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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1150 socket, black DDR3 slots and blue PCIe slots

MSI

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

SKU CH-7ZTX-EWK8S

Micro ATX board for 4th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1150 socket, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, two SATA III and two SATA II ports, Realtek ALC887 audio.

  • Processor4th Gen 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 2.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • Supports up to 16GB dual-channel DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel H81 chipset with LGA 1150 socket runs 4th Gen Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Two USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0 ports give plenty of peripheral connections
  • Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111G LAN deliver clear sound and wired networking
  • Micro ATX board with one PCIe 2.0 x16 and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards

LGA 1150 Micro-ATX Platform

The MSI H81M PRO-VD is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel H81 chipset and LGA 1150 socket. It accepts 4th Generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. The board supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz up to 16 GB total capacity.

Build Integration

One PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots provide expansion for graphics and add-in cards. Storage connects through two SATA III and two SATA II interfaces. Rear I/O supplies two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports, while internal headers add four more USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 connections via a VIA VL806 controller. Networking uses a Realtek RTL8111G LAN controller and audio runs through a Realtek ALC887 codec.

Sustained Operation

The H81 chipset and Micro-ATX layout keep power delivery focused on the supported 4th Generation CPUs without extra overclocking circuitry. Standard DDR3 voltage regulation and the board's PCIe 2.0 links maintain stable throughput during extended workloads. The Realtek LAN and audio controllers operate independently of the CPU, so background network or sound tasks do not add thermal pressure to the socket area.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81M PRO-VD
Model nameMSI H81M PRO-VD
Processor
Processor4th Gen 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 Chipset
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111G network interface card controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

How much DDR3 memory can the board address before it stops recognising additional modules?

The board supports up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR3 at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz.

What component temperatures or fan noise should I expect when the system runs continuously under load?

The H81 chipset and Realtek RTL8111G LAN controller draw modest power, so stock case airflow usually keeps temperatures low and fans quiet during all-day operation.

Which CPU and memory must I already have for this motherboard to function?

You need a 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron processor in an LGA 1150 package plus DDR3 DIMMs.

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