ATX
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Advanced Technology eXtended |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Technology & Computing, Geography & Places |
ATX has two meanings. It stands for Advanced Technology eXtended (computer hardware) or Austin, Texas (city and neighborhood).
Meanings of ATX at a glance
| # | ATX stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Technology eXtended | Technology & Computing › Computer Hardware |
| 2 | Austin, Texas | Geography & Places › City and Neighborhood |
1. Advanced Technology eXtended
Technology & Computing · Computer Hardware Abbreviations
Most common desktop PC motherboard and case standard, defining a 305 by 244 mm (12 by 9.6 inch) board with up to seven expansion slots, a rear I/O panel and matching power-supply connectors.
Example: Make sure the case supports full ATX boards before ordering the motherboard.
Intel published ATX in 1995 to replace the older AT and Baby AT designs, adding software-controlled power-off and a standardized back panel. Smaller variants include micro-ATX and Mini-ITX, while E-ATX boards are larger. The name also covers power-supply specifications, such as ATX 3.1. The "AT" came from the IBM PC/AT of 1984.
2. Austin, Texas
Geography & Places · City and Neighborhood Abbreviations
Popular nickname for Austin, the Texas capital, combining A for Austin with TX, the state's postal code. Austin hosts the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival and calls itself the Live Music Capital of the World.
Example: ATX traffic on I-35 is a daily test of patience.
The pattern has spread to other Texas cities, such as HTX for Houston and SATX for San Antonio. Austin's informal motto is Keep Austin Weird.
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