| Setting (Location) | Recommended Value | Why | |--------------------|-------------------|-----| | (Advanced > IDE Configuration) | IDE (not AHCI) | The Rev 1.02a has spotty AHCI support under Windows XP/7. Use IDE for stability unless you slipstream drivers. | | Video Memory (Advanced > Northbridge) | 256MB | IGP GMA 3100 uses system RAM. Max is 256MB. | | Hyper-Threading (Advanced > CPU) | Enabled | Useful for Pentium 4 HT; irrelevant for Core 2 Duo. | | Power On by RTC (Power) | Disabled | Can cause wake issues. | | USB Legacy Support | Enabled | Required for USB keyboards in DOS/BIOS. |
Comprehensive Guide to the Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a Motherboard Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a Acer Ipimb-ar Rev 1.02a Manual
Finding an official standalone "paper" manual for the Acer IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a | Setting (Location) | Recommended Value | Why
If you are trying to power this board on without the original Acer case button, you need to short the "Power Switch" pins. Max is 256MB
The Rev 1.02A revision is surprisingly well-equipped for an OEM board.
Intel Socket LGA 1155; supports Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge processors (Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, Celeron) up to 95W.