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    There are two main types of power supplies - AT and ATX. The key differences are that AT power supplies use a normal on/off switch, while ATX power supplies use a momentary switch connected to the motherboard. When the ATX switch is pressed, the motherboard signals the power supply to either turn on, go into standby, or cut power based on how long the switch is held. Common power supply connectors include 20-pin and 24-pin ATX connectors for the motherboard, as well as 4-pin and 6-pin auxiliary connectors. To test an ATX power supply, the green and black wires on the main ATX connector can be connected with a paper clip to turn it on

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    There are two main types of power supplies - AT and ATX. The key differences are that AT power supplies use a normal on/off switch, while ATX power supplies use a momentary switch connected to the motherboard. When the ATX switch is pressed, the motherboard signals the power supply to either turn on, go into standby, or cut power based on how long the switch is held. Common power supply connectors include 20-pin and 24-pin ATX connectors for the motherboard, as well as 4-pin and 6-pin auxiliary connectors. To test an ATX power supply, the green and black wires on the main ATX connector can be connected with a paper clip to turn it on

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    There are two main types of power supplies - AT and ATX. The key differences are that AT power supplies use a normal on/off switch, while ATX power supplies use a momentary switch connected to the motherboard. When the ATX switch is pressed, the motherboard signals the power supply to either turn on, go into standby, or cut power based on how long the switch is held. Common power supply connectors include 20-pin and 24-pin ATX connectors for the motherboard, as well as 4-pin and 6-pin auxiliary connectors. To test an ATX power supply, the green and black wires on the main ATX connector can be connected with a paper clip to turn it on

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    Power Supply Types

    • There are two basic types of power supplies. There are AT


    power supplies, which are older and in older computers, and
    ATX power supplies, which you will find in virtually every
    new computer you can buy.
    There are two fundamental differences between AT and ATX
    power supplies. First, the switch mechanism is different. AT
    power supplies use a normal on-off switch, which directly
    turns the power supply on or off.
    ATX power supplies use a momentary switch which does not
    directly control the power. Instead, the switch signals the
    motherboard, which performs one of three actions:

    • If the computer is off, the power supply is turned on (which


    turns the computer on)
    • If the computer is on, the computer goes into power-saving
    mode (standby)
    • If the switch is held for more than 4 seconds, the power is
    cut and the computer turns off.
    20 Pin AT connector

    Proper installation of the two AT-style power connectors to a


    motherboard. Notice the four black wires together in the middle.
    In the background is an ATX-style motherboard connector; this
    board can work with either form factor of power supply.
    24 Pin ATX split to
    Motherboard
    ATX power supply
    • Using an ATX power supply as a second power source is not
    much harder than using an AT power supply. The only
    difference lies in the way you get it started.
    Instead of an on-off switch like an AT power supply, ATX
    power supplies rely on a momentary switch, which is actually
    connected to a header on the motherboard. When the switch is
    pressed, the motherboard shorts the PS_ON pin (pin #14) on
    the 20-pin ATX motherboard connector (see figure 6). We can
    recreate this easily without the momentary switch.
    The power supply connectors

    4 Pin Berg Connector


    Used to connect the PSU to small form factor devices, such as 3.5" floppy drives.
    available in: AT, ATX & ATX-2

    4 Pin Molex Connector


    This is used to power various components, including hard drives and optical drives.
    available in: AT, ATX & ATX-2

    20 Pin Molex ATX Power Connector


    This is used to power the motherboard in ATX systems.
    available in: ATX( ATX-2 have four extra pins)

    6 Pin AUX Connector


    Provides +5V DC, and two connections of +3.3V.
    available in: ATX/ATX-2

    4 Pin Molex P4 12V Power Connector


    Used specifically for Pentium 4 Processor Motherboards.
    available in: ATX (integrated into the power connector in ATX-2)
    ATX Power Supply Pinouts
    Power Supply Connector Types and Form Factors
    How to test your computer’s
    power supply
    To be able to test your computer’s power supply, you
    can follow the instructions below:
    1. Turn off your power switch and plug it out from the
    power supply.
    2. Remove the cable from the CPU and start
    unscrewing the power supply section in order to
    remove the whole power supply (square metal box)
    from the CPU.
    3. Once done, locate for the main ATX connector and
    find the green wire
    4. Also locate for the black wire near the green wire
    and with the use of a paper clip, connect and safely
    bond the two together with a piece of isolating tape.
    5. Put back all the power supply and switch the system
    on again and ensure that your system ventilation is
    working.
    6. To check whether the connection is correct, the
    Molex in between the yellow and black wire should
    display at least 12 volts.

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