ATX 12V -- 4 PIN Supply

[asingh]

Hi,

I created this thread last night, but for some reason, I cannot see it here. So am creating it again.

On my motherboard is a 12V (4 PIN) ATX power supply port. What is this used for. It is the one right above the primary PCI.E expansion slot. Am I supposed to insert a 4 PIN Molex from my power supply into this, or 'can' it supply power to the graphics card. Basically is it a power input source or power output source. Does it have to be connected. The link for the mother board is:

http://www.msi.com/uploads/prod_7f19...3a030ee313.jpg

It is the white four pin connector right above the Blue PCI.E slot.

thanks an lot for the help,

asigh

[dOm1naTOr]

if im correct, then its for power the PCI slot, helpful for cards those dun draw external power.

[asingh]

So my card all ready has two power inputs (HD4890)....via 2 -- 6 pin connectors, so I can leave that connector blank..??..

But why would it be called ATX 12V connector in the manuals..seems..like it needs to be connected...searched the net a lot..could not find any answer...?

[The Sorcerer]

^^ You could drop a mail to msi and ask them yourself. Or check in their website if they have an updated manual in pdf format.

[asingh]

Originally Posted by The Sorcerer

^^ You could drop a mail to msi and ask them yourself. Or check in their website if they have an updated manual in pdf format.

Posted a query on the online MSI site..they mentioned..that power can be plugged in if a heavy GPU is used..or even if not..it will not harm the system..!