Msi H510M-A PRO LGA1200 DDR4 mATX Motherboard

Msi H510M-A PRO - Description

LGA1200 DDR4 mATX Motherboard

The MSI H510M-A PRO is a reliable micro-ATX motherboard designed for 10th and 11th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors on the LGA1200 socket with Intel® H510 chipset. It supports up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200MHz memory, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics, and an additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot along with an M.2 E-Key slot for Wi-Fi modules. For storage, it offers one M.2 Gen3 x4 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. Connectivity includes Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, and 7.1-channel HD audio with Audio Boost.

Performance, Cooling, and Reliability Features:

Engineered for performance and stability, it features Lightning Gen4 PCIe for high-speed transfers, DDR4 Boost for clean data signals, and Core Boost with a fully digital power design for multi-core support. Cooling is optimized with Frozr AI technology, Wavy Fin design, heat-pipe solutions, and double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr. EZ Debug LED simplifies troubleshooting, while Audio Boost delivers immersive studio-grade sound. This combination of powerful performance, user-friendly features, and advanced thermal management makes it an excellent choice for both gaming and productivity.

User-Friendly Design:

MSI motherboards are crafted with DIY builders in mind, offering intuitive features and smart engineering. A wide array of tuning and diagnostic tools helps users optimize system performance with ease, making motherboard installation and setup hassle-free—even for enthusiasts pushing their systems to the limit.

Cooling:

FROZR AI Cooling:

This intelligent cooling system monitors CPU and GPU temperatures and dynamically adjusts fan speeds using MSI’s AI ENGINE, ensuring optimal cooling performance and quiet operation. Fully customizable through both BIOS and software interfaces.

Complete Fan Control:

MSI’s Total Fan Control provides a user-friendly graphical interface to monitor system temperatures and manage all fan speeds. Users can set up to four temperature thresholds for the CPU and motherboard, enabling automatic, responsive fan adjustments.

Smart Fan Detection:

Fan headers automatically detect whether connected fans use DC or PWM control modes, ensuring seamless speed regulation. With hysteresis functionality, fans ramp up smoothly, minimizing noise and maintaining a quiet computing environment.

Design:

EZ Debug LED:

When boot issues occur, integrated LEDs quickly identify the root cause—whether it's the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device—helping users resolve problems faster and get back up and running.

Reliable Components:

Reinforce your system with PCI-E steel armor:

Reinforced PCIe slots with additional solder points provide extra strength and durability, supporting heavy graphics cards while protecting against physical stress and electromagnetic interference.

Maximum motherboard protection:

An added grounding layer around the mounting holes offers enhanced defense against electrostatic discharge, significantly improving motherboard longevity and reliability.

Connectivity:

Expandability is central to any DIY build, and the MSI PRO series delivers with a wide range of upgrade options tailored for prosumers. From stable networking to rapid data transfer and flexible expansion, this motherboard ensures future-ready performance.

LAN:

Low-latency gaming LAN powered by Intel:

Equipped with Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN, the motherboard ensures stable, high-speed internet connections—perfect for competitive online gaming and uninterrupted streaming.

Optimize your network to reduce latency!:

MSI LAN Manager automatically detects and prioritizes latency-sensitive applications (like games or VoIP), reducing lag and delivering a smoother online experience.

Storage:

Fast, future-ready storage:

The H510M-A PRO supports the latest storage standards, enabling users to connect ultra-fast SSDs and storage devices. This boosts efficiency and responsiveness for both creative workloads and everyday use.

USB:

USB 3.2 GEN 1:

Equipped with multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on both front and rear I/O, the board enables fast and easy transfer of large files, media, and backups—offering versatile connectivity for modern peripherals.

Other expansion options:

M.2 slot:

A dedicated M.2 E-Key slot allows for easy integration of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, enabling wireless connectivity without the clutter of cables and offering greater system flexibility.

More experience:

Engineered for professionals and productivity-focused users, MSI PRO series motherboards deliver a seamless and powerful computing experience. Immerse yourself in superior audio quality and elevate your creative workflow with precision-tuned sound. Backed by years of expertise in developing intuitive performance tools, MSI integrates only top-tier software and features to help you extract maximum reliability and efficiency from your system. A comprehensive suite of advanced functionalities allows for precise system customization, ensuring stable, high-performance operation in any professional environment.

Performance:

Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E port:

Equipped with the latest PCIe 4.0 technology, the Lightning Gen 4 x16 slot offers blazing-fast data transfer speeds of up to 64GB/s—double the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0. This future-proof interface ensures full backward and forward compatibility with both older and next-generation graphics cards and expansion devices. Reinforced with MSI’s Steel Armor design, the slot provides added durability and structural support, capable of handling even the heaviest GPUs without flex or damage.

Extreme stability and compatibility testing:

MSI performs extensive memory compatibility testing under demanding conditions using modules from leading brands such as Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, and G.Skill. This ensures rock-solid system stability across various configurations and workloads, giving users confidence in reliable performance regardless of their setup.

Audio:

Audio Boost:

Immerse yourself in high-fidelity audio powered by a dedicated HD audio processor, premium-grade audio capacitors, and shielded HD audio connectors. Audio Boost delivers clean, powerful sound with enhanced clarity, deep surround effects, and studio-level precision—perfect for content creators, audiophiles, and gamers using high-end headphones.

Isolated audio signal:

To minimize interference and preserve sound purity, the audio components are physically separated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry using dedicated PCB layers. Independent traces for left and right audio channels reduce crosstalk and distortion, resulting in balanced, high-resolution audio output comparable to standalone sound cards.

DE-POP Protection:

Say goodbye to sudden loud pops when connecting or disconnecting audio devices. Audio Boost includes DE-POP technology that suppresses sharp noise spikes during power transitions or jack insertions, protecting both your ears and your audio equipment.

BIOS and Software:

Click on BIOS 5:

MSI’s Click BIOS 5 offers a user-friendly yet powerful interface tailored for both beginners and advanced users. It features dual modes—EZ Mode for quick overview and adjustments, and Advanced Mode for in-depth tuning. Key tools include Creator Genie for one-click CPU performance boosts, XMP support for instant memory optimization, and Memory Try It! to safely push RAM speeds to their limits. M-FLASH enables easy BIOS updates without needing an OS, while the real-time Hardware Monitor keeps track of voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. Enhanced with a built-in search function and customizable favorites, navigating BIOS settings has never been faster or more intuitive.

Security:

System integrity:

The MSI PRO series prioritizes data security with integrated BIOS-level safeguards. Secure Boot ensures only authenticated, digitally signed operating systems and software can load during startup, effectively blocking unauthorized or malicious code from compromising your system. This foundational security layer helps protect sensitive personal and professional data, providing peace of mind in both office and home environments.

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