H61M-VGS / H61M-VS is a motherboard that supports Intel® LGA1155 processors released by ASRock.
This manual covers the hardware installation steps for the ASRock H61M-VGS / H61M-VS Micro‑ATX motherboard, including CPU, memory, storage, and expansion slot installation. It also details the UEFI BIOS configuration, security settings, and the utilities supplied on the support CD.
Additional sections describe supported operating systems, driver installation, and special features such as the ASRock AIWI utility, APP Charger, and power‑saving options. The document includes safety notices, warranty information, and contact details for technical support.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.9‑in x 6.8‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155, supports 2nd Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, up to 16 GB, DDR3‑1333/1066 non‑ECC |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express 2.0 ×16, 1 × PCI‑Express 2.0 ×1 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATA2 3.0 Gb/s, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug |
| LAN | H61M‑VGS: Atheros AR8151 Gigabit; H61M‑VS: Atheros AR8152 10/100 |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS with GUI support |
The motherboard supports Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, XP and XP 64‑bit.
The board can hold up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory across its two DIMM slots.
In the BIOS, go to Advanced → Storage Configuration and set the SATA mode to AHCI.