Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 (rev. 1.0) Motherboard - LGA 1150, Intel H97, DDR3, ATX

The Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 (rev. 1.0) motherboard is designed for users looking to build a reliable system with Intel's 4th and 5th Generation Core processors. Built on the Intel H97 chipset, this ATX motherboard offers a blend of performance features and connectivity options suitable for both gaming and general computing.

Key Features:

• Socket Type: LGA 1150
• Chipset: Intel® H97
• Form Factor: ATX (30.5 x 24.4 cm)

CPU Support:

• Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, including i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®.
• Designed to maximize performance with Intel's architecture.

Memory Support:

• Slots: 2 x DDR3 DIMM
• Maximum Capacity: Up to 16GB (8GB per DIMM)
• Supported Memory Types: DDR3 (1600/1333 MHz)
• Memory Architecture: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered.

Expansion Slots:

• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards.
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots.
• 1 x PCI slot for legacy expansion cards.

Storage Options:

• SATA Ports:
  • 6 x SATA III (6Gb/s) ports with RAID support (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10).

Networking:

• LAN Controller: Realtek® GbE LAN for reliable wired connectivity.

Video Outputs:

• Supports integrated graphics with:
  • DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs (max any three ports simultaneously).

USB Connectivity:

• Multiple USB ports including:
  • 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 rear panel, 2 internal).
  • 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 internal, 2 rear panel).

Audio Features:

• Audio Codec: Realtek® ALC887 codec supporting up to 7.1-channel high-definition audio with noise guard.

Additional Features:

• GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™: Provides a backup BIOS for enhanced reliability.
• APP Center: Includes utilities like EasyTune™ for system performance tuning and Cloud Station™ for remote access.
• SATA Express Connector: Offers higher data transfer rates compared to standard SATA connections.