ECS MCP61PM-HM REV: 2.1 (HP OEM)
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chipChipset
cpuSockets
Socket AM2 (mPGA940) Socket AM2+ (mPGA940)
speedFSB speed
Empty
moboForm factor
microATX (max 244 x 244 mm)
dimDimensions
244mm x 244mm
ramMax VRAM size
256MB
chipCache
None/Integrated in the CPU
ramMax RAM size
8GB(DDR2-800)
ramRAM type
DDR2 UDIMM
pwrPSU connector
ATX 2.x (24-pin ATX) ATX P4 connector 12v (4-pin P4)
tag Also known as
  • HP Nettle3-GL8E
  • HP 5189-1660
  • ECS M2P61PM-HM (common typo)
connI/O ports
1x 
3.5mm Audio Combo
2x 
FireWire 400
1x 
Floppy interface
1x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
RJ-45 LAN
1x 
S/PDIF
4x 
SATA II
8x 
USB 2.0
1x 
VGA
cardExpansion slots
1x 
32-bit PCI
2x 
PCIe x1
1x 
PCIe x16
wrench Known issues
  • Faulty or Leaking Electrolytic Capacitors

Some motherboards may contain faulty or leaking electrolytic capacitors, which can negatively impact system performance or stability. These capacitors may exhibit issues such as bulging, leaking, or even exploding, potentially damaging other components on the motherboard. Users should inspect their capacitors regularly and replace any that are faulty or leaking to avoid damage or system instability.

  • Bumpgate

These cards are likely to suffer a premature failure due to the defective 90nm process node from TSMC used back in the day, where the die underfill used was inappropriate for the chip design.

On Nvidia GPUs it mainly affects all 90/80/65 and some 55 nm GPUs (the A revisons of G9x and GT200 chips).

You can see a very detailed explanation of this issue by RIP Felix on YouTube

notes Notes

  • Used in HP Pavilion Media Center m8400f and a large number of HP desktops.

  • CPU support limited to 95W.

Last updated 2024-03-13T13:34:11Z
Board info score is 9/10
bios 3 BIOS files available

vendor Award - 3 entries

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Core Ver.
BIOS Ver.
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POST string
05/22/2009-MCP61P-6A61KE11C-00
Note
sp44500
Core version
6.00PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
04/23/2008-MCP61P-6A61KE11C-00
Note
sp37536
Core version
6.00PG
BIOS version
Logs
POST string
03/25/2008-MCP61P-6A61KE11C-00
Note
Core version
6.00PG
BIOS version
Logs
drv 2 drivers available
Version
OS support
Arch
Size
Filename
Version
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows XP/2k3
Arch
x86
Size
37.8MB
Filename
Version
OS support
Windows XP/2k3
Arch
x86
Size
50.9MB
Filename
doc 1 board document available
Release date
File
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Release date
File
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Chip
Release date
File
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Chip
Release date
File
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Chip
Release date
File
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Chip
Release date
2002-10-01
File
Logs
image1 Image 1 of 4 (ECS)
image2 Image 2 of 4 (fire219)
image3 Image 3 of 4
image4 Image 4 of 4

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