Power input connector, or just power connector
Power input connector, or just power connector
Will a ATX power supply work with a ASUS motherboard?Read more:Will_a_ATX_power_supply_work_with_a_ASUS_motherboard
the regular ATX has a 20 pin power connector, while the enhanced ATX power connector has 24 pin power connector.
ATX
In both ATX and BTX power supplies, the remote switch wire from the case must be connected to the motherboard's power switch header or pins. This connection allows the power supply to be turned on/off using the computer's power button.
Yes, if it is an ATX motherboard. The motherboard specifications should say specifically if it is ATX, mini ATX, BTX, ITX, etc. Most motherboards are ATX.
The remote switch wire for an ATX or BTX power switch is typically connected to the motherboard's front panel header. This header is where you connect various front panel connectors, including the power switch, reset switch, power LED, and HDD LED. The specific pins differ depending on the motherboard model, so it's important to consult the motherboard manual for the correct connection.
Two common types of motherboard are ATX and Micro-ATX. An ATX motherboard is much larger and allows for additional hardware to be installed.
The fundamental difference is that the ATX power supply has a connection to the motherboard that allows newer operating systems to turn off the computer's power when you shut down. The old AT power supplies required you to hit the power button once the OS terminated.
AT- hardware power control. ATX- software power control, different power connectors, different keyboard connection, different size. AT is the older size/format, mainly use up till the late 90s. ATX has taken over since then, and is by far the most common format around from late 1990s to today, and for the forseeable future (currently March 2009)
Asus is simply a manufacturer that makes atx and non-atx motherboards. Whether a motherboard is ATX or not is specific to that single model.
Case: minitowers:compact cases,low-profile cases or slimline cases. Power supply: ATX power supply