MSI H410I PRO WIFI User manual

I
Quick Start
Chassis
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. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

II Quick Start
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.
∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
∙Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
∙Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
∙Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
∙If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
∙Keep this user guide for future reference.
∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
▪The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
▪The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
▪The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
▪The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

III
Quick Start
https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
Installing a Processor
1
2
3
6
45
7
8
9

IV Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

V
Quick Start
HDD LED
RESET SW
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+- -- -
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED

VI Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
1
https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
2
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in

VII
Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1

VIII Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
1
2
3
4
5
⚽

IX
Quick Start
Installing a Graphics Card
1
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
2
3
4
5
6

XQuick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices

XI
Quick Start
Power On
1
4
2
3

12 Contents
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............................................................................................ 8
Installing a Graphics Card...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices............................................................................ 10
Power On .............................................................................................................. 11
Specifications....................................................................................................... 14
Package contents ................................................................................................ 18
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 20
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 20
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 27
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot................................................................................ 28
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 28
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)......................................................................................... 29
JFP1: Front Panel Connectors............................................................................. 30
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................... 31
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector ............................................................. 32
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 32
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 33
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 33
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors...................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 35
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 35
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 36
JRAINBOW1: Addressable RGB LED connectors ................................................ 37

13
Contents
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 38
Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... 38
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 38
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 38
UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. 39
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 40
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 40
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 41
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 41
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 46
SETTINGS Menu ................................................................................................... 47
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 49
M-FLASH Menu .................................................................................................... 52
OC PROFILE Menu................................................................................................ 53
HARDWARE MONITOR Menu ............................................................................... 54
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration.............................................................. 56
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 56
Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................ 56
Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory................................................................ 58
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 59

14 Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports Intel® 10th Gen processors for LGA 1200 socket*
* Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.
* Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors.
Chipset Intel® H410 Chipset
Memory
∙2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
∙Intel® Core ™ i7/ i9
▪Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz
∙Intel® Core ™ i5 and below
▪Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
∙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.
Expansion Slot ∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (From CPU)
Onboard Graphics
∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @30Hz
∙1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2304 @60Hz
Audio
∙Realtek® ALC1200 Codec
▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
▪Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ∙1x Intel® 1219V Gigabit LAN Controller
Continued on next column

15
Specifications
Continued from previous column
Storage
Intel® H410 Chipset
∙4x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
∙1x M.2 slot (Key M)
▪Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
▪Supports SATA 6Gb/s
▪Supports 2280 storage devices
USB
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)
▪4x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2
ports through the internal USB 2.0 connector)
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® 3168NGW
∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E
slot
∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
∙Supports Bluetooth® 4.2
Internal Connectors
∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
∙4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
∙1x M.2 slot (M-Key)
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
∙1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
∙1x 4-pin system fan connector
∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙1x System panel connector
∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
∙1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
Continued on next column

16 Specifications
Continued from previous column
Internal Connectors
∙1xTPM module connector
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙4x EZ Debug LED
Back Panel
Connectors
∙2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
∙1x DisplayPort
∙1x HDMI port
∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A port
∙1x LAN (RJ45) port
∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
∙5x Audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor ∙Mini-ITX Form Factor
∙6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
BIOS Features
∙1x 128 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.2
∙Multi-language
Software
∙Drivers
∙DRAGON CENTER
∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING
∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution
Continued on next column

17
Specifications
Continued from previous column
Dragon Center
Features
∙LAN Manager
∙Mystic Light
∙User Scenario
∙Hardware Monitor
∙True Color
∙Live Update
∙DPC Latency Tuner
∙Speed Up
∙Smart Tool
∙Super Charger
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost
∙Network
▪LAN Manager with Intel® 1219V
∙Cooling
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
∙LED
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB)
▪Mystic Light SYNC
▪EZ DEBUG LED
∙Performance
▪DDR4 Boost
▪Core Boost
∙Protection
▪PCI-E Steel Armor
∙Experience
▪Dragon Center
▪Click BIOS 5

18 Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard H410I PRO WIFI
Cable SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1
LED JRAINBOW cable 1
Accessories
Wi-Fi Antenna 1
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1
Case Badge 1
Product registration card 1
Application Driver DVD 1
Documentation Quick installation guide 1
⚠
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

19
Block Diagram
Block Diagram
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
DMI 3.0
PCI Express Bus
Chipset
Processor
NUVOTON
6687
Realtek
ALC1200
4x USB 2.0
Rear Audio Jacks
1x Intel 1219V LAN
1x Intel Wi-Fi 3168NGW
4x USB 3.2 Gen1
1x M.2
4x SATA 6Gb/s

20 Rear I/O Panel
Audio Ports Configuration
Rear I/O Panel
Audio Ports Channel
2468
Center/ Subwoofer Out  
Rear Speaker Out 
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out 
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out 
Mic In
(: connected, Blank: empty)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
5Gbps (Type-A)
LAN Port
USB 2.0 Type-A
DisplayPort
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Wi-Fi Antenna
connectors
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status 1 Gbps LAN
Off 10 Mbps
Green 100/ 1000 Mbps
Orange 1 Gbps
LAN Port LED Status Table