MSI H310M GAMING ARCTIC User Manual

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Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel .................................................................................................6
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................7
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots ..........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots ........................................................................9
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................10
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................10
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................11
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................11
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector ...............................................................................12
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................12
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 13
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................13
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector .......................................................................13
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors ..........................................................14
JLED1: LED connector ......................................................................................15
EZ Debug LED ...................................................................................................15
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................................................16
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................16
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 17
Entering BIOS Setup .........................................................................................17
Resetting BIOS ..................................................................................................18
Updating BIOS ...................................................................................................18
Software Description .....................................................................................19
Installing Windows
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Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................19
Installing Utilities ..............................................................................................19
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
H310M GAMING ARCTIC
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software
installation.

MSI H310M GAMING ARCTIC Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel H310
Form Factor	Micro-ATX
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Memory Slots	2
Memory Type	DDR4
Maximum Memory	32GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
M.2 Slots	1
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D
RAID Support	No
Memory Speed	2666 MHz
SATA Ports	4
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC887
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU Specifications

Details on supported Intel processors and socket type for the motherboard.

Memory Specifications

Details on DDR4 memory slots, capacity, and supported speeds.

Storage Specifications

Details on SATA and M.2 storage connectors and their specifications.

Expansion Slot Specifications

Specifies the number and type of PCIe expansion slots available.

USB Port Specifications

Information on USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 port availability and types.

Back Panel Connectors

Lists all connectors available on the motherboard's back panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on various internal connectors for case components and headers.

BIOS Features

Lists key features and standards supported by the motherboard's BIOS.

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the status and speed indicators for the LAN port.

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

Guide to configuring the 7.1-channel audio setup.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Guide on installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

DIMM Slots

Instructions for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe slot types and their configurations for expansion cards.

Front Panel Connectors

Details on connecting front panel switches, LEDs, and audio.

SATA Connectors

Information on connecting SATA storage devices to the motherboard.

M.2 Slot

Guide for installing M.2 solid-state drives into the M.2 slot.

Power Connectors

Instructions for connecting ATX and CPU power connectors to the motherboard.

USB Connectors

Information on USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen1 port types and connections.

Fan Connectors

Guide for connecting CPU and system fans to the motherboard headers.

EZ Debug LED

Explains the function of EZ Debug LEDs for troubleshooting.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Instructions for clearing CMOS and resetting BIOS settings.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to enter the motherboard's BIOS setup utility.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for resetting BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS

Steps for updating the motherboard's BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update.

Software Description

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step instructions for installing Windows 10.

Installing Drivers

Guide to installing essential system drivers from the MSI driver disc.

Installing Utilities

Instructions for installing supplementary MSI utilities.