MSI Pro H610M-S DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI Pro H610M-S DDR4 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel H610 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket, making it a solid foundation for budget-conscious desktop builds using Intel 12th, 13th, or 14th Generation Core processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Its compact 200 mm × 236.16 mm PCB fits standard mATX chassis without sacrificing the connectivity features most home and office users need. Memory support spans two DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 64 GB in dual-channel configuration. The board accepts speeds from DDR4 1866 MHz up to 3200 MHz (JEDEC), accommodating non-ECC, unbuffered modules from major brands including Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, and G.Skill. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot sourced directly from the CPU — delivering up to 64 GB/s of bandwidth for a discrete graphics card — alongside one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot from the chipset for additional cards. Storage options include one M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x4, supporting 2280/2260/2242 form factors) and two SATA 6 Gbps ports. Display output via the rear panel is provided by a single HDMI 1.4 port supporting HDR and a maximum resolution of 4K at 30 Hz, available when using a CPU with integrated graphics. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller, and audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with electrically isolated PCB audio layers for cleaner left and right channel separation. USB connectivity includes 4× USB 2.0 and 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports on the rear I/O, plus front-panel headers for 4× USB 2.0 and 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. A TPM 2.0 pin header is present for Windows 11 security compliance. The board also features 4× EZ Debug LEDs to simplify fault diagnosis during POST. MSI's FROZR AI Cooling functionality monitors CPU and system temperatures and adjusts fan duty cycles automatically through the BIOS fan control interface, which supports up to four temperature targets. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: • Model: MSI PRO H610M-S DDR4 • Form Factor: Micro-ATX (200 mm × 236.16 mm) • Chipset: Intel H610 • Socket: LGA 1700 • CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen, Pentium Gold, Celeron • Memory: 2× DDR4 DIMM, max 64 GB, up to 3200 MHz (JEDEC), dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered • PCIe Slots: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset) • Storage: 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4; 2280/2260/2242), 2× SATA 6 Gbps • Display: 1× HDMI 1.4 (HDR, max 4K 30 Hz; iGPU required) • LAN: Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit • Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-ch HD Audio • USB Rear: 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A • USB Front Headers: 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A • Debug: 4× EZ Debug LED • TPM: Pin header (TPM 2.0 compatible) • OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit • Warranty: 3 Years