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is a Micro-ATX desktop motherboard commonly found in Acer and Gateway OEM systems, such as the Acer Aspire M3420 and TC-105. This board is built around the AMD Socket FM2 and utilizes the AMD A75 (Hudson-D3) chipset, making it a reliable choice for budget-friendly multitasking and entry-level gaming setups. Technical Specifications Overview
provides essential connectivity for standard desktop builds. Specification Form Factor CPU Socket Chipset AMD A75 (Hudson-D3) RAM Support 4x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots Expansion 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1 SATA Ports 2x SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) connectors Processor Compatibility acer aahd3vc motherboard manual exclusive
officially supports AMD FM2 Trinity series processors. While some users have successfully installed later chips, support for FM2+ "Kaveri" processors like the A10-7800 or 7890K often depends on the specific BIOS version installed by Acer. Dual-Core: Trinity A4 and A6 series. Quad-Core: Trinity A8 and A10 series (e.g., A10-5800K).
Athlon Series: Socket FM2 Athlon X4 processors (no integrated graphics). RAM Installation and Configuration The Acer AAHD3-VC Go to product viewer dialog
For optimal performance, this motherboard features four slots that support DDR3 SDRAM. Maximum Capacity: Supports up to 32GB of RAM.
Dual-Channel Configuration: To enable dual-channel mode, memory sticks should be installed in slots A2 and B2 first. Optane Memory: Not supported (H110 chipset limitation)
Slot Labels: The slots are typically labeled DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, and DIMMB2 on the board. Front Panel Header Pinout
Connecting case cables to the motherboard can be difficult because OEM boards like the Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
are often not clearly labeled. The front panel header (F_PANEL) is usually located on the bottom right edge of the board.