Asus P8H61-M PLUS2 User Manual page 28

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
P8H61-M PLUS2 ATX power connectors
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
3. Intel H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)
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These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
P8H61-M PLUS2 SATA connectors
• You must install Windows
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].
1-18
ATX12V
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that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum
power of 350 W.
not boot up.
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may
not boot up if the power is inadequate.
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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hard disk drives.
See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
EATXPWR
+3 Volts GND
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+5V Standby +5 Volts
Power OK -5 Volts
GND GND
PIN 1
+5 Volts GND
GND GND
+5 Volts PSON#
GND GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts +3 Volts
PIN 1
SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1
SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3
XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA
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