Introducing The Motherboard; Introduction - ECS MCP61M-M3 Manual

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the MCP61M-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for
TM
Phenom II (socket AM3) processor
markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA
tions processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61P is a single-chip,
highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched
by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR3
memory DIMM frequencies of 1333/1066/800. It supports
maximum memory size of 8 GB*. High resolution graphics via one PCI
slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, 10 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 3 USB 2.0 headers
support additional 6 USB ports) and SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM, VGA, four USB ports, one optional LPT port, one LAN
port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. This motherboard is
designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and
measures 244 mm x 214 mm.
* Due to the DRAM maximum size is 2 GB at present, the memory maxi-
mum size we have tested is 4 GB.
Introducing the Motherboard
for high-end business or personal desktop
ΜCP61 Premium media and communica-
®
two DDR3 sockets with
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AMD
Express x16