Acer Predator PO3-600 E User manual

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Features
Operating system
Win10 Home SL/EN X64 (MDRR) , Windows 10 ML/SL/CN, Endless.
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA1151 type of socket that carries the following features:
lAccommodates the Intel®CFL-S processor
Chipset
The Intel®B360 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
lSupport one PCI Express x16 slot
lSupport one PCI Express x1 slot
lSupport two M.2 slots
lIntegrated three SATA 6Gb/s Host Controllers
lFive USB 2.0 ports supported
lTwo USB 3.0 ports supported
lOne USB 3.1 Type A port supported
lOne USB 3.1 Type C port supported
lSerial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
lIntel® High Definition Audio Controller
PCB
lForm Factor : DTX Size
lSize (Max.) : 200mm x 321mm
Memory
lSupports DDR4 2666/2400MHz DDR4 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
lAccommodates four un-buffered DIMMs
lUp to 16GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 64 GB
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
lOne PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface
lOne PCI Express x1 slot
lOne M.2 (2242/2280) for PCIe SSD and Intel Optane memory
lOne M.2 (2230/1630) with USB2.0 for WLAN/Bluetooth and Intel CNVi
LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
lController: Realtek RTL8118AS
lSupport Wake up on LAN function, including from S3,S4,S5,G3->S5,power button off
(non-ACPI OS)

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Audio
l5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
lMeets Microsoft Windows Logo Program and Lync audio requirements
lAll DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
lSoftware selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
lDirect Sound 3DTM compatible
lPower Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Integrated I/O
lFour USB 2.0 ports
lTwo USB 3.0 ports
lOne LAN port
lAudio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the
following:
lPower management
lWake-up alarms
lCPU parameters
lCPU and memory timing
lGraphic parameters
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated
in the ambiance between 0 and 50 ° C.
LED
S0
S3 S4 S5
Front Side
P
ower
LED
Always ON
Blinking
OFF OFF
Rear Side
[only LAN
LED, built in
RJ45]
LAN
LED-ACTIVE
Access: Blink
OFF OFF OFF
LAN
LED
-
SPEED
(Dual Color)
Disconnected: OFF
OFF
OFF OFF
1000: ON with A color: Amber
100: ON with B color: Green
10: OFF

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Dimensions and weight
l372.0(L)x163.0(W)x368.0(H)mm (with Photo frame)
l7.5Kg

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Main-board Placement
No
Label
Component
1
CPU
Supports the LGA1151 socket for Intel®CFL-S Processor
2
SYS_FAN
System cooling fan connector
3
CPU_FAN
cooling fan connector
4
DIMM1~4
288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM slots
5
ATX_POWER
24-pin ATX power connector
6
BZ
Buzzer
7
SATA1~3
Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
8
M2_2
M.2(2280&2242) slot(for PCIE SSD & Intel Optane memory)
9
A2
2-pin GPIO header
10
A1
2-pin GPIO header
11
CLR_CMOS
Clear CMOS header with jumper
12
F_PANEL
Front panel switch/LED header
13
BAT1
Battery
14
W_CHARGER
Wireless charge header
15
F_USB2
5 pin Front panel USB 2.0 header
16
PCIE1X
PCI Express x1 slot
17
PCIE16Х
PCI Express x16 slot
18
M2_1
M.2 (2230/1630) slot for WLAN/Bluetooth
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ATX_12V
Auxiliary 4-pin power connector

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PO3-600_E
The computer front panel consists of the following:
Front view
No Icon Component Description
1
USB 3.1 Type C Port
Use this port to connect USB 3.0 Type C
device.
2
USB 3.1 Type A Port
Use this port to connect USB 3.0 Type A device.
3
Combo Port
Connect your microphone or headphone to this jack.
4
Microphone jack
Connect your microphone to this jack.

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Rear view
No
Icon
Component
Description
1
USB
2.0 port
Connects to USB
2.0 devices
(e.g.,
USB mouse, USB camera, USB
Disk).
2
USB
3.0 port
Connects to USB
3.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera, USB Disk).
3
Network port
.
Lights to indicate the status of wire LAN
communications.
4
Microphone jack
Accepts input from external microphones.

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No Icon Component Description
5
Line
-out jack
Accepts audio line
-out devices
6
Line
-in jack
Accepts audio line
-in devices
Audio Jack Function Table
Color/Use
Headphone
2CH
4CH
5.1CH
Blue Line-in Line-in
Rear Speaker
Rear Speaker
Green
Headphone
Front speaker
Front speaker
Front speaker
Pink Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in
Center & bass

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I/O Port Introduction
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
No Component Description
1
USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB
2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
2
USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB
3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
3
LAN Port
Connect an RJ
-
45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
4
Audio Ports
Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The
first jack is for stereo line
-
in signal. The second jack is for
stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item
Specification
Type
Intel®CFL-S CPU
Socket
Intel LGA1151 socket
Speed
Depends on CPU which is configured
BIOS
Item
Specification
BIOS code programmer
AMI
BIOS version
R01-A0 or newer
BIOS ROM type
SPI-ROM
BIOS ROM size
4MB+8MB
BIOS ROM package
8-pin SMD package
Support protocol
Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) ,
Hardware
monitor Supports ACPI & DMI.
Audio, LAN can be disabled in BIOS
Boot from ODD feature
Yes
NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility.
BIOS Hotkey List
Item
Specification
Specification
Delete
Enter BIOS Setup Utility
Press while the system is booting to enter
BIOS setup Utility.
F12
Enter
Boot Menu
Press while the system is booting to enter
Boot Menu.
Main Board Major Chips
Item
Specification
Chipset
Intel®B360 Chipset
AGP controller
Intel®CFL-S CPU
Super I/O controller
ITE IT8613_DX
Audio controller
Realtek ALC662VD 5.1-Ch HD audio CODEC
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8118AS
HDD controller
Intel® B360 Chipset
Keyboard controller
ITE IT8613_DX

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System Memory
Item Specification
Memory slot number
4 slots
Support memory size per socket
2GB/ 4GB / 8GB / 16GB
Support maximum memory size
64 GB
Support memory type
DDR4 SDRAM
Support memory interface
DDR4 2666/2400MHZ
Support memory module package
288-pin DIMM
Support parity check feature
Yes
Memory module combinations
You can install memory modules in any
combination as long as th
ey match the
specifications.
NOTE: Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDR4 memory module.
Cache Memory
Item
Specification
First-Level Cache Configurations
Cache function control
Always enabled
First-Level Cache Configurations
L1 Cache RAM size
Up to 384KB per core (exclusive)
L1 Cache RAM speed
One-half the processor core clock frequency
Second -Level Cache Configurations
L2 Cache RAM size
Up to 1536KB per core (exclusive)
L2 Cache RAM speed
One-half the processor core clock frequency
Third -Level Cache Configurations
L3 Cache RAM size
Up to 12288KB per core (exclusive)
L3 Cache RAM speed
One-half the processor core clock frequency
Video Interface
Item
Specification
Video controller
Intel®CFL-S CPU
Video controller resident bus
PCI
Video Interface
PCI-E x16
SATA Interface
Item
Specification
SATA controller
Intel®B360 Chipset
SATA controller resident bus
Gen3 6Gb/s
Number of SATA connector
3
Support bootable ODD
Yes

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Audio Interface
Item
Specification
Audio controller
Realtek
Audio controller Type
High Definition, ALC662VD
Audio Channel
5.1-Ch HD audio CODEC
Audio function control
Enable/Disabled by BIOS Setup
Mono or stereo
Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Sampling rate
DACs: 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz
VREFOUT
Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
Power Support
Digital 3.3V ; Analog 5.0v
Microphone jack
Supported
Headphone jack
Supported
USB Port
Item Specification
Universal HCI
USB 2.0
USB Class
Support legacy and UEFI keyboard for legacy and
UEFI mode
USB Number
support up to 5 ports
Universal HCI
USB 3.0
USB Class
Support legacy and UEFI keyboard for legacy and
UEFI mode
USB Number
support up to 2 ports
Universal HCI
USB 3.1(Type A)
USB Class
Support legacy and UEFI keyboard for legacy and
UEFI mode
USB Number
support up to 1 port
Universal HCI
USB 3.1(Type C)
USB Class
Support legacy and UEFI keyboard for legacy and
UEFI mode
USB Number
support up to 1 port
Power Management
Devices S3
(Suspend to
RAM)
S4
(Suspend to Dis
k)
S5
(Shut Down)
Power Button
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
USB Keyboard
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Onboard LAN
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
RTC
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled

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Power Management Function (ACPI support function)
Device Standby Mode
lIndependent power management timer for hard disk drive devices
l(0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute).
lHard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).
lDisable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
lResume method: device activated (Keyboard for Free-DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows).
lResume recovery time: 3-5 sec.
Global Standby Mode
lGlobal power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
lHard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).
lDisable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
lResume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,
keyboard and mouse for APM mode.
lResume recovery time: 7-10 sec.
Suspend Mode
lIndependent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing
external
lswitch button.
lCPU goes into SMM.
lCPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State.
lLED on the panel turns amber color.
lHard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface).
lDisable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.
lUltra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode.
lResume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,
keyboard and mouse for APM mode.
lReturn to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for
ACPI mode.
ACPI
lACPI specification 2.0.
lS0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support.
lOn board device power management support.
lOn board device configuration support.

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System Utilities
Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when
starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message.
The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS
RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.
NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. In this case, the system
cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.
Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after
you exit Setup.
Chapter2

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Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest “Acer Inc.” BIOS will support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the
motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides
you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that
saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured
with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
lHard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
lVideo display type and display options
lPassword protection from unauthorized use
lPower Management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure
that you understand the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this
chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
lwhen changing the system configuration
lwhen a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup
Utility
lwhen trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
lWhen making changes to the Power Management configuration
lwhen changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of
built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP

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BIOS Setup Utility(Main Menu)
Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum
performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and
takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
Date and Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS,
these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time
Properties utility.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
Key
Function
ESC
Discard changes and Exit Setup
••’‘
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-/Spacebar
Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter
Select
F7
Load User Default Settings
F8
Save as User Default Settings
F9
Load Default Settings
F10
Save & Exit

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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of
the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys
to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other
options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle u) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for
the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle u

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BIOS Setup Utility(Advanced)
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any
changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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CPU and Chipset Configuration
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any
changes can affect the operation of your computer.
Intel AES-NI (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel AES-NI.
Video Output (Discrete)
This item indicates the status of video output is Onboard or Discrete.
Onboard Graphics Controller (Disabled)
This item indicates the status of the onboard graphic controller. Disable this item, the motherboard will
support VGA slot. It can’t be changed when in gray and the default setting is Disabled.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
Onboard SATA Controller (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.
Onboard SATA Mode (RST with Optane)
Use this item to select the mode of the Serial ATA.
SATA Port 0/1/2/3
These items show the information of SATA0/1/2/3.
NVME Port1
This item shows the information of the NVME1.
Device Type (Hard Disk/Not Installed)
Use these items to show the information of device type.
Device Name
Use these items to show the information of device name.
Size
Use this item to show the size of SATA device in port 0/1/2/3.
Serial Number
Use this item to show the serial number of SATA device in port 0/1/2/3.

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Onboard Audio Controller (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the onboard audio controller.
Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
This option allows you to control the onboard LAN device.
Onboard LAN Option ROM (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the onboard LAN option ROM function.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced BIOS Features page