The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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 purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is".
Should the 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.
IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGES
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
WARNING Alerts your to any damage that might
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
information related to the current
topic.
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
avoid possible hardware or software
problem.
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
V
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. 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.
2. 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.
VI
Introducing the Motherboard.................................................................................1
Thank you for choosing the RS880M05P8-6KSMH motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance,
enhanced function motherboard designed to support the AM3 socket for AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 /
AMD Phemon II processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on AMD RS880P for best desktop platform solution. RS880P is a highly
integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single
chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 8 GB of system memory with Dual channel DDR3
1333 MHz. 16 USB 2.0 ports (6 USB ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports) and SATA
support.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors,
one VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-channel line-out.
This motherboard is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and
measures 244 mm x 244 mm.
Chapter1
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Features
Operating system
Windows®7 Home Premium x64, Windows®7 Home Premium x86, Windows® 7 Home Basic x86
Processor
The motherboard uses an AM3 type of AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon II that carries the
following features:
l AMD Athlon II x2 215/240/245/260u/B22 processor
l AMD Athlon II x3 400e/405e processor
l AMD Phenom II 700e/705e processor
Chipset
The AMD RS880P+AMD SB810 is with proven reliability and performance.
lAMD RS880P+AMD SB810
Memory
l Supports up to four DDR3-1333 MHz UNB modules
Audio
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
l All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
l Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
l Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements
l Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Onboard LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
l Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
l Integrated 10/100 /1000 transceiver
l Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
l One PCI Express x1 slot
l One PCI Express x16 slot
l Six 7-pin SATA connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
l PS/2 keyboard port
l PS/2 mouse port
l Microphone jack
l Headphone/analog speakers jack or front speakers jack
l Line-in jack
l Speaker-out jack
l Six USB 2.0 ports
l 1000/100/10 LAN port
l VGA/monitor port/HDMI
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the
following:
l Power management
l Wake-up alarms
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior
notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance
between 0 and 50 °C.
Dimensions and weight
l 355 (H) x 382.5(D) x 180(W) mm (without bezel)
l 11.4Kg
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Mainboard Components
No Label Component
1
ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector
2 CPU Socket AMD socket
3 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
4 DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
5
ATX1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6
SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors
7
F_USB1~4 Front panel USB headers
8
CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
9
PCIE16ХPCI Express x16 slot
10
11
PCIE1Х-1~2 PCI Express x1 slot
F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Block Diagram
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ixtreme M5150
The computer’ s front panel consists of the following:
Front view
No Icon Component Description
1
2 xD
3 CF Compact flash.
4 MS/MS Pro
5 Micro SD Micro Secure Digital.
6 SD/MMC
7
8
USB ports.
MS: Memory Stick
MS Pro: Memory Stick PRO
SD Plus: Ultra II SD PLUS Memory Card
MMC Plus: MultiMediaCard PLUS
Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out port.
Microphone-in jack. Accepts input from external microphones.
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera).
Connects to audio line-in devices
(e.g.,speakers,headphones).
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USB ports.
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera).
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Rear view
No Icon Component Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HDMI HDMI Port
PS/2 keyboard connector
High Definition Multimedia Interface
USB 2.0 ports
Microphone jack
PS/2 mouse connector
Network port
Line-out jack
Line-in jack
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Accepts input from external
microphones.
Lights to indicate the status of wireless
LAN communications.
Accepts audio line-in devices
(e.g.,audio CD player,)
Accepts audio line-out devices
(e.g.,audio CD player,)
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Audio Jack Function Table
Color/Use Headphone 2CH 4CH 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
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I/O Port Introduction
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
No Component Description
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing
1 PS2 Mouse
device.
2 PS2Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
4 LAN Port
5 USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
6 Line-in / Line-out / Microphone
7 HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The
first jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for
stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.
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System Peripherals
The IXTREME M5150 series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a
mouse, keyboard, card reader and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description
of the basic system peripherals.
Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option)
The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port
or USB port on the back panel of the system.
Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option)
Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port or USB port on the back panel of the system.
Speakers
For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the
audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system.
For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions.
NOTE: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.
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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®).
NOTE: Card reader are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
Type
Socket
Speed
FSB
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS code programmer AMI
BIOS version P01-A0(or newer version)
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 8MB
BIOS ROM package SPI DIP8P
Support protocol ACPI 2.0, APM 1.2, SMBIOS 2.4, WFM support
Boot from CD-ROM feature Yes
AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon
II processors
AM3
Depends on CPU which is configured
3600/4000 MT/s
Support to LS-120 FDD drive No
NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility.
BIOS Hotkey List
Item Specification Specification
DEL Enter BIOS Setup Utility
F12 Enter Boot Menu
Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS
setup Utility.
Press while the system is booting to enter Boot
Menu.
Main Board Major Chips
Item Specification
Chipset AMD RS880P+AMD SB810
AGP controller AMD RS880P
Super I/O controller ITE8721
Audio controller Realtek ALC662-VC
LAN controller Realtek RTL8111E Giga LAN
HDD controller AMD SB810
Keyboard controller ITE8721
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System Memory
Item Specification
Memory slot number
Support memory size per socket 1GB to 8GB
Support maximum memory size 8 GB
Support memory type DDR3 DRAM
Support memory interface DDR3 1066/1333
Support memory module package 240-pin DIMM
Support parity check feature Yes
Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature
Memory module combinations
NOTE: Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRII memory module.
4 slots
ECC checking with double-bit detect and single-bit
correct
You can install memory modules in any
combination as long as they match the
specifications.
Cache Memory
Item Specification
First-Level Cache Configurations
Cache function control Always enabled
Second-Level Cache Configurations
L2 Cache RAM size Up to 2MB per core (exclusive)
L2 Cache RAM speed One-half the processor core clock frequency
L2 Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Video Interface
Item Specification
Video controller AMD RS880P
Video controller resident bus PCIE
Video Interface X16
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio controller Realtek
Audio controller Type Realtek ALC662-VC
Audio Channel 5.1ch
Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Mono or stereo 5.1 channel
Sampling rate DACs: 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz
MPU-401 UART support Yes
Microphone jack Supported
Headphone jack Supported
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IDE Interface
Item Specification
IDE controller AMD RS880P
Number of SATA connector 6
Support bootable CD-ROM Yes
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
Devices
Power Button Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled
USB Keyboard Enabled Enabled Enabled N/A
LAN Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
RTC Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled
Modem (Ring) Disabled Disabled Disabled N/A
S1
(Idle)
S3
(Suspend to
RAM)
S4
(Suspend to
DIsk)
(Shut Down)
S5
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Power Management Function (ACPI support function)
Device Standby Mode
lIndependent power management timer for hard disk drive devices
(0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute).
l Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).
l Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
l Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows).
l Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec.
Global Standby Mode
l Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
l Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).
l Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
l Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,
keyboard and mouse for APM mode.
lResume recovery time: 7-10 sec.
Suspend Mode
lIndependent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing
external
l switch button.
l CPU goes into SMM.
l CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State.
l LED on the panel turns amber colour.
l Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface).
l Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
l Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode.
l Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,
keyboard and mouse for APM mode.
lReturn to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for
ACPI mode.
ACPI
l ACPI specification 1.0b.
l S0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support.
l On board device power management support.
l On board device configuration support.
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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. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that
saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured
with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
l Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
l Video display type and display options
l Password protection from unauthorized use
l Power Management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure
that you understand the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this
chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
l when changing the system configuration
l when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup
Utility
l when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
l When making changes to the Power Management configuration
l when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of
built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Setup Utility Menus
Pressing the DEL key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility:
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum
performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the
manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
Key Function
‘••’Move
Enter Select
+/-+PU/PD Value
ESC Exit
F1 General Help
F9 Load Default Settings
F10 Save
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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:
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features,
disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.
3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a
bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Website. Copy these files
to the system diskette you created in Step 3.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s diskette drive. (You
might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS
Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6 At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>.
7 Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text box. Follow the onscreen
directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
8 When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart
your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the
newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.
Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of
the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys
to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other
options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle u ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for
the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle u
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Product Information
This option displays basic information about your system.
CMOS Setup Utility
Product Information
Product Information
Processor Type
AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250
Processor Speed 3.00GHz
System Memory 2048 MB
Product Nameixtreme M5150
System Serial Number
System BIOS Version P01-A3
BIOS Release Date 08/10/2010
Asset Tag Number
↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ECS:Exit
F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings
Processor
Item Help
Press <ESC> to return to the main menu setting page
For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the
BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for
reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS.
Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.
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Standard CMOS Features
]to configure
This option displays basic information about your system.
CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Standard CMOS Features
System Date
[Wed 01/ 01 / 2009]
System Time [0 : 54 : 28]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field.
Halt On [All ,But Keyboard] Use[+]or[ system Date
↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ECS:Exit
F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings
Date and Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS,
these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time
Properties utility.
Item Help
Halt On (All, But Keyboard)
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to
select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Advanced BIOS Features
This page sets up more advanced information about your system.
2nd Boot Device ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S Allows BIOS to skip
3rd Boot Device USB:Generic Compac Certain tests while
4th Boot Device LAN Booting. This will
u Hard Disk Drive Priority u Optical Disk Drive Priority u Removable Device Priority
Press Enter Decrease the time
Press Enter Needed to boot the
Press Enter System.
Bootup Num-Lock On
USB Beep Message Disable
↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ECS:Exit
F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings
Quick Boot (Enabled)
Item Help
If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the power on test routines.
Quiet Boot (Enabled)
This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot.
[Disabled]: Displays the normal POST messages.
[Enabled]: Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at
start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your
motherboard.
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uHard Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter)
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features screen.
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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.
UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto Techbology)
Automatically adjusts
Intel processor
Voltage and core
Frequency according
To system performance
Demand.
↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ECS:Exit
F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet (Enabled)
This item helps the system lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency decreases, the
temperature will drop automatically as well.
AMD-V (Enabled)
Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running multiple simultaneous Virtual
Machines allowing specialized software applications to run in full isolation of each other.
Primary Video (Auto)
This item allows users to manually select the video display device.
UMA Frame Buffer Size (Auto)
This item allows users to manually adjust the UMA frame buffer size.
Item Help
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