User Guide
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
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• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version.
• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your
system.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and
general purpose data.