Multiple choice hardware

When plugging the P8 and P9 power connectors into the system board, which of the following is true?

  1. the black wires of both connectors should NOT be next to each other

  2. P8 and P9 don't plug into the system board

  3. the black wires of both connectors should be next to each other

  4. it doesn't matter which way you plug them in, the voltages are the same
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On older AT-style motherboards, the P8 and P9 power connectors must be plugged in so that the black (ground) wires of both connectors are adjacent to each other in the center. Reversing them or misaligning them could destroy the motherboard.

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