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2.5 Power Supply
2.5.1 ATX 24-pin power connector
The 24-pin connector provides power to the motherboard and the 8-pin connector provides power to the
CPU. So both must be connected for the system to run properly. Be sure to plug the power supply
connector in the right direction. Failure to do so could cause damage to the motherboard. Make sure your
power supply can support at least 2 amps standby power for the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) functions. Refer to the following diagram for the connector locations and orientations.