MSI H510M BOMBER LGA 1200 microATX Gaming Motherboard Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: MSI

Table of Contents

Safety Information
Specifications
Rear I/O Panel
- LAN Port LED Status Table
Overview of Components
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center
UEFI BIOS
Regulatory Notices
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

MSI H510M BOMBER LGA 1200 microATX Gaming Motherboard

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.

Specifications

CPU|

Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Processor socket LGA1200
Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.

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Chipset| Intel® H510/ B560 chipset
Memory|

2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR)
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR)
Max overclocking frequency (For B560M PRO-E/ B560M PLUS/ B560M-X):
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800 MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz
Supports Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

Expansion Slots|

1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU
Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel® CPU
Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel® CPU
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From PCH)
1x M.2 slot with E key for WiFi module only(M2_2) (For H510M PRO/ H510M-A PRO/ H510M BOMBER)

Onboard Graphics|

1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1536 60Hz, 1920×1200 60Hz (For H510M PRO/ H510M-A PRO/ H510M BOMBER/ B560M PRO-E/ B560M-X)*
1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz (For H510M PRO)*/**
- Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
  ** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Audio| Realtek® ALC897 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

LAN| 1x Intel® I219V 1Gbps LAN controller
Storage|

4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From H510/ B560 Chipset)
1x M.2 slot (Key M) (For H510M PRO/ H510M-A PRO/ H510M BOMBER/ B560M PRO-E/ B560M PLUS)
M2_1 slot (From H510/ B560 Chipset)*
▫ Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
▫ Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
SATA4 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.

USB|

Intel® H510/ B560 Chipset
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel(hub- GL850G), 2 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connector)

Internal Connectors|

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
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 system fan connector
1x front panel audio connector
2x system panel connectors
1x serial port connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper
1x TPM module connector

Back Panel Connectors|

1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
1x VGA port (For H510M PRO/ H510M-A PRO/ H510M BOMBER/ B560M PRO-E/ B560M PLUS)
1x DisplayPort (For H510M PRO
1x HDMI port
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports
1x LAN(RJ45) port
3x audio jacks

LED Feature

|

4x EZ Debug LE
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (For H510M PRO)
1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector (For H510M PRO)

I/O Controller| NUVOTON NCT6687D-M Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor|

CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System fan speed control

Form Factor|

mATX Form Factor
9.29 x 7.95 in. (23.6 cm x 20.2 cm)

BIOS Features|

1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0
Multi-language

Software|

MSI Center
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
CPU-Z MSI GAMING
Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
Norton™ Internet Security Solution

MSI Center Features|

LAN Manage
Mystic Light (For H510M PRO)
User Scenario
Hardware Monitor
Frozr AI Cooling
True Color
Live Update
Speed Up
Super Charger

Special Features|

Audio
Audio Boost
Network
LAN Manager
Cooling
Smart Fan Control
LED
Mystic Light Extension(RGB) (For H510M PRO)
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) (For H510M PRO)
Mystic light SYNC (For H510M PRO)
EZ LED Control (For H510M PRO)
EZ DEBUG LED
Performance
Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
DDR4 Boos
Core Boos
2oz Copper thickened PCB
Protectio
PCI-E Steel Armor
Experience
MSI Center
Frozr AI Cooling
Click BIOS 5
CPU Cooler Tuning

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1 connector and follow the below steps.

Click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced Settings to open the dialog below.
Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.

Overview of Components

Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot

CPU Socket

Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below.

Important

Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU.
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only themotherboardcomes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

DIMM Slots

Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.

Important

To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and
Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher
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 whe
Please refer to msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Please install the M.2 device into the M.2_1 slot as shown below.

M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key E)

PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.
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

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.

Important

Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving
SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

|

1

| MIC L| 2|

Ground

---|---|---|---|---

3

| MIC R| 4|

NC

5

| Head Phone R| 6|

MIC Detection

7

| SENSE SEND| 8|

No Pin

9

| Head Phone L| 10|

Head Phone Detection

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

|

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

|

1

| MIC L| 2|

Ground

---|---|---|---|---

3

| MIC R| 4|

NC

ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

|

1

| +3.3V| 13|

+3.3V

---|---|---|---|---

2

| +3.3V| 14|

-12V

3

| Ground| 15| Ground

4

| +5V| 16| PS-ON#

5

| Ground| 17|

Ground

6| +5V| 18|

Ground

7| Ground| 19|

Ground

8

| PWR OK| 20| Res
9| 5VSB| 21|

+5V

10

| +12V| 22| +5V

11

| +12V| 23|

+5V

12| +3.3V| 24|

Ground

|

1

| Ground| 5| +12V
---|---|---|---|---
2| Ground| 6|

+12V

3

| Ground| 7| +12V
4| Ground| 8|

+12V

Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector

This connector allows you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

|

1

| VCC| 2| VCC
---|---|---|---|---
3| USB0-| 4|

USB1-

5

| USB0+| 6| USB1+
7| Ground| 8|

Ground

9

| No Pin| 10|

NC

Important

Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
In order to recharge your iPad, iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® Center utility

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.

|

1

| Power| 11| USB2.0+
---|---|---|---|---

2

| USB3_RX_DN| 12|

USB2.0-

3| USB3_RX_DP| 13|

Ground

4

USB3_TX_C_DN

6

USB3_RX_DP

8

| USB2.0-| 18| USB3_RX_DN
9| USB2.0+| 19|

Power

10

| Ground| 20|

No Pin

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors

PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in
PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise.

Connector

| Default fan mode| Max. current| Max. power
---|---|---|---
CPU_FAN1| PWM mode| 2A|

24W

SYS_FAN1

| DC mode| 1A|

12W

1

| Ground| 2|

+12V

3

| Sense| 4|

Speed Control Signal

1

| Ground| 2|

Voltage Control

3

| Sense| 4|

NC

Important
You can adjust fan speed in BIOS > Hardware Monitor.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

|

1

| SPI Power| 2| SPI Chip Select
---|---|---|---|---
3| Master In Slave Out (SPI

Data)

| 4|

Master Out Slave In (SPI

Data)

5

SPI Reset

9

Interrupt Request

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.

Using chassis intrusion detector

Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis.
Close the chassis
Go to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.
Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.
Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes
Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on screen when the computer is turned

Resetting the chassis intrusion warning

Go to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.
Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.
Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

| 1| DCD| 2| SIN
---|---|---|---|---
3| SOUT| 4| DTR
5| Ground| 6| DSR
7| RTS| 8| CTS
9| RI| 10| No Pin

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.

Resetting BIOS to default values

Power off the computer and unplug the power cord.
Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.
Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.
Plug the power cord and power on the computer.

EZ Debug LED

These LEDs indicate the status of the motherboard

CPU – indicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM – indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA – indicates GPU is not detected or fail.
BOOT – indicates booting device is not detected or fail.

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com

Installing Windows® 10

Power on the
Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB into your
Press the Restart button on the computer
Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot Menu.
Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot
Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or .. message.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows®

Installing Drivers

Start up your computer in Windows®
Insert MSI® Drive disc into the optical
Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run 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 disc.
The installer will find and list all necessary drivers in the Drivers/Software
Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the
The drivers installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt you to
Click OK button to
Restart your

MSI Center

MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.

MSI Center User Guide

If you would like to know more information about MSI Center, please refer to
http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/MSICENTER.pdf or scan the QR code to access.

Important
Functions may vary depending on the product you have.

UEFI BIOS

MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. 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.

Important
The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.

UEFI advantages

Fast booting – UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS selftest process. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST.
Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT).
Supports unlimited number of partitions.
Supports full capabilities of new devices – new devices may not provide backward compatibility.
Supports secure startup – UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process.

Incompatible UEFI cases

32-bit Windows operating system – this motherboard supports only 64-bit Windows 10 operating
Older graphics card – the system will detect your graphics When display a warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in this graphics card.

Important
We recommend that you to replace with a GOP/UEFI compatible graphics card or using integrated graphics from CPU for having normal function.

How to check the BIOS mode?

Power on your
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot
After entering the BIOS, you can check the BIOS Mode at the top of the

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 description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
The BIOS screens, options and settings will vary depending on your system.

Entering BIOS Setup

Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.

Function key
F1: General Help
F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item
F3: Enter Favorites menu
F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu
F5: Enter Memory-Z menu
F6: Load optimized defaults
F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode
F8: Load Overclocking Profile
F9: Save Overclocking Profile
F10 : Save Change and Reset*
F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
Ctrl+F: Enter Search page

When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.

BIOS User Guide

If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Intel500BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access.

Resetting BIOS

You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:

Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.
Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.

Important

Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section for resetting BIOS.

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:

Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode.
▪ Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system.
▪ Reboot and press Del key during POST to enter BIOS. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to reboot the system.
Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
When prompted click on Yes to start recovering BIOS.
After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center

Before updating:

Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly.
Please close all other application software before updating the BIOS.

To update BIOS:

Install and launch MSI Center and go to Support page.
Select Live Update and click on Advance button.
Select the BIOS file and click on Install button.
The installation reminder will appear, then click the Install button on it.
The system will automatically restart to update BIOS.
After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Conformity

Products bearing the CE marking comply with one or more of the following EU Directives as may be applicable:
RED 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/ EU; EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, MSI- NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son.

C-Tick Compliance

Battery Information

European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that…
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice.

Revision History

Version 1.0, 2021/03, First release.
Version 1.1, 2021/04, Modify audio port info

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com
Register your product at: http://register.msi.com