Do i hook up both 6 pin power connectors?

Hi everyone,
I have the N470GTX M2D12 graphics card. It has 2 places next to each other for a 6 pin power connector. Do i hook them BOTH up?
I do have two,and they have a small 2 pin connector hooked to them. What are they (the 2 pin connectors) for????
Thanks in advance on any help you can give me.
danny

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I have the N470GTX M2D12 graphics card. It has 2 places next to each other for a 6 pin power connector. Do i hook them BOTH up?
yes, connect them both
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I do have two,and they have a small 2 pin connector hooked to them. What are they (the 2 pin connectors) for?
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