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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the I/O Panel Shield Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices...
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• Max. capacity of system memory: 96GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 * Actual support may vary by CPU * Supports DDR5 4800 (1DPC) natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
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H610M-H2/M.2 D5 • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek 8111H • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 2 Front) • 6 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Rear Panel • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports...
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• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
H610M-H2/M.2 D5 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_3_4) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB3_1_2) Line In (Light Blue)** PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Front Speaker (Lime)** HDMI Port Microphone (Pink)** HDMI Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.
H610M-H2/M.2 D5 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM pairs. 2.
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...
H610M-H2/M.2 D5 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
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Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
2.12 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.5, No. 14) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
H610M-H2/M.2 D5 2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.5, No.
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Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.5, No. 13) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_0) (see p.5, No. 11) (SATA3_1) (see p.5, No. 10) Right Angle: (SATA3_2) (see p.5, No.
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H610M-H2/M.2 D5 USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.5, No. 7) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 DUMMY USB_PWR USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.5, No. 6) There is one header on this motherboard.
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Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 15) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
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H610M-H2/M.2 D5 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.5, No. 2) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED...
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ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.5, No. 1) This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
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H610M-H2/M.2 D5 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes.
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Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
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