Gigabyte AMD AM1 FS1b Socket HDMI D-Sub mATX Motherboard GA-AM1M-S2H
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Bottom line: The Gigabyte AMD AM1 FS1b Socket HDMI D-Sub mATX Motherboard GA-AM1M-S2H is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $63.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Socket FS1b supports AMD AM1 Athlon/Sempron-series APU. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable Technology GIGABYTE UEFI BIOSHDMI, D-sub ports for multi-display support. GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices. 2 USB 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3x USB power. High ESD Protection on GbE LAN and USB ports.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ APU Support: AMD Athlon series processors; AMD Sempron series processors in FS1b socket
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- APU Support: AMD Athlon series processors; AMD Sempron series processors in FS1b socket
- Memory Support: 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory; Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
- Graphic output: 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200; 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
- LAN: Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
- Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4; 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
- Storage Interface Integrated in the APU: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Full Specifications
| LAN | Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| Platform | Windows, Windows 7 |
| CPU Model | Athlon |
| CPU Socket | FS1b |
| Model Name | GA-AM1M-S2H |
| APU Support | AMD Athlon series processors; AMD Sempron series processors in FS1b socket |
| Chipset Type | AMD A55 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | GA-AM1M-S2H |
| Graphic output | 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200; 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 |
| Memory Support | 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory; Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4; 2 x PCI Express x1 slots |
| Mfr Part Number | GA-AM1M-S2H |
| Number of Ports | 14 |
| Total Usb Ports | 8 |
| Processor Socket | FS1b |
| Total PCIe Ports | 2 |
| Total SATA Ports | 2 |
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Gigabyte AMD AM1 FS1b Socket HDMI D-Sub mATX Motherboard GA-AM1M-S2H is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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