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H61M-DG3/USB3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
H61M-DG3/USB3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.8-in Storage Configuration to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the motherboard and stepby...
... You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.8-in Storage Configuration to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the motherboard and stepby...
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... arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery...
... arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery...
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...) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 24 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 25 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 2 17.3cm (6.8 in) ATX12V1 3 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard RoHS Fast LAN X VGA1 AT X P W R 1 22.6cm (8.9 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240...
...) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 24 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 25 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 2 17.3cm (6.8 in) ATX12V1 3 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard RoHS Fast LAN X VGA1 AT X P W R 1 22.6cm (8.9 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240...
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... are two LED next to the LAN port. Set "Speaker Configuration" to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. English 3 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front...
... are two LED next to the LAN port. Set "Speaker Configuration" to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. English 3 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front...
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.... 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 4 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 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-DG3/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
.... 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 4 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 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-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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.... Max. Max. Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - English 5 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard All Solid Capacitor design - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in...
.... Max. Max. Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - English 5 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard All Solid Capacitor design - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in...
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... Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI port - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ...
... Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI port - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ...
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...be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM Hardware - English 7 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION ... Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: ...
...be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM Hardware - English 7 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION ... Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: ...
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ASRock XFast RAM is no such limitation. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 8 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can use . 2. CAUTION! 1.
ASRock XFast RAM is no such limitation. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 8 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can use . 2. CAUTION! 1.
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... utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep... a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to turn on your PC in just a few seconds. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you are idle without entering operating ...
... utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep... a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to turn on your PC in just a few seconds. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you are idle without entering operating ...
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... 40% faster than ever. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage... After setting online game's priority higher, it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer and up to extend their lifespan. 10 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English With APP Charger driver installed, you can configure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower...
... 40% faster than ever. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage... After setting online game's priority higher, it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer and up to extend their lifespan. 10 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English With APP Charger driver installed, you can configure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower...
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...provides the flexible option to other words, the system can be used. 11 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. In other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speci...fied times via OMG. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to be running on a DHCP confi...
...provides the flexible option to other words, the system can be used. 11 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. In other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speci...fied times via OMG. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to be running on a DHCP confi...
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... components. 2. erboard to secure the moth- Do not force to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. 2. English 12 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU...
... components. 2. erboard to secure the moth- Do not force to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. 2. English 12 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU...
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... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Disengaging the lever by...
... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Disengaging the lever by...
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Step 4-2. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Connect fan header with remaining fasteners. Please be secured on the motherboard. The white ...
Step 4-2. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Connect fan header with remaining fasteners. Please be secured on the motherboard. The white ...
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... DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English It is not recommended to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It is not allowed to activate...
... DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English It is not recommended to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It is not allowed to activate...
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... card and make sure that you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is already installed in a chassis). Step 2. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Step 6. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power...
... card and make sure that you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is already installed in a chassis). Step 2. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard English Step 6. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power...
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... not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 17 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off...
... not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 17 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off...
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... Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 1 18 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0: see p.2, No. 10) (SATA2_1: see p.2, No. 8) (SATA2_2: see p.2, No. 12) (SATA2_3: see p.2, No. 24) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Vbus...
... Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 1 18 ASRock H61M-DG3/USB3 Motherboard Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0: see p.2, No. 10) (SATA2_1: see p.2, No. 8) (SATA2_2: see p.2, No. 12) (SATA2_3: see p.2, No. 24) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Vbus...