Acer Ipimb-ar Rev 1.02a - Manual !free!
I couldn’t locate a dedicated Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a manual in Acer’s official support archives or public repositories. This motherboard is typically found in prebuilt Acer desktops (e.g., Aspire T Series, AM3970, or similar Ivy Bridge / Sandy Bridge systems).
Tip: Polarity (Positive/Negative) matters for the LEDs, but the Power and Reset buttons will work regardless of orientation. Rear I/O Connectivity USB: 2x USB 3.0 (Blue) and 4x USB 2.0. Acer Ipimb-ar Rev 1.02a Manual
Internal Headers: 1x 4-pin CPU Fan, 1x 3-pin System Fan, 1x Front Audio, 2x USB 2.0 headers, and a dedicated Front Panel header. BIOS and Utilities I couldn’t locate a dedicated Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1
For users moving this motherboard into a new case, understanding the front panel and internal headers is critical. Front Panel Header (F_PANEL) Brand: Acer (Foxconn is the actual OEM manufacturer)
Summary recommendation
| You need | Look for | |----------|-----------| | Motherboard layout, connectors, jumper settings | Aspire M3400 Service Guide | | RAM upgrades, hard drive, ports, BIOS navigation | Aspire M3400 User Manual | | Drivers, BIOS, chipset drivers | Acer support for Aspire M3400 / AM3470 |
- Brand: Acer (Foxconn is the actual OEM manufacturer).
- Model: IPIMB-AR (Rev 1.02a).
- Chipset: Intel G31 + ICH7.
- CPU Socket: LGA 775.
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (typically 9.6 x 8.5 inches).
- Key Features: Integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics, DDR2 memory support, SATA II ports (with potential IDE legacy support).
- Acer support site (enter your desktop serial number, not just board model)
- Forums like Badcaps, Vogons, or Reddit/r/Acer
- Schematic/service manuals from third-party repair sites (e.g., ElektroTanya, but be cautious with malware)
Expansion: Includes 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (when using Ivy Bridge CPUs) and 3x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. Connectivity and Storage
3.1 Motherboard Layout & Connectors
| Connector | Label on Board | Function | Notes | |-----------|----------------|-----------|-------| | CPU_FAN | CPU_FAN1 | 4-pin PWM fan header | Smart fan control supported | | SYS_FAN | SYS_FAN1 | 3-pin chassis fan | No PWM | | ATX Power | ATX1 | 24-pin main power | PSU must provide at least 300W | | CPU Power | ATX12V1 | 4-pin 12V | Mandatory for Core 2 Quad | | RAM Slots | DIMM1 / DIMM2 | DDR2 | Max 4GB (2x2GB) | | PCIe x16 | PCIE1 | Graphics card slot | Supports PCIe 1.1 | | PCIe x1 | PCIE2 / PCIE3 | Expansion cards | Full height | | PCI | PCI1 / PCI2 | Legacy devices | 32-bit, 5V | | Front Panel | FP1 | Power SW, HDD LED, Reset | Standard Intel pinout | | USB Header | USB1 / USB2 | 2x5 pin | Provides 2x USB 2.0 ports each | | Audio Header | F_AUDIO | HD Audio or AC97 | Check BIOS setting | | COM Port | COM1 | Serial | Optional for POS/old printers | | LPT Port | LPT1 | Parallel | Legacy printer port |