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Old October 26th, 2004, 10:45 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Mobo power connector

This is probably gonna sound really dumb... but.... what is the little 4 Pin power connector on the mobo for? Iv plugged in both the ATX and the little one. Everythin is fine. No info in manual or nuthin. cheers
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Old October 26th, 2004, 10:53 PM     #2 (permalink)
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That is to power the CPU off the 12V rail. Much better - lower current, more stable, and can run off a lower power PSU.
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Old October 26th, 2004, 10:58 PM     #3 (permalink)
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oh cheers. best to have it plugged in then!! still aint solvin my FSB issue... can sum1 check my other post and see if this could be linked in any way? cheeeerrsss!
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