where to find mobo specs?

oniros · 09-12-2008, 12:48 AM

I am almost positive that the motherboard to this new computer is now fried. A new PS was installed (500watts) when the original PS was about 200-300. After reinstalling the old PS, the monitor no longer turns on, which is an indicator of the motherboard being fried.

However, I cannot at all find the specs for this motherboard anywhere. The computer is an Acer Aspire X1200-U1510A. I've looked all over the motherboard and online, and get nothing. This is so simple, not sure why I don't see it! If I want to get a new motherboard, I at least need this simple information.

Anyone have any ideas or can help at all? Thanks!

dai · 09-12-2008, 02:07 AM

what does the fans do when the 500w is connected
the m/b will be an oem manufactured for acer

oniros · 09-12-2008, 02:14 AM

the fan spins when both the original and 500w PS are plugged in, and the dvd player opens, but that's all that happens

what kind of mobo should replace this one?

dai · 09-12-2008, 02:23 AM

did you plug the aux power plug into the m/board

it should be printed on the m/board what it is

oniros · 09-12-2008, 02:56 AM

i plugged in the 24 pin and the 4 pin plug, not sure what's what but i'm pretty sure everything is plugged in.

dai · 09-12-2008, 04:36 AM

try a cmos reset
turn the computer off
remove the power lead from the back
take the side off
remove the cmos battery
move the cmos jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pin 2 and 3 and the back to pins 1 and 2
reinsert the battery
put the side on
replug in the power lead
boot the computer

there can be 2 solder points you touch with a screwdriver
2 pins you touch with a screwdriver or use a jumper
a cmos clear switch or button
there will be a diagram and instructions in your manual

do you hear any bios beeps
if you boot up without any ram in do you hear the beep code it is missing

what size is the m/b
mini
micro
standard atx

oniros · 09-12-2008, 11:59 AM

did the battery thing and no change. no beeps or whistles of any kind. not sure about the 2 pins/points/switch or button, no manual w/ my computer.

09-12-2008, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
oniros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: vista	where to find mobo specs? I am almost positive that the motherboard to this new computer is now fried. A new PS was installed (500watts) when the original PS was about 200-300. After reinstalling the old PS, the monitor no longer turns on, which is an indicator of the motherboard being fried. However, I cannot at all find the specs for this motherboard anywhere. The computer is an Acer Aspire X1200-U1510A. I've looked all over the motherboard and online, and get nothing. This is so simple, not sure why I don't see it! If I want to get a new motherboard, I at least need this simple information. Anyone have any ideas or can help at all? Thanks!

09-12-2008, 02:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: where to find mobo specs? what does the fans do when the 500w is connected the m/b will be an oem manufactured for acer __________________

09-12-2008, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
oniros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: vista	Re: where to find mobo specs? the fan spins when both the original and 500w PS are plugged in, and the dvd player opens, but that's all that happens what kind of mobo should replace this one?

09-12-2008, 02:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: where to find mobo specs? did you plug the aux power plug into the m/board it should be printed on the m/board what it is __________________

09-12-2008, 02:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
oniros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: vista	Re: where to find mobo specs? i plugged in the 24 pin and the 4 pin plug, not sure what's what but i'm pretty sure everything is plugged in.

09-12-2008, 04:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: where to find mobo specs? try a cmos reset turn the computer off remove the power lead from the back take the side off remove the cmos battery move the cmos jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pin 2 and 3 and the back to pins 1 and 2 reinsert the battery put the side on replug in the power lead boot the computer there can be 2 solder points you touch with a screwdriver 2 pins you touch with a screwdriver or use a jumper a cmos clear switch or button there will be a diagram and instructions in your manual do you hear any bios beeps if you boot up without any ram in do you hear the beep code it is missing what size is the m/b mini micro standard atx __________________

09-12-2008, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
oniros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: vista	Re: where to find mobo specs? did the battery thing and no change. no beeps or whistles of any kind. not sure about the 2 pins/points/switch or button, no manual w/ my computer.