2.8Connecting the cables

2.8.1 Motherboard connections

The chassis includes power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, SCSI backplane, and to the devices that you will install.

Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When installing system devices and connecting cables, make sure that all cables are routed properly for better system stability and performance. Refer to the picture below when arranging cables.

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Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1.

Chassis fan

7.

SMBus panel to backplane

2.

12V AUX power

8.

Floppy disk drive

3.

24-pin ATX power

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System front panel

4.

Primary IDE

10.

External SCSI

5.

Secondary IDE

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HDD access

6.

SCSI backplane

12.

Front USB

Refer to the motheboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors.

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