ASRock H61M-GE Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock H61M-GE Micro ATX motherboard, showing the board layout, connector locations, and package contents. It includes a quick‑start installation procedure, BIOS configuration tips, and references to the full user manual on the support CD.
Key sections cover the motherboard specifications, supported CPUs and memory, expansion slots, graphics and audio ports, networking, and storage connectors. Safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions, and a step‑by‑step method for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB are also provided.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x 240‑pin DDR3 DIMM (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI |
| Graphics Outputs | D‑Sub, DVI‑D, HDMI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet, Atheros AR8151 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS |
It uses an LGA1155 socket.
The board has four DDR3 DIMM slots and supports up to 16 GB of system memory.
It provides D‑Sub, DVI‑D, and HDMI ports.
Enable AHCI mode in the UEFI setup, then select the UEFI boot option for the installation media.