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Power supply question
The following is taken from the installation instructions that came with an Intel D865GBF mainboard: "Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x2 connector and connect the main power cable to the 2x10 connector." "CAUTION: Failure to use an ATX 12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D865GBF/GLC may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply." Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? I'm still using my older motherboard for a while which doesn't have the newer 2x2 connector. And, it's difficult to find a newer power supply without it. Thanks for any advice. Frank Kirk |
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No. The instructions refer only to the new mobo.
Just tie back the 12V cable in a safe place. "Frank Kirk" wrote in message ... The following is taken from the installation instructions that came with an Intel D865GBF mainboard: "Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x2 connector and connect the main power cable to the 2x10 connector." "CAUTION: Failure to use an ATX 12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D865GBF/GLC may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply." Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? I'm still using my older motherboard for a while which doesn't have the newer 2x2 connector. And, it's difficult to find a newer power supply without it. Thanks for any advice. Frank Kirk |
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Pen wrote:
No. The instructions refer only to the new mobo. Just tie back the 12V cable in a safe place. What Pen said. Just don't run the new mobo without it. -- ~misfit~ "Frank Kirk" wrote in message ... The following is taken from the installation instructions that came with an Intel D865GBF mainboard: "Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x2 connector and connect the main power cable to the 2x10 connector." "CAUTION: Failure to use an ATX 12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D865GBF/GLC may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply." Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? I'm still using my older motherboard for a while which doesn't have the newer 2x2 connector. And, it's difficult to find a newer power supply without it. Thanks for any advice. Frank Kirk |
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Frank Kirk wrote:
The following is taken from the installation instructions that came with an Intel D865GBF mainboard: "Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x2 connector and connect the main power cable to the 2x10 connector." "CAUTION: Failure to use an ATX 12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D865GBF/GLC may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply." Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? It shouldn't harm the PSU. |
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On 14 Apr 2004 22:32:53 GMT, "Frank Kirk"
wrote: Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? No. I'ts optional to use it. |
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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 09:09:33 GMT, kony wrote:
Will the power supply *really* be damaged by not connecting the 2x2 connector? No. It's optional to use it. There was a time when CPUs used less current and a system might be OK without using the connector but it could damage the power supply if you consider the wire and connector part of it, if they overheat. Yes, look at my now old computers power connectors. The +5V was a little hot! http://w1.857.telia.com/~u85710476/d...werconn_01.jpg I had to solder the PSU wires direct to the motherboard before it melt down. It's an old Pentium Pro 200 MHz with big current draw and a lot of other things draw a lot of current from +5V. Almost everything takes the current from +5V in this old AT style computer. |
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