Acer G5900 User Manual

Acer

Predator G5900 Service Guide

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright

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the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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Disclaimer

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Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
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programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN
MESSAGES

NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

or not doing specific actions.

problems.

procedures.

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Service Guide Coverage

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic
service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to
provide you with further technical details.

FRU Information

Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. 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. You MUST use the
list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

System Tour 1

Features 1
Block Diagram 4
System Components 5

Front Panel 5

Rear Panel 6
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7
Power Management Function(ACPI support function) 10

System Utilities 11

CMOS Setup Utility 11

Entering CMOS setup 12

Navigating Through the Setup Utility 12

Setup Utility Menus 13

System Disassembly 26

Disassembly Requirements 26
Pre-disassembly Procedure 27

Removing the Side Panel 28

Removing the Front Bezel 29

Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 30

Removing the Processor 32

Removing the VGA Card 33

Removing the Wireless Card 35

Removing the Memory Modules 36

Removing the System Fan 37

Removing the Daughter Board 38

Removing Other Side Panel 40

Removing the Hard Disk Drive 41

Removing the Removable Hard Disk Drive 43

Removing the Optical Drive 46

Removing the Power Supply 48

Removing the Motherboard 49

Removing the Card Reader 52

Removing the Top Cover 54

Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly 55

Removing the Front I/O and USB Board 57

System Troubleshooting 59

Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 59
System Check Procedures 60

Power System Check 60

System External Inspection 60

System Internal Inspection 60
Beep Codes 61
Checkpoints 62
BIOS Recovery 65

Jumper and Connector Information 66

M/B Placement 66
Jumper Setting 68
Setting Jumper 68

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 74

Predator G5900 Exploded Diagram 75
Predator G5900 FRU List 77

Inter RIAD SOP 82

Inter® Matrix Storage Technology Check(For Dos) 82

Inter RAID SOP(Windows for WIN7) 87

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Chapter 1

System Tour

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of the system

depends on the model purchased.

Operating System

• Microsofte Windows 7 Home Premium x64

• FreeDOS

Processor

• Lynnfield 95W CPU / Clarkdale CPU / Inel K-SKU

• Socket Type: LGA1156

• FMB 65W + 95W + 130W (OC)

Chipset

• PCH: Intel H57

• Must meet Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale platform design guides

PCB

• uATX / 244*244mm / 4 Layers

Memory subsystem

• DDR3 * 4

• Design requirement:

• 2 channels, 2 DIMMs per channel. Different colors for DIMM 0 and DIMM 1.

• Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRIII. memory

module.

• Max memory of 16 GB supported (using 4Gb tech).

• Support DDR3 1.5V 1066/1333 (1GB / 2GB / 4GB).

• Must meet Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale Chipset platform design guide.

Hard disk drive

• Support up to four SATA ports. 3.5”, 25.4mm.

• Capacity and models are listed on FRU list.

Optical disk drive

• Support up to two SATA 5.25” standard ODD.

• Support DVD-ROM, DVD-SuperMulti, BD-combo, BD-rewrite,

• Maximum ODD depth to 185mm with bezel.

• Models are listed on FRU list.

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Graphics Card

• One PCI-E x 16 graphics card.

• Supported cards are identified on FRU list.

Onboard LAN

• REALTEK RTL8111E Giga LAN(ASF suport)

Audio

• Realtek ALC662-VC.

• 5.1 Channel High Definition and Stereo Audio.

USB ports

• Supports 14 USB ports.

• All USB ports must be boot-capable includes USB-ODD, USB-HDD, USB-FDD, and etc…

• All USB ports must be 2.0 certified.

• All USB ports must provide the over current protection.

• 6 USB ports located on rear panel and others located on front bezel and top bezel.

Expansion Slots

• 1 PCIex16 slot

• 2 PCIex1 slots

• 1 PCI slot

Serial ATA controller

• Connector Type: SATA connector

• Connector Quantity:6

• Storage Type support:

• HDD : Support RAID 0/1/5/10

• Blue Ray ODD

• AHCI mode supported for internal SATA port

Rear I/O connectors

• 1 * PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector

• 6 * USB ports

• 1 * RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 * Audio port (Line in, microphone in, line out)

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• 1 * 1156 socket

• 1 * SUBASSY.STEEL for LGA 1156 CPU

• 1 * 24-pin ATX PWR connector

• 1 * H2X4 Power Supply Connector

• 4 * DDR3 DIMM Socket

• 6 * SATAII

• 4 * USB H5X2 Header (support 8 ports)

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• 1 * Front Audio Pannel H5X2 header

• 1 * Front Panel IO H7X2 Header for Acer pin define

• 1 * H1X4 CPU with SAMRT FAN controller

• 1 * H1X3 System with SAMRT FAN controller

• 1 * H1X4 SPDIFOUT Header for Acer pin define

• 1 * H3X1 Clear CMOS Header (with jumper)

• 1 * onboard Buzzer

• 2 * H1X2 GPIO header

System BIOS

• Kernel: AMI Kernel with Acer skin

• Size: 2Mb

Power supply

• FR500W / FR750W

• EUP lot6

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Block Diagram

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System Components

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This section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components.

Front Panel

No. Component No. Component

1 Power button 8 Removable HDD bay door

2 USB 2.0 ports 9 MS/MS PRO slot
3 Master optical drive crab 10 SD/MMC(Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card)slot
4 Slave optical drive crab 11 Master optical drive button

5 XD(XD-Picture) slot 12 Slave optical drive button

6 Micro SD slot 13 Microphone-in jack
7 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot 14 Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack

Press bay door button to open HDD bay door and
access the removable HDD.

Press to open master optical drive crab and access
the master optical drive.

Press to open slave optical drive crab and access the
slave optical drive.

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Rear Panel

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No. Component

1 Power connector
2 PS2 keyboard port
3 USB 2.0 ports
4 Line-out jack
5 Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack
6 Expansion slot(graphics card and Mode card etc.)
7 Line-in jack
8 RJ45 LAN connector
9 System Fan
10 PS2 mouse port Line-out jack
11 USB 2.0 ports
12 Power switch

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

Processor Type Intel Lynnfield / Clarkdale / Intel K-SKU
Socket Type LGA1156
Socket quantity 1

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS code programer AMI Kernel with Acer skin
BIOS version P01-A0
BIOS ROM type SPI ROM
BIOS ROM size 2Mb
Support protocol SMBIOS 2.6/PCI2.3/PCIE1.1/PCIE2.0/USB2.0
Device Boot Support Support BBS spec

1st priority:HDD
2nd priority:CD&DVD
3th priority:Removable device

4th priority:LAN
Support to LS-120 drive YES
Support to BIOS boot block feature YES

IOS Hotkey List

Hotkey Function Description

Del Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility.

Main Board Major Chips

Item Specification

North Bridge Intel H57
Audio controller Realtek ALC662-VC
LAN controller Realtek 8111E
VGA controller Intel H57
USB controller Intel H57
SA TA co nt ro ll e r Intel H57
Super I/O controller ITE 8721F-BX

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Memory Combinations

Slot Memory Total Memory

Slot 1 1MB,2GB,4GB 1G ~4GB
Slot 2 1MB,2GB,4GB 1G ~4GB
Slot 3 1MB,2GB,4GB 1G ~4GB
Slot 4 1MB,2GB,4GB 1G ~4GB
Maximum System Memory Supported 1G~16GB

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory slot number 4 slot
Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB/4GB
Support memory type DDRIII
Support memory interface DDRIII 1333/1066MHz
Support memory voltage 1.5V
Support memory module package 240-pin DDRIII
Support to parity check feature Yes
Support to error correction code (ECC) feature No
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as

they match the above specifications.

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio controller Realtek ALC662VC-0
Audio controller type HD Audio
Audio channel codec 5.1
Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Mono or stereo Stereo
Compatibility Support host audio controller from the Intel ICH series chipset, and also from

any other HDA compatible audio controller. With EAX/Direct Sound 3D/I3DL2/
A3D compatibility, and excellent software utilities like environment sound
emulation, multiple bands of software equalizer and dynamic range control,
optional Dolby, Digital Live, DTS CONNECT, and Dolby Home Theater
programs, provides an excellent home entertainment package and game

experience for PC users.
Sampling rate 192 KHz (max.)
Microphone/Headphone jack Supported

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SATA Interface

Item Specification

SA TA controller Intel H57
Number of SATA channel SATA X 6
Support mode AHCI mode option

USB Port

Item Specification

Universal HCI USB 2.0
USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode
USB Connectors Quantity 6 USB ports located on rear panel.

2 USB for the DB on rear side
others located on front bezel and top bezel

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature
Operating +5°C ~ +35°C
Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package)
Humidity
Operating 15% to 80% RH
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH
Vibration
Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 500 Hz: 2.20g RMS random, 10 minutes per axis in all 3 axes.

5 ~500 Hz: 1.09g RMS random, 1 hour per axis in all 3 axes.

Power Management

Devices S1 S3 S4 S5

Power ButtonVVVV
USB Keyboard/Mouse V V N/A N/A
PME Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
RCT Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
WOR Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

• Devices wake up from S3 should be less than.

• Devices wake up from S5 should be less than 10 seconds.

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Power Management Function(ACPI support function)

Device Standby Mode

• Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 minutes,time step=1minute).

• 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 &mouse for Windows.

• Resume recovery time 3-5sec

Global Standby Mode

• Global power management timer(2-120minutes,time step=10minute).

• Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode(for A TA standard interface).

• Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

• Resume method: Resume to original state by pushing external switch Button,modem ring in,keyboard

an mouse for APM mode.

• Resume recovery time :7-10sec

Suspend Mode

• Independent power management timer(2-120minutes,time step=10minute)o r pushing extern switch

button.

• CPU goes into SMM

• CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State.

• LED on panel turns amber colour.

• Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface).

• Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

• Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode.

• Resume method: Resume to original state by pushing external switch Button,modem ring in,keyboard

an mouse for APM mode

• Return to original state by pushing external switch button,modem ring in and USB keyboard for ACPI

mode.

ACPI

• ACPI specification 1.0b

• S0,S1,S2 and S5 sleep state support.

• On board device power management support.

• On board device configuration support.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

CMOS Setup Utility

CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal­oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and
optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions.

• When changing the system configuration settings

• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts

• When modifying the power management configuration

• When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup

• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted ("Run Setup"

message) to make changes to the CMOS setup

NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system

cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

CMOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This
memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is
turned off.

Before you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots
immediately after you close the Setup.

NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as “BIOS”, "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this guide.

The screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values may not be the same
those found in your system.

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Entering CMOS setup

1. Turn on the server and the monitor.
If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server.

2. During POST, press Delete.
If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server.
The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar. Use the left and right arrow keys

to move between selections on the menu bar.

Navigating Through the Setup Utility

Use the following keys to move around the Setup utility.

• Left and Right arrow keys – Move between selections on the menu bar.

• Up and Down arrow keys – Move the cursor to the field you want.

• PgUp and PgDn keys – Move the cursor to the previous and next page of a multiple page menu.

• Home – Move the cursor to the first page of a multiple page menu.

• End – Move the cursor to the last page of a multiple page menu.

• + and - keys – Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-confi g u r ab l e ). Press

these keys repeatedly to display each possible entry, or the Enter key to choose from a pop-up
menu.

NOTE: Grayed-out fields are not user-configurable.

• Enter key – Display a submenu screen.

NOTE: Availability of submenu screen is indicated by a (>).

• Esc – If you press this key:

• On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.

• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.

• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a

selection.

• F1 – Display the General Help panel.

• F6 – Press to load optimized default system values.

• F7 – Press to load fail-safe default system values.

• F10 – Save changes made the Setup and close the utility.

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Setup Utility Menus

The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories.

Parameter Description

Product Information This page shows the relevant information of the main board
Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS
Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features
Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all advanced chipset features
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals
Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features
PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, and fan speed
Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is the System Frequency setup
BIOS Security Features Change, set or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the System
Load Default Setting Load Default Setting indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be

Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup
Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup

in best performance configuration

In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settin gs in boldface are the default and
suggested settings.

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Product Information

The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your
reference only and are not user-configurable.

Parameter Description

Processor Type Type of CPU installed on the system.
Processor Speed Speed of the CPU installed on the system.
System Memory Total size of system memory installed on the system.
Product Name Product name of the system.
System Serial Number Serial number of the system.
System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility.
BIOS Release Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was released
Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of this system.

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Standard CMOS Features

Parameter Description Option

System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.
System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute-second format.
AHCI Port 1~6 This motherboard supports six SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed.

Halt On Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All, But Keyboard

Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

No Errors
All Errors

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Advanced BIOS Feature

Quick Boot Allows you to decrease the time it takes to boot the computer by shortening

or skipping certain standard booting process.

Quiet Boot When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup.

When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup.

1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Hard Disk

Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device

priority sequence from available hard drives.

Optical Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device

priority sequence from available optical drives.

Removable Device Priority Press Enter to access the Removable Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device

priority sequence from available removable drives.

Network Drives Priority Press Enter to access the Network Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority

sequence from available network drives.

Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system

is started.

USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB

device enumeration.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

CD^DVD
Removable

Device
LAN

On

Off

Disabled

Enabled

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Advanced Chipset Features

Intel EIST This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep technology).

Intel Turbo Boost This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost. Enabled

Intel XD Bit This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD Bit. Enabled

Intel VT Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running

multiplesimultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized software
applications to run infull isolation of each other.

Memory Hole Remapping This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping. Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

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Integrated Peripherals

Parameter Description Option

Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Enabled

Disabled

Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard SATA. RAID

Native IDE

Onboard USB Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enabled

Disabled

Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Enabled

Disabled

USB Storage Emulation If Auto, USB device equal or less than 2GB will be emulated as Floppy

and remaining as harddrive. Forced FDD option can be used to force a
HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (Ex.ZIP drive).

Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Enabled

Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Enabled

Onboard LAN Option ROM Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for onboard

network controller.

Auto

Floppy
Hard Disk

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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Power Management Setup

Parameter Description Option

ACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. S3 (STR)

S1 (POS)

Deep Power Off Mode Select the Deep power off Mode Enabled

Disabled

Power On by RTC Alarm Enables or Disables to wake up the system by RTC Alarm Function Enabled

Disabled

Power On by PCIE Devices Enables or disables to wake up the system from a power saving mode

through an event on PCI Express device.

Power On by PCI Devices Enables or disables to wake up the system from a power saving mode

through an event on PCI device.

Wake Up by PS/2 KB/
Mouse

Wake Up by USB KB/
Mouse

Restore On AC Power Loss Enables or disables the system to reboot after a power failure or

Enables or disables to wake up the system from a power saving mode
using a PS2 keyboard or mouse.

If enabled, press any key or click the mouse will wake system from S1/
S3 state.

interrupt occurs.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Power Off

Power On
Last State

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PC Health Status

Parameter Description Option

Smart Fan Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Enabled

Disabled

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Press Enter:

Parameter Description Option

Clock to All DIMM/PCI/PCIE When this item is disabled, BIOS will enable the clock signal of free

DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard’s EMI.

Note: Remember to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are
overclocking. A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock
speed causing the overclocked processor to lock up.

TDC Limit Overide Program the thresholds for the current while in Turbo mode Enabled

TDC Limit Value Program the thresholds for the current while in Turbo mode
TDP Limit Overide Program the thresholds for the power while in Turbo mode. Enabled

TDP Limit Value Program the thresholds for the power while in Turbo mode.
Turbo Ratio Limit Program Program the thresholds for the power while in Turbo mode. Enabled

1/2/3/4_Core Ratio Limit Select value will program into Turbo Ratio Limit register.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

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BIOS Security Features

Parameter Description

Supervisor Password Indicates the status of the supervisor password.
User Password Indicates the status of the user password.
Change Supervisor

Password

Setting a supervisor password

1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press Enter.
A password box will appear.

2. Type a password then press Enter.
The password may consist up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)

3. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

4. Press F10.

5. Select Yes to save the new password and close the Setup Utility.

Supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Press Enter to change the Supervisor password.

Changing the supervisor password

1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press Enter.

2. Type the original password then press Enter.

3. Type a new password then press Enter.

4. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

5. Press F10.

6. Select Yes to save the new password and close the Setup Utility.

Removing a supervisor password

1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press Enter.

2. Enter the current password then press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password fields.

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Load Default Settings

The Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup
defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or
other kinds of low-performance components and you choose to load these settings, the system might not
function properly.

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Save & Exit Setup

The Save & Exit Setup menu allows you to save changes made and close the Setup Utility.

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Exit Without Saving

The Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

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Chapter 3

System Disassembly

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance
and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Hex screwdriver

• Plastic flat-blade screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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Pre-disassembly Procedure

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:

1. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets.

3. Unplug the power cord from the system.

4. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system.

5. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

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Removing the Side Panel

1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel.

2. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on

the chassis.

3. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later.

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Removing the Front Bezel

1. Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior.

2. Pull the bezel away from the chassis.

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Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly

WARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal

or with your hands.

1. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.

2. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below.

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3. Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard.

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Removing the Processor

IMPORTANT:Before removi ng a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all

important data.

WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling.

1. Release the load lever.

2. Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open, upright position (1) and (2).

3. Pull out the processor from the socket.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the

processor is properly oriented over the socket.

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Removing the VGA Card

1. Remove the screw from the chassis.

2. Open the PCI-Door as below.

3. Remove the two screws that secures the card to the chassis.

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4. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard.

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card

1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.

1. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard.

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Removing the Memory Modules

IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all

important data.

1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1).

2. Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the chassis (2).

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Removing the System Fan

1. Disconnector the power cable from the motherboard.

2. Release the four screws fastening the system fan.

3. Remove the system Fan from the chassis.

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Removing the Daughter Board

1. Disconnect the daughter board cable from the motherboard, and then take out the cable from the cable

retention clip.

2. Remove the screw that secures the chassis to the daughter board.

3. Take out the daughter board.

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4. Remove the two screws that secure the USB board to the bracket.

5. Pull the USB board out of the bracket.

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Removing Other Side Panel

1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel.

2. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on

the chassis.

3. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive

1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive and the mainboard.

2. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard.

3. Remove the HDD bracket

a. Remove the screw that secures the HDD bracket to the ODD bracket.

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b. Lift the bracket up and turn it over.

4. Place the bracket on a clean, static-free work surface.

5. Remove the HDD module

a. Remove the four screws secure the HDD module to the HDD bracket.

b. Slide the HDD out of the bracket.

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Removing the Removable Hard Disk Drive

1. Disconnect the removable HDD cable.

a. Disconnect the removable HDD date cable from the motherboard.

b. Use a knife to cut off the PE belt then disconnector the cable.

c. Disconnector the power cable of the removable HDD.

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d. Remove the four screws.

e. Pull the two removable HDD cables.

2. Remove the removable HDD module.

a. Gently push the drive block key rightward,then open the door.

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b. Slide the removable HDD tray out of the removable HDD bracket.

a. Use a hand to open out the removable HDD tray until the hook of HDD bracket away from the HDD

screw bore. then use other hand to take out the HDD module.

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Removing the Optical Drive

1. Disconnect the data and power cable from the rear of the optical drive.

2. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard.

3. Remove the four screws from the optical drive.

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4. Remove the four screws from the optical drive on the other side.

5. Pull the drive out of the drive.

6. Remove the slave optical drive with the same way.

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Removing the Power Supply

1. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard.

2. Remove the four screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel.

3. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.

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Removing the Motherboard

1. Disconnect the front audio,card reader,front USB,front panel cable from the motherboard.

2. Take out the front aud io cable from the cable clip and disassemble the cable clip.

3. Open cable clip then take out these cables. at the same time disassemble the cable clip.

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4. Remove the eight screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis.

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.

5. Lift the board from the chassis.

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6. Remove the RTC battery.

Note:RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.Please detach the

RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

7. Punching in IO Shield then you can remove it.

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Removing the Card Reader

1. Remove the three screws that secure the bracket to the chassis.

2. Pull the card reader bracket out of the chassis.

3. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to remove the two screws.

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4. Pull the card reader board out of the bracket.

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Removing the Top Cover

1. Open the cable clip,then take out the Power switch/Front I/O /Audio cable.

2. Gently release the top bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior.

3. Pull the top cover away from the chassis.

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Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly

1. Release the two locking tabs and take out the front panel cable.

2. Release the two locking tabs (1) and gently take out the power switch and LED cable assemble(2).

3. Release the HDD and LAN LED.

a. Release the locking tabs (1) and gently pull the HDD LED cable out (2).

b. Gently pull out the LAN LED cable with the same way.

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4. Separate the power switch and LED cable assemble from the top cover.

5. Release the locking tabs (1) and gently pull out the power LED cable (2).

6. Gently pull out the other power LED cable with the same way.

7. Grasp the power switch and LED cable bracket,and Release the two locking tabs (1), pull power switch

cable out of the bracket (2).

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Removing the Front I/O and USB Board

1. Remove the two screws that secure the bracket to the chassis.

2. Lift the bracket out of the chassis.

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3. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to remove the two screws.

4. Grasp the bracket then gently Pull th e USB board out of the bracket.

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Chapter 4

System Troubleshooting

This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems.

Hardware Diagnostic Procedure

IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non-Acer

products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system
responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating

thesame operation.

3. Refer to “Power System check” and “Beep Codes” to determine which corrective action to perform.

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System Check Procedures

Power System Check

If the system will power on, skip this section. Refer to System External Inspection.
If the system will not power on, do the following:

• Check if the power cable is properly connected to the system and AC source.

• Check if the voltage selector switchis set to the correct voltage setting.

System External Inspection

1. Inspect the LED indicators on the front panel, which can indicate the malfunction.

2. Make sure that air flow is not blocked.

3. Make sure nothing in the system is making contact that could short out power.

4. If the problem is not evident, continue with System Internal Inspection.

System Internal Inspection

1. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets.

3. Unplug the power cord from the system.

4. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system.

5. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

6. Remove the system covers.For instructions on removing system covers, refer to “System Disassembly”.

7. Verify that components are properly seated.

8. Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly attached to their appropriate

connectors.

9. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported.

10. Replace the system covers.

11. Power on the system.

12. If the problem with the system is not evident, you can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event

logs during the system startup.

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Beep Codes

Beep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used
when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep codes will be generated by the
system board speaker, commonly referred to as the PC speaker.

AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. This display method
is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated.

Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. In most cases, a checkpoint card is the best tool for
viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints.

Beep Symptom Cause and Description

One short beep System is ready.

System is OK.
Continuous one long beep Memory not installed or memory error.
One long beep and two short beeps then

repeat.

One long beep then two short beep BIOS damaged.

Two short beeps CMOS damaged.

VGA not installed or VGA error.

Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory

error or graphics card BIOS checksum error.

BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to

execute the default procedures.

CMOS checksum error or CMOS battery loss occurs.

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Checkpoints

A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout
bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoint
sare very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the pre­boot process.

Viewing BIOS checkpoints

Viewing all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires acheckpoint card, also referred to as a POST card or
POST diagnostic card. These are ISA or PCI add-in cards that show the value of I/O port 80h on a LED
display. Checkpoints may appear on the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. This display method
islimited, since it only displays checkpoints thatoccur after the video card has been activated.

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset,memory, and other components before system memory is
available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock
initialization portion of the BIOS.

NOTE: Please note that checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system

configuration.Checkpoints may change due to vendor requirements,system chipset or option ROMs
from add-in PCI devices.

Checkpoint Description

Before D0 If boot block debugger is enabled, CPU cache-as-RAM functionality is enabled at this point.

Stack will be enabled from this point.

D0 Early Boot Strap Processor (BSP) initialization like microcode update, frequency and other

CPU critical initialization. Early chipset initialization is done.

D1 Early super I/O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Serial port is

enabled at this point if needed for debugging. NMI is disabled. Perform keyboard controller
BAT test. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS. Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and

GA20 enabled.
D2 Verify the boot block checksum. System will hang here if checksum is bad.
D3 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memo ry sizing module. If memory

sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in Boot block code.

Do additional chipset initialization. Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.
D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.
D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS

now executes out of RAM. Copies compressed boot block code to memory in right

segments. Copies BIOS from ROM to RAM for faster access. Performs main BIOS

checksum and updates recovery status accordingly.
D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOSrecovery is

forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control flows to

checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints sectionfor more information.
D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved

to system memory and control is given to it. Determine whether to execute serial flash.
D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is stored in memory .
D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS into memory.

Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing

SMRAM.

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Checkpoint Description

DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel).

See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
DC System is waking from ACPI S3 state.
E1-E8 EC-

EE

OEM memory detection/configuration error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors &

system manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from one

platform to the next.

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Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints

The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur
because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the
type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS.

NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration. Checkpoints

maychange due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in PCI devices.

Checkpoint Description

E0 Initialize the floppy controller in the super I/O. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. DMA

controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. L1 cache is enabled.
E9 Set up flo ppy controller and data. Attempt to read from floppy.
EA Enable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM.
EB Disable ATAPI hardware. Jump back to checkpoint E9.
EF Read error occurred on media. Jump back to checkpoint EB.
F0 Search for pre-defined recovery file name in root directory.
F1 Recovery file not found.
F2 Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to find the clusters occupied by the recovery file.
F3 Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster.
F5 Disable L1 cache.
FA Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to the current configuration of the flash

part.
FB Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Detect proper flash

part. Verify that the found flash part size equals the recovery file size.
F4 The recovery file size does not equal the found flash part size.
FC Erase the flash part
FD Program the flash part.
FF The flash has been updated successfully. Make flash write disabled. Disable ATAPI

hardware. Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to F000 ROM at

F000:FFF0h.

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BIOS Recovery

1. This function only effects when the BIOS BootBlock section is healthy.

2. Allow to execute recovery function media: FDD / USB storage / ODD.

3. The recovery media to support Boot function is unnecessary.

4. Recovery step as follow:
4-1. Copy the latest BIOS ROM file to the root directory of recovery media.
4-2. Rename the BIOS ROM file to be "AMIBOOT.ROM".
4-3. Insert the recovery device to system and then power on the system.
4-4. Don't do anything during the recovery function to be progress but just only observe the recovery

media has been loading or not.

4-5. If the recovery function run normally, the recovery function will execute 1~3 minutes.
4-6. The system will auto reboot after the recovery function finished and please enter the setup menu to

load default after system reboot.

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Jumper and Connector Information

M/B Placement

Chapter 5

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No Label Description No Label Description

1 CPU Socket LGA1156 socket for Intel®

Lynnfield/Havendale/
Clarkdale processors

2 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 12 F_USB1 Front panel USB header

3 DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM

slots

4 ATX1 Standard 24-pin ATX

power connector
5 SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header 15 PCI1 32-bit add-on card slot
6 SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors 16 PCIE1X-1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
7 F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED

header
8 F_USB3~4 Front panel USB headers 18 SYS_FAN System cooling fan

9 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 19 ATX_12V 4-pin +12V power

10 ME_DISABLE Intel® Management

Engine header(jumper)

11 F_USB2 Front panel USB header

(Card Reader)

13 SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF out header

14 F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio header

17 PCIE16X PCI Express slot for

graphics interface

connector

connector

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Jumper Setting

The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard.

Setting Jumper

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more Than one pin are
numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are Placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.When the jumper cap is placed on bothpins, the jumper is SHORT. If you
re-move the jumper cap, or place the jumpercap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper.Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.

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Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Descriptio Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS 1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing theCMOS, make

sure toturn the system off.

ME_DISABLE 3-pin ME_DISABLE 1-2: NORMAL

2-3: ME_DISABLE

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:

SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest datatransfer rates (3.0 Gb/s),
simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA
interface. But maintains register com-patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1Ground 2TX+
3TX- 4Ground
5RX- 6RX+
7 Ground

F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1PORT 1L 2AUD_GND
3PORT 1R 4PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

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F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers

The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.Additionally, some computer
cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If youhave this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to

connect the front-mountedports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 NC

SPDIF_OUT1: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an SPDIF_OUT (Sony/Philips Digital Inter-face) output to digital
multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1+5V 2KEY
3 SPDIF 4 GND

SPI_DEBUG: SPI_DEBUG header

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1CS 2WP
3DI 4HOLD
5VCC 6CLK
7GND 8DO

GPIO0~1: Button recovery jumper

Pin Signal Name

1GP36(GP16)
2GND

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard 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 case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.

4. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

5. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4PWM PWM

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON

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Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8PWRGD 20-5V
9+5VSB 21+5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground

SYS_FAN1: System Cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor

ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground
2 Ground
3+12V
4+12V

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LEDheaders commonly found on
ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below forinformation:

Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Function

1 VCC 5V 2 GLED0 MSG LED
3 HDD_LEDN Hard disk LED 4 GLED1 MSG LED
5 GND Ground 6 PWRSW Power Switch
7 HWRST_L Reset 8 GND GROUND
9 F_PANEL_DET FRONT PANEL

DETECT
11 NC Reserved 12 VCC 5V
13 NC Reserved 14 F_LAN_LED FRONT PANEL

10 KEY No pin

LED

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Predator G5900 desktop
computer. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization).

NOTES:

• When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web

or channel. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it will NOT be noted on the printed
Service Guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a different part
number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the
local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for service.

• To scrap or to return the defective parts, follow the local government ordinance or regulations on

how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

• This document will be updated as more information about the FRU list becomes available.

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Predator G5900 Exploded Diagram

NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.

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ITEM NAME Q’TY ITEM NAME Q’TY

1 1-RIGHT-SIDE-X1 1 14 1-HDD-BKT-X2 1
2 2-TOP-COVER 1 15 THUMB-SCREW-2 1
3 CHASSIS-HANDLE 1 16 HDD-RUBBER 2
4 2-TOP-COVER07 1 17 CUS-LV2122K 2
5 1-TOP-PLATE 1 18 1-LETF-SIDE-X1 1
6 SCREW_M632-6 20 19 35FNF_AOO 4
7 G5-ASSY-FRONT-IO-BD-

NEW1_ASM(TOP IO)
8 1-ODD-BKT-X4 1 21 CABLE-CLIP 2
9 1-FBB-PLATE-0611 1 22 PCI-DOOR-01 1
10 16IN5-WITH-1394-X1_ASM(MCR) 1 23 ACER_JOPLIN_RUBBER-BACK-FOOT 4
11 HT-361-HDD-CARRIER 2 24 1-MB-BKT-X4 1
12 2-FRONT-COVER 1 25 ATX-POWER-AA 1
13 GJ-HDD-BKT-NEW 1 26 1-BACK-X4 1

1 20 2-PCI-SHIELD 1

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Predator G5900 FRU List

Category Description Part Number

Main board

Exploded

Diagram Item

Chassis

Bezel

Card Reader

MB Kit aSampras_G EIH57MK for G5 Intel H57
Realtek RTL8111E Giga LAN ATX W/O 1394 V1.0
LF w/o onboard VGA

Mainboard aSampras_G EIH57M for G5 Intel H57
Realtek RTL8111E Giga LAN ATX W/O 1394 V1.0
LF w/o onboard VGA

HT081C chassis w/ 2 Hotswap HDD bay w/black
R&L side panel for AT712 G5 bezel

AT712 Aspire G5 Bezel w/black+orange bezel for
HT081C chassis

16-in-1 CR RI731 UT330-LK, 550mm USB cable,
for G5

16-in-1 CR RT5181, 550mm USB cable, for G5 CR.10400.119

MB.SF307.002 N/A

MB.SF307.001

HS.13100.128 N/A

PZ.11900.203 N/A

CR.10400.117 N/A

CPU Cooler

Cooler Intel LGA 1156 FXC PKP775G01U12 w/i
duct

CM iCooler LGA1156 w/i pure al 93x93x40h w/i
9025 fan w/i 75mm duct

130W TBD

CPU

CPU Intel Core i7 880 LGA 3.06G 8M 1333 1156
95W Quad-Core

HI.10800.049 N/A

HI.10800.058

KC.88001.CI7 N/A

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Category Description Part Number

Exploded

Diagram Item

System Fan

CPU Intel Core i7 875K LGA 2.93G 8M 1333 1156
95W B-1 Quad Core

CPU Intel Core i7 870 LGA 2.93G 8M 1333 1156
95W B-1 Quad Core

CPU Intel Core i7 860 LGA 2.8G 8M 1333 1156
95W B-1 Quad Core

CPU Intel Core i5 750 LGA 2.66G 8M 1333 1156
95W B-1

CPU Intel Core i5 680 LGA 3.6G 4M 1333 1156
73W Dual-Core

CPU Intel Core i5 670 LGA 3.46G 4M 1333 1156
C-2 73W, Dual Core

CPU Intel Core i5 660 LGA 3.33G 4M 1333 1156
C-2 73W Dual Core

CPU Intel Core i5 650 LGA 3.2G 4M 1333 1156 C­2 73W, Dual Core

CPU Intel Core i5 655K LGA 3.2G 4M 1333 1156
73W K-0 Dual Core

SYSTEM FAN KDE 1209/GP 92*92*25 (ROHS) HI.S150F.002 N/A

KC.87501.CI7

KC.87001.CI7

KC.86001.CI7

KC.75001.CI5

KC.68001.CI5

KC.67001.CI5

KC.66001.CI5

KC.65001.CI5

KC.65501.CI5

Memory

M378B2873FHS-CH9 LF 128*8 46nm KN.1GB0B.036 N/A
M378B5673FH0-CH9 LF 128*8 46nm KN.2GB0B.024
ACR128X64D3U1333C9 LF 128*8 0.07um KN.1GB07.002
ACR256X64D3U1333C9 LF 128*8 0.07um KN.2GB07.002
GU502203EP0201 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.1GB0H.015
GU512303EP0202 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.2GB0H.009

75.073C1.G02 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.1GB01.031

75.A73C1.G02 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.2GB01.025

HDD

"HDD HGST 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB
HDS721050CLA362 (Jupiter) SATA II 16MB LF F/
W:3EA"

KH.50007.012 N/A

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Category Description Part Number

Exploded

Diagram Item

"HDD HGST 3.5"" 7200rpm 640GB
HDS721064CLA332 (Jupiter) SATA II 32MB LF F/
W:3EA"

"HDD HGST 3.5"" 7200rpm 1000GB
HDS721010CLA332 (Jupiter) SATA II 32MB LF F/
W:3EA"

"HDD HGST 3.5"" 5700rpm 1000GB
HCS5C1010CLA382 ( Cool Spin Jupiter) SATA II
8MB LF F/W:3EA"

"HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB
ST3500418AS(Pharaoh) SATA II 16MB LF F/
W:CC44"

"HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB
ST3500418AS(Pharaoh PB) SATA II 16MB LF F/
W:CC44"

"HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 1000GB
ST31000528AS(Pharaoh BP) SATA II 32MB LF F/
W:CC44"

"HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 1500GB
ST31500341AS(Brinks) SATA II 32MB LF F/
W:CC4H"

"HDD WD 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB WD5000AAKS­22V1A0 SATA II 16MB LF F/W:05.01D05"

KH.64007.002

KH.01K07.003

KH.01K07.004

KH.50001.012

KH.50001.019

KH.01K01.013

KH.15K01.002

KH.50008.014

SSD

ODD

"HDD WD 3.5"" 7200rpm 640GB WD6400AAKS­22A7B2 XL320M 640G SATA II 16MB LF F/
W:01.03B01"

"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 1000GB WD10EADS­22M2B0 ( GP500 ) SATA II 32MB LF F/
W:01.00A01"

"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 1000GB WD10EARS­22Y5B1 (GP500M-2D 4K sector) SATA II LF F/
W:80.00A80"

"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 1500GB WD15EADS­22P8B0 ( GP500 ) SATA 32MB LF F/W:01.00A01"

"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 2000GB WD20EADS­22R6B0 (GP500) SATA II 32MB LF F/W:01.00A01"

INTEL SSD NAND 80GB SSDSA2MJ080G2AC
MM#908112 Z-Height 9.5mm LF+HF

INTEL SSD NAND 160GB SSDSA2MH160G2AC
MM#908113 9.5mm LF+HF

ODD HLDS DVD-ROM HH 16X DH20N LF+HF
Black Bezel SATA w/Win7

KH.64008.003

KH.01K08.005

KH.01K08.008

KH.15K08.001

KH.02K08.001

KF.0800N.008 N/A

KF.1600N.005

KV.0160D.016 N/A

ODD PLDS DVD-ROM HH DL 16X DH-16D5SH
LF+HF Black Bezel SATA w/Win7

KV.0160F.002

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Category Description Part Number

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Diagram Item

VGA

ODD TOSHIBA DVD-ROM HH DL 16X TS-H353C
LF Black Bezel SATA (HF+Win7)

ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X
GH60N LF+HF Black Bezel SATA HF+Win7

ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X DH­16ABSH LF Black Bezel (HF+Win7) SATA

ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X
TS-H653G LF Black Bezel SATA (HF+Win7)

ODD PLDS BD ROM HH DL 4X DH-4O3S LF
Standard Bezel SATA

ODD HLDS BD COMBO HH 6X CH20N Black
Bezel SATA HF + Win7

ODD PLDS BD COMBO HH 6X DH-6E2S Black
Bezel SATA w/ Win 7

ODD HLDS BD RW HH 6X BH30N Black Bezel
SATA HF +Win7

ODD HLDS BD RW HH 6X BH20F Black Bezel
SATA (Win7 FW)

ODD PLDS BD RW HH DL 6X DH-6B2SH LF+HF
Black Bezel SATA (Win7+HF)

KV.01601.001

KU.0160D.052

KU.0160F.011

KU.01601.007

KV.0040F.002

KO.0060D.005

KO.0060F.002

KU.0060D.004

KU.0060D.005

KU.0060F.001

Power supply

257-0K115-02NVF GEFORCE GTX480 1536MB
(384BITS) GDDR5 DVI DVI HDMI ATX BRACKET

257-0K116-00NVF GEFORCE GTX470 1280MB
GDDR5 (320BITS) DVI DVI HDMI ATX BRACKET

288-1N143-010AC NV GT340 1GB DDR5
DVI+HDMI+VGA ATX (HYNIX)

288-1N143-110AC GEFORCE GT340 1GB
GDDR5 SAMSUNG (128BITS) VGA DVI HDMI
ATX BRACKET ROHS

288-30N58-010AC NV GT330 2GB DDR2
DVI+HDMI+VGA ATX (SAMSUNG)

288-30N58-110AC NV GT330 2GB DDR2
DVI+HDMI+VGA ATX (HYNIX)

AMD HD5970 2GB (256BITS) GDDR5 HYNIX DVI
DVI DP ATX BRACKET ROHS

288-3E150-001AC HD5850 1GB GDDR 5
(128BITS) SAMSUNG DUAL DVI HDMI DP W/
ATX BKT ROHS

288-1E160-000AC HD5750 1GB GDDR 5
(128BITS) SAMSUNG DVI HDMI VGA W/ATX
BKT ROHS

VG.PCPGT.480 N/A

VG.PCPGT.470

VG.PCPT3.401

VG.PCPT3.402

VG.PCPT3.301

VG.PCPT3.302

VG.A5970.001

VG.APC58.501

VG.APC57.502

FSP450-60EP 500W Active PFC (A01003) 100­127V/220-240V

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Exploded

Diagram Item

Wireless LAN

LITE-ON PS-6451-5AE 500W Active PFC 100­127/220-240V

FSP750-80APG 750W Active PFC (A01004) 100­127V/220-240V

PSU FSP FSP750-80APG 750W Active PFC
(A01002) 100-240V

WN7600R, WLAN PCI-Ex1 card 802.11 b/g/n 1T x
2R, Ralink 1T x 2R, RT2790+RT2720

WN7601R, Ralink RT3090, 802.11b/g/n 1x1
WLAN PCI-E x1 card

PY.5000B.003

PY.75008.005

PY.75008.003

NI.10200.008 N/A

NI.10200.037

Mouse

Keyboard

Lite-on USB SM-9020B with black color MS.11200.074 N/A
Lite-on RF2.4 SM-9063B with receiver(nano

dangle) SD-9080

Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black USKB.USB0B.330 N/A

Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black USKB.USB0B.370

Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black USKB.RF40B.042

Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black USKB.RF40B.082

MS.11200.073

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Chapter 7

Intel RAID SOP

1.INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CHECK(DOS)

1-1: Create SATA RAID 0

Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect two SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all
devices are connect/plug ok.

Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting .
Step 3:At "Integrated_Peripherals" page "OnChip SATA Type" item set is as "RAID" mode,save and exit.
Step 4:During BIOS post, press <Ctrl-I> to enter into Intel RAID setup utility,as picture1.

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Step 5: Select "1" to enter create RAID mode ,if there is no enough avalable space (there was exist a Raid ,

delete it ).
Step 6:Create RAID 0 Mode,enter the RAID name,such as "MyRaid0",default is"Volume0".

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Step 7:Select "RAID0(Stripe)" at "RAID Level".

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Step 8:You can select the "Strip Size" and define RAID capacity in "Capactity".

Picture4

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Step 9:Press "Create Volume" to create RAID0,it will pop the warning message that all data will be lost,"press
"Y" to confirm it.

Picture5
Step 10:It will back to create RAID interface,then press "ESC" or select 4 to exit and install OS.

1-2: Create SATA RAID 1

Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect two SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all
devices are connect/plug ok.

Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting .
Step 4:During BIOS post, press <Ctrl-I> to enter into Intel RAID setup utility.
Step 5: Select "1" to enter create RAID mode ,if there is no enough avalable space (there was exist a Raid ,

delete it ).
Step 6:Create RAID 1 Mode,enter the RAID name,such as "MyRaid1",default is"Volume0".
Step 7:Select "RAID1(Mirror)" at "RAID Level".

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Step 8:You can select the "Strip Size" and define RAID capacity in "Capactity".
Step 9:Press "Create Volume" to create RAID1,it will pop the warning message that all data will be lost,"press

"Y" to confirm it.
Step 10:It will back to create RAID interface,then press "ESC" or select 4 to exit and install OS.

1-3: Create SATA RAID 5

Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect three SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all
devices are connect/plug ok.

Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting .
Step 3:At "Integrated_Peripherals" page "OnChip SATA Type" item set is as "RAID" mode,save and exit.
Step 4:During BIOS post, press <Ctrl-I> to enter into Intel RAID setup utility.
Step 5: Select "1" to enter create RAID mode ,if there is no enough avalable space (there was exist a Raid ,

delete it ).
Step 6:Create RAID 5 Mode,enter the RAID name,such as "MyRaid5",default is"Volume0".
Step 7:Select "RAID5(Parity)" at "RAID Level".

Picture7
Step 8:You can select the "Strip Size" and define RAID capacity in "Capactity".
Step 9:Press "Create Volume" to create RAID5,it will pop the warning message that all data will be lost,"press

"Y" to confirm it.
Step 10:It will back to create RAID interface,then press "ESC" or select 4 to exit and install OS.

1-4: Create SATA RAID 0+1

Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect four SATA HDDS to EU T , check the EUT all
devices are connect/plug ok.

Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting .
Step 3:At "Integrated_Peripherals" page "OnChip SATA Type" item set is as "RAID" mode,save and exit.
Step 4:During BIOS post, press <Ctrl-I> to enter into Intel RAID setup utility.
Step 5: Select "1" to enter create RAID mode ,if there is no enough avalable space (there was exist a Raid ,

delete it ).
Step 6:Create RAID 0+1 Mode,firstly create RAID 0 Mode,enter the RAID name,such as "MyRaid0+1",default

is"Volume0".

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Step 7:Select "RAID0(Stripe)" at "RAID Level".
Step 8:Select two HDDs in "Disk" by space key.

Picture8
Step 9:Press "Enter" to finish HDD selection and it will back to RAID creation interface.
Step 10:Repeat RAID1 creation step and exit,then install OS.

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Intel RAID SOP (Windows for WIN7)

2.Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console

2-1:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 0" with two Hard Drives by‘Create RAID Volume from
Existing HDD Drive ’.

Step 1:Install Win7 OS with one SATA HDD.
Step 2:Shut down the system,then add one Serial ATA hard drive in the system.
Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.

Picture1
Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ’ to create a RAID volume.

Picture2

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Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.

Picture3
Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 0" in RAID Level.

Picture4
Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive".

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Picture6
Step 8:Select Menber Hard Drive(s).

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Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next".

Picture8
Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID0.

Picture9
Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID0.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create

RAID0.

2-2:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 1" with two Hard Drives by‘Create RAID Volume
from Existing HDD Drive ’.

Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD.
Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another Serial ATA hard drive in the system.
Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.
Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ’ to create a RAID volume.
Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.

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Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 1" in RAID Level.

Picture10
Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive".
Step 8:Select Menber Hard Drive(s).
Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next".
Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID1.
Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID1.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create

RAID1.

2-3:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 5" with three Hard Drives by‘Create RAID Volume
from Existing HDD Drive ’.

Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD.
Step 2:Shut down the system,then add other two serial ATA hard drives in the system.
Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.
Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ’ to create a RAID volume.
Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.
Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 1" in RAID Level.

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Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 5" in RAID Level.

Picture11
Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive".

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