Without this “top” diagram, changing RAM or resetting the BIOS becomes guesswork.
: Intel LGA 1155 socket. It supports Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge processors with a maximum TDP of 95W , including: Core i7 : 3770(K), 2700, 2600(K) Core i5 : 3570(K), 3450, 3330, 2500, 2400, 2300 Core i3 : 3240, 3225, 3220
The most vital "missing link" for anyone rebuilding a PC using the IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02A Go to product viewer dialog for this item. acer ipimbar rev 102a manual top
The integrated backplane provides direct access to peripheral connectivity:
💡 The B75 chipset on this motherboard natively supports a single SATA III 6Gb/s port and a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, ideal for modern SSDs and graphics cards. Without this “top” diagram, changing RAM or resetting
Located on the lower-right edge of the motherboard, this 14-pin layout maps out power buttons and system LEDs:
This board uses the chipset and supports 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel processors. Socket: Intel LGA 1155 (Socket H2). CPU Support: Ivy Bridge: Core i7-3770, i5-3570, i3-3240. Sandy Bridge: Core i7-2600, i5-2500, i3-2100. Max TDP: Up to 95W. Memory: 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots. Capacity: Up to 16GB. Speed: Supports DDR3 1333/1600 MHz (Dual Channel). Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (requires Ivy Bridge CPU for 3.0 speeds). 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1. Storage: 2 x SATA III (6Gb/s) ports. 4 x SATA II (3Gb/s) ports. 🔌 Front Panel Header Layout (F_PANEL) CPU Support: Ivy Bridge: Core i7-3770, i5-3570, i3-3240
If you are looking to maximize the lifetime of a system running this motherboard, these are the maximum supported limits:
the computer entirely and unplug the power cord from the wall.
Because it is an OEM part, a standalone retail manual is difficult to find; however, you can download the general system user manual or drivers by entering your or SNID on the Official Acer Support Site . Motherboard Specifications The IPIMB-AR is based on the Intel B75 Express chipset .
Connect the 2-pin front reset button to Pin 5 and Pin 7 . Like the power button, this can face either direction.