The GIGABYTE H81M-DS2 is a compact MicroATX motherboard designed for 4th Gen Intel Core processors with the LGA1150 socket, featuring the Intel H81 chipset. It supports Dual Channel DDR3 memory with frequencies up to 1600MHz across 2 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 16GB. Storage options include 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 2x SATA 3Gb/s ports for HDD/SSD conNECtivity. The board provides 2x USB 3.0 ports (rear) and 8x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear, 4 via headers) for peripheral conNECtivity. Expansion slots consist of 1x PCI Express x16 slot (running at x16 mode) and 1x PCI Express x1 slot. Integrated graphics output includes VGA and DVI-D ports for display conNECtivity. Networking is handled by a Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit). The motherboard features high-quality audio capacitors and a simplified layout optimized for cost-effective builds, making it suitable for office PCs and basic home systems. Its Ultra Durable 4 Plus technology ensures stable power delivery and component longevity.