The MSI H61M-P31/W8 is an Intel H61 (LGA1155) Micro ATX motherboard designed for 2nd/3rd Gen Intel Core processors. It features the H61 chipset with support for Dual Channel DDR3 memory at 1333/1066/800MHz across 2 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 16GB. The board includes 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot for graphics expansion, plus 2 PCI Express x1 slots. Storage conNECtivity consists of 4 SATA II 3Gbps ports, while expansion options include 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 rear, 4 via headers). The motherboard integrates Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel HD audio and Realtek PCI-E Gigabit LAN for networking. The compact 24.4cm x 22.5cm form factor makes it suitable for space-constrained builds, featuring an ATX power conNECtor and solid capacitors for stable operation. The board supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Smart ConNECt Technology for enhanced power management.