GIGABYTE H410M S2 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte H410M S2 DDR4 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H410 Express chipset, designed for 10th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1200 socket. It accepts the full range of 10th Gen Intel CPUs — from Core i9 and i7 down to Pentium and Celeron — making it a versatile foundation for budget builds, office workstations, and entry-level home PCs alike. Memory support is provided via two DDR4 DIMM slots operating in dual-channel mode, accommodating up to 64 GB of system RAM (32 GB per DIMM). Core i9 and i7 processors unlock DDR4 speeds up to 2933 MHz, while Core i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors run at up to 2666 MHz. The board also supports XMP profiles for straightforward memory tuning. For connectivity, the H410M S2 DDR4 delivers a total of 10 USB ports: four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (two on the rear panel, two via internal header) and six USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four on the rear panel, two via internal header). Storage is handled by four SATA 6 Gb/s connectors supplemented by an M.2 slot with PCIe ASPM L1.2 power management support. Expansion slots include one PCIe x16 (running at x16, PCIe 3.0) and two PCIe x1 slots. The onboard display output is a single D-Sub (VGA) port driven by the Intel HD Graphics integrated processor, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200 at 60 Hz with up to 512 MB shared memory. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec delivering High Definition Audio with 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output. Networking is provided by a Realtek GbE LAN chip supporting 1000/100 Mbit speeds. Gigabyte's Smart Fan 5 technology gives builders precise thermal management, allowing fan headers to be mapped to different temperature sensors and supporting both PWM and voltage-mode fans. An onboard RGB LED strip header adds ambient lighting capability. The board ships with an AMI UEFI BIOS (128 Mbit flash) compatible with PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, and ACPI 5.0, alongside Gigabyte's APP Center suite — including @BIOS, EasyTune, Fast Boot, Game Boost, Smart Backup, Q-Flash, and Xpress Install utilities. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA1200 | Chipset: Intel H410 Express - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 22.6 cm × 17.4 cm - Memory: 2 × DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, dual-channel, XMP support - Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16 (Gen 3), 2 × PCIe x1 (Gen 3) - Storage: 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s, 1 × M.2 (PCIe) - USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 × USB 2.0/1.1 - Display: 1 × D-Sub (max 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz) - Audio: Realtek ALC887, HD Audio, up to 7.1-channel - LAN: Realtek GbE (1000/100 Mbit) - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 128 Mbit flash - Warranty: 3 Years