GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S ( Rev. 1.0) DDR3 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-GA-H81M-S · Brand Gigabyte · mATX
The Gigabyte GA-H81M-S (Rev. 1.0) is a Micro ATX motherboard with Intel H81 chipset, LGA1150 socket, dual DDR3 slots up to 16 GB, USB 3.0, and UEFI BIOS — a solid platform for 4th Generation Intel Core processor builds
Inclusive of GST · GST invoice available
Overview
The Gigabyte GA-H81M-S (Rev. 1.0) is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H81 Express Chipset, designed for the LGA1150 socket and compatible with 4th Generation Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. Its compact 19.0 cm x 17.0 cm footprint makes it a practical choice for space-efficient desktop builds without sacrificing essential connectivity. Memory support is handled by two DDR3 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 16 GB of system RAM in a dual-channel configuration. Supported speeds include DDR3 1600 and 1333 MHz modules, as well as Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) modules, giving builders some headroom for performance tuning within the platform's limits. For storage, the board provides four SATA ports in total: two SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA3) and two SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA2), suitable for SSDs and HDDs simultaneously. Expansion is covered by one PCIe x16 slot running at full x16 bandwidth and one PCIe x1 slot, both conforming to the PCI Express 2.0 standard. Onboard video output is delivered via a single D-Sub port powered by Intel HD Graphics integrated into the processor, supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200 with up to 1 GB of shared memory. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec delivering High Definition Audio with support for up to 7.1-channel output when paired with an HD front panel audio module. Connectivity on the rear panel includes two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek GbE, 10/100/1000 Mbit), three audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In), PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and a D-Sub video output. An additional four USB 2.0 ports are available via internal headers. The board ships with Gigabyte's UEFI BIOS (AMI EFI, 32 Mbit flash), supporting Q-Flash for easy BIOS updates and ON/OFF Charge for charging USB devices while the system is off. Hardware monitoring covers system voltage, CPU and system temperatures, and fan speeds. Gigabyte's Ultra Durable technology employs solid capacitors in the CPU VRM design for added longevity. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 19.0 cm x 17.0 cm - Socket: LGA1150 - Chipset: Intel H81 Express - Memory: 2x DDR3 DIMM, up to 16 GB, DDR3 1600/1333 MHz, dual-channel - Storage: 2x SATA 6 Gb/s, 2x SATA 3 Gb/s - Expansion: 1x PCIe x16 (x16), 1x PCIe x1 (PCIe 2.0) - USB: 2x USB 3.0 + 4x USB 2.0 (rear); 4x USB 2.0 via headers - Video: 1x D-Sub (max 1920x1200) - Audio: Realtek ALC887, HD Audio, up to 7.1-channel - LAN: Realtek GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) - BIOS: AMI EFI UEFI, 32 Mbit flash - OS Support: Windows 10/8.1/8/7 - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Chipset | Intel®H81 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | |
| Lan | Realtek®GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| USB | Chipset:2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Bios | 1 x 32 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI EFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek®ALC887 codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver |
| Memory | 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.Dual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modulesSupport for non-ECC memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| H/W Monitoring | System voltage detectionCPU/System temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU/System overheating warningCPU/System fan fail warningCPU/System fan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install |
| I/O Controller | iTE®I/O Controller Chip |
| Bundle Software | Norton®Internet Security (OEM version) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x161 x PCI Express x1 slot(The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) |
| Unique Features | Support for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress InstallSupport for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications.@BIOSEasyTuneEZ SetupUSB BlockerSupport for ON/OFF Charge |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor – Intel®HD Graphics support:1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200Maximum shared memory of 1 GB |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10/8.1/8/7 |
| Storage Interface | Chipset:2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 1)2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 3) |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard port1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x D-Sub port2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x system fan header1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x speaker header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x chassis intrusion header1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
