ASRock H61M-VGS/H61M-VS Motherboard Installation Guide

ASRock H61M-VGS / H61M-VS Motherboard is a micro ATX motherboard from ASRock. It supports the second generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors, the Intel H61 chipset, dual channel DDR3 memory, and 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and 1 PCI Express x1 slot. It also has an on-board Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000 graphics card and supports the D-Sub interface with a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 @ 75Hz.


ASRock H61M-VGS/H61M-VS Motherboard Installation Guide - cover page
Brand
ASRock
Category
Motherboard
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
144
File format
PDF
File size
1.6 MB
Published
15 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
CDE6604F50E477EC6CB452B6A79F449E

About this manual

The Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock H61M-VGS/H61M-VS Micro‑ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and shows the board layout for both VGS and VS revisions. It also explains how to connect front‑panel I/O, configure audio, and use the VIA HD Audio Deck utility.

The guide includes a specifications section covering CPU support, memory capacity, expansion slots, graphics, audio, LAN, storage, and power connectors, as well as BIOS features, safety warnings, and a brief procedure for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB using the UEFI BIOS.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Package Contents
  • Motherboard Layout
  • Specifications
  • BIOS Features
  • Front Panel I/O
  • Audio Configuration
  • LAN Controllers
  • Installing OS on Large HDD
  • Warnings & Cautions

Specifications

Form FactorMicro ATX (8.9‑in x 6.8‑in, 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm)
CPU SocketLGA1155
ChipsetIntel H61
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000/3000
Audio CodecVIA VT1705 (5.1 CH HD Audio)
LAN (VGS)Atheros AR8151 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN (VS)Atheros AR8152 10/100 Ethernet
SATA Connectors4 × SATA2 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug)

Frequently asked questions

How many SATA ports does the H61M-VGS/V S motherboard provide?

The board includes four SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support NCQ, AHCI, and hot‑plug.

What LAN controller is used on the H61M-VGS model?

The H61M-VGS version uses an Atheros AR8151 Gigabit LAN controller.

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