[SOLVED] Can I use 2 4 pins on a dual 8 pin motherboard

[lucaglassl]

Hallo,
I have a server motherboard which has two 8 pin connector's and it has 2 CPU sockets which I am attending to use. Is it possible to use the two 4 pin connector's that can snip together my PSU has and split them on both 8 pin connectors on my motherboard?

The board Supermicro X8dtn+

I appreciate every help

 

[alexoiu]

Hi,
How many CPUs using? 1, or 2?

 

[kanewolf]

If your power supply has two CPU (EPS12V) power cords that are 4+4, you should be able to use them in the 8 pin sockets on the motherboard.

That motherboard has some unusual slots. It looks like there is only 1 slot to support a graphics card and it is only an x8 electrical connection.

 

[lucaglassl]

I am willing to use two cpu's.

My PSU has only 1 4+4 pin atx connector

 

[alexoiu]

You can test with 4 pin in each, but for long term I suggest upgrading the power supply,

 

[kanewolf]

I am willing to use two cpu's.

My PSU has only 1 4+4 pin atx connector

Unknown if it will work or not. The motherboard is expecting 8+8 for a dual CPU configuration.