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  • Page 1 S3811 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on imedia S3811 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 imedia S3811 ..................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 H57D02 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1156 socket for 2nd Generation IntelR CoreTM Family/PentiumR/CeleronR processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on IntelR H57 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Operating system Windows®7 Home Premium x86/x64, Windows® 7 Home Basic x86, Windows®7 Starter x86 Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1156 type of socket that carries the following Features: Accommodates 2nd Generation IntelR CoreTM Family / PentiumR / CeleronR processors Supports “Hyper-Threading”...
  • Page 9 Integrated I/O The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard One VGA port One HDMI port Six USB ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard Components Label Component CPU Socket LGA1156 ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector USB1/2/4 Front panel USB headers USB 3 Front panel CR headers SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 12: Imedia S3811

    S3811 The computer’s front panel consists of the following： Front view Icon Component Description Accepts input from external Microphone-in jack microphones. Connects to audio line-in devices Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out port. (e.g.,speakers,headphones). SD Plus: Ultra II SD PLUS Memory Card SD/SDHC/MMC SDHC: Secure Digital High Capacity...

  • 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. Accepts audio line-in devices Line-out jack (e.g.,audio CD player,) PS/2 mouse connector Lights to indicate the status of wireless...
  • 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. HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
  • Page 16 System Peripherals S3811 The imedia 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 LGA1156 socket for 2nd Generation IntelR CoreTM Type Family/ PentiumR/CeleronR processors Socket socket LGA1156 Speed Depends on CPU which is configured Depends on CPU which is configured BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AFUDOS BIOS version P01-A0 (or newer version)

  • Page 19: Audio Interface

    System Memory Item Specification slots Memory slot number Support memory size per socket 1GB to 4GB Support maximum memory size 16 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 Intel H57 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 – Copyright (C ) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 &...

  • 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

    Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Processor Speed 2.93GHz System Memory 8192 MB Product Name Imedia S3811 System Serial Number System BIOS Version P01-A4 BIOS Release Date 08/19/2010 Asset Tag Number ↑↓→←：Move Enter：Select +/-/：Value F10：Save & Exit Setup Esc：...

  • Page 26: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Item Help System Date Wed, 11/ 05 / 2010 System Time 10 : 54 : 28 u AHCI Port 1 [Hard Disk] u AHCI Port 2 [ATAPI CDROM] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a...
  • Page 27 uAHCI Port1 /Port2 Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

  • Page 28: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility 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-Compact Certain tests while...
  • Page 29 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 30 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Specifies the boot Drive USB: Generic Compact sequence from the Drive USB: Multiple Flash available devices.
  • Page 31 Network Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Network Device Priority Item Help Network Device Priority ----------------------------------------------------------------- Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. ↑↓→←：Move Enter：Select +/-/：Value F10：Save & Exit Setup Esc：...

  • Page 32: 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 Item Help...

  • Page 33: Integrated Peripherals

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

  • Page 34: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility 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 35 Restore On AC Power Loss (Last State) This item defines how the system will act after AC power loss during system operation. When you set to Off, it will keep the system in Off state until the power button is pressed. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 36: 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) : 38 System Temperature : 41°C/105°F CPU Fan Speed...

  • Page 37: 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 - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help ----------------------------------------- ------------------ Clock to All DIMM/PCI/PCIE Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled...

  • Page 38: 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 BIOS Security Features...

  • Page 39: Exit Without Saving

    Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Standard Assembly Process

    Standard Assembly Process 1. Opening the chassis 1.1 Remove the two screws 1.2 Remove side cover. 2. Removing PSU bracket 2.1 Rotate the PSU bracket...
  • Page 43 3. Removing HDD bracket 3.1 Remove the screw 3.2 Rotate the bracket 4. Removing front bezel 4.1 Pushing three hooks...
  • Page 44 4.2 Rotate the front bezel 5. Insert the ODD devices 5.1 Pushing HDD devices into bracket 5.2 Fix two screws...
  • Page 45 6. Setting the Motherboard 6.1 Motherboard view 6.2 Open the CPU cover 6.3 Put the CPU in the seat and close the cover...
  • Page 46 6.4 Tie CPU fan cable 6.5 Pulling in CPU fan power cable to MB 6.6 Fix four screws of CPU Cooler connect to MB...
  • Page 47 6.7 Open the Memory latch 6.8 Press down the memory 6.9 Memory install rule DIMM4 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 1x1G 2x1G 3x1G 4x1G 1x1G+1x2G 1x2G 2x2G 3x2G 4x2G...
  • Page 48 7. Assembly motherboard 7.1 Pushing rear I/O Shield in chassis 7.2 Insert the motherboard and fix six screws 8. Insert the system Fan 8.1 Tie system fan cable...
  • Page 49 8.2 Pushing system fan 8.3 Fix two screw 8.4 Pulling in system fan power cable to MB...
  • Page 50 9. Pulling in Audio/USB1/CR/PANEL cable to MB and put in cable clip 10. Insert the HDD 10.1 Pushing HDD into bracket 10.2 Fix four screws Front Back...
  • Page 51 10.3 Pushing HDD into chassis 10.4 Fix the screws 11. Pulling in HDD &ODD SATA cable on Motherboard SATA 2:ODD SATA 1:HDD SATA 2 SATA 1...
  • Page 52 12. Insert VGA card 12.1 Rotate the bracket 12.2 Remove PCI slot 12.3 Install VGA card on motherboard...
  • Page 53 12.4 Rotate the bracket 13. Insert the PSU 13.1 Pushing PSU into bracket 13.2 Fix four screws 13.3 ATV 12V power cable insert...
  • Page 54 13.4 ATX power cable insert 13.5 Insert the ODD/HDD power-cable Long for HDD used Short for ODD used Insert the ODD power-cable Insert the HDD power-cable...
  • Page 55 Overview...

  • Page 56: Standard Disassembly Process

    Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the chassis Remove the two screws Remove the side cover 2. Removing the power-supply 2.1 Rotate the power-supply...
  • Page 57 2.2 Pulling out the 20 pins power connector and 4 pins power connector 2.3 Pulling out the ODD power-cable and HDD power-cable 2.4 Remove four screws...
  • Page 58 2.5 Remove the power-supply 3. Pulling out the SATA ODD cable and SATA HDD cable HDD Cable ODD Cable Removing the HDD 4.1 Remove the screw...
  • Page 59 4.2 Rotate the bracket 4.3 Remove four screws Front Back 4.4 Remove the HDD...
  • Page 60 5. Removing the VGA Card 5.1 Rotate the bracket 5.2 Remove the VGA Card 6. Pulling out the Audio/USB1/CR/PANEL cable...
  • Page 61 7. Removing system Fan 7.1 Pulling out the system Fan cable 7.2 Remove two screws 7.3 Remove system Fan...
  • Page 62 Removing the Main Board 8.1 Remove eight screws then you can pull out MB and remove it. 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. 8.2 Remove the Rear IO Shield.
  • Page 63 8.4 Pulling out the CPU cooler power-cable from the main board 8.5 Remove the four CPU Cooler screws 8.6 Remove the CPU...
  • Page 64 8.7 Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory Removing front bezel 9.1 Pushing three hooks 9.2 Rotate the front bezel...
  • Page 65 10. Removing the ODD 10.1 remove two screws 10.2 Pulling out the ODD 11. Removing the ODD bracket 11.1 Remove five screws.
  • Page 66 11.2 Removing the ODD bracket 12. Pulling out Card reader & USB & Audio module and power switch & HDD led cable 12.1 Removing top bezel (Pushing the hooks) 12.2 Removing Cable-Tie...
  • Page 67 12.3 Pushing the Cable 12.4 Removing power switch & HDD-LED _holder Front Back 12.5 Pulling out HDD LED cable...
  • Page 68 12.6 Removing power switch & HDD led cable 12.7 Removing HDD led housing 12.8 Removing the two screw and pulling out Card reader & USB & Audio module...

  • Page 69: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter4 Machine Disassembly and Replacement S3811 This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the imedia Service Guide Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List Undetermined Problems...

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74: 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 75 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 76: 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 1-2: NORMAL.
  • Page 84 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 ATX_POWER 3 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
  • Page 85 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 ATX_POWER:ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Opening of the Load Plate Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down Rotate the load plate to fully open position. Disengaging of the Load Lever· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 94 SATA 1~4: 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 95: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter6 Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram Chassis_P5-15L w/ card reader ME BOM Description Item Description Item SM_SIDE_COVER SM_ODD_CAGE SCREW-6-32-6L WCL-10 RUBBER_FOR_POWER_BKT SM_HDD_CAGE SM_POWER_BKT SM_FRONT_PLATE CABLE CLIP RIVET_32_FLAT_HEAD SM_PCI_SLOT_COVER RIVET_32_UMBRELLA_HEAD SM_PCI_EMI_SHIELDING TOP COVER CABLE ROUTING SM_PCI_CLAMP TOP-COVER SM_REAR_PLATE TOP-MAIN_BEZEL SM_POWER_ASM_BKT SPRING_ODD_EJECTION...
  • Page 97 Chassis_P5-15L w/o card reader ME BOM Description Item Description Item SM_SIDE_COVER SM_ODD_CAGE SCREW-6-32-6L WCL-10 RUBBER_FOR_POWER_BKT SM_HDD_CAGE SM_POWER_BKT SM_FRONT_PLATE CABLE CLIP RIVET_32_FLAT_HEAD SM_PCI_SLOT_COVER RIVET_32_UMBRELLA_HEAD SM_PCI_EMI_SHIELDING TOP COVER CABLE ROUTING SM_PCI_CLAMP TOP-COVER SM_REAR_PLATE TOP-MAIN_BEZEL SM_POWER_ASM_BKT SPRING_ODD_EJECTION SM_MB_BKT POWER BUTTOM STANDOFF MYLAR CLIP HDD-LENS STANDOFF_FIX EJECT_CONNECT...

  • Page 99: Fru List

    FRU List The FRU list will be updated later.

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