This is the most requested information for this board when rebuilding or troubleshooting.
This comprehensive technical guide serves as your updated manual resource, delivering critical layout schematics, hardware upgrade steps, front panel pinouts, and driver update information. Technical Specifications Matrix
This motherboard offers standard expansion options for upgrading graphics and storage.
Use a screwdriver tip or a jumper cap to short the two pins together for 10 seconds. Remove the short, plug the system back in, and power it on. Common Troubleshooting: CPU Upgrades
2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA (video outputs vary by specific desktop model), 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 3 x Audio Jacks (Line-in, Line-out, Microphone). Front Panel Header Pinout Layout
OEM motherboards often feature proprietary headers. Connecting standard aftermarket components requires careful attention to these layouts. 1. Power Connectors
Stock Acer power supplies are often rated for 300W or 500W. Upgrading to a powerful GPU requires swapping the PSU for a higher-wattage aftermarket unit.
| Specification | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | microATX | | CPU Socket | LGA 1151 | | Compatible CPUs | 8th Gen Intel Core (e.g., i3-8100, i5-8400) | | Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM | | Memory Slots | 2 | | I/O Ports | SATA III, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |