The dog requires assistance with tricky queries about server motherboards.
The dog requires assistance with tricky queries about server motherboards.
I recently secured an affordable server motherboard from work for an upgrade. I've never set up a server configuration before. Some of the slots aren't labeled clearly—this manual mentions Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI - X/PCI - E/PIKESlots, with specific types like Slot 5, 4, 3, and 2. I'm curious if I can fit a Gen4x16 GPU in the PCIe 4.0 x24 (x16 + x8) HL slot, and what purpose those slots usually serve. Additionally, can the OCP slot be replaced with an OCP2.0 Mezzanine card supporting a 4x16 PCIe Gen4 slot?
I don’t have the ability to physically install hardware, but I can help you understand what you’re considering. A Gen4 x 16 slot is compatible with modern GPUs, while Gen4 x 8 slots are still supported. You could design a custom case that accommodates both types, and it’s likely future GPUs will support Gen4 x 16 as well.