Intel Motherboards - Showing 49 - 72 of 2519 Products
GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ATX, ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- Model #: B860 GAMING X WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-554
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 9200(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, datarate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- ...
- Model #: B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-553
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- Model #: B860 EAGLE WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-555
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI B860 LGA 1851 mITX Mini-ITX motherboard, Intel ...
- Memory Standard: Up to 9066+MT/s (OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-710
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM B860 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8400+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture DIMM Fit Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ download-center/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Expr...
- Model #: PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-714
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE W480 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel W480 ATX Intel Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Intel Xeon W-1290/W-1270 series processors / Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Intel Xeon W-1250 series processors / Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules * To support ECC, you must install an Intel Xeon processor. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel W480
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: W480 VISION D
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6383
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE Intel W890 (LGA 4710-2) EEB workstation motherboard, PCIe ...
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 4710
- Chipset: Intel W890
- Form Factor: EEB
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Xeon 690/670/650 Series Processors* 7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/ x16)** Intel Xeon 630 Series Processor* 7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x0/x16/x0/x16/x0/x16)** *** CXL (Compute Express Link) is only supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_3, PCIEX16(G5)_5, and PCIEX16(G5)_7
- CPU Type: Xeon 600 (LGA4710)
- Model #: Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE
- Item #: 9B-13-119-779
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- Model #: B860M EAGLE P WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-560
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B860M D3HP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, DDR5, 2x ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
- Model #: B860M D3HP
- Item #: 9B-13-145-562
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI B860 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 ...
- Memory Standard: Up to 8666+MT/s (OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-711
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock W790 WS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation Extended ATX Motherboard 4 ...
- Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS/ RDIMM-9x4) up to 6800+(OC)* 1DPC Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. 2DPC Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. Supports 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W3, W5-3423 and W5-3433. Overclocking is not supported. * Actual support may vary by CPU * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 4677
- Chipset: Intel W790
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
- Model #: W790 WS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-113
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI White Motherboard, Mini-ITX - Supports Intel Core Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-681
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760M D2H LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard With DDR5, 2* M.2, PCIe 4.0, ...
- Memory Standard: Support DDR5 7800(O.C.)/7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C. ) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Integrated Realtek® audio chip
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760M D2H
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6391
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z890-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-672
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-674
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z890-S WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-675
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B760M PRO RS WiFi LGA 1700 Intel B760 Micro ATX Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Up to 7200+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B760M Pro RS WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-228
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MEG Z890 ACE Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4082+ESS9219Q
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MEG Z890 ACE
- Item #: 9B-13-144-673
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-671
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4 Intel LGA1700 mATX Motherboard 128GB, 4xDDR4, 1 x PCIe ...
- CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6395
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / DDR4 5133(OC) / DDR4 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B560M AORUS PRO
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6415
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-X150M-PLUS WS (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel C232 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
- Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel C232
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: GA-X150M-PLUS WS
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6400
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
GIGABYTE W480M VISION W LGA 1200 Intel W480 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Intel Xeon W-1290/W-1270 series processors / Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Intel Xeon W-1250 series processors / Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules * To support ECC, you must install an Intel Xeon processor. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel W480
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: W480M VISION W
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6390
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E Motherboard, ATX-Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- CPU Type: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA 1851)
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Model #: Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-144-759
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Intel Motherboard Questions and Answers
Introduction
A compatible Intel® motherboard is an essential component when assembling a desktop with an Intel processor. The motherboard determines what type of processor you can use, how many data storage drives you can install, the maximum amount of system memory supported, and more. To help you find the ideal Intel motherboard for your desktop build, NeweggBusiness answers several common questions about motherboards.
Questions
What is a motherboard chipset?
A motherboard chipset is a collection of components on the motherboard designed to integrate the processor with the rest of the system hardware. The chipset has a major impact on overall system performance and device compatibility. For each family of Intel processors, a different chipset is typically used. When shopping for an Intel motherboard, you will have to ensure that its chipset is compatible with the processor you intend to use.
What does CPU socket type mean?
The CPU socket is the component on the motherboard that holds and locks the processor in place. In order for a processor to be installed onto a motherboard, they both must have the same socket type. For example, an LGA 1150 processor can only be installed onto an Intel motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
However, having the same socket type does not necessarily mean that the processor and motherboard are compatible. Sometimes, multiple generations of processors can have the same socket type but use different chipsets.
What is the difference between PCI and PCIe®?
Both PCI and PCIe are computer expansion card standards that are used by devices such as video cards, sound cards, network adapters, and more. PCIe is a newer standard designed to replace PCI and is not backwards compatible. It is capable of faster data transfer rates, which allows for better performance from expansion cards.
Many ATX form factor Intel motherboards will have a combination of both PCI and PCIe expansion slots. Unfortunately, some motherboards—mainly small form factor motherboards such as Mini ITX—only have one PCIe slot due to space limitations.
What is BIOS?
It is an acronym that stands for Basic Input/Output System and is the very first program that starts when a computer is powered on. Stored on the motherboard, BIOS is the intermediary that interconnects the components and launches the operating system. The interface for BIOS is rather limited because it is mainly text based with a small color palette. Many motherboards include BIOS, though there is now a transition to the newer Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
What is UEFI?
Like BIOS, UEFI is an intermediary for the main operating system and the hardware. It is designed to replace BIOS as the standard operating system included on AMD and Intel motherboards. Compared to BIOS, UEFI is much more user friendly and secure, supports larger hard drives, reduces startup times, and more. Many new Intel motherboards now include UEFI instead of BIOS, though such motherboards may sometimes be advertised as having UEFI BIOS.

