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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1150 socket and black PCIe slots

MSI

MSI H81M-E34 Intel H81 motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-JZE8-Y6DEA

Micro-ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, one PCIe x16 slot, two SATA III and two SATA II ports, Realtek audio and gigabit LAN

  • Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel H81
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe x16 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 4th-gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 1600/1333/1066MHz with 16GB maximum capacity
  • One PCIe x16 slot plus two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards
  • Two SATA III and two SATA II ports for fast SSD and HDD storage
  • Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111G Gigabit LAN for sound and wired networking

Socket and chipset

This MSI motherboard uses the LGA 1150 socket with the Intel H81 chipset. It accepts 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. The Micro ATX form factor fits a wide range of chassis.

Installation notes

The board includes a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O back panel. Only two USB 3.0 ports are provided via internal headers, so front-panel connectivity may be limited. Ensure the CPU cooler mounting holes match the LGA 1150 layout before fitting.

Memory limit

Dual-channel DDR3 memory is supported at 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz up to a maximum of 16 GB. This capacity ceiling is the key figure when planning an upgrade or a new build with this platform.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81M-E34
Model nameMSI H81M-E34
Processor
Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 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 Codec
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller RTL8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe x16 slot
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers- 2 USB 3.0 ports, available through internal connectors
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 4 available through internal connectors)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the H81M-E34 is running correctly after installation?

Power on the system and watch for the POST screen; if the BIOS detects the CPU, shows the installed DDR3 capacity up to 16 GB and lists the Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111G LAN controllers, the board is functioning as intended.

What comes in the box and what must I source separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; you will need to supply an LGA 1150 processor, DDR3 memory modules, a power supply, storage drives and a case.

Which memory speed should I choose for the H81M-E34?

The board supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz; select 1600 MHz modules for the highest rated throughput, or match the speed of any existing sticks you plan to reuse.

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