H61M-PS2 user manual, includes the features and characteristics of the product
This manual introduces the ASRock H61M-PS2 motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the hardware installation steps such as CPU, memory, expansion slots, and SATA connections. It also covers the UEFI BIOS setup utility, including advanced configuration screens and security options.
The document includes full specifications of the board, describes the supported operating systems, and explains the utilities on the support CD, such as the ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility and APP Charger. Guidance for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB using UEFI is also provided.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.8‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155, supports 2nd/3rd Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATA2 3.0 Gb/s, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705, 5.1‑channel HD audio |
| LAN | Atheros AR8152 10/100 Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN, PXE |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS with GUI support |
It provides four SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support NCQ, AHCI, and Hot Plug functions.
It uses an LGA1155 socket that works with 2nd and 3rd generation Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors.
Yes, the UEFI BIOS allows Windows installation on drives larger than 2 TB when using a 64‑bit OS and setting the SATA mode to AHCI.