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...5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 13 1.5 I/O Panel (H61M-VG3 14 1.6 I/O Panel (H61M-VS3 15 2 Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express...® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions. 33 2.15 ASRock XFast 555 34 2.15.1 ASRock XFast RAM 35 2.15.2 ASRock XFast LAN 38 2.15.3 ASRock XFast USB 42 3
...5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 13 1.5 I/O Panel (H61M-VG3 14 1.6 I/O Panel (H61M-VS3 15 2 Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express...® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions. 33 2.15 ASRock XFast 555 34 2.15.1 ASRock XFast RAM 35 2.15.2 ASRock XFast LAN 38 2.15.3 ASRock XFast USB 42 3
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3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44 3.1 Introduction 44 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 45 3.2 Main Screen 45 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 47 3.4 Advanced Screen 51 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 52 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 54 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 55 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 56 3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 57 3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 58 3.4.7 ACPI Configuration ...
3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44 3.1 Introduction 44 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 45 3.2 Main Screen 45 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 47 3.4 Advanced Screen 51 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 52 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 54 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 55 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 56 3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 57 3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 58 3.4.7 ACPI Configuration ...
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...ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using.
...ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using.
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... Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with... Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with processors which are GPU integrated. - Supports 3rd ...
... Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with... Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with processors which are GPU integrated. - Supports 3rd ...
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... I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports D-Sub with GUI support - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack...
... I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports D-Sub with GUI support - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack...
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... Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications -... WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. For Windows® OS with 64bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
... Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications -... WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. For Windows® OS with 64bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
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... modes in a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to ne-tune different system functions in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control and XFast RAM. With this... major readings of your BIOS only in Windows® to adjust. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS...
... modes in a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to ne-tune different system functions in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control and XFast RAM. With this... major readings of your BIOS only in Windows® to adjust. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS...
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... to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer and...
... to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer and...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3) 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 DDR3 Fast RAM X DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA_0 (PORT 0) SATA_2 (PORT 4) PS2 Mouse PS2 ... Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 15 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 16 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 18 1155-Pin CPU Socket 19 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 Intel H61 Chipset 13
1.3 Motherboard Layout (H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3) 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 DDR3 Fast RAM X DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA_0 (PORT 0) SATA_2 (PORT 4) PS2 Mouse PS2 ... Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 15 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 16 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 18 1155-Pin CPU Socket 19 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 Intel H61 Chipset 13
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... Lever Contact Array Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Step 1-3. This cap must be seriously damaged. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 17 It is any bent...the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is recommended to use the...
... Lever Contact Array Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Step 1-3. This cap must be seriously damaged. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 17 It is any bent...the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is recommended to use the...
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...the load lever. 18 Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Verify that the CPU is marked with black line. Step 3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin... CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to the orient keys. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge where is...
...the load lever. 18 Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Verify that the CPU is marked with black line. Step 3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin... CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to the orient keys. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge where is...
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... (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 5. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you press down on fastener caps with Intel 1155Pin... CPU to the CPU fan connector on side closest to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to ensure cable does not interfere with tie...
... (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 5. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you press down on fastener caps with Intel 1155Pin... CPU to the CPU fan connector on side closest to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to ensure cable does not interfere with tie...
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... facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Replace the system cover. 21 Step 5. Step 6. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with... screws. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis).
... facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Replace the system cover. 21 Step 5. Step 6. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with... screws. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis).
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... hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. The front panel design may ...see p.13 No. 11 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 19) 34 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to indicate system power status. is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis...
... hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. The front panel design may ...see p.13 No. 11 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 19) 34 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to indicate system power status. is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis...
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... value is [Enabled]. The default value is maintained. Processors can set up overclocking features. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is [Auto]....® VistaTM / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this motherboard. Please set this item to [Enabled]. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. The default value is...
... value is [Enabled]. The default value is maintained. Processors can set up overclocking features. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is [Auto]....® VistaTM / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this motherboard. Please set this item to [Enabled]. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. The default value is...
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3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 51
3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 51
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... as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 is an enhancement 52 Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to enable in each processor package. This option will program into C State package limit register. Package C State Support Selected... option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
... as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 is an enhancement 52 Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to enable in each processor package. This option will program into C State package limit register. Package C State Support Selected... option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
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... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this option is set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the installed... CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities ...
... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this option is set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the installed... CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities ...
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.... 62 Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Use this setting to configure... CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled. Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of time until the computer powers on ...
.... 62 Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Use this setting to configure... CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled. Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of time until the computer powers on ...
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CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of previous chassis intrusion status. 63 Case ... Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. The default is value [Enabled]. Use this section, it allows you to set the CPU fan speed. The default is value [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to keep...
CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of previous chassis intrusion status. 63 Case ... Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. The default is value [Enabled]. Use this section, it allows you to set the CPU fan speed. The default is value [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to keep...