Questions on ports and wiresPost Date: 2014-10-05 |
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saqib126
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Topic: Questions on ports and wires Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 7:53am |
The motherboard I want to use for my new computer does not mention have a six pin slot, and my graphics card requires two, do I need a different motherboard? It is a ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO. Here is my motherboard`s specs
CPU Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel® Z97 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 2000 @ 60 Hz - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 2000 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, red) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *2 Storage Intel® Z97 chipset : 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *3 1 x M.2 Socket 3, blackwith M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode) ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : *4 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red LAN Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST III Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard Audio ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - ELNA premium audio capacitors - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - DTS Connect - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Sonic SoundStage - Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic Studio - Sonic Radar II USB Ports Intel® Z97 chipset : 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® Z97 chipset : *5 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 5 at mid-board) ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III : - 8 + 2 phase power design - NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET - 60A Ferrite Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot - CPU Level Up - XMP - Direct Key UEFI BIOS features : - GPU.DIMM Post - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Graphic Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk GameFirst III Extreme Tweaker Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 : Gamer's Guardian: - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features : - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - USB Charger+ - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - Push Notice ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Overclocking Protection : - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Media Streamer Operating System Support Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x TPM header 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x KeyBot Button 1 x Sonic SoundStage Button Accessories User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s) 1 x ROG Door Hanger(s) BIOS 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a, Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support Disc Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwith with PCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slot. The default setting is Auto Mode, which automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you install a PCIe 2.0 x4 device, the system will automatically detect and disable PCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slot. *2: The PCIe 2.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_1/2/3) will be disabled when PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX4_3 ) operates under x4 speed or M.2 mode. *3: The supported functions depends on the CPU installed. *4: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *5: 1 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Also my ower supply only has 4 pcie connectors and my motherboard has 7 pcie so do I need a different power system? Here are the specs on it.(or what it gives me,not much) Dimension5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 5.5"(L) ModularYes Power750 Watts 80 PlusBronze ATX Connector1 EPS Connector1 PCI-E Connector4 4 Pin Peripheral Connector6 SATA Connector8 Floppy Connector2 MTBF100,000 hours Edited by saqib126 - 05 Oct 2014 at 8:05am |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:08am |
From your other build post, I believe you mean the gtx 970. That card requires 2x 6 pin power connectors from the power supply. The gtx 970 plugs into the Pciex16 slot on the mobo closest to the cpu and then two 6 pin cable connectors from the power supply harness are run over and plugged into the side of the card for power. The motherboard and the power supply both are needed. One for data stuff and the other for power.
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saqib126
Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:12am |
So then do I need another motherboard to facilitate the six pin for my gtx970? Also do I need a different power source with 12 pcie connectors to use the 6 pcie on my motherboard and with 2 6pin connectors?
Edited by saqib126 - 05 Oct 2014 at 9:37am |
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Ariktu
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:43am |
No you do not need another motherboard.
The power supply is what has the 2 6 pin pcie connectors and the cx750 you mention in your build has the 2 you need. You are fine in the build you have. Edited by Ariktu - 05 Oct 2014 at 9:44am |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:44am |
Nope. You're good to go. The 2x six pin isn't the mobo but the power supply.
The Hero mobo can handle only two graphics cards. The other slots would be for sound card, WiFi card, etc. A 750W psu can handle the sli, 2x gtx 670 and a sound card and Wifi card get their power off the mobo, where they plug in. You really have nothing to worry about. DS has done this a couple of times. What Ariktu said. Edited by bprat22 - 05 Oct 2014 at 9:45am |
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saqib126
Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:49am |
Thank you both!
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:52am |
Our pleasure. Lots to learn.
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