[simpits-tech] Power Supply

[Gene Buckle]

> I have an old 200W power supply from a Dell Dimension P133 that I want
> to use to power my 12vdc and 5vdc systems. I'd rather not run stuff like
> cooling and lights off the PC power supply if I can help it. Problem is,
> I cannot get the power supply to "turn on" without connecting it to a
> motherboard with processor, etc. Does anyone know how I can get this
> thing to work?


The power supply is looking for a "power good" signal.  You need to tie a
+5v output from the power supply to the "power good" pin on the power
supply connector.  Google for the pinout  - I don't have it handy.

g.