Acer M5150 User Manual

I ixtreme M5150 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN

4 Mainboard Components No Label Component 1 ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector 2 CPU Socket AMD socket 3 CPU_FAN

94 Chassis_PB 30L w/o HDD carrier ME BOM Item Description Item Description 1 P5_30L_LFFT_SIDE_COVER 24 SCREW_M632-6 2 P5_30L_PCI_LOCK 25 RIVE

95 Item Description Item Description 47 ODD_BUTTON_TOP 48 ODD_BUTTON_BOTTOM 49 SPRING-03 50 FRONT-LENS 51 HDD_LENS 52 BE

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97 FRU List The FRU list will be updated later.

5 Block Diagram

6 ixtreme M5150 The computer’s front panel consists of the following： Front view No Icon Component Description 1 USB ports. Con

7 Rear view No Icon Component Description 1 PS/2 keyboard connector 2 HDMI HDMI Port High Definition Multimedia Interface 3

8 Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone 2CH 4CH 5.1CH Blue Line-in Line-in Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Green Headphone Front speak

9 I/O Port Introduction The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: No Component Description 1 PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 po

10 System Peripherals The IXTREME M5150 series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, card reader and

11 Card Reader (Option) Memory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Selected computers include

12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon II processors Socke

13 System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slots Support memory size per socket 1GB to 8GB Support maximum memory size 8 GB Support

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on ixtreme M5150 series guide. Date Chapter Updated

14 IDE Interface Item Specification IDE controller AMD RS880P Number of SATA connector 6 Support bootable CD-ROM Yes USB Port Item Specificatio

15 Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode l Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 min

16 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS will support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS

17 Setup Utility Menus Pressing the DEL key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility Product Information PC Healt

18 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for n

19 Product Information This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Product Information Proce

20 Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Standard CMOS Featu

21 Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS F

22 uHard Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Dr

23 u Removable Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Removable

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24 Advanced Chipset Features These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leave the items on this page at their defau

25 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripheral

26 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup

27 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

28 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fa

29 Frequency/Voltage Control On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatur

30 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

31 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Uti

32 Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: l Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for pr

33 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the powe

IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits an

34 Standard Assembly Process 1. Opening the chassis 1.1 Remove the two screws 1.2 Remove side cover 2. Removing front bezel a

35 2.2 Disconnect the cable housing then you can remove front bezel. 2.3 Remove the screw 2.4 Pulling out the HDD cage

36 3. Install the PSU 3.1 Pushing PSU into chassis 3.2 Fix four screws 4. Setting the Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard view

37 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 buckle

38 4.5 Open the Memory latch 4.6 Press down the memory 4.7 Memory install rule DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 1x1G 1GB 2x

39 5. Assembly motherboard 5.1 Pushing rear I/O Shield in chassis 5.2 Insert the motherboard and fix eight screws 5.3 ATV 12

40 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

41 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 OD

42 6.4 Remove the HDD Carrier 6.5 Install the HDD devices 6.6 Insert the HDD Carrier to Chassis

43 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 cag

V Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides

44 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

45 7.2 Insert three hooks to chassis in right side and Clasp three hooks in left side 8. Insert Add-on card 8.1 Remove the b

46 8.3 Push the clasp and Install VGA card on motherboard 8.4 Install USB 3.0 card on motherboard (option) 8.5 Combination

47 8.6 Connect PATA power cable 8.7 Install other add-on card on motherboard 8.8 Fix the screw

48 8.9 Close the bracket 9. Install system fan 9.1 Insert cable housing to 3 pin in MB 9.2 Fix the four screws

49 10. Overview

50 Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer 1.1 Disconnect the three screws fixed in the side-panel. 1.2 Remove the side pane

51 2.2 Disconnect the cable housing then you can remove front bezel. 3. Removing the Add-on Card 3.1 Rotate the PCI lock. 3.2

52 3.3 Press the PCI ear lever (highlighted in red) and pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove it. 3.4 D

53 3.6 Pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove other add-on card. 4. Removing the HDD 4.1 Disconnect the sc

VI Introducing the Motherboard...1 Features...

54 4.3 Remove the HDD cage 4.4 Disconnect the eight screws fixed in HDD cage side. 5. Removing the ODD 5.1 Disconnect

55 5.2 Disconnect the SATA ODD cable and ODD power-cable from the rear of ODD and MB 5.3 Remove the ODD 6. Removing the Sys

56 6.2 Disconnect the four screws fastening fan to the case 7. Removing the Main Board 7.1 Disconnect the 24pin power connector and 4

57 7.3 Disconnect the eight screws fastening the main board to the case and Remove the Main Board 7.4 Remove the Rear IO Shield.

58 7.6 Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory 7.7 Disconnect the CPU cooler power-cable from the main board

59 7.9 Open the staff , Remove the CPU and close 8. Removing the power-supply 8.1 Disconnect the three screws fixed in the rear chassis

60 9.2 Press orange latch towards the right, open the handle and pull out HDD Carrier 9.3 Rotate rubber pin in Carrier and removing HDD

61 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 a

62 10.3 Disconnect the two screws fastening top USB bracket to the case and the two screws fastening PCB to bracket

63 10.4 Press the bottom hook on PCB holder, remove PCB assembly; Press two side hooks on PCB holder, remove POWER SWTICH PCB

1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the RS880M05P8-6KSMH motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced

64 10.5 Disconnect the screw fastening FRONT IO bracket to the case, disconnect the button cable and the screw , then rotate bracket finger outward

65 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the ixtreme M5150 Service Guide l Power-On Self-Test (POST) l POST Error

66 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

67 Checkpoint Description 08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC.Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done af

68 Checkpoint Description 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for total memory installed in the system

69 Checkpoint Description A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. In

70 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 d

71 BIOS Messages Action/FRU Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and

72 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 FR

73 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 an

2 Features Operating system Windows®7 Home Premium x64, Windows®7 Home Premium x86, Windows® 7 Home Basic x86 Processor The motherboard uses an AM3 t

74 Error Symptom Action/FRU Video and Monitor Video memory test failed. Video adapter failed. 1. Remove all non-factory-installed cards. 2. Load

75 Error Symptom Action/FRU Executing software shutdown from Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can tur

76 Undetermined Problems If an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 64. If you did not receive any messages, if the sy

77 Jumper and Connector Information Safety Precautions l Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard l Wear a grounding strap

78 Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Do not over-tig

79 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jum

80 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the

81 CPU_FAN: Cooling Fan Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM CPU FAN contr

82 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. Re

83 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch th

3 BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: l Power management l W

84 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. 1. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the

85 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DR3 1066/1333. The total memory capacity i

86 Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SA

87 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

88 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to

89 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1:

90 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 ), s

91 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram Chassis_PB 30L w/ HDD carrier ME BOM Item Description Item Description 1 P5_30L_LFFT_SIDE_

92 Item Description Item Description 45 RAY_LED_5_1 67 HDD-CARRIER- SPRING-PIN 46 LIGHT_BASE 68 hdd-carrier-handle 47 ODD_BUTTON_TOP 69 H

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