Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- H61DE
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 12
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-06-04
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ASRock H61DE/SI Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock H61DE/SI ATX motherboard, showing its physical layout, I/O panel connections, and package contents. It includes a quick start installation procedure and points to the full user manual on the support CD for detailed configuration.
Key sections cover specifications such as CPU socket type, memory support, expansion slots, and BIOS features, as well as safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions, and instructions for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB.
ASRock H61DE specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 (2nd/3rd Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3) |
| Chipset | Intel® H61 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Atheros AR8151) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 (7.1‑channel HD Audio) |
All ASRock H61DE documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the H61DE/SI motherboard?
The board supports Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, and XP/XP 64‑bit.
How do I install drivers from the Support CD?
Insert the CD, then run ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder to open the Drivers menu and install needed drivers.
How many SATA ports are available on the H61DE/SI motherboard?
The board provides four SATA2 ports capable of 3 Gb/s transfer rates.
Which Windows versions can be installed on a HDD larger than 2 TB?
You must use Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or later) or Windows 7 64‑bit to install on drives larger than 2 TB.
How many USB 2.0 ports are provided on the rear panel?
The motherboard offers six ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel.
What CPU socket does the H61DE/S3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 (1155‑Pin) CPU socket.