Why does the Q800 (and others that use that power connector) etc 5v have continuity to ground?

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I'm trying to trace a power issue on a Quadra 800 (Wombat) motherboard where I think I have a 5v short to ground. Or at least I did.. continuity between pins 2/3/4 to ground on the power supply connector. That was until I realised my fully working Q800 does that too.. and so does my Iici. So why does it do that, and why doesn't the 12v or other pins follow suit?
 
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