
MSI
MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX DDR3 LGA 1150 Motherboard
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A Micro ATX motherboard with Intel H87 chipset and Corporate Stable Model support for reliable LGA 1150 builds.
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Overview
Key Features
Socket LGA1150
Intel H87 chipset
Micro ATX
2 PCI-E x16 (16/4) and 2 PCI-E x1
1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI, 1 DVI and 1 VGA
Military Class 4 Components
Military Class Essentials
Fast Boot
Specifications
Brand
MSI
Model
CSM-H87M-G43
Socket
LGA 1150
Chipset
Intel H87
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Memory Type
DDR3 1600
SATA
6Gb/s
USB
3.0
PCI-E x16 Slots
2 (x16 / x4)
PCI-E x1 Slots
2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which processors are compatible with this motherboard?
The MSI CSM-H87M-G43 supports Intel 4th generation (Haswell) and select 4th-gen refresh processors that use the LGA 1150 socket, including Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, and Celeron chips in that socket family.
What does Corporate Stable Model (CSM) mean?
CSM is MSI's program guaranteeing that this specific motherboard model will remain available and unchanged in its component design for an extended period. This is valuable for businesses and system integrators who need to deploy identical systems over time without compatibility surprises.
How many RAM slots does this board have and what is the maximum supported memory?
As a Micro ATX board with the H87 chipset, it supports DDR3 1600 memory. The H87 chipset typically supports up to 32GB across its DIMM slots, though you should consult MSI's specifications page for this model's exact slot count and capacity limit.
Can this motherboard support a dedicated graphics card?
Yes, it includes two PCI-E x16 slots running at x16 and x4 speeds respectively, so you can install a dedicated graphics card. The primary slot provides full x16 bandwidth for a GPU.
Does this board support UEFI or legacy BIOS?
The H87 chipset supports UEFI with CSM (Compatibility Support Module) for legacy boot, giving you the flexibility to install both newer UEFI-based and older legacy operating systems.