User's Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22

2.9 Cable connections

2.9.1 Motherboard connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to

disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install

additional devices.

• Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information on the connectors.

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. System fan connectors (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 8-pin 12V power connectors (from power supply to motherboard)

3. 24-pin ATX power connector (from system fan to motherboard)

4. Front panel USB connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane)

6. System/Auxiliary panel connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7. Front panel audio connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)