Model

• Brand: GIGABYTE
• Model: GA-H97-Gaming 3

Supported CPU

• CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
• CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150)

Chipsets

• Chipset: Intel H97

Memory

• Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
• Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/1333
• Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
• Channel Supported: Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

• PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1
• PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 (x4)
• PCI Express x1: 2
• PCI Slots: 3

Storage Devices

• SATA 6Gb/s: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
• SATA Express: 1 x SATA Express
• M.2: 1 x M.2
• SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10

Onboard Video

• Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic

Onboard Audio

• Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
• Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

• LAN Chipset: Killer E2201
• Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

• PS/2: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• Video Ports:
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x D-SUB
• HDMI: 1 x HDMI
• RJ45: 1 x RJ45
• DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort
• USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
• USB 1.1/2.0: 2 x USB 2.0
• S/PDIF Out: 1 x Optical
• Audio Ports: 6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

• Onboard USB: 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0
• Other Connectors
  • 1×24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1×8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1 x CPU fan header
  • 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
  • 3 x system fan headers
  • 1 x front panel header
  • 1 x front panel audio header
  • 1 x serial port header
  • 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
  • 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Physical Spec

• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions (W x L): 12.0" x 8.4"
• Power Pin: 24 Pin

Features

• Features:
  • Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors
  • Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB3 gaming audio suite
  • Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting
  • Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in rear audio amplifier
  • Killer E2200 gaming networking platform
  • Extreme multi graphics support
  • SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer
  • M.2 for SSDs drives with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
  • Long lifespan Durable Solid caps
  • APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS