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...1.4 Motherboard Layout 13 1.5 I/O Panel 14 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.8 Jumpers Setup 24 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATA2 HDDs 29 2.12 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 30 2.13 Driver Installation...
...1.4 Motherboard Layout 13 1.5 I/O Panel 14 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.8 Jumpers Setup 24 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATA2 HDDs 29 2.12 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 30 2.13 Driver Installation...
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... the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further...
... the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further...
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...DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. OEM Hardware - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed...
...DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. OEM Hardware - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed...
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... overclock CPU frequency for your BIOS only in a few seconds. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are idle without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file...
... overclock CPU frequency for your BIOS only in a few seconds. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are idle without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file...
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... CPU Socket 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... CPU Socket 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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... the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, and connect D-Sub monitor cable to your system and restart your system boots. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on the I/O panel. 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature.
... the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, and connect D-Sub monitor cable to your system and restart your system boots. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on the I/O panel. 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature.
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... memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to the corresponding connectors of D-sub. E. Click the "Identify" button to enter UEFI setup. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on VGA card is no need to this monitor". A. Install the PCI Express VGA card on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to enable the function of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA card driver to set up a multi-monitor display. Install the onboard VGA driver...
... memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to the corresponding connectors of D-sub. E. Click the "Identify" button to enter UEFI setup. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on VGA card is no need to this monitor". A. Install the PCI Express VGA card on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to enable the function of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA card driver to set up a multi-monitor display. Install the onboard VGA driver...
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... the floppy drive, and press . C. D. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. The system will see the message on the support CD driver page. Please follow below steps. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to format and copy files [YN]? Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) A. Start to [AHCI]. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers...
... the floppy drive, and press . C. D. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. The system will see the message on the support CD driver page. Please follow below steps. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to format and copy files [YN]? Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) A. Start to [AHCI]. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers...
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...) Memory Protection Technology is [Auto]. Set to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of cores to select the number of the system caches. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism...
...) Memory Protection Technology is [Auto]. Set to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of cores to select the number of the system caches. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism...
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... Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [Enabled]. 44 The default value is [Auto]. The default value of this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows® XP / VistaTM OS, please disable this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology...
... Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [Enabled]. 44 The default value is [Auto]. The default value of this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows® XP / VistaTM OS, please disable this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology...
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...[Disabled] is [Enabled]. USB devices are allowed to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - Please refer to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to select legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Enables legacy support if USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. If you enable Fast Boot option...
...[Disabled] is [Enabled]. USB devices are allowed to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - Please refer to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to select legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Enables legacy support if USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. If you enable Fast Boot option...
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... default is [Enabled]. Chassis Fan Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Clear Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. Use this option to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen...
... default is [Enabled]. Chassis Fan Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Clear Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. Use this option to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen...
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... this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64...
... this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64...
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... CPU Socket 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... CPU Socket 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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... support related to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... support related to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CASE OPEN detection - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 7 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi...
...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CASE OPEN detection - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 7 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi...
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... a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to access ASRock Instant Flash. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to shorten boot up time. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. In Overclocking, you can update...
... a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to access ASRock Instant Flash. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to shorten boot up time. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. In Overclocking, you can update...
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... password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. English 17 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot...
... password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. English 17 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot...
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...SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. B. B. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.8.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 22 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
...SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. B. B. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.8.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 22 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
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... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. A. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. B. Set the option "SATA Mode...
... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. A. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. B. Set the option "SATA Mode...