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GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2V LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

  • Intel H81
  • 4th Generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • DDR3 1600/1333
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GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2V - LGA 1150 - Intel H81 SATA 6Gbps - USB 3.0 - Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
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GIGABYTE 8 Series Motherboards

GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards support the latest 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute ultimate platform for your next PC build. Boasting high current capable power delivery, performance-enhancing caching technologies, exclusive high-end audio features, advanced networking, and device charging, GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards are in a class of their own.

Next Gen Intel® 8 Series Platform

The latest Intel 8 Series platform offers significant improvements in performance and power consumption with the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® H81 chipsets. As well as a boost in overall productivity, the latest HD4600 Intel® processor graphics provide significantly higher frame rates in the latest DX11 3D game titles.



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GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.



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LAN Optimizer - Intelligent Optimization Network Management Tool

GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer is designed to allow you to manage different types of network traffic so that data streams such as HD media, web browsing, or online gaming, can be prioritized over large data downloads that tend to strangle overall network bandwidth.



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Ultra Performance

GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.


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On/Off Charge Technology

GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboards' USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.



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GIGABYTE App Center

GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.



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Ultra Safe

GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a "Main BIOS" and a "Backup BIOS," protecting your BIOS from failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.



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GIGABYTE EasyTune

GIGABYTE EasyTune provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings.

GIGABYTE Smart Fan 2


As well as offering more system fans than ever before, GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards feature updated and improved CPU and system fan speed controls, with individual airflow and speed settings available via a dedicated digital controller. GIGABYTE Smart Fan 2 allows you to configure CPU fans and system fans.


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GIGABYTE @BIOS

The new and updated GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface by automatically downloading the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers.



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High ESD Protection for USB and LAN (USB 3.0 Only)

GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.



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One Fuse per USB Port (USB 3.0 Only)

On GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards each USB port has its own dedicated power fuse that prevents unwanted USB port failure, helping to safeguard your important data during transfer


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GIGABYTE EZ Setup

GIGABYTE EZ Setup combines several key utilities designed to simplify installation and configuration procedures for several exclusive GIGABYTE apps including Disk Mode Switch, Smart Connect, EZ Rapid Start and EZ Smart response.


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*The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
*Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
*All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
*Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.

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  • Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
  • Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years


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  • Cecil S.
  • 10/17/2014 1:03:27 PM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsReliable motherboards

Pros: Stable motherboard with easy to navigate EUFI and all the basics you need.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I've used Gigabyte boards in all me recent Haswell builds and haven't had any problems at all with them, and this board is no exception. I shop by price because I don't need a bunch of bells and whistles, and Gigabyte always has a decent balance of reliability and affordability.

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  • Eric M.
  • 9/22/2014 12:17:08 PM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsBIOS was hard to figure out/ Didn't work with Intel G3258

Pros: NONE. I Never got it to work

Cons: Wouldn't work with the Intel Pentium G3258. Bios on this board was VERY confusing to say the least and I still couldn't format or erase partitions on my Terabyte Hard Drive. I switched my hard drive to my other computer to delete the partition and load Windows 7 which was done successfully. Brought it back to this Gigabyte Motherboard and Intel Pentium G3258 and couldn't even boot windows 7. I brought it over my father's house who is an Electronic Hardware Engineer and he couldn't even figure it out. Had to return product.

Other Thoughts: Been building my own computers for years. Never had a problem like this before.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your comments. We apologize for your difficulty with your GIGABYTE product. Please contact us at newegg-support@gigabyteusa.com with the case number 114253 in the e-mail subject line. We will provide personalized service and analysis to help solve your issue ASAP. If the matter is urgent, please send us your contact number, and we will contact you.


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  • Lemmons .
  • 9/19/2014 7:12:02 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsGreat Motherboard

Pros: Excellent motherboard. I purchased this as part of a deal for the G3258K processor and I couldn't be happier. At first I wanted a more enthusiast friendly chipset but then Intel forced the vendors to release updates and BIOS revisions that basically turned this motherboard into a gaming platform.

It's been running the Pentium G3258K slightly overclocked for a few weeks as a home server / ESXi machine, 24/7, and I eventually took the Pentium out and put in a 4790K. The 4790K is also running 24/7 in my home server, and after a few weeks it hasn't needed a reboot or any attention at all.

Bought it for a total of <$80 with the Pentium G3258K and I couldn't be happier.

Cons: No cons whatsoever. Just be aware the board is a Micro ATX motherboard, space is very limited. I eventually managed to get a Corsair H80i installed on it in budget Rosewill case, but the socket is so close to the top corner that I had to have my wife help me install it because the tubing needed to be bent so much.

Other Thoughts: The BIOS looks like something from an Alien movie. Full UEFI, mouse movement, high definition options, you can even customize the background. You can disable this if you want and revert to the more familiar text display that Gigabyte has been using for a while. I had initially tried using onboard graphics and the default BIOS options but the HD TV I was using wouldn't recognize the video and when it finally did it wouldn't properly show the BIOS. An actual monitor saw it all immediately, so definitely do all configurations with a monitor if you start having difficulty.

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  • Alex M.
  • 9/15/2014 9:40:41 PM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggshighs and lows

Pros: works fine but...

Cons: usb 3.0 is practically useless i don't know if there's any fixing update but it keeps disconnecting everytime.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your comments. We apologize for your difficulty with your GIGABYTE product. Please contact us at newegg-support@gigabyteusa.com with the case number 114110 in the e-mail subject line. We will provide personalized service and analysis to help solve your issue ASAP. If the matter is urgent, please send us your contact number, and we will contact you.


GIGABYTE VIP Support Team

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  • Daniel I.
  • 9/14/2014 3:43:39 PM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsShazaam

Pros: Basically free with combo. Way better than the ECS equivalent I picked up. Easy to use bios, decent layout of board.

Cons: No USB 3.0 header for front panel.

Other Thoughts: Does a good job for mild overclocking,

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  • Edward S.
  • 9/12/2014 9:27:45 PM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

4 out of 5 eggsgreat basic MB

Pros: 1.easy to install
2.easy to update bios,
3.easy to OC with Pentium G3258
4.great UEFI bios, easy to play around
5. work right out of box no DOA

Cons: 1. no onboard USB 3.0 connector
2. voltage limit to 1.2 means limited CPU OC

Other Thoughts: I got this board and G3258 to upgrade my son's old core 2 duo E7400 machine and it works great. OC at 4.2Mhz 1.2 Vol with zalman cnps5x perfoma and temp is pretty good (idle 27-31C, loaded 57-67C ) and stable. i'm waiting for ram deal (now xms3 4gb 1600) and decent Video card (now old radeon hd3850 512mg).

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  • Scott S.
  • 9/12/2014 8:38:18 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsGood Workhorse Upgrade

Pros: Straight-forward, well made board.
Perfect budget workaday machine when paired with Intel G3258 and 8GB RAM stick.
UEFI firmware is up to date and ready for Windows 8.1, Linux or whatever.
Integrated HD graphics supports VGA and DVI monitors without additional graphics card.

Cons: For the budget conscious, there really aren't any.

Other Thoughts: Nice AMI UEFI firmware with rich graphical UI. Board has clear, clean layout with excellent labeling to ensure you connect things to all the right places. This is a great budget motherboard.

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  • JEREMY S.
  • 9/8/2014 9:12:53 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggsGood Basic board, but CPU Voltage is Limited

Pros: Basic features include USB3, SATA3
BIOS is cluttered but gives access to lots of features

Cons: - Only two DDR3 memory slots
- Only 6 USB connections available, 4XUSB2 and 2XUSB3
- Double expansion slot video card will block one of two PCIX2 slots.
- CPU Voltage is limited to the stock voltage of 1.2v. This pretty much eliminates this board for anyone that wants to overclock their CPU in any way. You can get some overclock just by increasing the clock multiplier but eventually you will hit a wall because you can't add more voltage.

Other Thoughts: For a similar price, there are other motherboards with more USB, more DDR3 and more control in the BIOS. I got this at a steep discount through a NewEgg promotion, so for the price this was a good value. The components look solid and the board looks clean and well constructed. I can't recommend this if there are other boards with more control and versatility at a similar price point.

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  • Helen K.
  • 9/4/2014 11:57:31 PM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsI love it!

Pros: Cheap, working, was bundled with Pentium G3258 with a great discount (thanks Newegg!).

Cons: As other people pointed out there is no USB 3.0 connector for the front of the case. And USB 2.0 was working funky - not sure what's the problem.

Other Thoughts: I was going to buy this Mobo anyway somewhere in the future, but it was a sweet combo deal with Pentium G3258, which can be overclocked with this Mobo (surprisingly).
UEFI is full stuff - a bit intimidating after laptop BIOS.

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  • Kevin O.
  • 8/30/2014 5:48:01 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

4 out of 5 eggsNice inexpensive MB

Pros: Easy BIOS set-up
Easy BIOS flash to F5.
F5 menu layout is easy to navigate and nice to look at.
No problem overclocking Pentium G3258 Anniversary processor.

Cons: Would be nice if it had an onboard USB 3.0 connector

Other Thoughts: Got as a combo with the Pentium G3258 for a fantastic price fro Newegg. Upgraded my daughters dying desktop and we are both very happy with the results. The performance with the normal internet, video, and Office is good, as expected. The gaming performance is much better than expected. She can run Bioshock Infinite and a couple of the Batman games at medium settings with no issues at all. Added a GeForce GT 730 and built a low cost computer upgrade with better than expected performance.

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