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Power Supply Unit

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Power Supply Unit AKA:

PSU Power Supply Power Unit

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Power Supply Types

Linear Power Supply Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)

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More:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply

Pros. Cons. and Comparison

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchedmode_power_supply#Advantages_and_disadvantages

The Power Supply.

The Power Supply

AC Receptacle

FAN

On/Off Switch
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Power Supply Input Voltage

100 to 125 VAC @ 60 Hz 200 to 250VAC @ 50 Hz

Motherboard Form Factors

AT-Type
ATX-Type

AT Motherboard
13.5

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9.6

ATX Motherboard
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ATX Motherboard

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AT Power Distribution

Power Supply Output Voltages AT-Type

+5

Volts

+12
12 5

Volts
Volts

Volts
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Power Connector

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Motherboard Power Connectors

Black Wires

P8

P9
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Some connectors are held in place by a latch.

Latch

-5V
Ground
Ground

+5V
+5V +5V

P9
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+12V
+5V
Power Good

-12V
Ground Ground

P8
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ATX Power Distribution

Power Supply Output Voltages ATX-Type

+5

Volts

+12
12 5

Volts
Volts

Volts

+3.3

Volts
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ATX Motherboard Power Connector

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20-Pin Power Connector

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24-Pin Power Connector

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2X2 Connector 2 X 10 ATX Connector

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Edge View of Motherboard.

A Second 2 X 2 Motherboard Power Connector Supplies Processor Core Power (+12 Volts)

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The Power Good Signal

+5 Volt signal generated by the power supply.

It indicates that the power supply has passed its self test and that its output voltages have stabilized.
Usually occurs within first 0.5 seconds. Prevents the system from running under bad or unstable power conditions.
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Large Molex Connector

4-Pin Molex Connector

+12V Ground +5V

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Berg Connector

4-Pin Berg Connector

+12V Ground +5V
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Grasp the connector by the shell

Never by the leads.
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Power Management
Hardware Software

Power Management

Power Management

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Advanced Power Management (APM)

Eenables the operating system to work with the BIOS to achieve power management. Replaced by ACPI Microsoft dropped support for APM in Windows Vista
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_power_management

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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Successor of APM An open standard for device configuration and power management by the operating system ACPI defines platform-independent interfaces for hardware discovery, configuration, power management and monitoring. The specification is central to Operating System-directed configuration and Power Management (OSPM), a system implementing ACPI, which removes device management responsibilities from legacy firmware interfaces
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ACPI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Configuration_and_ Power_Interface

APM vs. ACPI

APM vs. ACPI http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/APM_vs._ACPI

Difference Between APM and ACPI

ACPIhttp://www.differencebetween.net/technology/softwaretechnology/difference-between-apm-and-acpi/

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Power Saving Modes

Blank (Black) Screen Saver

Display

Off
Hybrid Sleep

Sleep
Hibernate
Power States

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Configuration_and_ Power_Interface#Power_states

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Blank Screen Saver

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Display Off and Sleep

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Sleep (AKA: Stand By, Suspend)

Hybrid

Sleep

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_mode#Hybrid_sleep
Sleep and Hibernation: FAQ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-sg/windows7/sleepand-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions

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Replacing the Power Supply

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Disconnect the AC Power Cord.

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On-Off Switch

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Power to Motherboard

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The Power Supply is held in place by four screws.

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Power Supply

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Reinstall the power supply.

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Links and References

www.google.lk
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https://www.google.com/search?q=Power+Supply+Unit

www.duckduckgo.com
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https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Computer+Power+Supply

www.wikipedia.org
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_(computer)

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