Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® H410I PRO WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet.
Safety Information ∙ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...
Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components................1 Safety Information ....................2 Installing a Processor .................... 3 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..............5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Connecting the Power Connectors ................ 7 Installing SATA Drives ....................
∙ Supports Dual-Channel mode ∙ Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory ∙ Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙ 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (From CPU) Expansion Slot ∙ 1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of...
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Continued from previous column Intel® H410 Chipset ∙ 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports* ∙ 1x M.2 slot (Key M) Storage ▪ Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 ▪ Supports SATA 6Gb/s ▪ Supports 2280 storage devices Intel®H410 Chipset ▪ 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector) ▪...
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BIOS Features ∙ ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.2 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ DRAGON CENTER ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING Software ∙ Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility ∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution Continued on next column...
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∙ User Scenario ∙ Hardware Monitor ∙ True Color Dragon Center Features ∙ Live Update ∙ DPC Latency Tuner Please refer to http://download.msi. com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. ∙ Speed Up pdf for more details. ∙ Smart Tool ∙ Super Charger ∙ Audio ▪ Audio Boost ∙...
Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard H410I PRO WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) Cable LED JRAINBOW cable Wi-Fi Antenna M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) Accessories Case Badge Product registration card Application Driver DVD...
Rear I/O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Audio Ports LAN Port DisplayPort USB 2.0 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) Optical S/PDIF-Out LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status 1 Gbps LAN No link 10 Mbps Yellow Linked...
Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
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Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...
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Installing antennas 1. Screw the antennas tight to the antenna connectors as shown below. 2. Orient the antennas. Rear I/O Panel...
Overview of Components CPU_FAN1 CPU Socket PUMP_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 JRGB1 SYS_FAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 JCI1 ATX_PWR1 JRAINBOW1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 JBAT1 M2_1 JUSB2 SATA4 PCI_E1 JTPM1 JUSB1 JAUD1 JFP1 Overview of Components...
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Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA 1200 socket DIMMA1, DIMMB1 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1 Front Panel Connectors JRAINBOW1 Addressable RGB LED connectors...
∙ the CPU. ∙ Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink ∙...
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. ∙ Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components...
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) ⚠ Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI ∙ Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA ⚠ Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ ® ∙ Intel Optane™ Memory Ready. ® M2_1 slot installation 1.
JFP1: Front Panel Connectors This connector connects to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch...
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel. Power USB2.0+ USB3_RX_DN USB2.0- USB3_RX_DP Ground Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DP Ground Ground USB3_RX_DP USB2.0- USB3_RX_DN USB2.0+ Power Ground No Pin...
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. SPI Power SPI Chip Select Master In Slave Out (SPI Data) Master In Slave In (SPI Data) Reserved SPI Clock Ground...
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually.
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ (default)
(12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...
(5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities.
BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. ⚠ Important BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the ∙...
Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
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Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to Support page. 2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button. 3. Click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file.
EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key. Screenshot XMP Profile Setup Mode switch...
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∙ Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup. ∙ System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right.
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▪ To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK. ▪...
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection Menu display ∙ BIOS menu selection - the following options are available: ▪ SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪...
SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. ▶ System Status sub-menu The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information. ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day>...
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▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration sub-menu Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. This sub-menu is only available when using the CPU which integrate with IGP. ▶ USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
OC Menu This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability. ⚠ Important Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙...
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▶ GT Ratio [Auto] Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶ Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only. ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory.
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▶ DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced.
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.
OC PROFILE Menu This menu allows you to set the BIOS profiles. ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile.
HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan to be configured Select a fan mode for target fan Click to enable the Smart Fan Smart Fan duty...
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Adjusting fans 1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow) in fan operating windows. 2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed. Select a fan to be adjusted Duty points ⚠...
4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫ Reboot to operating system. ▫ Insert the MSI Drive Disk into the optical drive. ▫ Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Drive Disk.
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5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. ▫ Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. ▫ Click Intel® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ▫ Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. ⚠ WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below.
Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel ® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel Optane™...
Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ∙ Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in the symptoms as mentioned below.
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