ASRock H61M-IDE [5/53] Chapter 1 introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock H61M-IDE motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conguration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-

tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version

will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may nd

the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock H61M-IDE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)

ASRock H61M-IDE Quick Installation Guide

ASRock H61M-IDE Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x ATA 133 Cable (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

Vista

64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Con-

guration to AHCI mode.