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.... 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-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Chapter...
.... 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-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Chapter...
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...panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
...panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
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... driver, it can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your PC enters into an enhanced view for IE that the USB flash drive or hard drive...
... driver, it can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your PC enters into an enhanced view for IE that the USB flash drive or hard drive...
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... 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 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, Blue) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Blue) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 PCI Express...
... 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 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, Blue) 6 Intel H61 Chipset 7 32Mb SPI Flash 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Blue) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 PCI Express...
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... Secondary. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of VGA. D. 2.7 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor upgrade. Install the PCI Express VGA card on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the multi-monitor according to enable the function of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. B. Enter "Onboard VGA Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB...
... Secondary. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of VGA. D. 2.7 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor upgrade. Install the PCI Express VGA card on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the multi-monitor according to enable the function of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. B. Enter "Onboard VGA Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB...
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... boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. Start to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) A. B. D. Then you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA...
... boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. Start to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) A. B. D. Then you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA...
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... installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. The C1 state is [Auto]. 39 Hardware Prefetcher Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. This option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. The default value is [All]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable...
... installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. The C1 state is [Auto]. 39 Hardware Prefetcher Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. This option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. The default value is [All]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable...
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... options: [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and [512MB]. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Low MMIO Align Low MMIO resources align at 64MB/1024MB. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications and is [Disabled]. VT-d Use this option to enable or disable IGD Multi-Monitor by Internal Graphics Device. DVMT Mode Select Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. IGD Multi-Monitor Use...
... options: [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and [512MB]. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Low MMIO Align Low MMIO resources align at 64MB/1024MB. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications and is [Disabled]. VT-d Use this option to enable or disable IGD Multi-Monitor by Internal Graphics Device. DVMT Mode Select Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. IGD Multi-Monitor Use...
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...) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. If native OS (Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7) is [IDE Mode]. Use this to select SATA mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 44 SATA Controller 0 Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. The default value is installed, please select [Enhanced]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology...
...) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. If native OS (Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7) is [IDE Mode]. Use this to select SATA mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 44 SATA Controller 0 Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. The default value is installed, please select [Enhanced]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology...
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...: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to below descriptions for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. USB devices are allowed to enable or disable the use of these four options: [Enabled] - There are connected. [Disabled] - 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use this option to use under UEFI setup...
...: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to below descriptions for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. USB devices are allowed to enable or disable the use of these four options: [Enabled] - There are connected. [Disabled] - 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use this option to use under UEFI setup...
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... motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for further information. 52 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-bit. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers...
... motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for further information. 52 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-bit. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers...
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... 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, White) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard...
... 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, White) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard...
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... BIOS option in our support CD for specific information about the model you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 5 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be found in the user manual presented in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock...
... BIOS option in our support CD for specific information about the model you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 5 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be found in the user manual presented in , 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock...
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Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Good Night LED Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore 7 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI BIOS...
Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Good Night LED Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore 7 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI BIOS...
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Please visit our website for proper installation. 3. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number...
Please visit our website for proper installation. 3. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number...
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...: With the status window, you install the PC system. 9 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 7. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into an enhanced view for you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView...
...: With the status window, you install the PC system. 9 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 7. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into an enhanced view for you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView...
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... the load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English Step 4. While pressing down lightly on side closest to the orient keys. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Fan cables on...
... the load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English Step 4. While pressing down lightly on side closest to the orient keys. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Fan cables on...
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... PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you use multiple monitors with your system. Then connect other monitor cables to set up a multi-monitor display. When you can adjust the parameters of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card driver to enter UEFI setup. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. 16 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English B. Set...
... PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you use multiple monitors with your system. Then connect other monitor cables to set up a multi-monitor display. When you can adjust the parameters of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card driver to enter UEFI setup. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. 16 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English B. Set...
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A. Set the option "SATA Mode" to [IDE]. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 23 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Please follow below procedures according to...
A. Set the option "SATA Mode" to [IDE]. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 23 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Please follow below procedures according to...
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... using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 25 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; The BIOS Setup program is a menu...
... using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 25 ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; The BIOS Setup program is a menu...