Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P FX (rev. 2.1) [11/32] 2 atx_12v atx 2x2 12v power connector and 2x12 main power connector

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned

off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the

power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,

the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption

3 +12V

4 +12V

ATX_12V

4 2

3 1

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

1

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN1

PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN2

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating

may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.