SUPER MICRO Computer 6012L-6 Connecting Cables, Connecting Data Cables, Connecting Power Cables

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-3 Connecting Cables

Now that the processors and heatsinks are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from block- ing the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). If you are configuring the sys- tem, keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables. The following data cables (with their motherboard connector locations noted) should be con- nected. See the motherboard layout figure in this chapter for connector locations.

lIDE Device Cables (J18 and J19)

lFloppy Drive Cable (JP12)

lUltra 160 LVD SCSI Cables (JA1, JA2 and JA5)

lControl Panel Cable (JF1, see next page)

Connecting Power Cables

The P4DLR+ has a 24-pin primary power supply connector designated "ATX Power" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the power supply to the "ATX Power" connector to supply power to the motherboard. A 12V, 8-pin secondary power connector designated PWR_SEC must also be connected to your power supply. See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions.

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