This document is the English installation guide for the ASRock H61M-ITX motherboard, providing instructions and precautions for using the motherboard. The document allows duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purposes, but reproduction, transcription, transmission, or translation in any form or by any means without written consent of ASRock Inc is prohibited. The products and corporate names mentioned in the document may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification or explanation purposes without intent to infringe. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. ASRock does not provide any warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business, and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.
This guide introduces the ASRock H61M-ITX Mini‑ITX motherboard, lists the package contents, and provides a step‑by‑step installation procedure. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed configuration.
Key sections cover the motherboard layout, I/O panel, BIOS features, hardware monitoring, and special instructions for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB. Safety warnings and cautions are included for over‑clocking and proper memory installation.
| Form Factor | Mini‑ITX 6.7" x 6.7" (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM, max 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (blue) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887, 7.1 CH HD Audio |
| LAN | PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8111E) |
| USB Ports | 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1042) |
| SATA Connectors | 3 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s |
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The motherboard supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory.
Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or later) or Windows 7 64‑bit are supported for large‑capacity drives.
It uses a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller.