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... 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... Event Monitoring Screen 63 3.7 Boot Screen 64 3.8 Security Screen 66 3.9 Exit Screen 67 4 Software Support 68 4.1 Install Operating System 68 4.2 Support CD Information 68 4.2.1 Running Support CD 68 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 68 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 68 4.2.4 Contact Information 68 4
... 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... Event Monitoring Screen 63 3.7 Boot Screen 64 3.8 Security Screen 66 3.9 Exit Screen 67 4 Software Support 68 4.1 Install Operating System 68 4.2 Support CD Information 68 4.2.1 Running Support CD 68 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 68 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 68 4.2.4 Contact Information 68 4
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... introduction of the Support CD. 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-VS3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
... introduction of the Support CD. 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-VS3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
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shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® HD ...
shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® HD ...
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..., AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10...
..., AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10...
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... order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of the ...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 10 ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access,...
... order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of the ...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 10 ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access,...
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...remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Step 4. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction ...manuals of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener...
...remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Step 4. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction ...manuals of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener...
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... Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware ... 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. Fasten the card to use . Step 4. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Step 6. Step...
... Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware ... 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. Fasten the card to use . Step 4. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Step 6. Step...
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... 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 the ground pin. is on when the hard drive is reading or writing ... Activity LED): Connect to the ground pin. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is operating....
... 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 the ground pin. is on when the hard drive is reading or writing ... Activity LED): Connect to the ground pin. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is operating....
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... Boost Mode Technology. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable power saving. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points...value is Intel's new power saving technology. Please set up overclocking features. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to [Enabled].
... Boost Mode Technology. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable power saving. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points...value is Intel's new power saving technology. Please set up overclocking features. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to [Enabled].
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... state, the processor maintains the context of cores to keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The C1 state is...this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 is an enhancement 52 Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. This option will program into C State package limit register. Active Processor Cores Use this item to select...
... state, the processor maintains the context of cores to keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The C1 state is...this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 is an enhancement 52 Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. This option will program into C State package limit register. Active Processor Cores Use this item to select...
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... (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. Hardware Prefetcher Use ...to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 53 to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware ...
... (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. Hardware Prefetcher Use ...to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 53 to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, it is recommended to AHCI mode. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 4 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, it is recommended to AHCI mode. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 4 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www...
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Max. Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM...
Max. Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM...
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..., speed 10/100 Mb/s - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan...
..., speed 10/100 Mb/s - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan...
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... provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to indicate system power status. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard The...
... provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to indicate system power status. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard The...