GIGABYTE H310M DS2 2.0 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte H310M DS2 2.0 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H310 Express Chipset, designed for LGA1151-socket Intel processors from the 8th and 9th Generation product families — covering Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron lines. Its compact 22.6 cm x 17.4 cm footprint makes it a practical choice for space-conscious builds without sacrificing the connectivity most users need. Memory is handled by two DDR4 DIMM slots capable of running in dual-channel configuration, supporting capacities up to 32 GB and speeds of 2133, 2400, or 2666 MHz. XMP profile support is available when paired with a compatible 8th Generation Core i7 or i5 processor. Both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules are accepted, though ECC modules operate in non-ECC mode. For graphics, the board exposes Intel HD integrated graphics through a D-Sub (VGA) output, reaching up to 1920x1200 at 60 Hz with up to 1 GB of shared memory. A full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot accommodates a dedicated GPU, and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots provide room for expansion cards. Storage and connectivity are well-covered for the platform: four SATA 6 Gb/s ports feed drives directly from the chipset, while USB consists of four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (two rear, two internal header) and six USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four rear, two internal header). Networking is provided by a Realtek GbE LAN controller (10/100/1000 Mbit), bundled with the Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility for traffic prioritisation. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec offering up to 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF output support. The board includes Gigabyte's Smart Fan 5 system, which uses multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP capability to manage thermals intelligently. Hardware monitoring covers voltage, temperature, fan speed, overheating warnings, and fan failure alerts via the iTE I/O Controller Chip. Anti-Sulfur resistors are integrated to improve long-term durability in varying environments. The AMI UEFI BIOS (128 Mbit flash) supports Q-Flash for firmware updates and the full Gigabyte APP Center software suite including EasyTune, AutoGreen, Fast Boot, and Smart Backup. CEC 2019 compliance enables platform-level power saving. A TPM header (2x6 pin, GC-TPM2.0_S module) and Clear CMOS jumper round out the internal connectors. Verifiable Specifications: - Chipset: Intel H310 Express - Socket: LGA1151 - CPU Support: 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron - Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, up to 32 GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, dual channel - Expansion: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 - Storage: 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - USB: 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 6x USB 2.0/1.1 - Audio: Realtek ALC887, HD Audio, up to 7.1-channel, S/PDIF Out - LAN: Realtek GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) - Display Output: 1x D-Sub (max 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz) - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 22.6 cm x 17.4 cm - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 128 Mbit flash - OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years