About Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard
Unlock Next-Gen Performance, the Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard is the ideal foundation for an affordable yet powerful PC build.
Engineered for the new Intel® B860 Express Chipset, it unlocks the full potential of Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors.
Whether for gaming, office productivity, or content creation, the Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard combines Gigabyte’s renowned durability with modern connectivity standards.
Superior Power & Memory Design
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4+1+2 Phases Hybrid Power Design: Delivers cleaner and more efficient power to the CPU, ensuring stability under heavy loads.
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DDR5 Performance: Features 2 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory. Unlock incredible speeds up to 8800 MT/s (OC) with XMP 3.0 support and Gigabyte’s exclusive D5 Bionic Corsa technology for AI-enhanced overclocking.
Future-Proof Connectivity
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PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot: Equipped with a PCIe 5.0 Ready slot, providing double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 to support the latest and future graphics cards.
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Dual M.2 Connectors: Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots allow for lightning-fast NVMe SSD storage, reducing load times for games and applications.
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2.5GbE LAN: Onboard 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides up to 2.5x faster network speeds than standard 1GbE, ensuring lag-free gaming and smoother streaming.
Ultra Durable™ DIY Features
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PCIe EZ-Latch: A quick-release mechanism on the PCIe slot makes removing graphics cards effortless.
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Q-Flash Plus: Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card.
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Smart Fan 6: Features multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with Fan Stop technology to maintain the perfect balance between cooling and silence.
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HDMI 2.1: Supports 4K resolution at 60Hz for crisp, high-definition visuals.
Specifications Overview
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Socket: LGA 1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2)
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Form Factor: Micro ATX (mATX)
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Memory: 2 x DDR5 DIMMs (Max 128GB)
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Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x1
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Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s
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USB Rear: 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 2.0
The Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard is a micro-ATX, compact yet powerful foundation for a modern PC — blending performance, up-to-date technologies, and user-friendly design.
Built around the Intel B860 chipset and LGA1851 socket, it supports the latest generation of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), making it a forward-looking choice for both gamers and productivity-oriented builds.
On the memory front, Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard sports two DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB RAM (64 GB per slot) in dual-channel configuration.
The Gigabyte H Series LGA 1851 Motherboard supports a wide range of DDR5 modules — including high frequency memory kits — and also features support for XMP (Extreme Memory Profile), which simplifies memory overclocking.
For many users, this means they can simply enable XMP in BIOS and enjoy boosted memory speeds without manual tuning.
The support for both standard and Un-buffered ECC (operating as non-ECC) adds flexibility for varied user needs.
The expansion capability is equally modern: a full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ensures compatibility with next-generation graphics cards and other PCIe 5.0 devices.
Additionally, there is a PCIe 4.0 x1 slot for extra add-on cards.
For storage, the Gigayte Intel Powered Desktop Motherboard includes two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, ideal for installing high-speed NVMe SSDs, giving the build quick storage performance.
This versatile combination of expansion and storage makes the motherboard suitable for gaming rigs, content-creation setups, or daily-use PCs alike.
Power delivery on the Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard is handled through a hybrid VRM design (4+1+2 phases) complemented by solid-pin 8-pin CPU and 24-pin ATX connectors.
This design underscores stability and ensures reliable power to the CPU — particularly beneficial under heavy workloads or overclocked configurations.
For many users building mid-range to high-end setups, this reliability can make all the difference in system stability during intense gaming, rendering, or multitasking sessions.
Connectivity and onboard features show thoughtful planning.
The Gigabyte DDR5 Desktop Gaming Motherboard comes with 2.5 GbE LAN — offering faster network speeds for gaming or large file transfers — and multiple USB ports at the back and via internal headers, ensuring flexibility for peripherals.
For users leveraging CPU integrated graphics, output via HDMI is supported (assuming compatible CPU), which is handy for builds without a discrete GPU.
Audio is handled by an 8-channel HD Audio codec with high-end audio capacitors, giving clean, rich sound for games, media, or creative work.
What sets Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard apart is its focus on user-friendliness and upgradability.
Features like PCIe EZ-Latch make installing or swapping a graphics card easier and more secure — particularly helpful in frequent tinkling or upgrade scenarios.
The “EZ-Debug Zone” offers onboard debug LEDs, which simplifies troubleshooting during builds or hardware failures.
Cooling is well-supported through the Smart Fan 6 system — with headers compatible with both PWM and DC fans, even water-cooling pumps, and options for full fan curve customization or fan-stop mode under light loads, enabling quiet operation when high cooling isn’t needed.
Finally, the Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard’s compact micro-ATX form factor makes it ideal for smaller PC builds or space-constrained setups — while still offering a modern, capable foundation that doesn’t compromise on functionality.
Whether you’re building a sleek productivity machine, a compact gaming rig, or a balanced all-rounder PC, the Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 Motherboard delivers a strong combination of stability, performance, and convenience.
The Gigabyte B860M H DDR5 motherboard is a well-rounded, future-ready micro-ATX platform — a solid choice for anyone building a modern PC with Intel Core Ultra or compatible CPUs, especially when you value DDR5, PCIe 5.0, storage flexibility, and user-friendly features in a compact form factor.
