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  • Page 1: Ixtreme M5150

    M5150 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on ixtreme M5150 series guide. Date Chapter Updated...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2010 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts your to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the Motherboard ................. 1 Features....................2 Mainboard Components ................ 4 Block Diagram..................5 ixtreme M5150 ..................6 I/O Port Introduction ................9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations........12 Using BIOS....................... 16 Setup Utility Menus ................17 Product Information ................19 Standard CMOS Features..............

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the RS880M05P8-6KSMH motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the AM3 socket for AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon II processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on AMD RS880P for best desktop platform solution.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Operating system Windows®7 Home Premium x64, Windows®7 Home Premium x86, Windows® 7 Home Basic x86 Processor The motherboard uses an AM3 type of AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon II that carries the following features: AMD Athlon II x2 215/240/245/260u/B22 processor AMD Athlon II x3 400e/405e processor...
  • Page 9 BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. 1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard Components Label Component ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector CPU Socket AMD socket CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots ATX1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors F_USB1~4 Front panel USB headers CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper PCIE16Х...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 12: Ixtreme M5150

    M5150 The computer’s front panel consists of the following： Front view Icon Component Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices USB ports. (e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera). Compact flash. MS: Memory Stick MS/MS Pro MS Pro: Memory Stick PRO Micro SD Micro Secure Digital.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view Icon Component Description PS/2 keyboard connector High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI HDMI Port Connects to USB 2.0 devices USB 2.0 ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input from external Microphone jack microphones. PS/2 mouse connector Lights to indicate the status of wireless Network port LAN communications.
  • Page 14 Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone 5.1CH Blue Line-in Line-in Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Green Headphone Front speaker Front speaker Front speaker Pink Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Center & bass...

  • Page 15: I/O Port Introduction

    I/O Port Introduction The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: Component Description Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing PS2 Mouse device. PS2Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

  • Page 16: System Peripherals

    System Peripherals IXTREME M5150 series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, card reader and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse.
  • Page 17 Card Reader (Option) Memory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Selected computers include an “all-in-one”memory card reader that allows you read and write the most common types, such as SD (Secure Digital)™/ MMC (Multi Media Card™), CF (Compact Flash®), xD (XD-PICTURE CARD), Micro SD and MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick®).

  • Page 18: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon Type II processors Socket Speed Depends on CPU which is configured 3600/4000 MT/s BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer BIOS version P01-A0(or newer version) BIOS ROM type Flash ROM...

  • Page 19: Audio Interface

    System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number slots Support memory size per socket 1GB to 8GB Support maximum memory size 8 GB Support memory type DDR3 DRAM Support memory interface DDR3 1066/1333 Support memory module package 240-pin DIMM Support parity check feature ECC checking with double-bit detect and single-bit Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature correct...

  • Page 20: Power Management

    IDE Interface Item Specification IDE controller AMD RS880P Number of SATA connector Support bootable CD-ROM USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode USB Number support up to 12 ports Power Management (Suspend to (Suspend to Devices...
  • Page 21 Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard &...

  • Page 22: Using Bios

    Chapter2 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS will support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 23: Setup Utility Menus

    Setup Utility Menus Pressing the DEL key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Security Features Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving ↑↓：Move Enter：Select +/-/：Value F10：Save ECS：Exit...

  • Page 24: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it.

  • Page 25: Product Information

    Item Help Processor Type AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250 Processor Processor Speed 3.00GHz System Memory 2048 MB Product Name ixtreme M5150 System Serial Number System BIOS Version P01-A3 BIOS Release Date 08/10/2010 Asset Tag Number ↑↓：Move Enter：Select +/-/：Value F10：Save ECS：Exit F1：General Help...

  • Page 26: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Standard CMOS Features Item Help System Date [Wed 01/ 01 / 2009] System Time [0 : 54 : 28] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

  • Page 27: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Quick Boot Enabled Quiet Boot Enabled 1st Boot Device ST3320418AS 2nd Boot Device ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S Allows BIOS to skip 3rd Boot Device USB:Generic Compac...
  • Page 28 Hard Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drive Priority Item Help Hard Disk Drive Priority ------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifies the boot 1st Drive ST3320418AS sequence from the available devices.
  • Page 29 Removable Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Removable Device Priority Item Help Removable Device Priority ------------------------------------------------------------------ Specifies the boot Drive USB:Generic Compac sequence from the Drive USB:Generic xD-Pic available devices.

  • Page 30: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system. CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Settings...

  • Page 31: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals his page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Item Help Onboard SATA Controller Enabled Onboard SATA Mode RAID Options Onboard USB Controller Enabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled USB Storage Emulation...

  • Page 32: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Mode S3 (STR) Deep Power off mode Enabled Select the ACPI Power On by RTC Alarm Disabled state used for Power On by PCIE Devices...
  • Page 33 Wake Up by PS/2 KB/Mouse (Enabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard or mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Wake Up by USB KB/Mouse (Enabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode. Restore On AC Power Loss (Last State) This item defines how the system will act after AC power loss during system operation.

  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status PC Health Status Item Help CPU Temperature (PECI Mode) : 40 System Temperature : 57°C/80°F CPU Fan Speed : 2402 RPM...

  • Page 35: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Spread Spectrum Enabled Options Disabled Enabled ↑↓：Move Enter：Select +/-/：Value F10：Save ECS：Exit F1：General Help F9：Load Default Settings Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

  • Page 36: Bios Security Features

    BIOS Security Features This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility BIOS Security Features Item Help Supervisor Password...

  • Page 37: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 38: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

  • Page 39: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

  • Page 40: Standard Assembly Process

    Standard Assembly Process 1. Opening the chassis 1.1 Remove the two screws 1.2 Remove side cover 2. Removing front bezel and HDD Cage Pushing three hooks...
  • Page 41 Disconnect the cable housing then you can remove front bezel. Remove the screw Pulling out the HDD cage...
  • Page 42 3. Install the PSU 3.1 Pushing PSU into chassis 3.2 Fix four screws 4. Setting the Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard view...
  • Page 43 4.2 Open the staff, Put the CPU in the seat and close 4.3 Pulling in CPU fan power cable to MB 4.4 Fix two side buckles and rotate latch of CPU Cooler to MB.
  • Page 44 4.5 Open the Memory latch 4.6 Press down the memory 4.7 Memory install rule DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 1x1G 2x1G 3x1G 4x1G 1x2G 2x2G 1x1G +1x2G...
  • Page 45 5. Assembly motherboard 5.1 Pushing rear I/O Shield in chassis 5.2 Insert the motherboard and fix eight screws 5.3 ATV 12V power cable insert...
  • Page 46 5.4 ATX power cable insert and the cable need to rotate 3 times. 5.5 Pulling in Audio/FRONT USB/TOP USB/ CARD READER /FRONT cable to MB and put in cable clip...
  • Page 47 6. Insert the ODD/HDD 6.1 Remove the ODD EMI bracket when SKU need 6.2 Insert the ODD devices 6.3 Fix two screws for each ODD and pulling in ODD SATA cable on Motherboard ODD Installed on SATA4...
  • Page 48 6.4 Remove the HDD Carrier 6.5 Install the HDD devices 6.6 Insert the HDD Carrier to Chassis...
  • Page 49 6.7 Pulling in HDD Carrier SATA cable on Motherboard HDD Carrier Installed on SATA3 6.8 Fix the four screws for each HDD of HDD cage 6.9 Put five hooks to Chassis and push HDD Cage down...
  • Page 50 6.10 Fix the screw of HDD cage and Pulling in HDD SATA cable on Motherboard Master HDD Installed on SATA1 Slave HDD Installed on SATA2 6.11 HDD/ODD install rule SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD+ ODD HDD+ ODD*2 HDD*2+ ODD*2 HDD+ HDD Carrier+ ODD Carrier HDD*2+ HDD...
  • Page 51 7.2 Insert three hooks to chassis in right side and Clasp three hooks in left side 8. Insert Add-on card Remove the bracket Rotate the bracket...
  • Page 52 Push the clasp and Install VGA card on motherboard Install USB 3.0 card on motherboard (option) Combination the 15 PIN POWER cable with SATA Connect...
  • Page 53 Connect PATA power cable Install other add-on card on motherboard Fix the screw...
  • Page 54 Close the bracket 9. Install system fan Insert cable housing to 3 pin in MB Fix the four screws...
  • Page 55 10. Overview...

  • Page 56: Standard Disassembly Process

    Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer Disconnect the three screws fixed in the side-panel. Remove the side panel 2. Removing the Front Bezel Remove the three hooks...
  • Page 57 Disconnect the cable housing then you can remove front bezel. 3. Removing the Add-on Card Rotate the PCI lock. Disconnect the screw fixed in the bracket...
  • Page 58 Press the PCI ear lever (highlighted in red) and pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove it. Disconnect 6 PIN power cable in USB 3.0 Card(option) Pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove the card.
  • Page 59 Pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove other add-on card. 4. Removing the HDD Disconnect the screw fixed in the HDD cage. Disconnect the SATA HDD cable and HDD power-cable from the rear of HDD and MB...
  • Page 60 Remove the HDD cage Disconnect the eight screws fixed in HDD cage side. 5. Removing the ODD Disconnect the screw fixed in ODD cage...
  • Page 61 Disconnect the SATA ODD cable and ODD power-cable from the rear of ODD and MB Remove the ODD 6. Removing the System Fan Disconnect cable housing and loosen the cable...
  • Page 62 Disconnect the four screws fastening fan to the case 7. Removing the Main Board 24pin power connector and 4 pin power connector Disconnect the Disconnect the Audio/FRONT USB/TOP USB/ CARD READER /FRONT cable from the main board...
  • Page 63 Disconnect the eight screws fastening the main board to the case and Remove the Main Board NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove the Rear IO Shield.
  • Page 64 Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory Disconnect the CPU cooler power-cable from the main board Release two side buckles and rotate latch of CPU Cooler then remove it...
  • Page 65 Open the staff , Remove the CPU and close 8. Removing the power-supply Disconnect the three screws fixed in the rear chassis 9. Removing the HDD in HDD Carrier Push HDD carrier button and cover down slowly...
  • Page 66 Press orange latch towards the right, open the handle and pull out HDD Carrier Rotate rubber pin in Carrier and removing HDD Insert HDD Carrier to case and close the cover...
  • Page 67 10. Removing FRONT IO/POWER SWTICH PCB/TOP USB/CARD READER 10.1 Cut cable tie 10.2 Press ten hooks on TOP Bezel , disconnect cable and remove it...
  • Page 68 10.3 Disconnect the two screws fastening top USB bracket to the case and the two screws fastening PCB to bracket...
  • Page 69 10.4 Press the bottom hook on PCB holder, remove PCB assembly; Press two side hooks on PCB holder, remove POWER SWTICH PCB...
  • Page 70 10.5 Disconnect the screw fastening FRONT IO bracket to the case, disconnect the button cable and the screw , then rotate bracket finger outward, and pull out the FRONT IO 10.6 Disconnect the two screws fastening Card Reader bracket to the case, disconnect the button cable and the screw...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Chapter4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the ixtreme M5150 Service Guide Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List Undetermined Problems...

  • Page 72: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.
  • Page 73 Checkpoint Description Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC.Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Early CPU Init Start -- Disable Cache – Init Local APIC Set up boot strap processor Information Set up boot strap processor for POST Enumerate and set up application processors...
  • Page 74 Checkpoint Description Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, …...
  • Page 75 Checkpoint Description Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed. Initialize runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled.

  • Page 76: Post Error Messages List

    POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List” on page 66. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change.
  • Page 77 BIOS Messages Action/FRU Keyboard Error Or Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no No Keyboard keys are pressed during POST. To purposely configure the system without a Present keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST.

  • Page 78: Error Symptoms List

    Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.
  • Page 79 Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM Drive NOTE: Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come 1. CD/DVD-ROM drive on but works normally. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for 1.
  • Page 80 Error Symptom Action/FRU Video and Monitor Video memory test failed. 1. Remove all non-factory-installed cards. Video adapter failed. 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3. Main board Display problem: 1. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. Monitor - Incorrect colors 3.
  • Page 81 Error Symptom Action/FRU Executing software shutdown from 1. Load default settings. Windows98 Start menu does not turn off 2. Reload software from Recovery CD. the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn off the system). No system power, or power supply fan is 1.

  • Page 82: Undetermined Problems

    Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time. Non-Acer devices External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed)

  • Page 83: Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Information Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges.

  • Page 84: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
  • Page 85 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (Default) IIIustration 1-2: NORMAL. 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure CLR_COMS to turn the system off...

  • Page 86: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1 3 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V.
  • Page 87 CPU_FAN: Cooling Fan Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN control SYS_FAN: Cooling Fan Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor PWR_FAN: Cooling Fan Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V...

  • Page 88: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Name Function Signal Name Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N...

  • Page 89: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan.If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
  • Page 90 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
  • Page 91 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DR3 1066/1333. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
  • Page 92 Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 93 Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 94 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
  • Page 95 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R...
  • Page 96 SATA 1~6: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3 Gb/s ), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.

  • Page 97: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram Chassis_PB 30L w/ HDD carrier ME BOM Description Item Description Item P5_30L_LFFT_SIDE_COVER P5_30L_MB_STUD_6_32_H6_6 P5_30L_PCI_LOCK SCREW_M632-6 PCI_SHIELDING RIVET_32_UMBRELLA_HEAD P5_30l_MAIN_CHASSIS RIVET_32_FLAT_HEAD P5_30L_CHASSIS_SUPPORT FRONT-COVER-PB P5_30L_MB_SUPPORT HDD-CARRIER-GEAR PB_RIGHT_SIDE_COVER ODD_DOOR_TOP TOP_USB_ASM CD-AXES TOP_USB_PCB PACKARD_BELL_LOGO POWER_PCB_HOLDER ODD_BUTTON_TOP_LOCK POWER_PCB BEZEL-FRONT FRONT_SWITCH_HOLDER CD-DOOR-SPRING...
  • Page 98 Description Item Description Item RAY_LED_5_1 HDD-CARRIER- SPRING-PIN LIGHT_BASE hdd-carrier-handle ODD_BUTTON_TOP HDD-CARRIER-LATCH ODD_BUTTON_BOTTOM SWITCH SPRING-03 FRONT-LENS HDD_LENS BEZEL-FRONT-PANEL CILUN-02 PG-07M YAXIANG-COVER REVOLVE-GAN SPRING-03 P5_30L_HDD_CHRRINR_BKT_B P5_30L_HDD_CHRRINR_BKT_A P5_30L_HDD_CHRRINR_BKT_EMI TATA SCREW_M3 Hdd-carrier-latch HDD-CARRIER-MAIN HDD_CARRIER_EMI_BKT HDD-CARRIER-AXIS-SPRING...
  • Page 100 Chassis_PB 30L w/o HDD carrier ME BOM Description Item Description Item P5_30L_LFFT_SIDE_COVER SCREW_M632-6 P5_30L_PCI_LOCK RIVET_32_UMBRELLA_HEAD PCI_SHIELDING RIVET_32_FLAT_HEAD P5_30l_MAIN_CHASSIS FRONT-COVER-PB P5_30L_CHASSIS_SUPPORT ODD_DOOR_BOTTOM P5_30L_MB_SUPPORT ODD_DOOR_TOP PB_RIGHT_SIDE_COVER CD-AXES TOP_USB_ASM PACKARD_BELL_LOGO TOP_USB_PCB ODD_BUTTON_TOP_LOCK POWER_PCB_HOLDER BEZEL-FRONT POWER_PCB CD-DOOR-SPRING FRONT_SWITCH_HOLDER LED_D5 FIO_M150_-02-001 TOP-BEZEL-BASE P5_30L_USB_BRACKET TOP-LENS PB-NS_P5_MCR TOP-BEZEL-BASE_PANEL LED-HOUSING_CLED_1J TOP-BEZEL-COVER...
  • Page 101 Description Item Description Item ODD_BUTTON_TOP ODD_BUTTON_BOTTOM SPRING-03 FRONT-LENS HDD_LENS BEZEL-FRONT-PANEL SWITCH...

  • Page 103: Fru List

    FRU List The FRU list will be updated later.

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