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Hardware Installation
Power Connectors
Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide
Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power
connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector. The 8-pin +12V power
connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Volt-
age Regulator Module (VRM).
The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24-pin
and 8-pin connectors in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orien-
tation before plugging the connectors.
The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your
system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals,
etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate
power is provided, we strongly recommend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt
(or greater) power supply.
Important:
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or
the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating
the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the
power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements.
Ground
ATX power
12V power
12V
8
5
4
1
24
12
13
1
+3.3VD
C
-12VD
C
GND
PS_ON#
GND
GND
GND
NC
+5VD
C
+5VD
C
+5VD
C
GND
+3.3VD
C
+3.3VD
C
GND
+5VD
C
GND
+5VD
C
GND
PWR_OK
+5VSB
+12VD
C
+12VD
C
+3.3VD
C