Gigabyte GA-AM1M-S2H

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Pros:

Two PCI Express x1 slots.
Better audio codec.
On board features than some competing AM1 boards.

Cons:

SATA connectors inconveniently placed.

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Last revision on May 17, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Two PCI Express x1 slots
Better audio codec
On board features than some competing AM1 boards
White pin headers make installation a little easier

Expert reviews and ratings

Both Intel and AMD have had entry level options on the market for a while now, but they usually come in form of a processor soldered onto the motherboard. I still have an old Intel Atom mini-ITX motherboard that I used years ago to build a computer that...

By Benchmark Reviews on July 02, 2014

AM1 motherboards are a largely similar lot, but the AM1M-S2H, a MicroATX model, stands out for its pair of PCI Express x1 slots and above-average onboard-audio options. Read...

By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2014

Comparing the AM1 motherboards the ASRock AM1H-ITX is our favourite. In terms of functionality this board is clearly a step above the rest. It has the option to use an external DC-adapter, 4x USB 3.0, 4x SATA600, Displayport and the option to place a...

By uk.hardware.info on December 24, 2014

The Gigabyte AM1M-S2H stands out from several other AM1 motherboards, thanks to a MicroATX design, a pair of PCI Express x1 slots, and above-average onboard-audio...

By PC Mag on November 26, 2014

As a motherboard, it worked in our testing and the results are in-line with what we would expect for $35, if not slightly more impressive than we presumed. There are some style changes that I would put forward, especially the SATA port positioning.

By AnandTech on August 15, 2014

Targeting power-misers, AMD's low-energy Kabini-based APUs could easily find their way into entertainment PCs, office machines, and PoS terminals. Of course, you need a motherboard to make it a “platform” and we found three companies willing to help. ...

By Tom's Hardware on July 02, 2014

The Gigabyte AM1M-S2H motherboard is currently retailing online within the US for a $30~35 USD retail price, which is among the cheaper AM1 motherboards. The micro-ATX form factor might not be for everyone with these low-power, budget APUs if you're...

By Phoronix on April 21, 2014