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GA-H81M-HD2

Model GA-H81M-HD2

Intel H81 Micro ATX motherboard for Socket LGA1150 processors, with 2 DDR3 slots (up to 16 GB) and 1 GbE LAN.

Socket
LGA1150
Chipset
Intel H81
Form factor
Micro ATX
Memory
2 x DDR3, up to 16 GB
LAN
1 GbE
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Overview

Highlights

  • Supports 4th Generation Intel Core processors
  • GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
  • USB 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3X USB power
  • GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices
  • LAN with high ESD Protection

Platform

Socket
LGA1150
Chipset
Intel H81
Form factor
Micro ATX 22.6 x 17 cm
Memory
DDR3
  • Up to 16 GB
  • Up to 1600 MHz
Dual channel
Processor support
  • Intel Core i7 processors
  • Intel Core i5 processors
  • Intel Core i3 processors
  • Intel Pentium processors
  • Intel Celeron processors
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x16
  • 2 x PCIe x1 slots
PCIe 2.0
Storage
2 x SATA 6Gb/s, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s
LAN
  • Realtek GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless
Not included
Display outputs
1 x HDMI, 1 x D-Sub, 1 x DVI-D For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
Intel
Socket
LGA1150
Chipset
H81
Form factor
Micro ATX
Memory
DDR3
Series
Ultra Durable
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 packageL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel H81 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.Dual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modulesSupport for non-ECC memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor, Intel HD Graphics support:1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x12001 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio
Realtek ALC887 codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Networking

LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x162 x PCI Express x1 slots(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Storage interface
Chipset:2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1)2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3)

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset:2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x system fan header1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back panel connectors
1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x PS/2 Keyboard port1 x D-Sub port1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
System voltage detectionCPU/System temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU/System overheating warningCPU/System fan fail warningCPU/System fan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
2 x 32 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress InstallSupport for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications.@BIOSEasyTuneEZ SetupUSB BlockerSmart TimeLockSMART Recovery 2Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating system
Support for Windows 10/8.1/8/7

Board

Form factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Media

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Official information

GIGABYTE product page for GA-H81M-HD2 gigabyte.com

Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for LGA1150

Coolers whose specifications list socket LGA1150.

All 8 CPU coolers
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    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    GIGABYTE

    EAGLE 360

    GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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Cabinets for Micro ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list Micro ATX motherboard support.

All 10 cabinets

Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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