This is the installation guide for ASRock H61M-DGS Motherboard
This guide introduces the ASRock H61M-DGS motherboard, lists the package contents, and shows the layout of the board, rear I/O panel, and internal connectors. It also explains the BIOS features, unique utilities, and hardware monitoring options.
Detailed specifications such as the Micro‑ATX form factor, Intel H61 chipset, DDR3 memory support, expansion slots, and networking features are included, along with instructions for installing an operating system, including UEFI setup for drives larger than 2 TB.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.9" x 6.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| LAN | Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Realtek RTL8111C |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 (3.0 Gb/s) |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS (UEFI GUI) |
The board supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP and Windows XP 64‑bit.
When a 1 Gbps connection is active, the LAN port LED shows a steady green light.
The rear panel provides six ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports.
Use the UEFI BIOS, set SATA mode to AHCI, select the UEFI boot option for the installation media, and install Windows 7 64‑bit (which will format the drive with GPT).