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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-H81M-D2V LGA 1150 Intel H81 DDR3 MicroATX server motherboard

SKU CH-B8FB-3NJ04

LGA 1150 MicroATX board with Intel H81 chipset, two DDR3 DIMM slots up to 16 GB, two SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s ports, six USB 3.0 ports, Realtek Gigabit LAN and 7.1-channel audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron
  • North BridgeIntel H81
  • PCI Express x161 x PCI Express x16
  • PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1
  • SATA2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 1) supporting up to
  • Supports 4th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB across two DIMM slots
  • Six USB 3.0 ports deliver 3x USB power for faster charging
  • Realtek Gigabit LAN with high ESD protection ensures reliable networking
  • MicroATX form factor at 22.6 x 17.4 cm fits compact server builds

Socket LGA 1150 MicroATX Server Board

The GIGABYTE GA-H81M-D2V is a MicroATX server motherboard built on the Intel H81 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It accepts Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron CPUs and provides two DDR3 DIMM slots running at 1600 or 1333 MHz in dual-channel mode. The board measures 22.6 by 17.4 cm and includes a single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots for add-in cards.

Suited for Basic Server Builds.

This board fits integrators assembling entry-level servers or workstations that need legacy LGA 1150 support and a compact MicroATX footprint. It is not suited for builders who require more than two memory slots, higher memory capacity than 16 GB, ECC memory support, additional SATA 6Gb/s ports, or multiple full-length PCIe x16 lanes for GPU arrays or high-throughput storage controllers.

Two DDR3 Slots Limited to 16 GB Total

The memory subsystem tops out at 16 GB across the two DDR3 slots, and the board does not support ECC modules. That ceiling determines whether the platform can handle the target workload; applications needing larger memory footprints or error-correcting memory must choose a different motherboard.

Highlights

  • Supports 4th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB across two DIMM slots
  • Six USB 3.0 ports deliver 3x USB power for faster charging
  • Realtek Gigabit LAN with high ESD protection ensures reliable networking
  • MicroATX form factor at 22.6 x 17.4 cm fits compact server builds

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelGA-H81M-D2V
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU TypeIntel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron
North BridgeIntel H81
PCI Express x161 x PCI Express x16
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1
SATA2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 3) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
USB 3.06 x USB 3.0
FeaturesSupports 4th Generation Intel Core processors
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
6 USB 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3x USB power
GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices
LAN with high ESD Protection
COM, DVI, D-SUB port on rear panel
All solid capacitors design
Form FactorMicro ATX
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size508 × 508 × 508 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this MicroATX board into a case and which power connectors are required?

Mount the 22.6 x 17.4 cm board using standard MicroATX standoffs, then attach the 24-pin ATX main power connector and the 8-pin ATX 12V connector near the CPU socket.

What maintenance will the onboard audio and LAN controllers need over time?

The Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio codec and Realtek Gigabit Ethernet controller have no user-serviceable parts; keep driver software updated through the OS for continued stability.

Which thermal or power limit appears first when the board runs sustained loads with a high-wattage CPU?

The single 8-pin ATX 12V connector and the 4-phase VRM area around the LGA 1150 socket limit continuous current delivery before the chipset or PCIe slots become a bottleneck.

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