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Green micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1151 socket and black DDR4 slots

ASUS

ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 Intel C232 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-6JHN-E5HDS

Micro ATX board with LGA 1151 socket and Intel C232 chipset supports up to 32 GB DDR4 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • ChipsetIntel C232
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR4 for responsive multitasking
  • LGA 1151 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel C232 chipset provides stable platform foundation
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact chassis builds
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate setup

Socket and chipset

The ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 is an LGA 1151 motherboard built on the Intel C232 chipset for Micro ATX chassis. It targets builders assembling compact workstations or servers that need reliable DDR4 memory support.

Thermals and power

The board draws modest power in typical workloads and runs cool with standard case airflow, producing minimal audible noise from passive chipset cooling. No active fan is mounted on the C232 heatsink, so system acoustics depend on the CPU cooler and case fans chosen by the builder.

Build integration

The Micro ATX form factor frees expansion slots in smaller enclosures while retaining four DDR4 slots for up to 32GB of memory. A single SATA cable and the rear I/O panel are included, so builders must supply additional drive cables and mounting hardware for their storage configuration.

How it compares

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Price $67.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS E3M-PLUS V5
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel C232
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 into a Micro ATX case, and which step is often missed?

Mount the board using the Micro ATX screw holes, fit the supplied I/O back panel into the case cutout before securing the board, then connect the included SATA cable to the onboard SATA port and your drive.

What maintenance or replacement will the ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 need later?

The board ships with a metal battery for CMOS power; when the system loses time or BIOS settings, replace that cell.

What limit appears first on the ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 under sustained use?

The Intel C232 chipset and DDR4 design cap memory at 32GB, so heavy workloads will hit that capacity ceiling before other onboard limits.

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