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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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... software might be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further... the hardware installation. 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... In case any...
... software might be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further... the hardware installation. 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... In case any...
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Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel...
Solid Capacitor for CPU power (H61M-VS3) - Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel...
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...H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Chassis Temperature Sensing - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 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... Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - CPU Temperature...
...H61M-VS3 Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Chassis Temperature Sensing - H61M-VG3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 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... Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - CPU Temperature...
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...® OS 32-bit CPU. The performance may depend on the properties of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading... included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also...
...® OS 32-bit CPU. The performance may depend on the properties of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading... included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also...
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...to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with 1155-Pin socket that the... cables are securely fastened and in good contact with remaining fasteners. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 4. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Align fasteners with the...
...to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with 1155-Pin socket that the... cables are securely fastened and in good contact with remaining fasteners. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 4. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Align fasteners with the...
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... Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make...the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for the card before 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 settings... system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU.
... Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make...the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for the card before 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 settings... system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU.
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...(see 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 ground pin. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match...LED is off when the system is off in S1 state. 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 can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4...
...(see 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 ground pin. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match...LED is off when the system is off in S1 state. 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 can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4...
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... motherboard. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. The default value is [Auto]. 47 Please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]....issues with some power supplies. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to run faster than marked frequency in watts. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is maintained...
... motherboard. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. The default value is [Auto]. 47 Please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]....issues with some power supplies. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to configure long duration power limit in specific conditions. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to run faster than marked frequency in watts. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is maintained...
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...register. CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal ... XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. 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 item to select...
...register. CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal ... XP, VistaTM, 7, 8, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. 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 item to select...
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to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to the ... lines. 53 Hardware Prefetcher Use this option is set 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 execute codes. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to the ... lines. 53 Hardware Prefetcher Use this option is set to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.
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... notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer...
... notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer...
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... Smart Connect Technology - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Intel® H61 - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Max...
... Smart Connect Technology - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. 5 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard English shared memory 1759MB with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU. - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Intel® H61 - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Max...
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..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 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) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard
..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 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) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard
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... connector on this motherboard, please connect it 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard When connecting your chassis front panel module to Pin 1-3. The LED keeps...
... connector on this motherboard, please connect it 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 11 ASRock H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 Motherboard When connecting your chassis front panel module to Pin 1-3. The LED keeps...