# UPS

The mainboard has its own onboard UPS (uninterruptible power supply), which contains a small power bank. This is specifically used to prevent corruption of flash memories (both data and OS memories) in the event of a power shortage and save the current progress in a safe and reliable way. When a power shortage is detected, the UPS initiates a clean shutdown sequence and provides 20 seconds of backup power for the Aurora. This ensures that the system has sufficient time to perform the shutdown process safely.

The backup power is exclusively for the Aurora and cannot maintain power to any system elements, including heaters, motors, and other wired devices.

⚠️ The shutdown process cannot be interrupted, even if the main power line is restored. During the power-on sequence, the mainboard will only initiate startup once the power bank is fully charged.The charging sequence lasts a maximum of about 20 seconds.