Hardware
Installation
17
8-pin ATX 12V Power (
PWR2
)
PWR2
, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the
CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.
It is
strongly
recommended that you use an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply;
however, if you have a four-pin power supply, plug the connector to pins 1, 2,
5, and 6 as shown.
Auxiliary Power for Graphics (
PWR3
)
The
PWR3
connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards.
Exclusive power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
Connect a four-pin
power plug to pins
1, 2, 5, and 6.
GND +1.2
+5V GND
Card Edge
GND
12V
1
8
4
5
1
5
Backpanel connector edge.