Acer S3811 manual Installing Add-on Cards, PCIE1X1 Slot

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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 capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIE16X Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0

PCIE1X1 Slot	The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
	revision 2.0 as well.
	Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card
is	not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

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Contents Imedia S3811 Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatedCopyright Conventions Preface Page Introduction Introducing the MotherboardFeatures Dimensions and weight Bios FirmwareIntegrated I/O Label Component Mainboard ComponentsBlock Diagram Icon Component Description Imedia S3811Rear view Color/Use Headphone Audio Jack Function Table1CH Component Description Port IntroductionSpeakers System PeripheralsMouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Keyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing optionCard Reader Option Main Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios Hotkey List SpecificationAudio Interface System MemoryCache Memory Video InterfaceDevices Idle Shut Down Power ManagementIDE Interface USB PortSuspend Mode Power Management Function Acpi support functionDevice Standby Mode Global Standby ModeEntering the Setup Utility Using BiosAbout the Setup Utility Standard ConfigurationSetup Utility Menus Updating the Bios Item Help Product InformationDate and Time Standard Cmos FeaturesHalt On All, But Keyboard A.R.T. EnabledUAHCI Port1 /Port2 Sata Port0 AutoQuick Boot Enabled Advanced Bios FeaturesQuiet Boot Enabled Sequence from Available devices Removable Device Priority Press Enter USB Beep Message Disabled Boot Up NumLock OnAdvanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Restore On AC Power Loss Last State PC Health Status Smart Fan EnabledFrequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum EnabledUser Password Not Installed Bios Security FeaturesLoad Default Settings Supervisor Password Not InstalledExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationOpening the chassis Standard Assembly ProcessRemoving PSU bracket Removing front bezel Removing HDD bracketInsert the ODD devices Setting the Motherboard Page 4x1G 1x1G2x1G 3x1GInsert the system Fan Assembly motherboardPage Front Pulling in HDD &ODD Sata cable on Motherboard Insert VGA card Insert the PSU Long for HDD used Short for ODD used Overview Removing the power-supply Standard Disassembly ProcessPage Removing the HDD Pulling out the Sata ODD cable and Sata HDD cableFrontBack Pulling out the Audio/USB1/CR/PANEL cable Removing the VGA CardRemoving system Fan Removing the Main Board Page Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory Removing the ODD bracket Removing the ODDRemoving the ODD bracket Pushing the Cable Removing power switch & HDD-LED holder Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Power-On Self-Test Post KB-5 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 Needed Bios Messages Action/FRU Post Error Messages ListSpecifics about the type and location of the memory error Hard Disk Drive Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan Main board and MemoryAudio Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM DriveKeyboard Error Symptom Action/FRU Video and MonitorPower Supply Parallel/Serial PortsOther Problems Error Symptom Action/FRUUndetermined Problems Choosing a Computer Case Jumper and Connector InformationSafety Precautions Installing the Motherboard in a CaseSetting Jumpers Checking Jumper SettingsJumper Settings Checking Jumper SettingsJumper Type Description Setting Default IIIustration Connecting 24-pin power cable Connecting Case ComponentsPin Signal Name Sysfan Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name FunctionAtxpoweratx 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal NamePower Switch Pin Signal Name FunctionPower/Sleep/Message waiting LED Reset SwitchInstalling the Processor Installing HardwareBefore installing the Processor Following illustration shows CPU installation components CPU Installation ProcedureInstallation Procedure Installing Memory ModulesMemory Memory Bus Sata cable optional Sata power cable optional Installing Serial ATA Hard DrivesPCIE1X1 Slot Installing Add-on CardsOnboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit Scsi cards FAUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header Connecting Optional DevicesSpdifo Spdif out headerOption Sata 1~4 Serial ATA connectorsChassisP5-15L w/ card reader ME BOM FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded DiagramPage ChassisP5-15L w/o card reader ME BOM Page FRU List