{"id":543,"date":"2026-06-20T21:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T21:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/step-1-motherboard-installation\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T03:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T03:57:07","slug":"step-1-motherboard-installation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/knowledge-base\/step-1-motherboard-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Step 1. Motherboard Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Motherboard: Supermicro X11-DAI-N<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

Choosing a specific motherboard model is crucial to the stability of the entire system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Why choose the Supermicro X11-DAI-N:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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  • Dual-processor architecture:<\/strong> Allows for a significant increase in the number of cores and PCIe lanes for connecting graphics cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Server chipset:<\/strong> Designed for continuous operation, unlike desktop motherboards, which \u201cwear out\u201d after six months of 24\/7 operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Management (IPMI):<\/strong> IPMI support (remote server management) acts as your \u201cremote administrator.\u201d It operates independently of the main operating system and allows you to manage the server (reboot it, access the BIOS, or reinstall the system) even if it is turned off or has frozen. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Network controller:<\/strong> The presence of a dedicated built-in network controller makes it ideal for server tasks. Without this hardware implementation, third-party network cards would have to be installed, which inevitably leads to a loss of connection stability\u2014and in DePIN networks, the network is a critical resource. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    “High-End Compute Node” Build (384 GB RAM)<\/strong>\u200bTo Akash, this machine will appear as a powerful “all-in-one” node with a huge reserve of I\/O and computing power.<\/p>\n\n

    Options for “Ceiling”<\/td>Why is this necessary?<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Motherboard<\/td>Supermicro X11DPi-N<\/td>Supports 12 memory channels and all PCIe lanes.<\/td><\/tr>
    Processors<\/td>2x Xeon Gold 6248R (48 cores \/ 96 threads)<\/td>The maximum frequency per core for this density.<\/td><\/tr>
    Random Access Memory<\/td>12 x 32GB DDR4-2933 ECC Registered<\/td>Using all 6 channels on the CPU = maximum speed. <\/td><\/tr>
    Storage<\/td>2x 4TB U.2 NVMe (Enterprise) <\/td>RAID 1 for reliability and extremely fast read\/write speeds.<\/td><\/tr>
    Network<\/td>10GbE SFP+ (built-in)<\/td>Minimum requirements for high-level Akash.<\/td><\/tr>
    Power Supply<\/td>1200W Platinum<\/td>With a margin to handle peak loads when RAM is fully occupied.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

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    Section: Chassis and Cooling System (Server Foundation)<\/strong> A build based on the Supermicro X11DAi-N platform is not a gaming PC\u2014the laws of physics are different here. We\u2019re building a powerful server node designed to run 24\/7.\u200b1. Choosing a Case (4U Rackmount)<\/strong>\u200bFor E-ATX motherboards (like our Supermicro) and installing 4 graphics cards, use only a 4U server case.\u200bWhy 4U? This is the height standard. A case of this size provides enough internal space so that the airflow from the fans doesn\u2019t \u201chit\u201d the walls but flows freely through the GPU heatsinks.\u200bForm Factor: Make sure the case supports E-ATX.\u200bTip: Look for cases that support full-length graphics cards.\u200b2. Case Cooling (Airflow)<\/strong>\u200bServer cases usually come \u201cbare.\u201d Don\u2019t try to cool them with standard quiet case fans\u2014they won\u2019t generate the necessary static pressure. \u200bMiddle Section (Fan Wall): This is the heart of your server. A bar with powerful fans (usually 3\u20135 fans, 80 mm or 120 mm in size) should be installed between the CPU zone and the GPU zone. \u200bPurchasing Tip: Ideally, choose a case where this \u201cwall of fans\u201d is already installed by the manufacturer. If you\u2019re buying an empty case, be sure to purchase server-grade fans with a high RPM. Remember: Noise in the server room is a sign that your hardware isn\u2019t overheating. \u200b3. Processor Cooling (Xeon Gold)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    Choosing a Cooling System (CPU Cooler) for LGA3647 Motherboards\u200bAll of our recommended processors (Xeon Gold 61xx\/62xx series) use the LGA3647 socket. However, the choice of cooler depends on the motherboard model you are using. How to avoid mistakes:\u200bChoose a motherboard for your project.\u200bWhen buying a processor (LGA3647)\u2014it doesn\u2019t matter; it will fit in either one.\u200bWhen buying a cooler\u2014be sure to check the table above carefully.\u200bIf you buy a Square ILM cooler for the X11DPi-N board, it simply won\u2019t screw on, since the holes on the board are too narrow. <\/p>\n\n

    Active vs. Passive:<\/strong> In server cases with powerful airflow (Fan Wall), you can use passive heatsinks (without their own fans), since the airflow from the case fans passes through them.If the case has average cooling: Install active server coolers (with their own powerful fan directed at the CPU heatsink).<\/p>\n\n

    Board Model<\/td>Purpose<\/td>Mounting Type (ILM)<\/td>What to Look for in a Water Cooler Description<\/td><\/tr>
    Supermicro X11DAi-N<\/td>Basic Configuration (Workstation)<\/td>Square ILM<\/td>“Square” or “Square-shaped”<\/td><\/tr>
    Supermicro X11DPi-N<\/td>High-Performance Node (Server\/High-End)<\/td>Narrow ILM<\/td>“Narrow” or “\u0423\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0435”<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

    <\/strong>The golden rule of the DePIN World tech community:A server shouldn’t be “quiet.” It should be “well-ventilated.” If there isn\u2019t a powerful, directed airflow inside the case, your RTX 5090s will throttle after 10 minutes of operation, and the CPUs will start to throttle as well. <\/p>\n\n

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    Motherboard: Supermicro X11-DAI-N Choosing a specific motherboard model is crucial to the stability of the entire system. Why choose the Supermicro X11-DAI-N: “High-End Compute Node” Build (384 GB RAM)\u200bTo Akash, this machine will appear as a powerful “all-in-one” node with a huge reserve of I\/O and computing power. Options for “Ceiling” Why is this necessary? … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":575,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-543","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/543","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=543"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/543\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":545,"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/543\/revisions\/545"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-pin.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}