Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- H61M-GE
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock H61M-GE Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock H61M-GE Micro ATX motherboard, showing the board layout, connector locations, and package contents. It includes a quick‑start installation procedure, BIOS configuration tips, and references to the full user manual on the support CD.
Key sections cover the motherboard specifications, supported CPUs and memory, expansion slots, graphics and audio ports, networking, and storage connectors. Safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions, and a step‑by‑step method for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB are also provided.
ASRock H61M-GE specifications
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x 240‑pin DDR3 DIMM (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI |
| Graphics Outputs | D‑Sub, DVI‑D, HDMI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet, Atheros AR8151 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the H61M‑GE motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket.
How many DDR3 memory slots are available and what is the maximum supported memory?
The board has four DDR3 DIMM slots and supports up to 16 GB of system memory.
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the H61M‑GE motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, and Windows XP/XP 64‑bit.
What type of LAN controller is integrated?
A Gigabit Ethernet controller based on the Atheros® AR8151 chipset.