Gigabyte Q870M D3H Intel Q870 LGA 1851 DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Gigabyte Q870M D3H Intel Q870 LGA 1851 DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Build a powerful and reliable desktop system with the Gigabyte Q870M D3H Intel Q870 Micro-ATX Motherboard. Designed for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), this motherboard combines the Intel Q870 Express chipset, an LGA 1851 socket and four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB of memory. Featuring a PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot, dual M.2 storage connectors, dual 2.5GbE and Gigabit Ethernet networking, and versatile USB connectivity, the Q870M D3H provides a capable platform for professional desktop and workstation environments. Its Ultra Durable construction, hybrid VRM design and Smart Fan 6 technology help deliver dependable performance in a compact Micro-ATX form factor.

Key Features

• Intel Q870 Express chipset
• LGA 1851 processor socket
• Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
• Micro-ATX form factor measuring 24.4 x 24.4cm
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB
• Dual-channel DDR5 memory architecture
• DDR5 speeds up to 6400MT/s, subject to compatibility
• Supports Intel XMP memory profiles
• 4+1+2 phase hybrid VRM power design
• 6-layer mid-loss PCB construction
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slot
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 expansion slot
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 SSD connector
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA M.2 SSD connector
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support for SATA drives
• Dual LAN with 2.5GbE and Gigabit Ethernet
• 2 x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 output
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity
• Realtek high-definition audio with up to 7.1 channels
• Integrated TPM 2.0 security chip
• Gigabyte Smart Fan 6 cooling management
• RGB Fusion addressable RGB header
• Q-Flash BIOS updating utility
• Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit

Features

Intel Core Ultra Processor Support

The Gigabyte Q870M D3H features an LGA 1851 socket designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Combined with the Intel Q870 Express chipset, it provides a modern computing platform for business, professional and everyday desktop applications.

Intel Q870 Express Chipset

The Intel Q870 chipset provides support for modern connectivity, storage and expansion technologies. Its capabilities make the motherboard suitable for professional desktop systems requiring reliable performance and flexible peripheral connectivity.

High-Capacity DDR5 Memory

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of dual-channel system memory. The motherboard supports DDR5 speeds of 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200 and 6400MT/s, depending on the installed processor and memory configuration.

Intel XMP Memory Support

Support for Intel Extreme Memory Profile technology allows compatible DDR5 memory modules to use manufacturer-defined performance profiles. Gigabyte's memory optimisation features provide additional configuration flexibility.

Ultra Durable Hybrid VRM Design

The motherboard features a 4+1+2 phase hybrid power delivery design with a 6-layer mid-loss PCB. This construction helps support stable power distribution and dependable operation with compatible processors and components.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion

A PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity for a compatible graphics card or supported NVMe SSD expansion device. Additional PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x1 slots accommodate compatible expansion cards.

High-Speed PCIe 5.0 M.2 Storage

The CPU-connected M.2 connector supports PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSDs in the M.2 2280 form factor. This enables high-speed storage configurations for operating systems, professional applications and large files.

Dual M.2 Storage Connectors

Two onboard M.2 connectors provide flexible solid-state storage options. The primary slot supports PCIe 5.0 SSDs, while the chipset-connected slot supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe and compatible SATA M.2 drives.

Four SATA 6Gb/s Ports

Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors allow compatible hard drives and SATA solid-state drives to be installed. Support for RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 enables different SATA storage configurations according to system requirements.

Dual Wired Network Connectivity

The motherboard features two RJ-45 LAN ports, combining an Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller with a Realtek 2.5GbE controller. These independent wired network interfaces support flexible network connectivity for professional and business applications.

Triple Display Connectivity

Two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and one HDMI 2.1 output support up to three simultaneous displays when used with a compatible processor featuring integrated graphics. This provides convenient multi-monitor connectivity for productivity applications.

Versatile USB Connectivity

The rear panel offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports. Internal headers provide additional USB connections for compatible computer cases, including front-panel USB-C connectivity.

High-Definition Audio

Integrated Realtek high-definition audio supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel audio configurations. High-quality audio capacitors contribute to the motherboard's onboard sound design.

Smart Fan 6 Cooling

Gigabyte Smart Fan 6 provides configurable cooling controls for supported fans and water-cooling pumps. Temperature-based fan curves, monitoring and Fan Stop functionality help manage system cooling and acoustic performance.

Integrated TPM 2.0 Security

An onboard Infineon TPM 2.0 security chip provides hardware-based security functionality for compatible operating systems and supported applications.

Gigabyte RGB Fusion Support

An addressable RGB header allows compatible lighting accessories to be connected and controlled through supported Gigabyte software, providing additional system personalisation options.

Q-Flash BIOS Utility

Gigabyte Q-Flash provides a convenient method of updating motherboard BIOS firmware. Gigabyte Control Center also offers supported system management and configuration utilities.

Compact Micro-ATX Design

Measuring 24.4 x 24.4cm, the Q870M D3H uses a Micro-ATX layout. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for compatible Micro-ATX and ATX computer cases while maintaining essential storage, memory and expansion connectivity.

Important Information

• This motherboard uses the Micro-ATX form factor, not full-size ATX.
• Requires a compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor with an LGA 1851 socket.
• Older Intel LGA 1700 processors are not compatible.
• DDR5 memory is required; DDR4 memory is not supported.
• Maximum memory speed and capacity depend on the processor and memory configuration.
• ECC UDIMM modules operate in non-ECC mode.
• Motherboard display outputs require a processor with supported integrated graphics.
• The board does not include integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity.
• The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports a graphics card or compatible NVMe SSD expansion device.
• PCIe 5.0 SSDs, processors, RAM and graphics cards are sold separately.
• The motherboard does not include a CPU cooler.
• Windows 11 is required for certain Intel NPU driver and platform functionality.
• Actual features may vary by BIOS revision and installed hardware.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 x Gigabyte Q870M D3H Intel Q870 LGA 1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte Q870M D3H Intel Q870 LGA 1851 DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard combines modern Intel processor support, high-capacity DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 expansion, dual M.2 storage and versatile connectivity. Its compact design, Ultra Durable construction and dual LAN interfaces provide a flexible foundation for compatible professional desktops and workstation systems.