2.6Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices.

•Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.

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Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1.24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2.8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3.System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard)

4.USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5.SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)

6.System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7.System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

8.SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)

9.PIKE Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors

10.Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors

ASUS RS300-E8 Series

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