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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-P61-S3 rev.2.0 LGA 1155 Intel H61 DDR3 16GB ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-9P1E-5ZS24

LGA 1155 ATX board with Intel H61 chipset, two DDR3 slots for up to 16GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, two PCIe x1 slots, four SATA ports, Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111F gigabit LAN

  • Processor1. Support LGA1155 Slot Processor: Intel Core ™ i7 Processor
  • ChipsetIntel H61
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supporting x16 operating specificati
  • SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface
  • LGA 1155 socket supports Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Intel H61 chipset delivers stable platform for everyday computing
  • Two DDR3 DIMM slots accept up to 16 GB memory
  • Realtek ALC887 codec provides 7.1 channel high-definition audio
  • Realtek RTL8111F LAN controller enables 10/100/1000 Mbit wired networking

GIGABYTE GA-P61-S3 rev.2.0 LGA 1155 ATX Motherboard

This motherboard uses the Intel H61 chipset and fits the LGA 1155 socket. It provides two DDR3 DIMM slots for up to 16GB of system memory. The board follows the standard ATX layout measuring 30.5 by 19 centimetres.

Suits repairs and legacy builds; not for new systems

The board targets users replacing a failed H61 motherboard or assembling a system around an existing LGA 1155 processor. It lacks modern interfaces such as USB 3.0 or SATA 6Gb/s, so builders starting a new platform should select a current chipset.

PCI Express x16 slot with 3.0 support

A single PCI Express x16 slot operates at the 3.0 specification when the installed processor and graphics card both support it. This slot determines which graphics cards can run at their rated bandwidth.

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineGIGABYTE GA-P61-S3(rev.2.0)
Model nameGIGABYTE GA-P61-S3(rev.2.0)
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H61
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerBuilt-in 1 Realtek RTL8111F LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersBuilt-in chipset:
Up to 8 USB 2.0/1 ports (4 on the rear panel, 4 to be connected from the USB socket in the main board via cable)

Questions about this item

What PCI Express generation does the single x16 slot support, and what limits its speed in practice?

The x16 slot is wired for PCI Express 3.0, but actual Gen 3 operation depends on the installed CPU and graphics card; if either lacks Gen 3 support the link falls back to a lower generation.

What are the board dimensions and mounting pattern for case fitment?

The board measures 30.5 by 19 cm and follows the standard ATX mounting pattern, so it fits any case that accepts ATX motherboards.

How is the front-panel audio header connected to enable 7.1 channel output, and what step is often missed?

Connect the case front-panel audio cable to the onboard HD audio header; 7.1 channel output only activates when speakers are plugged into that front panel, not the rear jacks.

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