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11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
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.
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 � Specification 2.� (or later version)
and provides a minimum power of 600 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 � power plug; otherwise, the system
will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring
a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU
with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
PSU suggested list
Coolive AP-350F
OCZ OCZGXS850
AcBel PC7030
Seasonic SS-850EM
Antec SG-850
Seasonic SS-900HP
Be quiet P6-PRO-850W
Seventeam ST-420BKP
Corsair CMPSU-620HX
Seventeam ST-522HLP
CWT PSH650V-D
Silverstone PSU ST56ZF
CWT PSH750V-D
Silverstone SST-ST50EF
EnerMAX EGX1000EWL
Silverstone SST-ST85F
EnerMAX EIN720AWT
Snake PSH500V
EnerMAX ELT500AWT
Tagan TG1100-U33
FSP FSP500-60GLN
Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP
I-cuteAP-600S
Thermaltake TWV500W-AP
OCZ OCZ1000PXS
Thermaltake W0133RU
OCZ OCZ780MXS
Zalman ZM600-HP
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