Motherboard ASRock H610M-HDV/M.2+ D5 — Intel H610, LGA 1700, microATX, 2× DDR5 DIMM, M.2, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4

The ASRock H610M-HDV/M.2+ D5 is a micro ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 1700 processors that supports DDR5-SDRAM up to 96 GB. It provides a compact platform with SATA III storage, Gigabit Ethernet and multiple display outputs, and includes an M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 slot for high-speed NVMe storage. The board also offers a stable 6+1+1 power phase design and USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C on the rear panel.

Advantages

The 6+1+1 power phase design ensures smooth and stable power delivery to the CPU for consistent performance. An addressable POLYCHROME RGB header enables synchronization of compatible LED strips and fans for customizable lighting. Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) supports up to 32 Gb/s transfer speeds for NVMe drives, while USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C provides up to 5 Gbps reversible connection. Three rear graphics outputs (D-Sub, DisplayPort and HDMI) and HDMI 4K@60Hz support offer flexible video connectivity. ASRock's Auto Driver Installer includes a preinstalled LAN driver to simplify initial driver setup.

Suitable for

• Compact desktop builds using Intel LGA 1700 CPUs
• Systems requiring DDR5 memory up to 96 GB
• PCs with NVMe storage via M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4
• Home or office machines needing Gigabit Ethernet
• Setups that require multiple display outputs including 4K@60Hz

Key specifications

• Form factor: Micro ATX
• Chipset: Intel H610
• Processor socket: LGA 1700
• Memory: 2 × DDR5 slots, up to 96 GB
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x1 (Gen3)
• Storage: SATA III ports and Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gb/s)
• USB: USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (up to 5 Gbps)
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (LAN driver preinstalled for Auto Driver Installer)
• Video outputs: D-Sub, DisplayPort, HDMI (HDMI 4K@60Hz)

How to use

Install the motherboard into a compatible micro ATX case and mount an LGA 1700 CPU with an appropriate cooler. Populate one or two DDR5 DIMMs up to the supported capacity, connect SATA drives and/or install an M.2 NVMe SSD into the Ultra M.2 slot. Connect power, front panel headers and rear I/O devices. Use the POLYCHROME RGB header to attach and synchronize supported RGB accessories. On first boot, run the Auto Driver Installer utility: install the utility, update required drivers and complete the setup.

Recommendations

For stable operation, use quality 80 PLUS power supplies and DDR5 memory modules listed as compatible by ASRock. Ensure the CPU cooler provides adequate contact for LGA 1700 and keep BIOS updated to support latest CPUs and memory profiles.