GIGABYTE B85M-DS3H-A

The GIGABYTE B85M-DS3H-A is a compact Micro-ATX motherboard suitable mainly for modern home or corporate PCs designed for versatile use. Its advanced Intel B85 chipset indicates the board is primarily intended for Intel Haswell processors and meets the parameters for the current state of the art computer configurations.

The low price, however, does not mean its hardware equipment is lacking in any way. In addition to four slots for DDR3 RAM clocked at 1600 MHz and maximum 32 GB capacity, it features a D-Sub port, DVI-D, and HDMI for connecting all your display devices. An advanced Realtek sound card with the modern ALC 887 codec ensures excellent sound quality, as it is capable of playing up to 7.1 channel audio. Its gigabit network card is no slouch either and makes fast data transfer a breeze.

The motherboard has 4 SATA III connectors for connecting HDDs and SSDs, though the manufacturer also included a pair of older SATA II connectors as well. Graphics cards and other adapters can be easily connected via a full-fledged third generation PCI Express x16 slot and two PCI Express x1 slots.

High durability and excellent cooling

The board boasts high-quality components Ultra Durable 4 Plus, a hardware standard that includes a whole range of features and component choices that provide the absolute best PC protection available. The motherboard is well-protected against moisture, electrostatic discharge, sudden power loss, and high operating temperatures. The hardware standard guarantees record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation, and extended motherboard lifespan.

DualBIOS for extra system and data security

The GIGABYTE company is well aware what trouble a damaged BIOS may cause, so its motherboards are equipped with UEFI DualBIOS technology to protect one of the most crucial components of your PC. DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings, or power failure during the update process.

Key features

• UEFI DualBIOS for greater system safety
• 4 DDR3 RAM slots with total capacity 32 GB
• High-quality audio capacitors for perfect sound quality
• HDMI and DVI ports for connecting display devices
• Powerful processor ensures excellent performance
• GIGABYTE EasyTune, App Center, EZ Setup, and @BIOS support to enable graphical user interface for BIOS updates