Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-8 Connector Definitions

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions (JPW1)

ATX Power Connector

A 24-pin main power connector is located at JPW1. This power connector meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Processor Power Connector

Pin# Definition

13+3.3V

14-12V

15COM

16PS_ON

17COM

18COM

19COM

20Res (NC)

21+5V

22+5V

23+5V

24COM

Pin # Definition

1+3.3V

2+3.3V

3COM

4+5V

5COM

6+5V

7COM

8PWR_OK

95VSB

10+12V

11+12V

12+3.3V

In addition to the ATX main power, the 8-pin 12V power connector located at JPW2 is also required to provide power to the South Bridge, North Bridge and all VRMs. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

HDD LED

The HDD LED connections are located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Processor Power

Pin Definitions (JPW2)

Pins

 

Definition

1 through 4

 

Ground

 

5 through 8

 

+12V

 

 

 

 

Power LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

15+5V

16Ground

HDD LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

13+5V

14HD Active

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SUPER MICRO Computer 5017C-MTF, 5017C-MTRF Connector Definitions, ATX Power Connector, Processor Power Connector, Power LED

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