Different types of Output connector of SMPS:

a)       Connector for mother board:- In AT-SMPS, the connector for mother board is two 6-6 pins connector called P8 & P9 connector.

Note: One thing we have to remember that when we connect P8 & P9 connectors the black wires must be in centre.

              In ATX-SMPS, the connector for mother board is single 20 pin or 24 pin connector called P1 connector.

                  b)       Connector for IDE devices:

SMPS has connector for IDE devices like CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, HDD which has 4 pins and it is called Molex Connector.

                     c)       Connector for FDD:

SMPS has connector for FDD which has 4 pins but it is smaller & different than Molex connector. It is called Mini Connector or Mini Molex Connector.

d)       Extra Connector for motherboard:

Latest motherboard like P4 motherboard, needs extra power to run and it is provided by extra connector of SMPS called P4 connector which is square in shape with (2x2) pins that is 4 pins or 6 pins connector which has 6 pins similar to P8 & P9 connector.