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MSI x99s SLI Plus ATX -> M-connector, optional or mandatory?

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you do not have to, but it does make those front panel connections a bit easier

to connect without a magnifying glass and/or flashlight (manual helps too).

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My MSI x99s SLI Plux ATX motherboard has a little baggy holding an M-Connector.

In the motherboard manual, it sort of vaguely states to use the M-Connector to simplify installations of the I/O front panel connectors (power switch, LED, power reset, etc etc).

So, does this mean I do not have to use the M-Connector at all?

Have you guys ever used it in your PC installations?

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I'd say you don't need to use it as it's just there for your convenience. If you want to use it you can; if not then don't.

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My MSI x99s SLI Plux ATX motherboard has a little baggy holding an M-Connector.

In the motherboard manual, it sort of vaguely states to use the M-Connector to simplify installations of the I/O front panel connectors (power switch, LED, power reset, etc etc).

So, does this mean I do not have to use the M-Connector at all?

Have you guys ever used it in your PC installations?

No, you do not have to

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you do not have to, but it does make those front panel connections a bit easier

to connect without a magnifying glass and/or flashlight (manual helps too).

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