ECS MCP61M-M3 User Manual

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Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the MCP61M-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
Phenom
TM
II (socket AM3) processor for high-end business or personal desktop
markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA
®
ΜCP61 Premium media and communica-
tions processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61P is a single-chip,
highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched
by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR3
memory DIMM frequencies of 1333/1066/800. It supports two DDR3 sockets with
maximum memory size of 8 GB*. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16
slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, 10 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 3 USB 2.0 headers
support additional 6 USB ports) and SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM, VGA, four USB ports, one optional LPT port, one LAN
port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. This motherboard is
designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and
measures 244 mm x 214 mm.
* Due to the DRAM maximum size is 2 GB at present, the memory maxi-
mum size we have tested is 4 GB.

ECS MCP61M-M3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Audio chip	VIA VT1705
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	6.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit