Molex - Molex Connector

Molex Connector

Molex originated a large variety of connector types, but only one is commonly used in computer hardware, and thus is known unambiguously as a "Molex connector" in that context. That connector type is the one pictured, which is used for power connections for disk drives and other computer components. An AT or ATX standard 'power supply' normally has multiple connectors of this type.

Color Function
Yellow +12 V
Black Ground
Black Ground
Red +5 V

A connector that delivers power has female pins in a male housing, as pictured; a connector that receives power has male pins in a female housing.

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