Motherboard Connectors

[@EncourageFaith]

Studying for my A+. This is very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to create it.

[@uluhitah12]

The best and the most complete explanation of motherboard cables and sockets.

[@xshock_dreamz3711]

Bro wrote this like a quote on the back of a book

[@georgemastoras4061]

Nothing has helped me more than your videos... So complete knowledge, enabling you to handle technical issues, looking forward for the next video!!

[@PhunnyConflicts]

Hello! I just want to say, I've been building computers for a while now, but you touched on stuff that I never knew or could never get answers too. Thank you. I hope you keep making these videos!!!

[@itfreetraining]

Glad I could help!

[@davidmason62]

Excellent, excellent video. Here's someone who knows how to teach. THANK YOU!

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reflexsamurai958]

This is one of the most practical and informative knowledge base educational videos made by this gentleman. Those who claimed themself a PC builders in theory are just putting those parts together like the old days when we jigsawed those toy model cars that came with a small battery motor. They are not building anything at all! Very few to none that explain how the technical part works nor where the electrical wire should go and how it works.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@hexi3064]

What a great and reliable source of information! Thanks for creating this masterpiece.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@disco4535]

A good indicator of one's mastery of a particular subject is how simple they can make it for others to learn. This person obviously knows his stuff

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@BrownStain_Silver]

I just took my 10 year old PC apart (knowing part of the content in this video) and put it all back together with a new CPU cooler (yes, it works). This video explained so much of what I learned. I probably should have watched it before I pulled cables but I still learned a lot by watching it after.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad we could help. Hope your new cooler is working well.

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[@rayvonnesr1672]

FINALY …A DETAILED VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS IT WITH SIMPLICITY!! THANK YOU SOOO VERY MUCH! Brings the fun back into it instead of the painful frustration! 😉 😁😁🍎❤️

[@itfreetraining]

You're welcome!

[@jonathanjota292]

broken it down makes it seem so user-friendly and easy to use. I can’t wait to start making soft! Thanks again!

[@itfreetraining]

You are so welcome!

[@jorgeben8945]

I made the mistake to not plug the P4 connector. Thanks to this Video I was able to figure this out. Awesome.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it helped

[@bantrump9594]

Extremely well presented and extremely helpful information. I haven't played with the motherboard for at least 30 years now. So many things have changed.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks very much.

[@VinDcator]

I've seen many explanations of how to connect plugs to a MB, but this is absolutely the best.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it helped

[@dachump8536]

This is one of those timeless videos that people can come to learn appreciate the great knowledge

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@videophile222]

Thank you sir; you have explained the subject in clear and easy to understand manner.

[@itfreetraining]

You are most welcome

[@TOURMANBOB]

Excellent assistance with no needless commentary. Helped me figure out the front panel connection on an older Gateway computer (a nightmare without help). I have gladley subscribed

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad we could help. We are re-do this video at the moment trying to make it better.

[@Em.P14]

I wish i had seen this video before building my own pc, it would have saved me A LOT of worriing and helped me out a lot. Still made it first try though. This video is pure gold, may a bit dry but still awesome

[@itfreetraining]

Glad I could help!

[@PapiPapsen]

this video is gold!!! thank you so much, i cant descirbe how much useful infomation i have learn in these short 30 min. Thank you

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@Death666wish]

This gives me vibes of being in university back in 2005 and watching a video from the 90's, yet it's a new video with modern information, I love it haha! Thank you for this video!

[@itfreetraining]

Yea, I know what you mean. This course will be the last to use this format. New course after this is using a new format and will be in 4k.

[@Death666wish]

@@itfreetraining I personally really enjoyed it, nostalgic feeling yet with new stuff, but I know not everyone might like it, thanks again! It was very helpful and you guys are part of the reason I am sitting here typing on my half new PC :D Good luck with all your courses, I'll subscribe to you, you never know what you'd need in the future!

[@PrateekSrivastava789]

I don't mind watching a video this long, if it is this good

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you liked it.

[@keithtanner2806]

At last, a clear explanation without waffle or repetition. Thank you. 🏆

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanhurdle3949]

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[@zogzog1063]

ifreetraining: well done, you pitched this at the perfect level (at least for me)!

[@itfreetraining]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad to hear that you found the training well-pitched and at the right level for your needs.

[@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC]

Great use of photos, thank you so much!! My professor gives us text to read, told us the book is optional. So we have no idea where it corresponds in the book, according to his syllabus, gee thanks. His CompTIA pdf's don't have all the connectors listed! (former teacher here, his assignments drive me crazy and cause me extra hours of research because he's not providing thorough resources, or resources that even match what he expects us to know and troubleshoot and apply.) Definitely going to save this one for later and watch it all the way through. Tonight, I'm just trying to get this assignment done. Ugh. Thanks again!

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help. There is a pdf download in the description if you wish to download it.

[@tuberoyful]

Saved me a expensive trip to Microcenter just to install my modular 1000 watt PSU thanks man!

[@itfreetraining]

Glad I could help!

[@JimacLeAli]

I am glad to see 👀 this vedio thanks a lot and right now I am University student in garissa I wish you long life

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks and welcome

[@sigmasoft99]

The absolute best video on these topics. Thank you.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonalmirante3313]

Very informational video deserves a like and subscribe. I would love to see more content from this channel❤️

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ToniVR]

Why was i so lucky to find this video.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@kaan7120]

you are honestly the best. Thank you for all of the videos.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you like them!

[@vedeledev]

Finally! I found a video that clearly illustrates and explains motherboard connectors/connections. I'd like to ask though, is it possible to wire a two prong toggle switch between that that 24 pin cable and PSU?

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you liked the video. I am not sure what you are asking. It is possible to buy cables or adapters which allow two PSU to be used together on the same computer. This is generally used for mining. I have used one before and they work quite well. You can see an example of one here. www.scorptec.com.au/product/power-supplies/accessories/69884-ac-005-cnonan-p1 I have not used one before, but there are some power supplies that support two computes. They are rare and possibly the only the company that makes it. I could be wrong. www.phanteksusa.com/products/phanteks-revolt-x-power-supply?variant=12550351257655

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

What is a "two prong toggle switch"? Never heard of such a thing in my life. and this switch goes in between the 24 pin cable and the PSU? That doesn't sound safe. Or were you referring to an adapter with dual 24 pin headers that can power dual systems?

[@vedeledev]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior a two prong toggle switch is basically a toggle switch with two contact points only. I call it that because that's what I saw. I'm thinking of cutting the green ps_on cable from the 24 pin power cable and putting a toggle switch in between. I have no idea if that's okay.

[@itfreetraining]

@@vedeledev I know what you are referring to now. If you have a look at the following video it will explain which wires you need to use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6esh6eje9Zlmdk It would be possible to add a power switch to a PSU. You can also purchase an adapter to do this. See below. www.amazon.com/CRJ-24-Pin-Switch-Jumper-Sleeved/dp/B01MSY4966/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=1+x+24-Pin+Female+ATX+%2F+EPS+PSU+Jump+Starter+Bridge+With+Power+Switch+%28N016%EF%BC%89&qid=1606268099&sr=8-2

[@itsjustaclint8404]

Thank you. I don't have to purchase another Power Supply. You saved my ass.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@nothingleft08]

I finally understand the cables I seriously was struggling. I feel better now.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@FreeAdvice4All]

This is the greatest video for beginners EVER MADE. Thank you!

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks very much.

[@syed1x]

Everyone gangsta until they have to do cabling

[@Tofilux]

The pain of a new builder

[@Kairibeachga]

Frrrr

[@mahdarfshi]

great technical video with enough descriptions

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@nraelserutluc8669]

ty, there’s no words would do justice to the gratitude I have nevertheless, ty.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@lifebeyondrepair]

wish i knew all this 15 years ago, would have saved me a lot of trouble during upgrades and OCing

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@tracylyons7715]

Excellent the most informative easy to understand video I’ve ever seen. Well done I wish they were all this good 👍

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aliqasem5453]

Best video ever about motherboard connectors, thank you :)

[@itfreetraining]

You're welcome!

[@m3rcynside458]

Very easy to understand. Thank you!

[@itfreetraining]

Great to hear!

[@black_mass5177]

Making pc building simpler, amazing

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@mdderrek9280]

This is absolutely amazing!!! Now, my 4 pins from the P1 along with the original 4-pin connector, fit perfectly in the EPS, can I do that?!

[@itfreetraining]

No, please don't. These connectors are not compatible with each other.

[@mdderrek9280]

@@itfreetraining Thank you for caring to illustrate !!! 🌹

[@doraemonyito318]

lets just other who don't know all of this learn. you cannot gain knowledge if you watch things you already know. nice video for the beginners.

[@itfreetraining]

it is always best to put it into practice, but you have to start somewhere.

[@theprcarlos1071]

Thank hoy my pc works now because of this video i am so grateful

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@michaelpole7287]

Hi there, great video and straight to the point, clear and concise method of instruction. However I do have a query about standard front USB and AUDIO case panels used in conjunction with (Ahem) Dell motherboards? Pinouts are impossible to find as I get an error on boot up and have to press F1 to start every time. I could stop the error message in BIOS, but is just one of those niggling things; like an itch on my back that I just cant quite get! Any Ideas?? your help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@Kozlik00]

Wow thanks so much! I thought it will be boring but you said lot of useful information so it was fun to watch

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MelowGecko]

amazing video i was really worried to not being able to build my own pc but this video is gold and gave me the confidence, keep up the good work

[@itfreetraining]

Glad I could help

[@KJVideoMinistries]

Thank you for this video. It explains the how and why of computers, which I have always wondered about. I have a question: have you ever heard someone claim, "The 12V and Ground wires are not necessary on a PWM Cable"? And, here are my follow-up questions: Why would they say that? Obviously, PWM Cable manufacturers have a specific, rational, and logical reason for producing all PWM Cables with four wires instead of two, but I do not know what that reason is. Why would a Computer Builder purposefully cut off the 12V and Ground wires on a PWM Cable while building and testing out a build? Who coined the so-called "fact" that you have to cut off these two wires, and why?

[@itfreetraining]

It is possible that some motherboards you could do this and the motherboard provides a ground another way. Not sure why you would do this as it is putting more load on the motherboard ground. It is possible there are referring to the PWM wire which controls the fan speed. Maybe they want the fan to run at max speed all the time.

[@KJVideoMinistries]

@@itfreetraining That makes sense. Thank you for the clarification.

[@toxictophat711]

Helping a ton on my first pc build thankfully there's vida like this

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@knykcom]

Thank you so much. Precise, clear and easy to understand.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MasudaOfKorriban]

Just what I needed for my motherboard switch, I gotta do the rest of it tomorrow. The instruction manual with my PC sucked and was barely in English so...yeah.

[@itfreetraining]

I hope all went well putting your motherboard together.

[@MasudaOfKorriban]

@@itfreetraining It went wellish lol, it almost fried though because of a molex adapter I hate them now! But everything went alright surprisingly. Ty for the video.

[@elpepe64210]

My last build was in 2006 need an update about the eps connector thanks!

[@elpepe64210]

I have also discovered that you can find this connector in all 750w PSU but below you need to check carefully if it have the connector only 80 gold can have it and not all brands... just my 2 cents...

[@RonGau]

learned a few things I was not sure about while in the process of DIY my new rig, many thanks to you for the awesome video 🐱‍👓🍁🙋‍♂️

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@darshankodiya1592]

Great video.Well explained about the cables specific use.Vey useful for IT technician Engineers.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nnamdiozo]

Great video, wish I had watched it before my last build.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks glad we could help.

[@pspk70]

Excellent video, perfect presentation !

[@itfreetraining]

Thank you very much!

[@lakshit._.sharma._]

Very informative and explanation is also top level

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you liked it

[@jaujaujauuuuur]

This is gold, Sir. Thank you.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@nonenone2760]

Really great series thank you so much for this information 🔥🔥do not stop

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@MahmoudMouradSidky]

This is a great effort and explanation, thanks for your time.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ziaurkhan9908]

8:40 Mini Molex connectors are still useful for powering mini converter cards. For example, I have cards that allow Compact Flash cards to be attached to the motherboard to act as a HDD, which is faster than mechanical drives and can replace old IDE drives at a lower cost.

[@itfreetraining]

I found it "2.5" Drive Bay IDE to CF Adapter Card". Thanks for pointing this out. I will keep it in mind for future videos.

[@JuanGelogo]

Back when i learned we were taught to install the mobo then install everything. Then decades later i found it to difficult to keep doing it that way and found my hermit ways had caused me to miss this transition that was well underway by 2005 already. Now i just feel way to old.

[@itfreetraining]

It is funny how things change. Don't think of it as age, just as experience. :)

[@jamesa702]

Better than a birthday! Thanks alot.

[@itfreetraining]

Happy birthday and thanks for watching.

[@danielb7495]

You mean this basically a build guide that actually teaches you?!?! What is this nonsense. I thought I was coming here just to watch you build and turn on rbg crap. Hahahha I’m kidding. This video is amazing ! It’s actually educational unlike literally alll other videos regarding pc building and how to videos in pc. Literally ever computer KZbin guy is trash and they just show off their fancy stuff. Keep up the educational videos. I’m a first time pc building and have all the parts on my desk. Slowly building it part by part to make sure it’s done right.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks, glad we could help.

[@behindthescene2727]

#NT49 thank u sir for all visual presentations & for loud n clear explaining.

[@itfreetraining]

So nice of you

[@willymagtibay]

It's highly educational! I really learned a lot. Thank you very much, sir.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SaiyedR]

Thanks for sharing people the basic knowledge 🙂

[@itfreetraining]

My pleasure

[@gibbon390]

Best tutorial you will see

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you think so!

[@fanofbt]

Thank you so much. I was blind but now I see. Better......

[@itfreetraining]

Glad to help

[@mahdarfshi]

if after watching this video you have some problems with your Case switches or audio jacks in front of your Case, it is better to take a look at your motherboard manual. there is various kind of MB and maybe you see some sort on changes on new models. in general, these descriptions are perfect but there is no forecast about the future of motherboards and their related standards.

[@itfreetraining]

This is true, and sometimes manufacturers do change things.

[@devyanshbhati3337]

Superb explanation ,I loved it👍

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks very much.

[@joziphstu]

Great video, thanks for taking out time to do this

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gideoncephas5803]

I have a motherboard that has voltage control and I accidentally changed from 240v to 115v, it is not turning back on, what can the problem be .thanks for the above video.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad to hear that you like the video. A lot of the time when you change the voltage on the back like that it will blow the power supply. Usually you will hear a bang. Hopefully it will only take out the power supply. I would unplug the power supply from the computer for testing. Use a power supply tester to see if the power supply is still working. If you don't have a power supply tester, you can always try the paper clip method. Have a look at our video in power supply tester for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6esh6eje9Zlmdk

[@mikem5105]

My motherboard has a 10-1 pin COM socket, what is that for ? (Asus prim h310i plus r2.0) and thank you for explaining is such a easy way to understand for everyone

[@itfreetraining]

This is used to connect the serial port module cable, this is than installed at the back of the system chassis in an expansion slot to provide a serial port. www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-PLATE9M16LP-Bracket-Profile-profile/dp/B007UQZD9K Glad to hear that you like the video.

[@magdcs]

Fantastic video. Very informative and the information is conveyed in a way that makes is very understandable.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Un-Soul]

Great information. Thank you!

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@abhishek0o7]

Best video so far

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@pfftdammitchris]

wow this literally answered every question i was having

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@ion_q]

Dell laptop SPK cable motherboard connector how is this designed? How is the motion expected to remove and install it?

[@itfreetraining]

Speaker Power Key. This cable is typically responsible for connecting the laptop's built-in speakers or external audio jacks to the motherboard's audio controller. Connector Design: The design of the SPK cable connector on a Dell laptop motherboard can vary slightly depending on the specific model. However, it's generally a zero-insertion-force (ZIF) connector. This means it requires minimal force to insert or remove, reducing the risk of damage to the pins or the motherboard.

[@itzikovadia851]

Very good explanation

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks and welcome

[@artxagoraris3525]

A great lesson THANK YOU

[@itfreetraining]

You are welcome!

[@michaelle6583]

Thank. very detail training. excellent.

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks for watching.

[@benmorse5407]

Thank you for the video, just the video i needed to identify the USB headers on my motherboard. I'm looking to connect a USB adapter so i can power LED strip lights from the motherboard USB headers.

[@itfreetraining]

Glad we could help.

[@sanjeevramkissoon5879]

Question, aside from my 24 pin connector, my motherboard (MSI z87 mpower) has two 8 pin connectors for the CPU, do I need to use all or can I use just one of the 8 pin connectors to supply to extra power I need???? I'm using a cooler master gx650 PSU that has only two 4 pin connectors marked cpu on the connector? Would that be alright to use or do I need the extra 8 pin connector for the md Please let me know, I need help

[@yootoobnz8109]

Excellent explanations, thank you! I had just bought a Gigabyte x570s Aorus Pro Ax, and - being fairly novice - this was my first time seeing a P4 and EPS on the same motherboard. Your really well done video helped a lot! So you now have a new subscriber, I am looking forward to watching move of your videos 🙂

[@kannanlk8503]

Very useful tips. Thanks

[@itfreetraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DevDungeon]

I actually learned a lot! Great video.

[@itfreetraining]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bryantgyt]

Excellent overview!

[@itfreetraining]

Thank you.

[@amyjojinkerson6745]

mini Molex can be used for a card reader USB power

[@itfreetraining]

Nice to know. Thanks.

[@sonder1097]

Are 2 pin fan connectors safe to use on the motherboard? I've taken out fans from several scrap PSUs, I think they basically run at maximum voltage/speed.

[@itfreetraining]

You may be able potentially still use them if you can plug them and connect them to the right pin. Since the Tach pin or PWM pin won't be connected the motherboard won't be able to control the speed of the fan. If you are going to try it, I probably consider using a fan splitter and put a 3 pin on the same splitter, that way the other 3 pin can control the speed of the 2 pin since they are on the same circuit.

[@liukeskaiuwoked3130]

Hi anyone can help me on Asus 790k how to connect in the right way the 4 pin of the power ??? Because if I plug a 4 pin of power on the motherboard it doesn't start!! What are the right connectors for a 4 pin to start correctly ?? The bios show the error that requires ALL atx connectors connected!!

[@itfreetraining]

The connector is keyed. So you should have to plug it in. Check to make sure that you have the right connector and it is being put in the correct way. Have a look at the connector itself, you should be able to see the square and circle pins are.

[@liukeskaiuwoked3130]

@@itfreetraining the power generator hasn't the cables named! A technician has used 2 4 pins for 8 pins 12v into second power connector! Why this choice? It's confusing!

[@liukeskaiuwoked3130]

And the 4 pins wasn't connected!

[@jurivjerdha2467]

this video is golden

[@itfreetraining]

Thanks very much.

[@recidejayzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz18]

very informative , thanks mate

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cavedweller1948]

my power supply has an 18+10 pin connector and the motherboard has an 18+10 pin connector. Problem is, the motherboard is bad so I need to get another and I can't find one with that configuration for sure. Even this motherboards manual showed a 24 pin connector as do all other motherboards that I could find, so how can I find one that I know would have the right connector?

[@itfreetraining]

If I am understanding you correctly, you need to purchase a cable to use that power supply with the new motherboard. Maybe something like this. www.aliexpress.com/item/32926959569.html

[@mazenayoub4000]

thank you so much you helped me alot !

[@itfreetraining]

You are welcome!

[@edwiz100]

Very well put together video. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next video. :)

[@itfreetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jintarokensei3308]

I have a WiFi card that wants the Bluetooth wire to be hooked up to a USB pin set. Can I use the COM pins for the connection? I am out of open USB ports.