Where do I find info on this motherboard?

[AzeofSpadez]

A friend wants to use a Mini-ITX motherboard he got from a friend for a very low budget ITX-build but the problem is that a CPU is missing and before he goes out buying a new CPU for it I both need to know that I can find drivers for it and specifically what CPU's it supports.

The problem is that it's an Acer-board originating from a Packard Bell iMedia S2380.
"Great" you say, I know the model, just Google it right?
Not at all... I consider myself a Google Champion but I just can't find this board because there are so many different S2380's out there and Packard Bell/Acer's websites doesn't recognize any number printed on the motherboard or the original computer that I type in.

If anyone out there has some spare time to pass then please help me find some info on this board.
Here's some pictures of it: http://imgur.com/a/2imvI

[Jtbrig7390]

A friend wants to use a Mini-ITX motherboard he got from a friend for a very low budget ITX-build but the problem is that a CPU is missing and before he goes out buying a new CPU for it I both need to know that I can find drivers for it and specifically what CPU's it supports.

The problem is that it's an Acer-board originating from a Packard Bell iMedia S2380.
"Great" you say, I know the model, just Google it right?
Not at all... I consider myself a Google Champion but I just can't find this board because there are so many different S2380's out there and Packard Bell/Acer's websites doesn't recognize any number printed on the motherboard or the original computer that I type in.

If anyone out there has some spare time to pass then please help me find some info on this board.
Here's some pictures of it: http://imgur.com/a/2imvI

This is what I was able to find dose it help any?
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/648172

But ya some motherboards are a pain in the ass to find. Mine took me hours to find even on Foxconns website.

[AzeofSpadez]

This is what I was able to find dose it help any?
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/648172

But ya some motherboards are a pain in the ass to find. Mine took me hours to find even on Foxconns website.

That is the computer indeed but unfortunately not drivers or info about the motherboard which I'm in need of.
Thanks for the help anyway

[Jtbrig7390]

That is the computer indeed but unfortunately not drivers or info about the motherboard which I'm in need of.
Thanks for the help anyway

Ya I can't find anything. All I can say is try to use those spec's in searching for it.

GL tho.

[Arbiter]

That is the computer indeed but unfortunately not drivers or info about the motherboard which I'm in need of.
Thanks for the help anyway

Well it did actually give enough info about the socket type, it just doesn't mention it's supported TDP. The CPU that was originally in it seems to have a TDP of 65W, so here's a list of all FM2 CPUs with a TDP of 65W:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...CH&PageSize=30

Anything on that list would work although if he doesn't plan on putting a GPU into it he's going to need to choose one of the A4, A6, or A10 CPUs as they are the only ones with onboard graphics. Seems that motherboard originally had an AMD A6-5400K powering the PC.

And I just realized you're from Sweden so you'll need to locate those CPUs on a retailer in your country.

[SoulForge]

Go here;
http://www.packardbell.com/pb/en/GB/content/download

Search for this;
DTU7CEG021305003271800

[AzeofSpadez]

Well it did actually give enough info about the socket type, it just doesn't mention it's supported TDP. The CPU that was originally in it seems to have a TDP of 65W, so here's a list of all FM2 CPUs with a TDP of 65W:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...CH&PageSize=30

Anything on that list would work although if he doesn't plan on putting a GPU into it he's going to need to choose one of the A4, A6, or A10 CPUs as they are the only ones with onboard graphics. Seems that motherboard originally had an AMD A6-5400K powering the PC.

And I just realized you're from Sweden so you'll need to locate those CPUs on a retailer in your country.

He's either using a GT 620 due to chassi limitations or the onboard graphics and from what I've seen from benchmarks the integrated graphics in both 5400K and any other A6 CPU is better than the GT 620.
The most bang for the buck would therefore be the strongest A10 CPU but unfortunately I can't know for sure if it works with the motherboard

Thanks for the help! Seems like the only option is to get a 6400K and hope it's enough for his needs because he can't afford to gamble with any better CPU's.

Go here;
http://www.packardbell.com/pb/en/GB/content/download

Search for this;
DTU7CEG021305003271800

Thanks a lot! Seems like the correct drivers!

[Arbiter]

He's either using a GT 620 due to chassi limitations or the onboard graphics and from what I've seen from benchmarks the integrated graphics in both 5400K and any other A6 CPU is better than the GT 620.
The most bang for the buck would therefore be the strongest A10 CPU but unfortunately I can't know for sure if it works with the motherboard

Thanks for the help! Seems like the only option is to get a 6400K and hope it's enough for his needs because he can't afford to gamble with any better CPU's.



Thanks a lot! Seems like the correct drivers!

Everything I linked would be compatible with the motherboard. Same socket and doesn't exceed any possible TDP limits as the original CPU had the same TDP as the ones I linked. At most it may need a BIOS update which would be listed at the link Soul provided if there was one.