Connect positive (+) to Pin 2 and negative (-) to Pin 4. Power and Component Connections 1. Power Supply Connections
Connects to the two pins on the top row, right side. (Orientation does not matter).
Because this is an OEM board, finding where to plug in the case power switch is usually the hardest part of the build. Use this breakdown to map out your wiring: Power Supply Connections
Align the off-center notch on the bottom edge of your DDR3 RAM stick with the matching plastic ridge inside the memory slot. acer aahd3vc motherboard manual install
Before installation, verify your components are compatible with these standard AAHD3-VC specs: : AMD FM2.
Align the motherboard mounting holes with the chassis standoffs.
Top Row: [ PLED+ ] [ PLED- ] [ PWR_SW ] [ PWR_SW ] [ NC ] Bottom Row: [ HDLED+] [ HDLED-] [ RESET ] [ RESET ] [ EMPTY ] Use code with caution. Connect positive (+) to Pin 2 and negative (-) to Pin 4
Plug the CPU fan power cable into the 4-pin header marked . Step 3: Install RAM Modules
Press the case power button for 5 seconds to drain residual electricity.
Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded metal object. If you do not have one, frequently touch the bare metal exterior of your computer chassis before touching sensitive components. (Orientation does not matter)
Typical pinout for AAHD3-VC:
1x PCI Express x16 (for discrete GPUs like the OEM Radeon HD 8470). 1x PCI Express x1. 1x Standard PCI slot. 4x SATA ports for HDDs or SSDs.
Gently place the CPU into the socket (no pressure needed). Push the lever down and lock it under the tab.
Push the metal I/O shield firmly into the rectangular slot at the back of the case from the inside out until it clicks into place. 3. Core Component Installation (Out-of-Case)