2.8Cable 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.

2.8.1Motherboard connections

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Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1.24-pin EATX 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 3.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5.USB 2.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

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

7.Chassis Intrusion connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard)

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

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

10.Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors

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