This document is the installation guide for the ASRock H61M-GS / H61M-S motherboard. It prohibits unauthorized reproduction, transcription, translation, etc., and describes the features and characteristics of the product.
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock H61M-GS/H61M-S motherboard, lists the package contents, and provides step‑by‑step installation instructions. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
The guide details the motherboard’s key features such as the Micro ATX form factor, Intel H61 chipset, dual DDR3 memory slots, multiple PCI‑Express slots, integrated graphics, audio, LAN, and SATA connectors. It also covers BIOS settings, multi‑streaming audio configuration, and special instructions for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB using the UEFI BIOS.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.8‑in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Expansion Slots | 1× PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 2× PCI‑Express 2.0 x1 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN Controller (GS model) | Atheros PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151 |
| LAN Controller (S model) | Atheros PCIe x1 10/100 LAN AR8152 |
| SATA Connectors | 4× SATA2 3.0 Gb/s ports (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS with UEFI GUI support |
The H61M‑GS uses an Atheros PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN controller, model AR8151.