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MSI

MSI H170A PC MATE Intel H170 LGA 1151 DDR4 ATX motherboard

SKU CH-BP7R-7ES61

ATX motherboard with LGA 1151 socket, Intel H170 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz support up to 64GB, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA III ports, Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio.

  • ProcessorIntel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 and Pentium/Celeron processors with 6t
  • ChipsetIntel H170
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 2133 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0
  • Supports 6th gen Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, Celeron via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz memory up to 64GB maximum capacity
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots plus three PCIe 3.0 x1 and two PCI slots
  • Realtek ALC887 audio delivers 7.1 channel sound; Realtek RTL8111H provides gigabit LAN
  • Six USB 3.1 Gen1 and four USB 2.0 ports plus one M.2, one SATA Express, six SATA III

H170 chipset ATX motherboard

The MSI H170A PC MATE is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel H170 chipset for LGA 1151 processors. It supports 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron CPUs in a standard desktop form factor.

DDR4 2133 dual-channel memory

Four DIMM slots accept dual-channel DDR4 2133 memory up to 64 GB total capacity. A Realtek ALC887 codec provides 7.1 channel audio output while a Realtek RTL8111H controller handles gigabit networking.

PCIe 3.0 expansion and storage

Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x16 or x16/x4 alongside three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and two legacy PCI slots. Storage connectivity includes one M.2 interface, one SATA Express interface and six SATA III ports. Six USB 3.1 Gen1 and four USB 2.0 ports complete the rear and internal I/O.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H170A PC MATE
Model nameMSI H170A PC MATE
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 and Pentium/Celeron processors with 6th generation architecture support
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel H170
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XM.2 interface, 1xSATA Express interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Decoder Chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Realtek RTL8111H gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
2 PCI slots
Onboard USB headers- 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 on the backplane, 2 via the onboard USB 3.1 Gen1 port)
- 4 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports, provided via onboard USB 2.0 ports

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1151 socket without bending pins?

Lift the retention arm, align the processor triangle with the socket marker, place it straight down without pressure, then lower and lock the arm — forcing the CPU sideways is the step that damages pins.

Which onboard component will need replacement first during long-term use?

The included CMOS battery powers the real-time clock and BIOS settings; when the system loses time or settings after power-off, replace that coin cell.

At what memory capacity does the board stop recognising additional DDR4 modules?

The memory controller supports a maximum of 64 GB across the four DDR4 slots; populating beyond that limit leaves the extra capacity undetected.

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