P4 12V 4pin connector

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April 6th, 2001, 12:48 PM
webix

P4 12V 4pin connector

I have built 2 p4 systems (clients request)in the last couple weeks and did NOT connect the 12V connector on an Asus P4T. After a query I was told by another tech that he did not connect it either and he used a standard ATX300W power supply. I was concerned that this was a mistake and I could damage the board/proc as there are warnings on the Asus box about using the PROPER Power Supply???

I was extra carefull with the install and everything went great. The machines are running fine (so far).

Does anyone have any advise on this??? I have read everything at Intel's site on the P4 and they say you HAVE to connect the 12V 4 pin connector. I have even enquired with suppliers and no one seems to have these PWS in stock??? and they gave me the "stupid user" look when I enquired even when I pointed out on the MB box that this is so???

Any help/advise would be appreciated.
April 6th, 2001, 02:09 PM
Darren Wilson

My Macron Power MPT300 PSU has the extra 4 Pin 12V connector. Try getting hold of one of these.
April 6th, 2001, 04:19 PM
webix

Thanks for the reply. i will try and find one here if not US$ are going to be hard to justify... Do you have to hook it up though. like I said the machines are running fine and were burned in? :confused:
April 8th, 2001, 11:30 AM
Darren Wilson

Not tried it without plugging it in so cannot comment. It is not plugged in on the Athlon system I am using though :) :)

The PSU with the 12V connector cost me £40 Sterling.
April 8th, 2001, 01:28 PM
webix

As Arti Johnson used to say on Laugh-In.
"VEEErrrYYY INTTTERESTINGGGG...but stupid" If its not needed/plugged-in why is it their...

Anyone want to comment? :rolleyes: :D
April 17th, 2001, 01:16 PM
Jallentino

I am suprised they booted up at all. You do need that connection. You can by an adapter instead of replacing the PS but I would reccomend a 300W PS at least. Go to Google and type in ATX 12V P4 and several shops carry the adapter for like under 10.00
April 17th, 2001, 01:29 PM
lgsracer

Sparkle makes a 300 watt model for PIVs.

Model number FSP300-60BT(12v). Make sure you include the (12V) or you will get a power supply without the 4 pin connector.

We use a lot of these with no problems.
Their product list is here:
http://www.sparklepower.com/products.htm
April 17th, 2001, 04:46 PM
Joker1

Quote:

Originally posted by Darren Wilson:
Not tried it without plugging it in so cannot comment. It is not plugged in on the

Yeah, i happened to check with R&D at my work just today regarding this and they said I can chop off the connector if i wanted to use it for a different board and it wouldnt matter.