Re: A7N8X-E and CoolerMaster (24 pin ATX Power connector) help


<hewitt10@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I purchased a CoolerMaster Cavalier case for my existing A7N8X-E MB and
> I can't get it to boot. The first hurdle was the 24pin ps connector.
> I realized that ATX formfactor changed (I guess for PCI-Express). The
> case came with little documentation; but, I finally realized that the
> connector splits into two (1-20pin, 1-4pin).
>
> I can swap the MB into the old case and it works great. When I put it
> into the Cavalier, nothing (no beeps). I guess that the power must be
> hosed.
>
> My question is: Is the 20pin part of the connector compatible with the
> supply needs of the A7N8X-E mb?
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don

The "first" 20 pins are exactly the same as the older
connectors. It should present no problems, based on
that issue. If you are not even getting the green led on
your MB, your not getting any power to your board.
Check all the connections again, insure everything is
plugged in and switched on.

Luck;
Ken


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