ASRock H61M-ITX Motherboard is a Mini-ITX board that supports second generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors and DDR3 1333/1066 memory, with a maximum capacity of 16GB.
This guide walks you through installing the ASRock H61M-ITX Mini‑ITX motherboard, including package contents, connector locations, and I/O panel descriptions. It also explains how to configure BIOS settings, enable features such as Wake‑On‑LAN, and install the operating system on large‑capacity drives.
Additional sections cover hardware monitoring, unique ASRock utilities, safety warnings, and detailed technical specifications such as supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and networking capabilities.
| Form Factor | Mini‑ITX 6.7" x 6.7" (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Expansion Slot | 1× PCI Express 2.0 x16 (blue) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 ports via ASMedia ASM1042, up to 5 Gb/s |
| SATA Connectors | 3× SATA2 3.0 Gb/s, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111E) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887, 7.1 CH HD Audio |
The motherboard provides two USB 3.0 ports driven by an ASMedia ASM1042 controller, supporting up to 5 Gb/s transfer rates.
It is a Mini‑ITX board measuring 6.7 inches by 6.7 inches (17.0 cm × 17.0 cm).
The board uses a Realtek RTL8111E gigabit Ethernet controller.