Acer does not provide independent BIOS updates for the H61H2-AD. You must download the Windows flash utility from your desktop model’s support page. The update will be packaged as an .exe that runs under Windows 7/8.
Caution: A BIOS update for an Aspire TC-605 might not work on a Veriton M2610, even with the same motherboard revision. Verify your chassis model first. Acer H61h2-ad Motherboard Manual
The BIOS on the H61H2-AD is locked down compared to retail boards. Access it by pressing F2 repeatedly during boot (or Del on some revisions). The manual calls it the “InsydeH20 Setup Utility.” Acer does not provide independent BIOS updates for
| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Chipset | Intel H61 Express | | CPU socket | LGA1155 | | RAM slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM (max 16GB, 1066/1333/1600 MHz) | | Expansion slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI | | Storage | 4 x SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) – no SATA 3 (6Gb/s) | | Rear I/O | PS/2, VGA, 4x USB 2.0, audio jacks, RJ45 | | Power | 24-pin ATX + 4-pin CPU | The BIOS on the H61H2-AD is locked down
The manual highlights support for the LGA 1155 socket. This is the defining feature of the board. It supports the "Sandy Bridge" architecture. If you are looking to upgrade this system today, the ceiling is quite low. You can install an i7-2600 or i5-2500, but you cannot install 3rd or 4th generation Intel chips without swapping the motherboard.