Name: Biostar H81MHV3 3.0 Motherboard - Micro ATX - LGA 1150 - Intel H81
Brand: Biostar

Biostar H81MHV3 3.0 Motherboard - Micro ATX - LGA 1150 - Intel H81 arrives as a compact and reliable base for mainstream Intel builds, supporting LGA 1150 processors and a mature Intel H81 chipset.

This micro ATX motherboard is designed for Intel systems and accepts a single LGA 1150 (Socket H3) CPU, compatible with Intel® Celeron®, Pentium®, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors for flexible performance choices.

Memory support is practical and straightforward: two DIMM slots support DDR3-SDRAM in dual-channel mode, up to 16 GB with standard clock speeds of 1066, 1333 and 1600 MHz. The board is non‑ECC, reflecting its consumer and small-office focus.

Storage and connectivity are well covered with two SATA III and two SATA II connectors plus included SATA cables, ensuring you can hook up SSDs and HDDs easily. Display outputs include VGA (D-Sub) and HDMI so you can drive both legacy and modern monitors, and the board supports HDCP and DirectX 11.1 for multimedia compatibility.

Rear I/O provides practical ports for everyday use: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, dual PS/2, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ‑45), and three analog audio outputs driven by the Realtek ALC887 5.1‑channel codec. Internally you’ll find a 24‑pin ATX power connector, CPU fan header, a Molex peripheral connector and a front panel audio/header for case integration.

Expansion options include one PCIe x16 (Gen2) slot for a discrete GPU and one PCIe x1 (Gen2) slot for add‑in cards, while a Clear CMOS jumper simplifies BIOS recovery. The board measures 170 x 190 mm, matching micro ATX cases and small form factor builds.

Use cases for the Biostar H81MHV3 3.0 include budget desktop builds, home office PCs, HTPCs that need HDMI output and 5.1 audio, and basic multimedia or light gaming rigs using older LGA 1150 CPUs. Its mix of legacy and modern ports makes it ideal for refurbishment projects or cost‑conscious system upgrades.