MSI PRO H610M-B DDR4 12th Gen Micro-ATX Motherboard

MSI PRO H610M-B DDR4 12th Gen Micro-ATX Motherboard

The MSI PRO H610M-B DDR4 12th Gen Micro-ATX Motherboard is a compact and versatile motherboard designed to deliver reliable performance and support for the latest 12th generation Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors with the LGA1700 socket. With its feature-rich design and robust components, this motherboard is suitable for a wide range of computing needs, from everyday tasks to casual gaming and multimedia entertainment.One of the notable features of the MSI PRO H610M-B motherboard is its audio capabilities. Equipped with the Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec, it delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio, ensuring an immersive and crystal-clear audio experience. Whether you're gaming, watching movies, or listening to music, the motherboard offers exceptional sound quality for an enjoyable multimedia experience.The Intel H610 chipset forms the foundation of the motherboard, providing stable and efficient performance for your system. The micro-ATX form factor (measuring 9.3 inches x 8.0 inches or 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) makes it suitable for smaller PC builds without compromising on essential features.For graphics connectivity, the motherboard features one HDMI 2.1 port with HDR support, capable of handling a maximum resolution of 4K at 60Hz. Additionally, there's a VGA port that supports resolutions up to 2048x1536 at 50Hz, making it compatible with older display devices. It's important to note that the graphics options may vary depending on the CPU installed since the motherboard supports integrated graphics from compatible processors.

Features:

Form Factor:

With a micro-ATX form factor, the motherboard measures 9.3 inches x 8.0 inches (24.4 cm x 21.1 cm). The micro-ATX form factor is compact, making it suitable for smaller PC cases while still offering enough expansion options for various components.

Graphics:

The motherboard offers versatile graphics connectivity options, including 1x HDMI 2.1 port with HDR support for a maximum resolution of 4K at 60Hz. Additionally, there is 1x VGA port, supporting various resolutions up to 2048x1536 at 50Hz, 2048x1280 at 60Hz, and 1920x1200 at 60Hz. The VGA port is primarily available on processors with integrated graphics.

HDMI:

The motherboard features 1x HDMI 2.1 port, which is capable of delivering high-quality audio and video signals to compatible displays, supporting the latest 4K resolution at 60Hz.

Internal I/O Ports:

The motherboard provides a range of internal I/O ports for various connections, including power connectors (1x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector), fan connectors (1x 4-pin CPU fan connector, 1x 4-pin system fan connector), system connectors (1x front panel audio connector, 2x system panel connectors, 1x chassis intrusion connector, 1x TPM module connector), and jumpers (1x Clear CMOS jumper). Additionally, it features 4x EZ Debug LED indicators for easy troubleshooting.

LAN:

For network connectivity, the motherboard is equipped with 1x Intel I219V 1Gbps LAN controller, providing reliable and fast Ethernet connections.

Maximum Memory and Memory Type:

The motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory across 2x DDR4 memory slots. It supports various memory frequencies, including 3200, 3000, 2933, 2666, 2400, and 2133 MHz modules. It can operate in dual-channel memory architecture and supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules for easy overclocking.

PCI and Slots:

The motherboard offers 1x PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) supporting up to PCIe 4.0 x16, and 1x PCIe x1 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x1. It also features 1x M.2 slot with E-key for PCIe WiFi modules only (M2_WIFI1).

Supported Storage:

For storage, the motherboard provides 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 1x M.2 slot (Key M) from the chipset. The M.2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s storage devices with various lengths (2242, 2260, 2280), and it also supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors.

TPM (Trusted Platform Module):

The motherboard includes a TPM module connector, enabling enhanced security features.

USB Ports:

It offers a selection of USB ports, including 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector) and 6x USB 2.0 ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel (hub-GL850G), 2 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connector). USB connectivity ensures compatibility with a wide range of peripherals and accessories.

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