PSU Hookup Questions

[big_factor]

I own the following power supply:

Antec Trio TP3-430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103942

and the following motherboard:

Foxconn P35A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186119&Tpk=foxconn+p35a

I have everything hooked up, but I noticed that the motherboard has a 4-pin 'AUX Power ConnectorWR3' (just above the PCIx16 slot) and an 8-pin 'ATX_12V Power ConnectorWR2' (to the top left of the CPU). Can anyone tell me what these power connections are for? Thanks in advance!

 

[Zorg]

I'm assuming that the manual came with the mobo. Read the book.

I pulled this from the manual for you.

Exclusive Graphics power Connector: PWR3
This connector is an auxiliary power for graphics
card.Exclusive power for graphics card is for
beter graphics performance and future upgrade
usage.

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2
The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to
PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

Edit: the Antec only has a 4pin connector. it needs to be connected to pins 1,2,5,6. Check the manual for a drawing.

 

[rammedstein]

hey zorg, your sig is great, only a true idiot could make a mistake like that...

 

[Zorg]

I wouldn't normally do that, but I couldn't help myself. It was priceless. I don't mind people bitching that much, but at least be in the ballpark.