The H310M Pro-VDH LGA 1151 Micro-ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the Intel H310 chipset with an LGA 1151 socket for 9th / 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Two DDR4 memory slots support a max of 32GB of 2666 MHz RAM and four SATA III ports for storage drives. Graphics can be handled by your CPU's integrated graphics processor, or by a dedicated graphics card for more power via the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. Other integrated features include Realtek Gigabit LAN, VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI outputs, and Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel high-definition audio.
Cooling
This motherboard is equipped with two fan headers that support DC and PWM modes for complete fan control. Manually or automatically adjust the fan speed within BIOS or third-party software to find a balance between performance and noise.
DDR4 RAM
The memory circuity on this motherboard has an optimized layout for stability. Moreover, it supports a wide variety of RAM from multiple manufacturers as well as Intel's Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for enhanced performance.
Audio
Audio Boost - Delivers an enhanced and immersive listening experience with multiple hardware and software features.
Isolated Audio Design with LED Border - Physically isolated circuitry ensures better audio signal.
Separated Audio Layers - Separated layers in the PCB provide better sound quality for left- and right-audio channels.
De-Pop Protection - Eliminates loud popping sounds when plugging or unplugging devices, or turning your system on or off.
Dedicated Audio Processor - An EMI-shielded HD audio processor offers enhanced sound quality for both stereo and surround sound.
Quality Capacitors - Golden audio capacitors ensure reliable and clear sound output.
Additional Features
Core Boost - A combination of layout design and optimization which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU.
EZ Debug LED - Quickly check what's wrong with your system using the onboard LEDs.
X-Boost - Accessible via MSI's optional software, X-Boost optimizes your USB storage device for better performance.
Command Center - A software used to tune settings, maximize performance, as well as optimize cooling features.
Live Update - Automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software.
RAMDisk - Create a virtual drive using your system's memory to quickly load software and apps.
Steel Armor - The steel-reinforced PCIe slot increases durability and prevents GPU sag.
