has announced the availability of new high-performance server platforms that support AMD EPYC 4004 processors. These platforms are designed for small and medium-sized businesses as well as regional-hosted IT service providers, emphasizing essential security features and energy efficiency.
MSI’s server platforms equipped with AMD EPYC 4004 processors aim to enable customers to implement high-performance computing solutions that are cost-effective, easy to deploy, and manageable. This initiative addresses common challenges such as high system costs, limited IT expertise, and infrastructure constraints that have previously hindered small businesses.
MSI’s D3051 and D3052 motherboards will leverage the AMD EPYC 4004 processors to offer distinct networking speed options to meet the growing demands of data-intensive operations. These motherboards use the standard Micro ATX form factor (9.6″ x 9.6″), providing a cost-optimized solution for server deployment. The D3051 motherboard includes up to two 10GbE and one 1GbE onboard Ethernet ports, while the D3052 features two 25GbE onboard Ethernet ports. Both models come with four DDR5 DIMM slots, one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, up to six SATA 6G ports, and two PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 ports.
MSI also offers two server platforms tailored for small businesses with distinct cooling solutions, which include a single AMD EPYC 4004 Series Processor. The S1102-01, an air-cooled server, supports CPUs up to 105W and provides efficient thermal management. The S1102-02, featuring a closed-loop internal liquid cooling system, supports CPUs up to 170W and is designed for businesses that require enhanced cooling performance. Both platforms include four DDR5 DIMM slots, one PCIe 4.0 slot, two NVMe M.2 ports, two 10GbE onboard Ethernet ports, and four 3.5-inch SATA hot-swappable drive bays, all within a compact 1U configuration.
MSI’s new server platforms, powered by AMD EPYC 4004 processors, are now available through MSI’s global partners.
MSI S1102-01 and S1102-02 Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Dimensions | 438.5mm(17.26″) Wx 43.5mm(1.71″)H x 547.6mm(21.56″)D |
| Processor | Single AMD Ryzen 7000 Series and EPYC 4004 Series Processor, up to TDP 105W |
| Socket | (1) AMD Socket AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| Memory | (4) DDR5 DIMM slots, 2DPC, ECC/non-ECC UDIMM – Max. Frequency 5200MT/s(1DPC) and 3600MT/s(2DPC) – Max. Capacity per DIMM: 48GB |
| Drive Bays | (4) Hot-swap 3.5”/2.5″ drive bays support SATA 3.0 |
| Storage | (2) M.2 2280/22110 PCIe4.0 x4 ports (2) Internal 2.5″ drive bays support SATA 2.0 |
| Expansion Slot | (1) PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from CPU support FHHL PCIe card |
| Networking | (2) 10GBase-T Ethernet Ports (Intel X710AT2) *JLAN1,2 supports NCSI |
| Front I/O | (4) Hot-swap 3.5” drive bays (2) USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (1) System Power Button (1) UID Button (1) UID LED (5) Status LEDs: Power/Fault/HDD/(2)LAN |
| Rear I/O | (2) 10GBase-T Ethernet Ports (1) 1000Base-T Dedicated Server Management Port (4) USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (1) VGA D-Sub Port (1) COM DB9 Port (1) UID LED Button |
| TPM | (1) TPM header with SPI interface |
| Security | TPM 2.0 |
| Server Management | (1) 1000Base-T Dedicated Server Management Port (Realtek RTL8211FD-CG) ASPEED AST2600 with AMI MegaRAC based firmware supporting IPMI 2.0 and DMTF Redfish API |
| Environment | System Operating Temperature : 0°C ~ 35°C Non-operating Temperature : -20°C ~ 70°C Non-operating Relative Humidity : 5% ~ 85% (non-condensing) |
| Power Supply | (1+1) 450W Redundant PSU 80+ Platinum |
| Cooling | (1) Vapor chamber air cooling module for max. 105W CPU (4) 4028 system FANs |
GIGABYTE AMD EPYC 4004 Series Support
In addition to TYAN’s recent announcement, GIGABYTE has also revealed its support for the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors. GIGABYTE has integrated these processors into their AM5 socket servers and server motherboards aimed at entry-level enterprise customers. This support will be enabled via a BIOS update, which will be pre-installed on new systems in the near future.
Built on the AM5 socket, the AMD EPYC 4004 platform is designed to deliver enterprise-grade features that ensure reliable daily operations with minimal downtime for small businesses and cloud services. The platform has been validated for compatibility with server operating systems like Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server, enhancing system manageability and security against cyber threats.
Product pages of mentioned systems and motherboards:
- TYAN Transport CX HG68-B8016
- TYAN Transport CX GX40-B8016
- TYAN Tomcat CX S8016
- MSI D3051
- MSI D3052
- MSI S1102-01
- MSI S1102-02
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