PSU for MSI 945P Neo

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Hey you guys

I got this motherboard:

MSI 945P Neo Platinum
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=672

I have uploaded a photo of the board at:
http://img191.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7176neo0dc.jpg

The manual and the website say:
MSI Reminds You...
• All power connectors, ATX1 (24 Pin) & JPW1 (8 Pin, for CPU Power ) & ATX2 (4 pin, for PCI-E VGA) must be attached to this model to ensure operation of the Mainboard.
• A Power Supply of 350 watts, or above, is highly recommended for system stability.
• ATX 12V power connection should be 18A or greater.
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The PSU i had planned for this is a regular ATX PSU, with 20pin main connector and 4 pin cpu connector. The gfx board is a Radeon X300SE PCI Express, but has no extra power connector (probably doesnt need one because its low-end).

So, do i really need a new PSU with upgraded connectors (ATX1 and JPW1)?
And in my case, do i connect anything to ATX2 connector?

I'm asking because this page say its not always needed:

http://www.antec.com/pdf/article/ATX12v2.html
• Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on the rightmost pins of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected.
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Regards,
 
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