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Green micro-ATX board, black slots, silver heatsinks, LGA 1150 socket, HDMI DVI D-Sub ports

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-B85M-DS3H LGA 1150 Intel B85 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-Q4MC-HFAWY

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with four DDR3 1600 slots, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, HDMI 1.4, DVI and D-Sub video outputs, Realtek GbE LAN and 7.1-channel audio

  • Processor4th generation i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support:1
  • Memory slot count4 × 240Pin
  • Supports 4th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Four DDR3 1600/1333 memory slots for system RAM
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for discrete graphics cards
  • Four SATA 6Gb/s ports for high-speed storage drives
  • HDMI 1.4 plus DVI and D-Sub video outputs

Intel B85 Micro ATX Platform

The GIGABYTE GA-B85M-DS3H is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel B85 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs in a compact 8.9 x 7.6 inch form factor. The board provides four DDR3 memory slots and a single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for graphics expansion.

Passive Cooling and Efficient Power

The B85 chipset runs without an active fan so the board adds no mechanical noise to a build. A hybrid digital power engine delivers clean voltage to the CPU while Ultra Durable 4 Plus components reduce losses under normal loads. Two fan headers allow case airflow to be managed without extra controllers.

DualBIOS Recovery and USB Charge

UEFI DualBIOS stores a backup firmware image that can restore the primary BIOS if corruption occurs. On/Off Charge keeps selected USB ports powered so phones or tablets charge even when the system is off. The 333 Onboard Acceleration bundle combines USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s and extra USB power delivery in one feature set.

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Price $44.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGA-B85M-DS3H
Processor
Processor4th generation i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240Pin
Supported memoryDDR3 1600/1333, non-ECC
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Audio & video
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-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.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek GbE
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x1 slots(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Audio jacks3 Ports
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length8.9 in × 7.6 in

Questions about this item

How do I mount the Micro ATX board measuring 8.9 by 7.6 inches and which standoff step is often missed?

Align the board with the case standoffs matching the Micro ATX hole pattern, then secure all screws; the step most builders skip is installing the I/O shield before lowering the board into place.

Which component will need replacement first on the GA-B85M-DS3H?

The CMOS battery on the UEFI DualBIOS is the only user-replaceable part that ages; when the system clock drifts or BIOS settings reset, swap the coin cell.

What limit appears first during sustained load on the B85 chipset?

The single 8-pin ATX 12V connector and the hybrid digital power engine set the practical ceiling for CPU current draw under prolonged heavy workloads.

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