Question 1

Can an auxiliary video card be added instead of  using cpu integrated video?

Accepted Answer

Simple answer: Yes. Complicated answer: It has one pci-e slot (the long blue slot) for any pci-e compatable expansion card. Install the motherboard in the case, then measure how much room you have, and check the expansion card's specs before you buy one, to make sure it will fit.

Question 2

does this have hdmi?

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this motherboard does not have a hdmi port, but you could use a dvi to hdmi plug if you are hooking it up to a monitor that has a output for hdmi

Question 3

does this needs 2X rams or can just work with one (single) stick?

Accepted Answer

You can use this board with a single or two ddr3 sticks if you'd like. Currently I have a single stick of crucial 8gb 1600 and it works great

Question 4

will the bios/chipset work with a windows 10 upgrade from windows 7?  i have a dell inspiron 580 which can NOT be upgraded to windows 10, and i was looking at replacing the original motherboard with this, IF it supports windows 10.

Accepted Answer

Yes I've been going back and forth between windows 7 and Windows 10.  Because issues with windows 10, hope that answers your questions but be warned!

This board supports a small amount of intel CPU's & the one's it does are expensive.

Question 5

Hi, I notice this has both a DVI and VGA port. Assuming I use a cpu that has integrated graphics, will this board support two monitors? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is True, you could use two monitors, also in the bios, the board allows you to assign a memory amount to use for the video.

but - i do be-leave it only lets you assign 512 meg would have been better if you assign more like up to 2 gig.

but - over all if you are using mostly for business or banking or trading this board is great!

good buy either way if you need more video, you can just add a video card to the board to get more performance, if needed.

:D, Enjoy!

Question 6

corsair vengeance 8gb ddr3 1600mhz compatible with msi h61m-p31 (g3) mother board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it will be compatible.

Question 7

Does this support 1600mhz right out of the box with an ivy bridge processor or do I have to update bios?

Accepted Answer

Well even if you could right out of box you should update bio it's fast and easy but my opinion get a different motherboard I love Msi that's why I got the z97 board but don't get this one it's disentangle work straight out of box

Question 8

Would this support an SSD? If so, which ones are supported?

Accepted Answer

it will support ANY hard drive or SSD as long as you have the correct connector.

Question 9

MSI H61M-P31 does it support 1600 DDR3 ram with CPU i5-2320 sandy bridge?

Accepted Answer

It will only support 1333 mhz DDR3 RAM, you will need an ivy bridge processor for 1600 mhz, but you will need to update the BIOS.

Question 10

Does this motherboard support unbuffered RAM?

Accepted Answer

Directly from their website Detailed Specifications 
YES, it 
Supports Un-Buffered NON-ECC Memory

Brand	MSI
Model	H61M-P31/W8

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1155
CPU Type	Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 2nd gen (LGA 1155) / Intel Core 3rd Gen (LGA 1155) / Pentium / Xeon (LGA1155)

Number of Memory Slots	2x240pin
Memory Standard	DDR3 1066/1333
Maximum Memory Supported	16GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x1	1 x PCI Express x1

Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels	8 Channels

MSI H61M-P31/W8 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

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Back I/O Ports	2 x PS/2 / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2	2
Video Ports	D-Sub + DVI
USB 1.1/2.0	6 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports	3 Ports

Onboard USB	4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors	ATX 24-Pin power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector CPU x 1 / System x 2 FAN connectors Front panel audio connector Front panel connector 1 x chasis intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Parallel port connector

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	8.9" x 6.81"
Power Pin	24 Pin

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Realtek 8111E
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps

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