>> So how does one distinguish a 'true' Dell ATX power supply from a, what, >> 'non-ATX'? The power supplies I have each have Dell printed right on them. >> >> Dave > > I think the key is the extra connector that was on the Dell supply that I > tried. An ATX supply has one long flat connector that connects to the > motherboard and many identical smaller connectors for powering hard drives, CD > ROM drives and other peripherals. If there is an other kind of connector then > it is not an ATX supply. > > Dave Reed
Well these power supplies have the same identical plug that fits into the connector of the pcp motherboard. (Two rows of 10 pins each) Are you saying I need to use one of the straight flat ones? That sounds strange. Don't they have more pins? If so, which row would you use on the mobo? Dave -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
