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ATX — Advanced Technology Extended

Defines a PC platform family including board and power supply conventions.

Acronym study batch 1 · reviewed 2026-10-20

Why learn ATX — Advanced Technology Extended?

Defines a PC platform family including board and power supply conventions.

Where it came from

Check exact board size and power connector requirements.

• Memory aid (a learning cue, not the expansion): Advanced Technology eXtends the PC layout.

Build your understanding

Work through these exercises in order. Try the task before opening a reference.

1. Without looking, expand ATX: Advanced Technology Extended.
2. Recall this memory aid: Advanced Technology eXtends the PC layout.
3. Explain the practical use: Defines a PC platform family including board and power supply conventions.
4. Explain this distinction: Check exact board size and power connector requirements.
5. Identify ATX in a device specification, architecture diagram, or system inventory.

Documentation and sources

• Intel ATX power supply design guide (www.intel.com)

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