Thank you for buying the MSI® H310-A PROmotherboard. Check to make sure your
motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
I/O Shield
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard
SATA Cable x2
Case Badge
Unpacking
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Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer. The motherboard has been exposed to moisture. The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
®
y Supports 8th Gen Intel
®
processors for Socket LGA1151
®
H310 Chipset
Core™, Pentium® Gold and
y 2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GBy Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* y Dual channel memory architecturey Supports non-ECC UDIMM memoryy Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 sloty 6x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
Onboard Graphics
4096x2160@30Hz
y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200 @ 60Hz
®
Storage
Intel
y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y Intel
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB
USB connector)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB connector)
Audio
y Realteky 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN1x Intel
H310 Chipset
®
H310 Chipset
®
ALC887 Codec
®
I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
Internal Connectors
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y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo porty 4x USB 2.0 Type-A portsy 1x DVI-D porty 1x HDMI™ porty 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A portsy 1x LAN (RJ45) porty 3x audio jacks
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connectory 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectory 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsy 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connectory 1x 4-pin system fan connectorsy 1x Front panel audio connectory 2x Front panel connectorsy 1x Series port connectory 1x TPM module connectory 1x Chassis Intrusion connectory 1x Clear CMOS jumpery 1x Power buttony 1x Reset buttony 1x Clear CMOS button
I/O ControllerNUVOTON NCT5567 Controller Chip
y CPU/System temperature detection
Hardware Monitor
From Factor
Specifications
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y CPU/System fan speed detectiony CPU/System fan speed control
y ATX Form Factory 12 in. x 8.9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.5 cm)
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BIOS Features
Software
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y 1x 128 Mb flashy UEFI AMI BIOSy ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8y Multi-language
y Drivers y APP MANAGERy SUPER CHARGERy COMMAND CENTERy LIVE UPDATE 6y SMART TOOLy RAMDISKy FAST BOOTy X-BOOSTy DPC LATENCY TUNER y NETWORK MANAGERy CPU-Z MSI GAMING
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y Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drivey Norton™ Internet Security Solution
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Special Features
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y Audio
Audio Boost
y Network
®
Intel
LAN with Network Manager
y Fan
Smart Fan Control
y LED
EZ DEBUG LED
y Stability
7000+ Quality Test
y VR
VR Ready
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
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Specifications
Block Diagram
HDMIDVI-D
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
CPU
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1
6 x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
NV5567
Super I/O
LPC Bus
DMI 3.0
chipset
Realtek
ALC887
Audio Jacks
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
PS/2
DVI-D
Line-out
Line-in
LAN
USB 3.1
Gen1
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
LAN Port LED Status Table
Mic-in
Link/ Activity LED
StatusDescription
OffNo link
YellowLinked
BlinkingData activity
Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1
connector and follow the below steps.
1. Click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced Settings to open the dialog
below.
Speed LED
StatusDescription
Off10 Mbps connection
Green100 Mbps connection
Orange1 Gbps connection
2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into
a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is
current connected.
Rear I/O Panel
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Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
Device
Selection
Advanced
Settings
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Profiles
Jack Status
Connector
Strings
y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that
you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
CPU_PWR1
SYS_FAN1
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E6
PCI_E7
CPU_FAN1
CPU Socket
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
ATX_PWR1
JUSB2
SATA1
BAT1
SATA2
JBAT1
SATA4
SATA3
JCI1
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JAUD1
JCOM1
RESET1
CLR_CMOS1
POWER1
JTPM1
JUSB1
JFP1
JFP2
Component Contents
Port NamePort TypePage
CLR_CMOS1Clear CMOS Button32
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1Fan Connectors30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1Power Connectors27
CPU SocketLGA1151 CPU Socket24
DIMMA1/ B1DIMM Slots25
JAUD1Front Audio Connector31
JBAT1Clear CMOS Jumper33
JCI1Chassis Intrusion Connector31
JCOM1Serial Port Connector29
JFP1, JFP2Front Panel Connectors28
JTPM1TPM Module Connector32
JUSB1USB 2.0 Connector29
JUSB2USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector28
PCI_E1~7PCIe Expansion Slots26
POWER1Power Button32
RESET1Reset Button32
SATA1~4SATA 6Gb/s Connectors26
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