3.ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

In addition to the 24-pin EATX power connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU.

Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 300W or 350W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

ATX12V

EATXPWR

+12V DC GND

 

 

 

+3 Volts

+3 Volt

 

-12 Volts

+3 Volt

+12V DC GND

Ground

Groun

PSON#

+5 Volt

 

 

Ground

Groun

K8V -XE

Ground

+5 Volt

 

Ground

Groun

 

-5 Volts

Power

 

+5 Volts

+5V St

 

+5 Volts

+12 Vo

K8V-XE ATX Power Connectors

+5 Volts

+12 Vo

Ground

+3 Vol

4.Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

K8V -XE

CD (Black)

Channel Audio Left

Ground

Channel Audio Right

K8V-XE Internal Audio Connectors

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Chapter 1: Product introduction