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... 40 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 40 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 41 3.2 Main Screen 41 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 43 3.4 Advanced Screen 47 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 48 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 53 3.4.6 Intel... Event Monitoring Screen 60 3.7 Boot Screen 61 3.8 Security Screen 63 3.9 Exit Screen 64 4 Software Support 65 4.1 Install Operating System 65 4.2 Support CD Information 65 4.2.1 Running Support CD 65 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 65 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 65 4.2.4 Contact Information 65 4
... 40 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 40 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 41 3.2 Main Screen 41 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 43 3.4 Advanced Screen 47 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 48 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 53 3.4.6 Intel... Event Monitoring Screen 60 3.7 Boot Screen 61 3.8 Security Screen 63 3.9 Exit Screen 64 4 Software Support 65 4.1 Install Operating System 65 4.2 Support CD Information 65 4.2.1 Running Support CD 65 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 65 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 65 4.2.4 Contact Information 65 4
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... to AHCI mode. 5 You may find the latest 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...step guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual will be...
... to AHCI mode. 5 You may find the latest 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...step guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual will be...
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... with processors which are GPU integrated. - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4) - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - With...
... with processors which are GPU integrated. - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4) - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - With...
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... / H61M-VG4 - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature - 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 IR header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x LPC/TPM header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector...
... / H61M-VG4 - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature - 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 IR header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x LPC/TPM header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector...
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...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 components and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Microsoft®...system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is no such limitation. SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Overclocking may be done at your system...
...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 components and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Microsoft®...system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is no such limitation. SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Overclocking may be done at your system...
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... charge much quickly from your computer and up to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such ... 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. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: ...
... charge much quickly from your computer and up to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such ... 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. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: ...
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... key notches. Secure load lever with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Orient the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. Step 3-3. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to match the two orientation key... notches of the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Please be...
... key notches. Secure load lever with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Orient the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. Step 3-3. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to match the two orientation key... notches of the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Please be...
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... and heatsink. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with remaining fasteners. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 19 Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press ...slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Before you installed the heatsink, you ...
... and heatsink. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with remaining fasteners. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 19 Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press ...slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Before you installed the heatsink, you ...
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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. Step 3. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make ... at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Align the card connector with screws. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 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). Keep the screws for ...
... 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. Step 3. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make ... at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Align the card connector with screws. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 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). Keep the screws for ...
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... 4 3 2 1 (see p.13 No. 10 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED 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. The front panel design may differ by chassis. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... is reading or writing data. Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.13 No. 2) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. The LED is in S1 sleep state. Though this header to ...
... 4 3 2 1 (see p.13 No. 10 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED 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. The front panel design may differ by chassis. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... is reading or writing data. Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.13 No. 2) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. The LED is in S1 sleep state. Though this header to ...
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...frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. The default value is ...is [Enabled]. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is [Auto]. 43 The ...if above issues occur. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. The default value is maintained.
...frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. The default value is ...is [Enabled]. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is [Auto]. 43 The ...if above issues occur. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. The default value is maintained.
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...Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of cores to select...Execute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is required. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology...
...Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of cores to select...Execute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is required. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology...
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This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to execute codes. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can ... by Vanderpool Technology. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 49 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to the IA...
This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to execute codes. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can ... by Vanderpool Technology. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 49 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to the IA...
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.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... More detailed information of this manual...
.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... More detailed information of this manual...
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... memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 6 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect...
... memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 6 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect...
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...Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x LPC/TPM header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-...ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard Supports D-Sub with max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports PXE H61M-VS4 - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 (H61M-PS4) - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP support) (H61M...
...Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x LPC/TPM header - 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-...ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard Supports D-Sub with max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports PXE H61M-VS4 - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 (H61M-PS4) - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP support) (H61M...
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... is no such limitation. English 8 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard 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 components and devices of your own risk and expense. CAUTION! 1. Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control...
... is no such limitation. English 8 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard 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 components and devices of your own risk and expense. CAUTION! 1. Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control...
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...off (S5). The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 13 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header to the ground... activity LED on the chassis front panel. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan 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. Though this motherboard...
...off (S5). The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 13 ASRock H61M-PS4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Motherboard The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header to the ground... activity LED on the chassis front panel. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan 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. Though this motherboard...