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MSI

MSI H81M-E33 V2 LGA 1150 Intel H81 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-QG5Q-XTZQV

Supports LGA 1150 processors with H81 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, two SATA III and two SATA II ports, Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio, Gigabit LAN.

  • Processor4th generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • ChipsetIntel H81
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe x1 slots
  • Supports 4th-gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB at 1600/1333/1066 MHz
  • One PCIe 2.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 compliance
  • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN plus four USB 3.0 ports (two rear, two front)

Socket 1150 H81 Micro-ATX Board

The MSI H81M-E33 V2 is an Intel H81 motherboard built for LGA 1150 processors including 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. It fits micro-ATX cases and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16GB at 1600, 1333 or 1066MHz. A single PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and two PCIe x1 slots provide expansion room for graphics and add-in cards.

Straightforward Install With Standard Standoffs

Installation follows normal micro-ATX mounting points and the board ships with a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O shield. The 24-pin and 4-pin power connectors sit in standard positions so cable routing stays simple. Front-panel USB 3.0 headers are clearly labelled, but the manual omits a detailed pin-out diagram so verify polarity before powering on.

Check CPU Cooler Clearance And SATA Needs

Confirm your cooler fits the socket 1150 keep-out zone and does not overhang the PCIe x16 slot or memory slots. The board provides two SATA III and two SATA II ports; count your drives and ensure the case has enough SATA power leads. Onboard audio uses the Realtek ALC887 codec with 8-channel output, and networking is handled by a Realtek 8111G 10/100/1000 controller.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81M-E33 V2
Model nameMSI H81M-E33 V2
Processor
Processor4th generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H81
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
- Supports 8-channel audio output
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supporting 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe x1 slots
Onboard USB headers2 USB 3.0 ports located on the backplane
2 USB 3.0 ports are located on the front panel

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the board is posting correctly after I install the CPU and memory?

Power on the system and watch for the BIOS splash screen or listen for a single beep; the Realtek 8111G LAN LED and the USB 3.0 ports on the back panel will light up once the board has initialised.

What ships with the motherboard and what must I source myself?

The package includes the board, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel; you must supply an LGA 1150 processor, DDR3 modules, a power supply, storage drives and a case.

Which memory speed should I choose for this H81 board?

The board runs dual-channel DDR3 at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz up to 16 GB total; pick 1600 MHz modules for the highest supported frequency.

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