Looking for a recommendation for an intel uATX mobo with specific requirements

[Keljian]

Hey all,

I'm looking for a uATX mobo that has the following:
4x DDR3 dimm slots
6x SATA connectors (Don't care if they're Sata 2/3)
Socket 1155 (capable of using desktop processors)
Vt-d capable
ideally Z68 chipset

Any suggestions?

 

[DejaWiz]

Gigabyte UD2H. Gigabyte has a VT-d BIOS available.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128503

 

[scaarbelly]

This one meets your requirements.

MSI Z68MA-G45 (B3)

 

[Dangman]

I recommend this Intel motherboard since it meets most of your requirements and includes an Intel NIC. VT-D Support is noted in the tech specs for that motherboard:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19708/eng/DQ67OW_TechProdSpec.pdf

 

[Keljian]

Ok MSI board - Thin in terms of stock here in Australia
Gigabyte board - Lots of reports of failures using that modified bios for vt-d (much to my annoyance as I do like GB)

Intel board doesn't meet the SATA requirement so no go.

 

[E4g1e]

Ok MSI board - Thin in terms of stock here in Australia
Gigabyte board - Lots of reports of failures using that modified bios for vt-d (much to my annoyance as I do like GB)

Intel board doesn't meet the SATA requirement so no go.

Actually, the particular Intel Q67-based motherboard Danny linked to does have six total internal SATA connectors - in this case, two SATA 6.0 Gbps and four SATA 3.0 Gbps. What you'd gain in VT-D support you'd lose in overclockability. You must have confused the DQ67OW with similar Intel Z68 boards in the microATX form factor: The Intel-branded Z68 mobos in this size are part of the Media Series, which have only five internal SATA ports total (what would have been utilised for a sixth internal SATA port is instead eaten up by a single eSATA port on the rear panel).

Most Z68 motherboards do not officially support VT-D even if the CPU does support it.

 

[Keljian]

not looking to overclock so that's not an issue