When removing the power supply power cable from the ATX_PWR connector on the system board, always follow these steps:

1.Squeeze on the top of the retaining latch attached to the cable end of the connector (1).

2.Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight up (2).

CAUTION: Always pull the connector - NEVER pull on the cable. Pulling on the cable could damage the cable and result in a failed power supply.

Cable connections

System board connectors are color-coded to make it easier to find the proper connection.

Connector Name

Connector Color

Description

 

 

 

ATX_POWER

white

Power supply, 24-pin

 

 

 

CPU_PWR

white

Power supply, 4-pin

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

white

Heat sink fan

 

 

 

INT_SPKR

white

Speaker

 

 

 

F_PANEL

black

Power switch

 

 

 

F_AUDIO

yellow

Front I/O audio

 

 

 

F_USB2

white

Front I/O USB

 

 

 

SATA0

dark blue

Primary hard drive

 

 

 

SATA1

white

Primary optical drive

 

 

 

Cable management

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