PCIe* Add-in-Card Auxiliary Power Connectors Sideband Signals

The new 12VHPWR connector has 4 sideband signals defined that communicate between the Power Supply and the PCIe* Card. Two of these sideband signals are required with the connector and two of them are optional from the Power Supply. The four sideband signals are:

• SENSE0
• SENSE1
• CARD_​PWR_​STABLE
• CARD_​CBL_​PRES#

For the most up to date and detailed description, refer to Section 5.3 – Optional Sideband Signal in the PCI Express* Card Electromechanical Specification, Rev 5.0. That document is available from www.pcisig.com.