Page 2 - II; Revision History; Date
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on ixtreme M5150 series guide. Date Chapter Updated
Page 3 - III; Disclaimer
III Copyright Copyright © 2010 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optica...
Page 4 - IV; Conventions; NOTE
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual m essages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts your to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific ac...
Page 5 - Preface
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 r...
Page 6 - VI
VI Introducing the Motherboard ................................................................................. 1 Features................................................................................................... 2 Mainboard Components .........................................................
Page 7 - Introducing the Motherboard; Introduction; Chapter1
1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction 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 per...
Page 8 - Features
2 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 ...
Page 9 - BIOS Firmware; Dimensions and weight
3 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...
Page 10 - Mainboard Components; No
4 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 ...
Page 11 - Block Diagram
Page 12 - Front view
6 ixtreme M5150 The computer ’ s front panel consists of the following : Front view No Icon Component Description 1 USB ports. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera). 2 xD 3 CF Compact flash. 4 MS/MS Pro MS: Memory Stick MS Pro: Memory Stick PRO 5 Micro SD Micro Secure Digital. 6 S...
Page 13 - Rear view
7 Rear view No Icon Component Description 1 PS/2 keyboard connector 2 HDMI HDMI Port High Definition Multimedia Interface 3 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Network port Lights...
Page 14 - Audio Jack Function Table; Headphone
8 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
Page 15 - I/O Port Introduction
9 I/O Port Introduction The backplane of the m otherboard has the following I/O ports: No Component Description 1 PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing 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 ...
Page 16 - System Peripherals; Speakers
10 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...
Page 18 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations; Processor
12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type AMD Athlon II x2 / AMD Athlon II x3 / AMD Phemon II processors Socket AM3 Speed Depends on CPU which is configured FSB 3600/4000 MT/s BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AMI BIOS version P01-A0(or newer version)...
Page 19 - System Memory; slots; Cache Memory
13 System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slots 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...
Page 20 - IDE Interface; USB Port; Item
14 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 S1 (Idle) S3 (Suspend to...
Page 21 - Power Management Function (ACPI support function); Device Standby Mode
15 Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode l Independent 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 Re...
Page 22 - Using BIOS; About the Setup Utility; The Standard Configuration; Press DEL to enter SETUP; Chapter2
16 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 Utili...
Page 23 - Setup Utility Menus
17 Setup Utility Menus Pressing the DEL key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Security Features Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings Integrated Peripherals S...
Page 25 - Product Information
19 Product Information This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Product Information Processor Type Item Help AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250 Processor Processor Speed 3.00GHz System Memory 2048 MB Product Name ixtreme M5150 System Serial Number System...
Page 26 - Standard CMOS Features; Date and Time
20 Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Standard CMOS Features System Date [Wed 01/ 01 / 2009] Item Help System Time [0 : 54 : 28] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Halt On [All ,But Keyboard] Us...
Page 27 - Advanced BIOS Features; Press Enter
21 Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Enabled Item Help Quiet Boot Enabled 1st Boot Device ST3320418AS 2nd Boot Device ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S Allows BIOS to skip 3rd Boot Devic...
Page 28 - Hard Disk Drive Priority; Enter; Enter
22 u Hard Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press < Enter > to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drive Priority Item Help Hard Disk Drive Priority ------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifies the boot 1st Drive ST33...
Page 29 - Removable Device Priority
23 u Removable Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press < Enter > to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility Removable Device Priority Item Help Removable Device Priority ------------------------------------------------------------------ Specifies the boot 1 st Drive U...
Page 30 - Advanced Chipset Features; Primary Video; AMD Cool
24 Advanced Chipset Features 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 introdu...
Page 31 - Integrated Peripherals
25 Integrated Peripherals T his page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Item Help Onboard SATA Controller Enabled Onboard SATA Mode RAID Options Onboard USB Controller Enabled Enabled Legacy USB Sup...
Page 32 - Power Management Setup
26 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Mode S3 (STR) Deep Power off mode Enabled Select the ACPI Power On by RTC Alarm Disabled state used for Power On ...
Page 34 - PC Health Status; Enabled
28 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status PC Health Status Item Help CPU Temperature (PECI Mode) : 40 System Temperature : 57 ° C/80 ° F CPU Fan Sp...
Page 35 - Frequency/Voltage Control
29 Frequency/Voltage Control On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Spread Spectrum Enabled Options Disabled Enabled ↑↓...
Page 36 - BIOS Security Features; Supervisor Password; Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)
30 BIOS Security Features This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility BIOS Security Features Item Help Supervisor Password :Not Installed Inst...
Page 37 - Load Default Settings; Exit Without Saving
31 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defa...
Page 38 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter3
32 Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: l Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. l Wire cutter. l Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary ...
Page 39 - General Information; Before You Begin
33 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassem bly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Page 40 - Standard Assembly Process; Opening the chassis; Removing front bezel and HDD Cage
34 Standard Assembly Process 1. Opening the chassis 1.1 Remove the two screws 1.2 Remove side cover 2. Removing front bezel and HDD Cage 2.1 Pushing three hooks
Page 42 - Install the PSU; Setting the Motherboard
36 3. Install the PSU 3.1 Pushing PSU into chassis 3.2 Fix four screws 4. Setting the Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard view
Page 45 - Assembly motherboard
39 5. Assembly motherboard 5.1 Pushing rear I/O Shield in chassis 5.2 Insert the motherboard and fix eight screws 5.3 ATV 12V power cable insert
Page 50 - Close the Front Bezel
44 6.10 Fix the screw of HDD cage and Pulling in HDD SATA cable on Motherboard Master HDD Installed on SATA1 Slave HDD Installed on SATA2 6.11 HDD/ODD install rule SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD+ ODD HDD ODD HDD+ ODD*2 HDD ODD ODD HDD*2+ ODD*2 HDD ODD HDD ODD HDD+ HDD Carrier+ ODD HDD HDD Carrier ODD H...
Page 54 - Install system fan
48 8.9 Close the bracket 9. Install system fan 9.1 Insert cable housing to 3 pin in MB 9.2 Fix the four screws
Page 55 - Overview
Page 56 - Standard Disassembly Process; Opening the computer; Removing the Front Bezel
50 Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer 1.1 Disconnect the three screws fixed in the side-panel. 1.2 Remove the side panel 2. Removing the Front Bezel 2.1 Remove the three hooks
Page 57 - Removing the Add-on Card
51 2.2 Disconnect the cable housing then you can remove front bezel. 3. Removing the Add-on Card 3.1 Rotate the PCI lock. 3.2 Disconnect the screw fixed in the bracket
Page 59 - Removing the HDD
53 3.6 Pull the leaver outwards a little to release the PCI latch then remove other add-on card. 4. Removing the HDD 4.1 Disconnect the screw fixed in the HDD cage. 4.2 Disconnect the SATA HDD cable and HDD power-cable from the rear of HDD and MB
Page 60 - Removing the ODD
54 4.3 Remove the HDD cage 4.4 Disconnect the eight screws fixed in HDD cage side. 5. Removing the ODD 5.1 Disconnect the screw fixed in ODD cage
Page 61 - Remove the ODD; Removing the System Fan
55 5.2 Disconnect the SATA ODD cable and ODD power-cable from the rear of ODD and MB 5.3 Remove the ODD 6. Removing the System Fan 6.1 Disconnect cable housing and loosen the cable
Page 62 - Removing the Main Board; 4pin power connector and 4 pin power connector
56 6.2 Disconnect the four screws fastening fan to the case 7. Removing the Main Board 7.1 Disconnect the 24pin power connector and 4 pin power connector . 7.2 Disconnect the Audio/FRONT USB/TOP USB/ CARD READER /FRONT cable from the m ain board
Page 65 - Removing the power-supply; Removing the HDD in HDD Carrier
59 7.9 Open the staff , Remove the CPU and close 8. Removing the power-supply 8.1 Disconnect the three screws fixed in the rear chassis 9. Removing the HDD in HDD Carrier 9.1 Push HDD carrier button and cover down slowly
Page 68 - top USB
62 10.3 Disconnect the two screws fastening top USB bracket to the case and the two screws fastening PCB to bracket
Page 69 - PCB assembly; POWER SWTICH PCB
63 10.4 Press the bottom hook on PCB holder, remove PCB assembly ; Press two side hooks on PCB holder, remove POWER SWTICH PCB
Page 70 - FRONT IO
64 10.5 Disconnect the screw fastening FRONT IO bracket to the case, disconnect the button cable and the screw , then rotate bracket finger outward, and pull out the FRONT IO 10.6 Disconnect the two screws fastening Card Reader bracket to the case, disconnect the button cable and the screw
Page 71 - Troubleshooting; Chapter4
65 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the ixtreme M5150 Service Guide l Power-On Self-Test (POST) l POST Error Messages List l Error Symptoms List l Undetermined Problems Chapter4
Page 76 - BIOS Messages
70 POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “ POST Error Messages List ” to diagnose system problem s. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “ Error Symptoms List ” on page ...
Page 78 - Error Symptoms List; Error Symptom
72 Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause. Error Sy...
Page 82 - Undetermined Problems
76 Undetermined Problems If an error m essage is present, go to “ POST Error Messages List ” on page 64. If you did not receive any messages, if the symptom is listed in “ or “ Error Symptoms List ” on page 66. If you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check: 1. Check the power suppl...
Page 83 - Jumper and Connector Information; Choosing a Computer Case; Chapter5
77 Jumper and Connector Information Safety Precautions l Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard l Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity l Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded objec...
Page 84 - Checking Jumper Settings; Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
78 Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are nu...
Page 85 - Jumper
79 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (Default) IIIustration CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS 1-2: NORMAL. 2-3: CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn the system off ...
Page 86 - Connecting Case Components; Connecting 24-pin power cable
80 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard 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 auxiliary case power s...
Page 88 - Front Panel Header
82 Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Function 1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) 3 HD_LED_...
Page 89 - Installing Hardware; Installing the Processor
83 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan.If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may caus...
Page 90 - CPU Installation Procedure
84 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. 1. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle. 2. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly. 3....
Page 91 - Installing Memory Modules; DDR3 SDRAM memory module table; Memory; Installation Procedure
85 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DR3 1066/1333. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packa...
Page 92 - Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
86 Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard. SATA c...
Page 93 - Installing Add-on Cards; PCI Slot
87 Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard ’ s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard ’ s ca...
Page 95 - Connecting Optional Devices; Pin
89 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard ’ s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Nam...
Page 97 - Exploded Diagram; Chapter6
91 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram Chassis_PB 30L w/ HDD carrier ME BOM Item Description Item Description 1 P5_30L_LFFT_SIDE_COVER 23 P5_30L_MB_STUD_6_32_H6_6 2 P5_30L_PCI_LOCK 24 SCREW_M632-6 3 PCI_SHIELDING 25 RIVET_32_UMBRELLA_HEAD 4 P5_30l_MAIN_CHASSIS 26 RIVET_32_FLAT_HEAD 5 ...
Page 103 - FRU List