They provide power for the CPU. Is that one 4 pin prong or 2x4 pin prongs. Newer motherboards and CPU's require the 2 x 4 pins. CPU will not work without it. At least it didn't on my motherboard.
Thank you jlabit and BG-O for that help I think that clears things up.
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