GA-EP35-DS4 Question about the ATX_12V_2x Power Connection

bugspin23

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I have a Corsair 620W Power supply and a GA-EP35-DS4 Mobo. I am in the middle of the build and I cant figure out weather to use the 4 pin 12V connector in that slot or the 8 pin EPS12V connector in that slot. Out of the box the board has a little plastic thing in one half of the ATX_12V_2X power slot...but In the manual it shows it as an 8 pin slot? Which do I use?

Here is a link that shows the slot I am talking about, Its the one in the Diagram that says 8-pin CPU power connector.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=13-128-064-05.jpg&Image=13-128-064-03.jpg%2c13-128-064-04.jpg%2c13-128-064-05.jpg%2c13-128-064-06.jpg%2c13-128-064-07.jpg%2c13-128-064-08.jpg%2c13-128-064-02.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&Depa=0&Description=GIGABYTE+GA-P35-DS4+Rev.+2.0+ATX+Ultra+Durable+II+Intel+Motherboard


Also, I cant figure out if this board has a north bridge fan...the manual says to connect it...but I cant find a fan nor can I find a fan cable....
 

jay_l_a

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You have to use the 4pin or the 8 pin. 8 pin is more stable for processors that take more power. 8 pin is also recommended.
The plastic blocker is to stop you using the the WRONG 4 pins should you decide to use the 4 pin connector.