Use this jumper to reset your BIOS settings to factory defaults if the system fails to boot. Turn off the computer. Unplug the power cord.
Enter BIOS settings to disable "Chassis Intrusion Detection," or place a jumper block over the intrusion pins.
Pin 1 is usually marked with a small white triangle or square on the motherboard PCB. Acer Community 📥 Downloads & Updates BIOS & Drivers Official updates are hosted on the Acer Support Portal acer q65h2am v11 manual updated
Understanding the physical layout of the board helps during installation and upgrades.
Power Status LED (PWR_LED). Pin 2 is Positive (+), Pin 4 is Negative (-). Use this jumper to reset your BIOS settings
The Acer Q65H2-AM V1.1 relies on specific architectural generations. Newer processors will not physically fit or function. CPU Compatibility
For those moving this board to a new case, the 14-pin front panel header is often the biggest challenge. The layout typically follows this pattern: Acer Community Pin Number Pin Number HDD LED (+) Power LED (+) HDD LED (-) Power LED (-) Reset Switch (-) Power Switch (+) Reset Switch (+) Power Switch (-) (No Pin / Key) LAN LED (+) LAN LED (-) Orientation: Power Status LED (PWR_LED)
For users needing the latest P01.A2 or similar UEFI versions, files can sometimes be found in the Acer Community or via archive sites like The Retro Web .
2 4 6 8 10 12 [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ ] (Top Row) [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] (Bottom Row) 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 Use code with caution. Pin Definitions
Bottom left pins. Ensure the positive (+) wire connects to the positive pin. Clearing the CMOS (BIOS Reset)