Connect Power Supply to Motherboard: Build Computers

Build Computers:
Step 8: Connect Power Supply to Motherboard

Align the clip of the ATX 20-pin connector with the notch in the plug and firmly clip it in place. The motherboard recommended in this tutorial is an Athlon motherboard and only uses the 20-pin connector.

The Pentium 4 Computer Motherboard uses an extra small 4-pin 12V connector for extra power needed by the CPU. It will, therefore, be necessary to also attach that connector if you are building a Pentium 4 system.

Note: An incorrectly installed plug will 'fry' your computer.

Build Computers Steps

Step 1: Inspect Your Case
Step 2: Inspect Your Motherboard
Step 3: Install the Processor and Heat Sink/Fan
Step 4: Install Memory
Step 5: Install Internal Drives
Step 6: Install Motherboard in Computer Case
Step 7: Connect Front Panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker
Step 8: Connect Power Supply Cable to Motherboard
Step 9: Install Video Card
Step 10: Install Sound Card
Step 11: Connect Peripheral to Back Pane
Step 12: Post Assembly Check
Step 13: Configure Motherboard Bios-Build Computers
Step 14: Test Boot Your Computer System-Build Computers
Step 15: Partition and Format Hard Drive-Build Computers
Build Computers Step 16: Install Operating System-Build Computers