Acer Aspire M3985 Support Question
Acer Aspire M3985 Support Question
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Question posted by camcoop24 on December 31st, 2012
Acer Aspire M3985 Graphics
how can I fix a problem with the graphic details? it doesn't seem to go into depth when playing games, say with hair and such.
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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on December 31st, 2012 11:51 AM
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You need to upgrade the graphics card. I prefer the nvidia EVGA series which can run games on high end specs. Here's a link:
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 1
Acer Aspire M3985 Service Guide
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 3
iii Copyright
Copyright © 2012 by any form or 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 ...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 4
... of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for ...any defect in the software.
Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. iv Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to the contents hereof ...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 6
... MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with further technical details. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 8
...
Jumper and Connector Information
85
M/B Placement
85
Jumper Setting
87
Internal header pin definition
90
Connector pin definition
93
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
98
Aspire M3985 Exploded Diagram
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Aspire M3985 FRU List
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 9
... DDR3 1.5V 1333/1600 (1GB / 2GB / 4GB). Graphics
• Intel® HD Graphics Support (supported by CPU). • Dual independent display. ...• Digital display (HDMI/DVI/DP/eDP) and VGA. • DVMT 5.0 technology support. • Enhanced 3D and Clear Video technology support. • Need to measure VGA follow Acer...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 10
.... • Support DVD-ROM, DVD-SuperMulti, BD-combo, BD-rewrite. • Maximum ODD depth to 185mm with bezel. • Models are listed on AVLC. LAN
•
Giga Lan,... temperature. • ITE 8772E or other solution proposed by MB vender.
Graphics card
• No mechanical retriction to support dual slot, full length graphics cards in , 1*head phone jack.
Extension slot
• 1 * ...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 11
...1* COM port for China only (option)
On-board connectors
• 1 * ILM(Independent Loading Mechanism) for Acer pin define. • 1 * H1X4 CPU with SAMRT FAN controller. • 1 * H1X3 System with ...* Front Audio Pannel H5X2 header. • 1 * Front Panel IO H7X2 Header for LGA 1155 CPU (assign by Acer). • 1 * 24-pin ATX PWR connector. • 1 * H2X4 Power Supply Connector. • 4 ...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
System BIOS
• Type: Use SPI Flash • System BIOS: 8MB • Kernel: AMI Kernel with Acer skin
Power supply
• Non PFC 300W / PFC 300W /FR 300W. • Support models are listed on AVLC.
4
Chapter 1
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 15
Component
1
Power connector
2
PS2 keyboard port
3
HDMI port
4
VGA port
5
USB 2.0 ports
6
Line-out jack
7
Microphone-in jack
8
Expansion slot (Modem card and Graphics card)
9
line-in jack
10
RJ45 LAN connector
11
USB 3.0 ports
12
System FAN
13
PS2 mouse port
Chapter 1
7 Rear Panel
No.
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 16
... speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.)
BIOS
Item
Specification
BIOS code programer
AMI Kernel with Acer skin
BIOS version
P01-A0
BIOS ROM type
SPI Flash
BIOS ROM size
8Mb
Support protocol
SMBIOS(DMI)2.4/DMI2.0
Device Boot Support
1st priority: SATA...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 84
...Power System check" on page 77 and "Beep Codes" on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems.
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure
IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in as much detail as possible. 2. Chapter 4
System Troubleshooting
This chapter provides instructions on page 78 to ... systemresponses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products.
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 85
...Replace the system covers. 11. Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. System External Inspection
1. System Internal Inspection
1. Verify that...system unit on , skip this section. Verify that could short out power. 4.
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 86
... ready.
BIOS damaged.
Beep Codes
Beep codes are used by the system board speaker, commonly referred to as the PC speaker.
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 106
... MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in the FRU list of the Aspire M3985 desktop computer. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 107
...
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Q'TY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ITEM 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
NAME ODD Button Dn Pole ODD Door Up ODD Door Dn Deco Bezel Acer Logo Hinge ODD Door Main Bezel Arm
Q'TY 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2
Chapter 6 Aspire M3985 Exploded Diagram
NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 109
... , Intel HD Graphics "
KC.85001.DEG
Pentium Dual Core G630 (2.7G 3M 1066FSB)
KC.63001.DEG
Celeron G530 (2.4G 2M 1066FSB LGA1155)
KC.53001.CDG
Chapter 6 HDD carrier for HM090L chassis (2011 New
CI)
Hon Hai Aspire Bezel AM361 USB 4 port bezel w/ 1 ext. Aspire M3985 FRU List
Category
MB Kit
Part Number
Acer P/N
Exploded Diagram...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 111
Category
ODD
103
Part Number
Acer P/N
"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 1500GB WD15EARS22MVWB0 (GP667-3D) SATA II 64MB LF F/ W:51.0AB51"
"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 1500GB WD15EARX22PASB0 (GP667-3D) SATA III 64MB LF F/ W:51....
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 112
Category
VGA
Chapter 6
Part Number
Acer P/N
ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X DH16ABSH LF Black Bezel (HF+Win7) SATA
ODD PIONEER Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X DVR-219RS ...
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 114
....121 MS.11200.122 MS.11200.123
Exploded Diagram Item
N/A
Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black US with new acer logo
KB.RF40B.167 N/A
Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black Traditional Chinese with new acer logo
KB.RF40B.168
Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black Simplified Chinese with new...
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