GIGABYTE B365M Gaming HD DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte B365M Gaming HD is a Micro ATX motherboard designed for Intel 8th and 9th Generation Core processors using the LGA1151 socket. Built around the Intel B365 Express Chipset, it provides a stable and feature-rich platform for budget-conscious builders and entry-level gaming systems. Memory support spans two DDR4 DIMM slots accommodating up to 32 GB in dual-channel configuration at speeds of 2133, 2400, or 2666 MHz. XMP profiles and 2666 MHz operation require a 9th or 8th Generation Core i5, i7, or i9 processor. Storage options are versatile: one M.2 Socket 3 connector (M key, supporting 2242/2260/2280 form factors in both SATA and PCIe x4/x2 NVMe modes) pairs with four SATA 6 Gb/s ports and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. The board also carries Intel Optane Memory readiness. Networking is handled by a Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) with automatic bandwidth allocation via the bundled Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility. Audio relies on a Realtek ALC887 codec delivering High Definition Audio in 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output, complemented by high-end onboard audio capacitors and a PCB-level Audio Noise Guard with LED trace path lighting. Display output is provided through integrated Intel HD Graphics: one D-Sub port (up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz) and one HDMI 1.4 port (up to 4096×2160 @ 30 Hz, HDCP 2.2 supported, maximum 1 GB shared memory). Connectivity includes 6 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 6 × USB 2.0/1.1 ports across rear panel and internal headers. Smart Fan 5 technology provides multiple temperature sensor inputs and hybrid fan headers that auto-detect PWM or voltage-mode fans, with Fan Stop capability to silence fans under low-load conditions. Anti-Sulfur Resistors extend long-term board reliability, and 15 kV surge protection safeguards the LAN port. The BIOS is an AMI UEFI implementation stored on 128 Mbit flash, compliant with PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, and ACPI 5.0. CEC 2019 power-consumption compliance is supported via BIOS tuning. Verified Specifications: • Form Factor: Micro ATX, 22.6 cm × 18.5 cm • Socket: LGA1151 (Intel 8th & 9th Gen) • Chipset: Intel B365 Express • Memory: 2 × DDR4 DIMM, up to 32 GB, dual-channel, DDR4-2133/2400/2666, XMP support • Storage: 1 × M.2 (PCIe x4/x2 + SATA), 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 • Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1 • Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1-channel HD Audio • LAN: Realtek GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) • USB: 6 × USB 3.1 Gen 1, 6 × USB 2.0/1.1 • Display: 1 × D-Sub (1920×1200@60 Hz), 1 × HDMI 1.4 (4096×2160@30 Hz) • BIOS: AMI UEFI, 128 Mbit flash • Warranty: 3 Years • OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit