V12P0DIG White +3.3 VDC Orange +3.3VDC/SE 12 VDC Blue

9.Reconnect the DC power cables to the system board and drives.

10.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

11.Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector.

DC Power Connectors

DC Power Connector P1

Pin Number	Signal name	18-AWG Wire

1	+3.3 VDC	Orange

2	+3.3 VDC	Orange

3	GND	Black

4	+5 VDC	Red

5	GND	Black

6	+5 VDC	Red

7	GND	Black

8	PS_PWRGOOD	Gray

9	P5AUX	Purple

10	V_12P0_DIG	White

11	V_12P0_DIG	White

12	+3.3 VDC	Orange

13	+3.3VDC/SE*	Orange

14	-12 VDC	Blue

15	GND	Black

16	PWR_PS_ON	Green

17	GND	Black

740-DT, 740-MT, DCCY, 740, DCSM specifications

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DC Power Connectors

DC Power Connector P1

Pin Number

V_12P0_DIG

White

+3.3 VDC

Orange

+3.3VDC/SE*

-12 VDC

Blue

740-DT, 740-MT, DCCY, 740, DCSM specifications