: Carefully place your FM2 processor (such as an AMD A10-6700) into the socket. Lower the retention arm to secure it.
The most challenging aspect of installing a proprietary motherboard like the AAHD3VC is connecting the front panel headers. Retail motherboards have standardized pins for the power switch, reset switch, HDD LED, and power LED. However, OEM boards like this Acer model often use a specialized, consolidated block connector, or the pin layout may be non-standard.