Unleashing Power and Precision: Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX Motherboard Review

Revolutionary 5 3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution for AMD Ryzen™ CPUs

Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro motherboards bring top precision with their 5+3 phase digital design. Made for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs, they ensure precise power and boost system performance and growth.

Next-Level Storage: Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors*

Get fast NVMe or SATA connections with NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 connectors. They allow data speeds up to 64 Gb/s. The dual M.2 setup is perfect for storage, with RAID modes for more options.

Gaming Excellence: Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN

Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ensures high-performance gaming with automatic bandwidth allocation. Offering the fastest and smoothest Internet experience, it prioritizes network traffic for gaming applications.

Visual Brilliance: HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support

HDMI 2.1 supports older versions like HDMI 2.0/1.4 and offers a bandwidth of 48 Gb/s, double that of the past. It allows for several video streams, a true cinema-like 21:9 aspect ratio, complete HDR, and HDCP 2.3 support, ensuring a deeply engaging visual experience.

Cool and Quiet: Smart Fan 5

Smart Fan 5 ensures optimal performance and cooling for gaming PCs. Interchangeable fan headers and hybrid fan headers supporting both PWM and Voltage mode fans make it liquid cooling friendly by Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro.

Vibrant Illumination: RGB FUSION 2.0 with Addressable LEDs

Upgrade your PC with RGB Fusion 2.0, designed for Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro Motherboards. Easily manage your PC’s internal and external RGB lighting to create a look that’s uniquely yours. It also supports up to 300 lights on 5V LED strips.

Audiophile’s Delight: High-End Audio Capacitors

Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro motherboards feature high-end audio capacitors for high-resolution, high-fidelity audio, delivering realistic sound effects for an immersive gaming experience.

Silencing Noise: Audio Noise Guard

An audio noise guard separates sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level, ensuring crystal-clear audio.

Effortless BIOS Updates: Q-Flash Plus

Update BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card. Q-Flash Plus simplifies the process—just download, save, and press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button for seamless updates.

Stable Power Supply: Solid Pin Power Connectors

Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro motherboards have strong ATX 12V 8pin power connectors. These provide steady power when the CPU is working hard. The benefits are a bigger contact area, more metal, and better strength.

Main Features: Unveiling Power and Performance

• Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
• Dual Channel ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• 5 3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
• Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors
• High-Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard for Ultimate Audio Quality
• GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
• Rear HDMI & DVI Support
• RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
• Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design

Specifications: Unleashing the Potential

• CPU Socket: Socket AM4
• CPU Brand: AMD
• Installed Processors (Max): 0 (1)
• Supported Processor Manufacturer: AMD
• Supported Processors: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors/3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with RadeonT Graphics processors
• 64-bit Support: Yes
• Socket: AM4

Rear Panel I/O Ports: Seamless Connectivity

• USB Ports: 4 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0
• HDMI Port: 1 x HDMI 2.1
• Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port: 1 x PS/2
• RJ-45 Ports: 1 x RJ-45
• Digital Port: 1 x DVI-D
• Audio Line In Ports: 1 x 3.5mm Jack
• Audio Line Out Ports: 1 x 3.5mm Jack
• Microphone In Port: 1 x 3.5mm Jack

Internal I/O Connectors: Enhanced Functionality

• SATA Connectors: 4 x SATA III
• USB Connectors: 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports), 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports)
• Front Panel Connectors: 1 x Front Panel, 1 x Front Audio
• Cooling Fan Support: 1 x CPU fan header, 2 x System fan headers
• Serial Connectors: 1 x COM header
• TPM Header: 1 x TPM header
• Power Connector Port: 1 x 20 4-pin ATX, 1 x 4 4-pin EPS
• Other Connectors: 1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110), 1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280), 2 x Addressable LED headers, 2 x RGB LED headers

Memory: Unmatched Speed and Capacity

• Memory Bus Speed: 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz
• Memory Type: DDR4
• Maximum RAM: 128 GB
• Memory Slot: 4 x DIMM

Motherboard: Power and Versatility

• Chipset Manufacturer: AMD
• Northbridge: B550
• RAID Supported: Yes
• RAID Format: RAID 0, 1, 10
• SATA Supported: Yes

Expansion: Unparalleled Connectivity

• Number of PCI Express Slots: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16, 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x4), 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1

Graphics Device: Visual Excellence

• Integrated Graphics Supported: Yes

Sound: Audiophile’s Paradise

• Integrated Sound: Realtek ALC887

Warranty: Reliability Guaranteed

• Warranty: 3 Years

Network: Seamless Connectivity

• Integrated Network: Realtek GbE
• Network Speeds Supported: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Wireless LAN: No
• Bluetooth: No

System Requirements: Optimal Performance

• Operating Systems Supported: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit

System: Effortless Operation

• BIOS: 1 x 256 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Jumpers: 1 x Clear CMOS
• Software Included: Yes (may be trial or restricted)
• Drivers: Yes

Physical: Compact Form, Robust Performance

• Form Factor: MicroATX Motherboard
• Width: 244 mm
• Length: 244 mm

Key Features: Elevating Your Experience

• Firewire: No
• Wireless Network: No
• Memory Channel: Dual
• On-board Audio Type: 7.1
• Number of SATA Ports: 4 port(s)
• Number of USB Ports: 8 port(s)
• SATA III Support: Yes
• USB 3.0 Support: Yes
• Multi GPU Support: No
• VGA Connection: No
• DVI Connection: Yes
• HDMI Connection: Yes
• DisplayPort Connection: No
• Motherboard Form Factor: mATX
• Motherboard Power Connectors: 4 4-Pin
• Motherboard Chipset: AMD B550
• Thunderbolt: No
• Motherboard Model: Gigabyte B550M DS3H
• USB 3.1 Support: No
• Internal USB3.0 Header: Yes
• M.2 Support: Yes
• On-board RGB Control: Gigabyte RGB Fusion
• Memory Speed: 4733 MHz
• RGB Header Type: 3-Pin ARGB
• Addressable RGB: Yes

In conclusion, the Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX Motherboard is a powerhouse of performance and flexibility. Upgrade your computer with its innovative features and sleek design for smooth and effective operation.