Power Connectors

Question 1

Describe the specs of EPS12V

Answer 1

8 Pin 4+4 Connectors/Pins
Provides additional power to the CPU
Provides 12v power
Mostly used in Servers

Question 2

Describe the specs for Mini Power

Answer 2

5v and 12v

3.5 In. Floppy drives

Question 3

Describe the specs for a Molex Connector

Answer 3

5v and 12v

4 Pins

Question 4

Describe the specs for PCIe 6-pin and 8-pin power connector

Answer 4

6-Pin(75 watts), 8-Pin(150 watts)
Provides 12v
For high power components

Question 5

Describe the specs of SATA power connector

Answer 5

15 Pins

3.3v, 5v, 12v.

Question 6

Describe the specs of ATX12V

Answer 6

4 Pins
Provides 12v power for older motherboards
Also called P4, or CPU.

Question 7

What is the SATA data pin count?

Answer 7

7 Pins

Question 8

Describe the specs of Main Motherboard or “P1”

Answer 8

20 or 24 pin count

Provides 3.3v, 5v, 12v

Question 9

A PC’s power supply provides DC power in what standard configuration?

Answer 9

Three primary voltage rails. One for each 12v, 3.3v, and 5v connector.

Question 10

What is a UPS?

Answer 10

An Uninterruptible Power Supply. It’s essentially a big battery that provides your computer with AC power regardless of the power coming from the outlet.