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H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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Contents 1 Introduction 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... RAID Functions 32 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 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
Contents 1 Introduction 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... RAID Functions 32 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 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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... the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup...
... the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup...
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...; Sandy Bridge CPU - shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Intel® H61 - Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 6 All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3...
...; Sandy Bridge CPU - shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Intel® H61 - Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 6 All Solid Capacitor design (H61M-VG3) - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3...
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H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports D-Sub with GUI support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer 7 H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb...
H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports D-Sub with GUI support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer 7 H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb...
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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 Keyboard ...
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 Keyboard ...
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...; 8 / 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Please refer to use front panel audio. 1.4 I/O Panel (H61M-VG3) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 VGA Port ** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 PS/2 Keyboard...
...; 8 / 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Please refer to use front panel audio. 1.4 I/O Panel (H61M-VG3) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 VGA Port ** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 PS/2 Keyboard...
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... Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. H61M-VG3 45 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to select...
... Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. H61M-VG3 45 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to select...
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...;cers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the owners...
...;cers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the owners...
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... 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 English 2 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard
... 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 English 2 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard
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...the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. For Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED... Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link H61M-VG3: Blinking Data Activity Off 10Mbps connection On Link Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port H61M-VS3: Off 10Mbps connection On 100Mbps connection ** To enable Multi-Streaming...
...the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. For Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED... Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link H61M-VG3: Blinking Data Activity Off 10Mbps connection On Link Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port H61M-VS3: Off 10Mbps connection On 100Mbps connection ** To enable Multi-Streaming...
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...fic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. 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...
...fic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. 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...
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...1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with ...4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. shared memory 1760MB with processors which are GPU integrated. - Max. Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Intel® H61 - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel...
...1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with ...4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. shared memory 1760MB with processors which are GPU integrated. - Max. Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Intel® H61 - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot * Intel...
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... LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 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...
... LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 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...
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...or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. CASE OPEN detection - English 7 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® ... there is no such limitation. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking...
...or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. CASE OPEN detection - English 7 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® ... there is no such limitation. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking...
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..., time and user default profile will be detected. 1.3 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". English 8 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard If you to clear the data in CMOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. However, please do not...
..., time and user default profile will be detected. 1.3 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". English 8 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard If you to clear the data in CMOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. However, please do not...
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... (PORT 0) SATA_2 (PORT 4) (SATA_1 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 2) (SATA_2 (PORT 4): SATA_1 (PORT 1) SATA_3 (PORT 5) see p.2, No. 4) (SATA_3 (PORT 5): see p.2 No. 6) Either end of the motherboard! English 9 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... (PORT 0) SATA_2 (PORT 4) (SATA_1 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 2) (SATA_2 (PORT 4): SATA_1 (PORT 1) SATA_3 (PORT 5) see p.2, No. 4) (SATA_3 (PORT 5): see p.2 No. 6) Either end of the motherboard! English 9 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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... power switch. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. You don't need to OUT2_L. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". B. The LED 10 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio...
... power switch. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. You don't need to OUT2_L. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". B. The LED 10 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio...
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... ). The LED is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still...
... ). The LED is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still...
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... (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 14) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. English 12 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard This feature requires a chassis with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 12 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1...
... (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 14) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. English 12 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard This feature requires a chassis with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 12 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1...