Need Immediate Answer To Question???

drwho · Oct 9, 2004, 02:21 AM

I'm using an Ultra X-connect PSU for my new A64 computer and have run into a problem with the the 20-pin ATX motherboard connector. I'm using a XP-120 heatsink for cooling purposes on my processor. The 20-pin connector on the 9NDA3+ is close enough to the processor that I'm unable to connect from the power supply to the motherboard because of the XP-120. My question is can I use the 4-pin P4 motherboard power cable that comes with the X-connect instead of the 20-pin ATX connector and do so safely without damaging anthing?

I would appreciate an answer from somebody ASAP, because quite frankly I'm getting a little disgusted with this computer and building it. Impatience to be up and running I think.

drwho

pr0digal jenius · Oct 9, 2004, 03:24 AM

no

the voltages/rails are different

you have to use the 20pin, and not the p4

ToP3koms · Oct 9, 2004, 03:34 AM

[COLOR=Silver]Actually both connections are necessary for proper power to an AMD64 processor[/COLOR]

Drakon · Oct 10, 2004, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToP3koms

[color=silver]Actually both connections are necessary for proper power to an AMD64 processor[/color]

they both are needed? so where does the P4 connector connect and why is it needed for a A64 cpu?

Judas · Oct 10, 2004, 02:24 AM

Some Motherboards are not built with a P4 connector, one of the OCZ dude mentioned this in a thread not to long ago... i'll be right back ASAP with a link

back

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyOCZ

Originally the "P4" connector was instituted by Intel the feed the heavy power requirements of their new P4 CPU. Most motherboards now use this 4 pin connector to feed the CPU as it is a much more reliable power source. All A64's use the "P4" 4 pin connector, as well as all current Intel desktop CPUs. Nearly all current Athlon motherboards are using it also.

SOURCE: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showpost...5&postcount=27

I guess i was wrong about some motherboards not having the P4 connection (well i was generalizing all boards so i was kinda wrong

)

it appears that ALL AMD 64 based motherboards have a P4 connector and SHOULD be used (i'm not sure if it's a MUST or HAVE TO)

but i know for a fact that you CANNOT run a machine without the 20 pin connector hooked up.....and i don't think anything will happen though

drwho · Oct 10, 2004, 04:04 AM

Well, thanks for the replys, people. I ended up taking the Ultra X-Connect PSU back to the TigerDirect outlet store where I bought it last week and exchanged for another PSU that was somewhat more adaptable. At least I have my new system up and running now. But I'm having a weird problem now. I have two USB peripherials, a printer and a scanner. Ever since I plugged them in tonight, I been having problems with my mouse pointer. For no apparent reason the mouse pointer will just freeze and I can't move it, none of the buttons on the mouse will work correctly. I'm wondering if this is a problem with the USB and the mouse or did I forget to do something, I'm not sure which. Any one ever had a similiar problem like this?

drwho

pr0digal jenius · Oct 10, 2004, 04:21 AM

ok...i guess iw as wrong about not having to sue the p4...lol..but i WAS right about having to have the 20pin(or if your on a server board such as mself...24pin)

as per your current USB issue...try reinstallign the USB drivers and making sure there sint an IRQ conflict. Also, if your mosue is wireless...it may very well be a RF issue and nto a USB issue as RF can be quite picky about distance(it prefers 3-6 feet for a mosue i believe) and obstuctions, etc

drwho · Oct 10, 2004, 05:27 PM

I appreciate your advice, proDigal jenius. Now here is where i show my lack of computer knowledge. How does one go about reinstalling USB drivers and checking for IRQ conflicts?

drwho

Oct 9, 2004, 02:21 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Need Immediate Answer To Question??? I'm using an Ultra X-connect PSU for my new A64 computer and have run into a problem with the the 20-pin ATX motherboard connector. I'm using a XP-120 heatsink for cooling purposes on my processor. The 20-pin connector on the 9NDA3+ is close enough to the processor that I'm unable to connect from the power supply to the motherboard because of the XP-120. My question is can I use the 4-pin P4 motherboard power cable that comes with the X-connect instead of the 20-pin ATX connector and do so safely without damaging anthing? I would appreciate an answer from somebody ASAP, because quite frankly I'm getting a little disgusted with this computer and building it. Impatience to be up and running I think. drwho

Oct 9, 2004, 03:34 AM	#3
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Oct 9, 2004, 03:24 AM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	no the voltages/rails are different you have to use the 20pin, and not the p4

Oct 10, 2004, 04:04 AM	Thread Starter #6
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Well, thanks for the replys, people. I ended up taking the Ultra X-Connect PSU back to the TigerDirect outlet store where I bought it last week and exchanged for another PSU that was somewhat more adaptable. At least I have my new system up and running now. But I'm having a weird problem now. I have two USB peripherials, a printer and a scanner. Ever since I plugged them in tonight, I been having problems with my mouse pointer. For no apparent reason the mouse pointer will just freeze and I can't move it, none of the buttons on the mouse will work correctly. I'm wondering if this is a problem with the USB and the mouse or did I forget to do something, I'm not sure which. Any one ever had a similiar problem like this? drwho

Oct 10, 2004, 04:21 AM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	ok...i guess iw as wrong about not having to sue the p4...lol..but i WAS right about having to have the 20pin(or if your on a server board such as mself...24pin) as per your current USB issue...try reinstallign the USB drivers and making sure there sint an IRQ conflict. Also, if your mosue is wireless...it may very well be a RF issue and nto a USB issue as RF can be quite picky about distance(it prefers 3-6 feet for a mosue i believe) and obstuctions, etc

Oct 10, 2004, 05:27 PM	Thread Starter #8
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I appreciate your advice, proDigal jenius. Now here is where i show my lack of computer knowledge. How does one go about reinstalling USB drivers and checking for IRQ conflicts? drwho