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ASROCK H61M-S User Manual

ASROCK H61M-S
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H61M-GS / H61M-S
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published May 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ASROCK H61M-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandASROCK
ModelH61M-S
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists items included in the motherboard package, such as the motherboard, quick installation guide, and support CD.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard, including platform, CPU, chipset, memory, and graphics.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the physical layout of the motherboard with numbered components and connectors.

I/O Panel (H61M-GS)

Description and diagram of the rear input/output ports for the H61M-GS model.

I/O Panel (H61M-S)

Description and diagram of the rear input/output ports for the H61M-S model.

Installation

Screw Holes

Instructions for securing the motherboard to the chassis using screws.

Pre-installation Precautions

Safety and handling guidelines to prevent damage before installing components.

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Procedure for mounting the CPU cooling fan and heatsink to dissipate heat.

Memory Module Installation

Guide for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots for dual channel operation.

Expansion Slots

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI Express slots.

Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Setup guide for enabling dual monitor output and surround display configurations.

HDCP Function

Explanation of High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection for enhanced display quality.

Jumpers Setup

Configuration of motherboard jumpers for system settings like CMOS clear.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Identification and function of internal motherboard headers and connectors.

Serial ATA Hard Disk Installation

Steps for installing SATA and SATAII hard disk drives into the chassis.

SATA Hot Plug Function

Explanation of the hot-plug feature for SATA/SATAII HDDs in AHCI mode.

SATA Hot Plug Operation Guide

Detailed instructions for safely plugging and unplugging SATA HDDs.

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions on installing system drivers from the motherboard support CD.

Installing Windows OS Without RAID

Procedures for installing Windows XP, Vista, or 7 without RAID configurations.

UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Introduction

Overview of the UEFI SETUP UTILITY and its role in system configuration.

UEFI Menu Bar

Description of the main menu bar options available in the UEFI utility.

Navigation Keys

Explanation of keyboard keys used for navigating and interacting within the UEFI utility.

Main Screen

Overview of the system information displayed on the UEFI Main screen.

OC Tweaker Screen

Settings for overclocking CPU, memory, and other performance tuning features.

Advanced Screen

Access to detailed system configurations like CPU, North Bridge, and Storage.

CPU Configuration

Detailed settings for CPU features, including Hyper-Threading and power states.

North Bridge Configuration

Configuration options related to the North Bridge chipset and integrated graphics.

South Bridge Configuration

Configuration options related to the South Bridge chipset and onboard devices.

Storage Configuration

Settings for SATA controllers, modes (IDE/AHCI), and Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Intel Rapid Start Technology

Configuration for Intel's Rapid Start Technology for faster system resume.

Intel Smart Connect Technology

Settings for Intel's Smart Connect Technology for automatic updates in sleep mode.

Super IO Configuration

Configuration of legacy Super IO devices like serial and parallel ports.

ACPI Configuration

Settings for power management features like Suspend-to-RAM and wake-up events.

USB Configuration

Settings for USB controllers and legacy USB support.

Hardware Health Monitoring

Displays system hardware status: temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Boot Screen

Configuration of boot devices, boot priority, and boot-related options.

Security Screen

Settings for system passwords and security configurations.

Exit Screen

Options for saving/discarding changes, loading defaults, and exiting the UEFI utility.

Software Support

Install Operating System

Guidance on installing various Microsoft Windows operating systems on the motherboard.

Support CD Information

Details about the contents of the motherboard support CD, including drivers and utilities.

Running Support CD

Instructions on how to use the support CD and navigate its menus.

Drivers Menu

Information on available device drivers provided on the support CD.

Utilities Menu

List of utility applications provided on the support CD for system enhancement.

Contact Information

How to contact ASRock for technical support or dealer inquiries.

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