Asus P6T Deluxe V2 power connector question

[Atlantix]

I am building an Intel Core i7 920 based machine using the Asus P6T Deluxe Version 2 mobo. The power supply (a Coolermaster 600W supply) has two EATX12V cables.

The mobo also has two EATX12V connectors, but one of them is covered.

Do I remove the cover and connect both cables or just one of them?

Thank you,

[BipolarBill]

I would. It's probably an optional dedicated power feed for the CPU. I'm sure that it will run better with it connected.

What does the motherboard manual say about it?

[Atlantix]

While the mobo manual is fairly good overall, the power section is very poor IMO. This is all it says about this connector:

"Do not forget to connect the 4pin/8pin EATX12V powerplug; otherwise the sysmtem will not boot".

The PS manual is even worse, all it has is a list of the different connectors, with pin layout and voltages.

[Flying JJ]

Same as the p6t ( non-Deluxe ). If you have the connectors from your ps, use them both. The uncovered one is the one you should use if your ps only has a 4 pin.

Before you ask, the uncovered one will have the "keying" in place but the covered one may not have the same shape holes ( universal) be careful to put the locking tabs ( on the cables ) on the same side if you have the 4+4 type setup.

This was in my manual for the p6t but I really had to look for that 1 line..