2.4 Power Supply

2.4.1ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To con- nect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

ATX1

 

20

 

11

 

10

 

1

Figure 2.2: ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1

 

 

 

Table 2.1: ATX1 Pin Definition

 

 

PIN

SIGNAL

PIN

SIGNAL

1

3.3V

11

3.3V

2

3.3V

12

-12V

3

GND

13

GND

4

5V

14

PS_ON

5

GND

15

GND

6

5V

16

GND

7

GND

17

GND

8

PW_OK

18

-5V

9

5V_SB

19

5V

10

12V

20

5V

Note

Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended

 

for system stability.

 

 

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Intel AIMB-253 user manual Power Supply, ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector ATX1, ATX1 Pin Definition

AIMB-253 specifications

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