M1-ATX Power Supply in Optiplex..

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Kevin Childers Wrote:
> Last I looked these guys had some sort of conversion cables that might
> help
> you.
> www.power-on.com
>
> KC
>
> "PeterD" peter2@hipson.net wrote in message
> news:5p59j1ligm5mdmf77nsah90o0atafodc26@4ax.com...-
> On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:56:53 +0100, yokeren
> yokeren.1vtz7q@news.computerbanter.com wrote:
> -
>
> Im trying to put this new power Supply in my Optiplex GX260.
> http://www.cartft.com/support/doku/manuals/M1-ATX-manual.pdf
> (for use in car) The problem is that it needs a M/B on/off switch. I
> think i might have to find to wires from the control panel or? Can
> somebody help me here?
>
> Sorry about the spelling. Come from Denmark.-
>
> If (big IF) I understand you, and the manual, the connection would
> perhaps replace the wires that currently go from teh motherboard to
> the case On/Off switch. Then the power supplies optional on/off
> switch
> (or the ignition switch?) would be used to power the system.
>
> Maybe an easier way is a 12V to 120 (or 240) inverter? That's what I
> use (with my notebook and other equipment) and it is cheap, easy to
> hookup and use.-

Normally i use an inverter but stupid to make 220volt and then 12v
again..
I thougt about putting the M/B on/off cable in insted of powerbutton??
I did find the to pins from the powerbutton so here is the question:
Does the switch on the M1-ATX work like an normal switch, only to
brigde (connect 2 pins)? Hope you get my point?


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yokeren

 

[PeterD]

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On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 10:21:21 +0100, yokeren
<yokeren.1vuwjn@news.computerbanter.com> wrote:

>

>I thougt about putting the M/B on/off cable in insted of powerbutton??
>I did find the to pins from the powerbutton so here is the question:
>Does the switch on the M1-ATX work like an normal switch, only to
>brigde (connect 2 pins)? Hope you get my point?

Probably uses a relay to simulate the power button. That is necessary
to tell the MB that it is 'on'... <g>

I'm still recommending an inverter, however. FWIW, that device you
have is basically an inverter, just the output voltages are different
(and it doesn't provide much current!) Plus with an inverter you can
run a CD player, LCD monitor, and all kinds of other toys at the same
time!