This document is the installation guide for ASRock H61M-HVGS / H61M-HVS motherboard, including copyright notice, disclaimer, and specifications.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the ASRock H61M-HVGS/H61M-HVS motherboard, including package contents, motherboard layout, rear panel I/O, and BIOS configuration. It also details supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and networking features.
Additional sections cover operating‑system installation on large HDDs, LAN port LED indications, and safety warnings such as over‑clocking risks. The guide references the accompanying user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.9‑in x 6.8‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 1155‑Pin LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 2× DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Supported Memory Types | DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non‑ECC |
| Expansion Slots | 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 1× PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| SATA Connectors | 4× SATA2 3.0 Gb/s |
| LAN (HVGS) | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit |
| LAN (HVS) | Realtek RTL8105E 10/100 |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 5.1 CH HD Audio |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS |
You must use Windows Vista 64‑bit (with SP1 or later) or Windows 7 64‑bit.
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The motherboard supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory.