Dweeb A8N-SLI question

[RichardIII]

I have an Asus A8N-SLI deluxe mobo with an AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor and an EVGA 6800 Ultra video card (just one).
Should I, or should I not plug in the EZ-plug? I have a dedicated line going to the back of the vid card, but I'm wondering if I should still have the EZ plug connected.

Thanks,

Rich

 

[AlCaponeJr]

I ad the exact same question for my new A8N-SLI Premium. From all the research I did (Google EZ-PLUG), it seems that it may really only necessary *IF* you use a dual SLI setup. However it doesn't hurt to plug it in, so I did. (got a little trickly with the cable mgmt tho')

 

[RichardIII]

Thanks for the reply, Al jr. :0)
What kind of vid card do you have, how many watts is your PS, and do you have a 24-pin or a 20-pin main power connector? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to equate your system to mine.

Thanks,

Rich

 

[vlad4]

Agreed that it probably won't hurt to go ahead and use the EZ-Plug, and it may make it easier on you, (wiring -wise), later if and when you add a second card. On page 2-1 the manual states;

The red warning LED lights up when you installed two graphics cardbut did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug?.

So, if you don't see the LED near the first PCI-e slot light up, you don't need the EZ-Plug powered.