ASRock H61M-PS2 motherboard installation guide
The ASRock H61M-PS2 is a Micro‑ATX motherboard featuring an LGA1155 socket, Intel H61 chipset and dual‑channel DDR3 memory. This guide provides an overview of the board layout, connector locations, and key hardware features such as the VIA VT1705 audio codec, Atheros AR8152 LAN controller and 4 SATA2 ports.
It also includes step‑by‑step installation instructions, BIOS setup tips, and a special section on installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB using the UEFI BIOS. Safety cautions and warranty information are provided throughout the document.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express x16 Slot | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (blue) |
| PCI Express x1 Slot | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 (3.0 Gb/s) |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN Controller | Atheros AR8152 10/100 Ethernet |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS with UEFI |
It uses an LGA1155 socket for 2nd‑ and 3rd‑generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors.
The board provides two DDR3 DIMM slots with a maximum total memory capacity of 16 GB.
An Atheros PCIe x1 AR8152 controller provides 10/100 Ethernet connectivity.
Yes, the UEFI BIOS supports installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB.