Hardware Setup

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX1 Pin Definition

 

10

 

 

 

20

PIN

SIGNAL

PIN

SIGNAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3.3V

11

3.3V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3.3V

12

-12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

GND

13

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5V

14

PS_ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

15

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

5V

16

GND

1

 

 

 

11

7

GND

17

GND

 

 

 

8

PW_OK

18

-5V

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX1

 

 

9

5V_SB

19

5V

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

12V

20

5V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

JPW1 Pin Definition

3

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

PIN

SIGNAL

1

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPW1

 

 

 

2

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSI Reminds You...

Power supply of 300 (and up) watt is highly recommended for system stability.

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