| 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 |
The manual is a slim, black-and-white document. It does not include a full retail motherboard manual (like ASUS or Gigabyte would). Instead, it focuses on:
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2.5/5 – Functional but barebones) Acer Ipimb-ar Rev 1.02a Manual
Websites like Manualslib.com, Manuals.co, and Manuals.plus have archived copies. Search for "Acer IPIMB-AR" (without the Rev 1.02a suffix—it’s often grouped under one manual).
Manual solution:
Manual solution:
If you find an ISO image of the original Acer "Recovery and Drivers" CD for the M3800, it often includes a PDF version of the manual in the Docs folder. | Connector | Label on Board | Function
Warning: Avoid scam sites charging money for this manual. The original Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a manual is a free document. Do not pay for it.