Motherboard FUJITSU D3236-S GS3 Intel Q87 ATX LGA 1150, 4x DIMM, DDR3, max 32 GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, Micro SATA, RAID

FUJITSU D3236-S GS3 is an ATX desktop/mainboard built on the Intel® Q87 chipset and LGA 1150 (Socket H3). It supports 4th generation Intel processors compatible with LGA 1150, four DIMM slots for DDR3 memory up to 32 GB, and a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for discrete graphics. Storage interfaces include Micro SATA / SATA III with hardware RAID support for 0, 1, 5 and 10. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers provide reliable network connectivity and the board is designed for continuous operation and industrial-grade thermal management.

Advantages

The motherboard combines an industry-grade design with mainstream desktop features: support for DDR3 memory up to 32 GB across four DIMM slots, a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for expansion, and Micro SATA/SATA III storage with RAID 0/1/5/10 capability. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers enable stable wired networking and remote manageability. The board is manufactured to high quality standards and is suited for extended continuous operation with enhanced thermal management and system monitoring features.

Suitable for

• Office and business desktop PCs
• Workstation upgrades requiring PCIe graphics
• Systems needing hardware RAID for data redundancy or performance
• 24/7 operation in industrial or commercial environments

Key specifications

• Form factor: ATX
• Chipset: Intel® Q87
• Processor socket: LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
• Memory: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR3-SDRAM, up to 32 GB
• Expansion: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
• Storage: Micro SATA / SATA III interfaces with RAID 0/1/5/10 support
• Networking: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Designed for continuous operation with enhanced thermal management and system monitoring

How to use

Install the motherboard into an ATX-compatible chassis and fit a compatible LGA 1150 CPU according to the processor manufacturer’s installation instructions. Populate DDR3 DIMM modules across the four memory slots following the motherboard manual for recommended channel configurations and maximum supported capacity. Connect storage devices to the Micro SATA / SATA III ports and configure RAID arrays via the onboard RAID controller or BIOS utility if redundancy or performance arrays are required. Install a PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics card in the dedicated slot when discrete graphics are needed. Attach power, front-panel connectors and network cabling, then update BIOS/firmware and drivers as supplied by Fujitsu or system integrator to ensure full functionality and manageability.

Recommendations

Use matched DDR3 memory modules of the same capacity and speed for optimal stability, configure RAID arrays after backing up data, and ensure adequate chassis airflow when operating under continuous or elevated temperature conditions. For remote management and network reliability, use quality Ethernet cabling and keep firmware and management tools up to date.