[colug-432] Connect what now?

[Steve Roggenkamp]

Yes.  Connect them both. There will be a socket for both connectors.  From
personal experience I can tell you that it will not work unless both
sockets are plugged in.  It took me a couple of trips to MC to figure this
out.
On Jan 26, 2014 2:06 PM, "Steve VanSlyck" <s.vanslyck at spamcop.net> wrote:

> The instructions in my Gigabit motherboard manual say,
>
> ATX_12v_2X4/ATX (2X4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector
>
> "With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply
> enough stable power to all components of the motherboard. Before
> connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is
> turned on and all devices are properly installed. The power connector
> possesses a foolproof design [obviously they didn't design it for
> me!]. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the
> correct orientation.
>
> "The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the a
> 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start."
>
> WTF does THAT mean? Am I supposed to connect both the 2x4 and the 2x12
> power connectors or not? And if not, then which one?
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