Power Switch Button (Polarity independent). Pin 9: Reserved key pin. Pin 10: No pin (Empty blank spacer). 2. Front Panel Audio Header (F_AUDIO)
The is an OEM motherboard manufactured by Pegatron and widely used by Acer in its desktop lineups. It is most notably found in the Acer Aspire Predator G3620 gaming desktops and Gateway DX4870 series PCs.
| Category | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Micro-ATX (µATX) | | CPU Socket | LGA 1155 | | Compatible CPUs | Supports 2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge) & 3rd Gen (Ivy Bridge) Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, Celeron. Max TDP: 95W | | Chipset | Intel B75 Express | | Memory | 4 x DDR3 DIMM (240-pin), Dual-Channel, up to 1333 MT/s (Sandy Bridge) or 1600 MT/s (Ivy Bridge), Max 16GB or 32GB capacity | | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (depends on CPU), outputs via VGA and HDMI ports | | Expansion Slots | • 1 x PCIe x16 (v3.0 for Ivy Bridge CPUs; v2.0 for Sandy Bridge) • 3 x PCIe x1 (v2.0) | | Storage | • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) • 4 x SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II) | | Audio | Realtek High Definition Audio | | LAN | Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) | | Rear I/O Ports | • 2 x PS/2 (Keyboard/Mouse) • 4 x USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 • 1 x RJ-45 LAN • 1 x VGA • 1 x HDMI • Audio jacks | | Internal Connectors | • 24-pin ATX Power • 4-pin ATX 12V Power • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers • 1 x Front Audio Header • 1 x Front Panel Header • 1 x Clear CMOS Jumper |
Front panel headers, USB headers, and audio headers. 3. Power Connections
A: Officially, Windows 11 requires an 8th generation Intel CPU or newer and a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) version 2.0. This motherboard does not meet these official requirements. While it may be possible to install Windows 11 using workarounds, it is not officially supported and may lead to stability or driver issues. Acer Ipimb-ar Rev 1.02a Manual
LGA 1155 CPU Socket, surrounded by standard VRM components.
Below are the key technical specifications and resources for this board.
The 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot supports modern GPUs. However, due to the age of the board and potential power supply limitations in the original case, a power-efficient card (like a GTX 1650, GTX 1050 Ti, or a power-sipping RTX 3050) is recommended. 4. Drivers & BIOS
The front panel header allows connection of your case's power button, reset button, and status LEDs. It typically features a standard 9-pin layout: Power Switch Button (Polarity independent)
Move the plastic jumper cap from its default positions (Pins 1-2) to the clear positions ().
For more advanced repairs, such as component-level troubleshooting and accessing board schematics, the standard user manual is insufficient. The is a more comprehensive resource that includes detailed repair procedures, board diagrams, and component locations. The Acer Predator G3620 IPIMB-AR Aspire Maintenance Guide also provides boardview files (FZ files), which are essential for identifying and locating specific components like resistors, capacitors, and test points on the physical PCB.
: Information on internal connectors for fans, USB, SATA, and any other components.
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SATA_1/2 (SATA III - 6GB/s) and SATA_3/4/5/6 (SATA II - 3GB/s). USB 3.0 Header: Internal header for front panel USB 3.0. USB 2.0 Headers: Internal headers for front panel USB 2.0. Front Panel Header (F_PANEL) PIN 1-2: HDD LED PIN 3-4: Power LED PIN 5-6: Power Switch (PWR_SW) PIN 7-8: Reset Switch (RST_SW) PIN 9-10: Not Used 3. Upgrading the Acer IPIMB-AR Motherboard
If installing only two sticks of RAM, insert them into the slots furthest away from the CPU socket first (typically slots 2 and 4) to ensure proper signal termination and system stability.
Internal USB headers, front audio headers, and the front panel switch/LED header.
If the system fails to POST after changing hardware components or adjusting BIOS settings: Turn off the PC and unplug the power cord.