Core i7-2700, i7-2600/K, i5-2500, i3-2100, and Sandy Bridge Pentium/Celeron models.
1x PCIe x16 (Version 3.0 with Ivy Bridge) and 3x PCIe x1 (Version 2.0).
Core i7-3770/K, i5-3570/K, i5-3450, i3-3240, and Pentium/Celeron Ivy Bridge variants.
The (often referred to as the Pegatron IPIMB-AR ) is a micro-ATX motherboard frequently used in Acer's performance-oriented desktop lines, including the Predator G3620 , Gateway DX4870 , and Acer Aspire M1935 .
PCIe 3.0 speeds are only available when using an Ivy Bridge CPU. 3. Motherboard Layout & Pinouts
For users moving this motherboard into a new case, understanding the front panel and internal headers is critical. Front Panel Header (F_PANEL)
The IPIMB-AR utilizes a standard UEFI BIOS. If you are experiencing boot issues or hardware incompatibility, follow these steps:
The IPIMB-AR Rev 1.02a is a versatile LGA 1155 socket board capable of supporting a wide range of 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core processors. Specification Intel B75 Express (Panther Point) Socket LGA 1155 (Socket H2) Form Factor Micro-ATX (approx. 244mm x 244mm) Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots (Dual Channel) Max RAM Up to 16GB (standard) or 32GB (verified by enthusiasts) Storage 2x SATA III (6Gb/s), 4x SATA II (3Gb/s) 2. CPU Support List