Asus EZ-Plug (P4 power connector) question

[pookguy88]

what does this 4pin power connector do?
its on my P4PE and i don't plug anything in it, but when I do plug in a regular 4pin power plug, nothing is changed, its all the same...
what is it for?
btw, i have a normal 20pin ATX power connector, thats all i plug into my board for power.

 

[mechBgon]

It supplies additional connectors to ensure that the board can get enough amperage under heavy usage. Might as well plug in all of the connectors, it could help with stability.

 

[LazyBastard]

The EZ-Plug is used in case you don't have a P4 compatible power supply. You're supposed to plug in the ATX power connector and the P4 power connector, or the ATX power connector and the EZ-Plug connector.

 

[pookguy88]

what happens if u forget the ezplug and don't have a 4pin P4 connector? cause thats what i did the first day, then i realized i should plug in that ez plug too... did that first day do any harm?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: pookguy88
what happens if u forget the ezplug and don't have a 4pin P4 connector? cause thats what i did the first day, then i realized i should plug in that ez plug too... did that first day do any harm?

Nah, but it would have probably killed a good overclock.