User’s Manual

Motherboard User Manual
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Chapter 2
* Make sure to use the bundled 24-pin power cable (y-cable) when using this connector. Connect the gray
connector of the dual connector end to PSU1 and the black connector of the dual connector end to PSU2
Dual PSU installation
Ensure to connect PSU1 to the gray connectors and connect PSU2 to the black
connectors. Connecting the PSUs to the incorrect connectors may cause damage to your
motherboard and components.
• Use a dual PSU configuration when overclocking to ensure stable power supply to
the motherboard and components.
• Both PSUs used must be the same brand and model.
PSU(1)
PSU(2)
CPU_12V(2)_1
ATX_PWR*
CPU_12V(1)_1
PCIE_CPU_12V_2**
PCIE_8P(1)_PWRPCIE_CPU_12V_1**
PCIE_8P(2)_PWR
PCIE 8P
connects to
connector on
motherboard
24-pin gray
connector
connects to
connector on
motherboard
CPU 8P connects
to PSU cable
24-pin black
connector connects
to PSU2
** Make sure to use the bundled CPU 8-pin to PCIE 8-pin adapter cable when using this connector. Connect the
PCIe end to the connector on the motherboard, then connect the other end to the PSU.
24-pin gray
connector connects
to PSU1