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ASRock H81M-GL LGA 1150 Micro ATX Motherboard

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Build a Reliable and Compact SystemThe ASRock H81M-GL Motherboard is designed for building efficient and reliable micro ATX systems. Supporting Intel LGA 1150 processors and DDR3 memory, this motherboard offers essential features for home and office computing. Form Factor: Micro ATX Memory...

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Overview

Build a Reliable and Compact System

The ASRock H81M-GL Motherboard is designed for building efficient and reliable micro ATX systems. Supporting Intel LGA 1150 processors and DDR3 memory, this motherboard offers essential features for home and office computing.

  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Memory: DDR3 1066
  • Socket: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H81

Key Features

LGA1150

Chipset: Intel H81

Memory: 2x DDR3-1600/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 16GB

Slots: 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot, 1x PCI Slot

SATA: 2x SATA3 Ports, 2x SATA2 Ports

Ports: 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 8x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 via headers), 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x VGA Port, 1x Serial Port, 1x Parallel Port, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks

Specifications

Socket Type
LGA1150
Chipset
Intel H81
Memory Slots
2x DDR3 DIMM Slots
Memory Type
DDR3-1600/ 1333/ 1066
Memory Channel
Dual Channel
Memory Features
Non-ECC, Unbuffered
Max Memory Capacity
16GB
PCI-Express x16 Slots
1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16
PCI-Express x1 Slots
1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1
PCI Slots
1x PCI
SATA3 Ports
2x
SATA2 Ports
2x
USB 3.0 Ports (Rear)
2x
USB 2.0 Ports (Rear)
4x
USB 2.0 Ports (via headers)
4x
Video Output
1x VGA Port
LAN Port
1x RJ45
Audio Jacks
Audio I/O Jacks
PS/2 Ports
1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x PS/2 Mouse Port
Legacy Ports
1x Serial Port, 1x Parallel Port

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports LGA1150 processors, providing a foundation for a range of Intel CPUs from that socket generation
  • Offers 2x DDR3 DIMM slots, allowing for up to 16GB of Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered memory for system responsiveness
  • Includes a PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot for dedicated graphics cards, enabling graphical upgrades
  • Features a variety of legacy and modern ports including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, Serial, and Parallel for broad peripheral compatibility
  • The Intel H81 Chipset provides a reliable and stable platform for general computing needs
  • Micro ATX form factor is suitable for smaller PC cases, making it a good choice for compact builds
  • Comes with multiple SATA ports (2x SATA3, 2x SATA2) to accommodate several storage drives

👎 Cons

  • Limited to DDR3 memory, which is an older standard and may not be as fast or energy-efficient as newer DDR4 or DDR5 RAM
  • Only includes one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot, limiting options for multiple high-performance expansion cards
  • The PCI-Express 2.0 standard is older, potentially bottlenecking the performance of modern graphics cards
  • The Intel H81 Chipset is an older generation, which may lack features found in more recent chipsets
  • Max memory capacity of 16GB might be insufficient for users with very demanding applications or intensive multitasking needs
  • Does not include HDMI or DisplayPort, only a VGA port, which limits modern display connectivity without adapters
  • The presence of Serial and Parallel ports suggests an older design, possibly less relevant for contemporary users

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard supports LGA1150 socket processors.
It features 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, supporting up to 16GB of DDR3-1600/1333/1066MHz Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered memory.
The motherboard includes 2 SATA3 ports and 2 SATA2 ports, allowing for connection of up to four storage drives.
Yes, it has one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot for installing a dedicated graphics card.
It provides a single VGA port for video output.
Yes, there are 2 USB 3.0 ports located on the rear panel.
Yes, it includes both a PS/2 Keyboard Port and a PS/2 Mouse Port for legacy peripheral compatibility.

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