GIGABYTE H510M S2 V2 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte H510M S2 V2 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H510 chipset and LGA1200 socket, offering a compact yet capable platform for 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors. Its Micro ATX form factor measures 22.6 cm × 18.5 cm, making it a practical choice for space-conscious builds without sacrificing connectivity or stability. Memory support is handled through two DDR4 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, accepting up to 64 GB of system memory (32 GB per slot). With 11th Gen Core i9/i7/i5 processors installed, the board supports DDR4 speeds up to 3200 MHz; 10th Gen Core i9/i7 CPUs top out at 2933 MHz, while other 10th Gen processors run at up to 2666 MHz. XMP profiles are also supported for straightforward memory tuning. Storage flexibility comes from one M.2 Socket 3 connector (type 2280, supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 NVMe SSDs) alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are available for both NVMe and SATA storage devices. Expansion is covered by one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a discrete graphics card and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Connectivity includes a Realtek Gigabit Ethernet controller (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) with bundled LAN bandwidth management software. Audio is delivered via a Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC supporting up to 7.1-channel output, with a dedicated Audio Noise Guard separating analog audio circuitry at the PCB level. USB ports total ten: four USB 3.2 Gen 1 and six USB 2.0/1.1, split between the rear panel and internal headers. Gigabyte's Smart Fan 5 technology provides granular thermal control with multiple temperature sensors, PWM and voltage-mode hybrid fan headers, and a FAN STOP function that silences connected fans when temperatures fall below a user-defined threshold. The board also features Anti-Sulfur Resistors, a Glass Fabric PCB for moisture resistance, and Low RDS MOSFETs for efficient power delivery. An onboard RGB LED strip header is included for lighting customisation. The AMI UEFI BIOS supports Q-Flash for easy firmware updates and EasyTune for system tuning within Windows. A TPM header accommodates optional GC-TPM2.0 modules. Software bundled includes Gigabyte APP Center utilities (@BIOS, Ambient LED, EasyTune, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer) and Norton Internet Security (OEM version). Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit are both supported. Verified Specifications: • Socket: LGA1200 • Chipset: Intel H510 Express • Form Factor: Micro ATX (22.6 cm × 18.5 cm) • Memory: 2 × DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 64 GB, up to DDR4-3200 (with 11th Gen CPU) • Storage: 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA + 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s • Expansion: 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 • USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 × USB 2.0/1.1 • LAN: Realtek GbE (1 Gbps) • Audio: Realtek HD Audio, up to 7.1-channel • BIOS: 128 Mbit flash, AMI UEFI • Warranty: 3 Years