Understanding the Desktop Motherboard Power Sequence Have you ever wondered why your PC doesn't just "turn on" instantly when you hit the button? There is actually a highly orchestrated chain of electrical signals happening in the background called the Power Sequence
: The SIO chip informs the Platform Controller Hub (PCH) or chipset to start the boot process. desktop motherboard power sequence pdf
+5VSB |--------------------| (always on) PS_ON# |____________________| (low pulse) +12V | |--------| PWR_OK | |-----| VDD_SPD | |---| DRAM_VDD | |--| VCORE_EN | |--| VCORE | |-| VRM_GD | |-| PLTRST# | |---| desktop motherboard power sequence pdf