P5B Delux power connector questions

[cheesey]

I just finished my first build in 12 years. I have the ASUS P5B delux MB. I have a connection at the tope of the MB (as is looks installed) that had 4-pins and a cap over the other 4-pins. I pulled the cap and plugged and 8 pin connector I have twith my Allien PSU. The MB directions were a little confusing on that part. Im not having any troubles on power up, even tho I cant get the system to work. But what is that connection for? And was I correct to remove the 4 pin cover and install my "8" pin power connector to it> :?

 

[Katzhuu]

According to the ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi manual that is exactly what you were supposed to do.

 

[cheesey]

Thanks Katzhuu! I got lucky then. Appreciate the answer!

 

[Katzhuu]

Heh,

No problems mate. I just finished building mine last nite and spent a good while wondering about that same thing.

Unfortunately for me I screwed up with the attaching of the CPU heatsink, and now I'll have to go buy me some cleaning kit and Arctic silver 5 or similiar tomorrow after work.

 

[Grated]

Most psu's come with the 4-pin power connector. If you have that, you must put it in the 4 open pins.
If you have a psu with 8-pin power connector, you must remove that cap.

It's just some kind of protection if you have a 4-pin connector... So you can't put it in on the wrong side...

 

[cheesey]

Geeze "O" Pete!!!!!!!! Thanks again Katzhuu!!!! I just went and pulled the CPU back up and checked just to make sure my heat film was good. And you are NOT alone. I smugged mine but good! :? Artic Silver's profits should go up this month because of us. Thanks again!!!!!!! 8O

 

[Katzhuu]

Did it, done it and temps at bios seem to stay around 40C. My problem was probably having the heatsink a bit loose, it seems that you have to push REAL hard to get the heatsink attached properly.

Now I can proceed with software installation. Good luck with your rig!