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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 (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 for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M... hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration ...
...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 for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M... hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration ...
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... Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Max. Max. Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals...
... Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Max. Max. Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals...
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...max. Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - 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, ...Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - 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...
...max. Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - 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, ...Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - 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...
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... risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is no such limitation. CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - You can use . 8 FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating...the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. 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...
... risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is no such limitation. CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - You can use . 8 FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating...the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. 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...
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...memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to enter your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette ...or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. In XFast RAM, it ...
...memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to enter your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette ...or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. In XFast RAM, it ...
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...your SSDs or HDDs in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and...much quickly from your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock APP Charger. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of...
...your SSDs or HDDs in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and...much quickly from your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock APP Charger. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of...
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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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... Socket Overview Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Open the socket: Step 1-1. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after... service. 17 Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or...
... Socket Overview Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Open the socket: Step 1-1. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after... service. 17 Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or...
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black line Step 3-2. Step 3-3. Step 3-4. Step 4. Step 4-2. Step 3. 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. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto...plate, engage the load lever. 18 Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is marked with black line. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge where is ...
black line Step 3-2. Step 3-3. Step 3-4. Step 4. Step 4-2. Step 3. 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. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto...plate, engage the load lever. 18 Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is marked with black line. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge where is ...
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... Places) If you press down on fastener caps with Intel 1155Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Repeat with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, ... instruction manuals of IHS on side closest to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 4. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the socket surface. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that ...
... Places) If you press down on fastener caps with Intel 1155Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Repeat with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, ... instruction manuals of IHS on side closest to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 19). Step 4. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the socket surface. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that ...
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... slot supports Gen 3 speed. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Step 6. Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this ...use . To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 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). Replace the system cover. 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 ...
... slot supports Gen 3 speed. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Step 6. Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this ...use . To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 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). Replace the system cover. 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 ...
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...(S5). Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to 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. Though this header, make sure the wire assignments ... 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 the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. is on when the...
...(S5). Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to 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. Though this header, make sure the wire assignments ... 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 the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. is on when the...
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.... The default value is [Auto]. 47 Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Long Duration Power Limit Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep...and voltage points to enable power saving. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Please set this item to [Enabled]. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to configure time ...
.... The default value is [Auto]. 47 Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Long Duration Power Limit Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep...and voltage points to enable power saving. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Please set this item to [Enabled]. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to configure time ...
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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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...default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, ...No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is [All]. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper...
...default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, ...No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is [All]. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper...
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... Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 53 This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this option is set to execute codes. to turn on /off the MLC streamer...
... Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 53 This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this option is set to execute codes. to turn on /off the MLC streamer...
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... on and enables "Dehumidifier" after entering S4/S5 state. Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and...Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". UEFI Download Server Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled. In this item to set up the internet connection mode. Network Configuration Internet Setting ...
... on and enables "Dehumidifier" after entering S4/S5 state. Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and...Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". UEFI Download Server Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled. In this item to set up the internet connection mode. Network Configuration Internet Setting ...
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... Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. Case Open Feature This allows you to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Use this section, it allows you to set the... CPU fan speed. The default is value [Enabled]. The default is value [Full On]. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to monitor the status ...
... Status This option appears only when the case open detection feature. Case Open Feature This allows you to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Use this section, it allows you to set the... CPU fan speed. The default is value [Enabled]. The default is value [Full On]. 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to monitor the status ...