what is that AT connector for on an ATX PSU

[thePh@r@oh]

OK i was just wondering what that little connector, that looks like an AT connector, on an ATX PSU is for?

[Bill in SD, CA]

I wonder if it is a SATA connector?

I don't know.

Bill

[Sweeper]

Some of the new PSU's are now adding a SATA connector. Most likely that is what it is.

[stroyal]

It is not a SATA connector, it is like an AT connector

[Bill in SD, CA]

Well my son changed out his case and power supply the other day.

There was a place to plug into on his MB.

The stamping on the MB said "power supply."

He didn't know where his MB manual was so I told what the hell - plug it in.

And it was an AT like connector.



Bill

[thePh@r@oh]

I dont know its kind of annoying to just have that connector hanging in my case. I Kinda wanna cut it off. lol but then what if I need it?

[stroyal]

Maybe PS makers didn't know what kind of connector would be used for the extra 12v connector. Some use a regular HD connector instead of the square one

[Sweeper]

what brand and model is it?

[thePh@r@oh]

this isnt a regular HD connector. It looks like and AT style connector

[stroyal]

Yes,all my power supplies have them, I think it is a third way to add the extra 12v leg to newer motherboards. There is probably no standard.