This document introduces the features and performance of the ASRock H61M-PS motherboard. The motherboard adopts the micro ATX specification and supports third and second generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors. It features a solid capacitor design and dual-channel DDR3 memory technology. Additionally, the motherboard supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, K-series unlocked CPUs, and hyper-threading technology.
This guide provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for the ASRock H61M‑PS motherboard, including package contents, BIOS configuration, and jumper settings. It also references the online support page for the latest BIOS and driver updates.
Key features covered include the Micro ATX form factor, supported Intel LGA1155 CPUs, dual‑channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB, PCIe slots, SATA ports, Gigabit LAN, high‑definition audio, and USB interfaces. Safety notes for clearing CMOS and handling jumpers are also included. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | Micro ATX 9.6" x 7.8" (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA1155 |
| Memory slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, dual‑channel |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB DDR3 |
| Memory speed | DDR3 1333/1600 MHz (non‑ECC, un‑buffered) |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 × PCIe x1, 1 × PCI |
| SATA ports | 4 × SATA2 (3.0 Gb/s) with NCQ |
| LAN controller | Atheros AR8151 Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS, UEFI with GUI |
The motherboard provides two DDR3 DIMM slots that operate in dual‑channel mode.
It uses an Atheros AR8151 Gigabit Ethernet controller.
Short the CLRCMOS1 jumper pins for about 5 seconds while the system is powered off.
The board supports Intel LGA1155 sockets for 2nd‑ and 3rd‑generation Core i3/i5/i7 processors.