8.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

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

• For��� a� fully����� configured���������� system,������� we�� recommend��������� that���� you��� use��� a� power����� supply������ unit����

(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.

•Do�� not��� forget������ to�� connect������� the��� 4�����������-pin/8-pin EATX12������ �V power����� plug�����. Otherwise,���������� the��� system������

will not boot.

•We�� recommend��������� that���� you��� use��� a� PSU��� with���� a� higher������ power����� output������ when���� configuring����������� a� system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

•If�� you��� ����want ��to use��� ���two ��or ����more ��������high-end PCI��� Express������� ���x16 cards,������ use��� a� PSU��� with����

1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

•If�� you��� ���are ���������uncertain about����� the��� minimum������� power����� supply������ requirement����������� for��� your���� system,�������

refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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