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ATX
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AT-X
ATX form factor
ATX motherboard
ATX Power Connector
ATX power supply
ATX12V
EATX
Extended ATX
Mini-ATX
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ATX
has 9 synonyms ↓
AT-X
ATX form factor
ATX motherboard
ATX Power Connector
ATX power supply
ATX12V
EATX
Extended ATX
Mini-ATX
Suggest another synonym or correct a wrong one

compatible ibm

Austrian Traded Index also called ATX

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created by Intel in 1995

for Advanced Technology Extended

the first big change in computer case and motherboard design in many years

overtook AT completely as the default form factor for new systems

addressed many of the AT form factor's annoyances that had frustrated system builders

ATX I/O plates.

AT-style computer cases had a power button that was directly connected to the system computer power supply (PSU)

ATX Power Supply Links

EPS12V Power Supply Design Guide, v2.91

ATX power supply connectors with pinouts

ATX Riser Card Specification

ATX form motherboards became increasingly popular because of their advantages over older AT motherboards

Typical ATX power supply

ATX Scale Reference

ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide, v2.2

ATX Motherboard Specification, v2.2

Other standards for smaller boards (including microATX, FlexATX and mini-ITX) usually keep the basic rear layout but reduce the size of the board and the number of expansion slot positions

More ATX power supply connectors with pinouts

ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide, v2.01

Small, plug in type ATX PSUs with 12V input

Interior view of an ATX power supply

Motherboard power connectors with pinouts

Power Supply Form Factors

On the back of the system, some major changes were made

There exist several ATX-derived form factors that use the same power supply, mountings and basic back panel arrangement, but set different standards for the size of the board