HP PBA Main X7600 GX Tiger MD

Data centers and engineering labs running HP Z800 workstations rely on the HP PBA Main X7600 GX Tiger MD system board to keep dual-processor workloads running without interruption. This board is the central backbone for Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series configurations, delivering the stability and expansion required for virtualization, 3D rendering, and scientific computing.

Key specifications

• Dual LGA1366 sockets for Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series processors
• Intel 5520 chipset with ICH10R southbridge
• 12 DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 192GB ECC registered memory
• Expansion: 2x PCIe Gen2 x16, 1x PCIe Gen2 x8 (x16 connector), 1x PCIe Gen2 x8, 2x PCIe Gen1 x4 (x8 connector)
• Storage: 6x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
• Networking: Dual Broadcom 5764ET Gigabit Ethernet
• Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC262 High Definition Audio
• USB: 6x USB 2.0 rear, 4x USB 2.0 internal headers
• Form factor: Proprietary for HP Z800 chassis

Why choose it

Engineered specifically for the HP Z800 workstation, this board guarantees compatibility and reliability. It supports high-density memory configurations and multiple PCIe devices, making it ideal for demanding professional applications. The integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet and RAID capabilities provide robust data throughput and storage resilience.

Ideal use cases

• Replacing a failed motherboard in an HP Z800 workstation
• Upgrading to dual-processor Xeon configurations
• Building a high-memory workstation for CAD, simulation, or rendering
• Deploying a server-grade platform in a workstation form factor

Good to know

The board requires a compatible HP Z800 chassis, power supply, and cooling solution. It does not include integrated graphics; a discrete PCIe graphics card is necessary for display output. BIOS updates are available from HP support.