Tyan S8040GM2NE Server Motherboard for AMD EPYC 8004 Series

Overview

The Tyan S8040GM2NE is a server-class motherboard built around the AMD EPYC 8004 Series (4th Gen) processor platform. At 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in and roughly 5 lb, the S8040GM2NE is sized for integration into rackmount chassis and edge-compute enclosures where board footprint and mounting clearance matter as much as raw compute. This is a platform-level decision for system builders and integrators speccing AMD EPYC 8004 infrastructure — the board itself is the foundation the rest of the build (chassis, power, storage backplane) has to accommodate.

Key Features

• AMD EPYC 8004 Series platform support: The S8040GM2NE is purpose-built for 4th Gen AMD EPYC 8004 processors, giving integrators a defined compute path for workloads that need EPYC-class core density without redesigning around a different socket family.
• Compact 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in footprint: A board this size fits into denser rack and edge enclosures than full-size server boards, which matters when chassis real estate is already committed to drive bays, GPUs, or expansion cards.
• 5.00 lb board weight: Lighter than many multi-socket server boards, which simplifies chassis handling during install and reduces the structural load integrators need to account for in edge or wall-mounted enclosures.
• Country of origin CN: Documented origin data lets integrators evaluate the board against any procurement or compliance policy that screens by manufacturing origin before it lands in a bill of materials.

Integration & Compatibility

The S8040GM2NE model number identifies it specifically as an AMD EPYC 8004 Series board, so before committing it to a build, confirm chassis compatibility against its 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in dimensions and verify power delivery and cooling plans against the EPYC 8004 Series' documented platform requirements. Integrators standardizing on AMD EPYC 8004 infrastructure across multiple nodes should treat the S8040GM2NE's dimensions and weight as the baseline spec for chassis selection — get the enclosure right and the rest of the build follows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processors does the Tyan S8040GM2NE support?

A: The S8040GM2NE is built for the AMD EPYC 8004 Series (4th Gen) processor platform.

Q: What are the dimensions of the S8040GM2NE?

A: The board measures 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in (L x W x H) and weighs approximately 5.00 lb.

Q: Where is the Tyan S8040GM2NE manufactured?

A: Documented country of origin is CN (China).

Q: Is the S8040GM2NE suited for rackmount deployment?

A: Its compact footprint relative to full-size server boards makes it a fit for space-constrained rack and edge-compute chassis, though final fit depends on your specific enclosure.

Marty Allison

The S8040GM2NE crossed my bench as an AMD EPYC 8004 Series board spec, and the first thing I check on any server board is whether the physical footprint actually matches what's in the chassis cut sheet — this one comes in at 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in.

Technical Highlights:

• AMD EPYC 8004 Series (4th Gen) platform: gives you a defined, current-generation EPYC socket path rather than a legacy platform you'd have to sunset sooner.
• 14.00 x 10.50 x 3.00 in footprint: smaller than a lot of dual-socket server boards, which buys you flexibility in 2U and edge enclosures where every millimeter of clearance is already spoken for.
• 5.00 lb board weight: a lighter board simplifies handling during chassis install and reduces mounting stress in wall or rack-edge deployments.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your chassis power delivery and cooling plan against AMD EPYC 8004 Series platform requirements before finalizing a build around the S8040GM2NE — board-level specs alone don't guarantee thermal headroom in a dense enclosure.
• Country of origin is documented as CN — factor that into any procurement policy screen before this board goes into a bill of materials.

I'd spec the S8040GM2NE for an integrator standardizing a fleet of edge or rack nodes on AMD EPYC 8004 Series compute who needs a compact board that won't fight them for chassis space.