-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Start Problem?
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:47:54 -0400
DJ,
This problem has nothing to do with the normal voltages, so I wouldn't
expect your readings to be off at all. It's in how the PS responds to the
closing of the one set of leads that causes the issue. This issue will be
covered by the warrantee, but get your claim in as soon as possible.
Explain to them that the Power_On signal is faulty and not allowing the rest
of the system to power up on repeated Power button presses. It's not a
common issue, but it's one that comes up enough that it won't be new to
them.
'PG' stands for Power Good and indicates how long it takes to verify how
well the PS meets its own specs. The number should fall somewhere within 0
to ~900ms. To help clarify that a little, it's a 5V signal that's sent back
tot he mainboard to let it know that all voltages coming to it are known to
be within spec.
I'm glad to hear the new one is running well. :O)
Peace,
G
"The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked"
----- Original Message -----
From: "cajun12" <cajun12@xxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:02 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Start Problem?
> G-Man, I received my new power supply today. Changed it out, got =
> everything plugged in at my test spot in the kitchen, pressed the power =
> button, and it started right up! Turned it off and on about 5-6 times =
> and it started every time. We put the side back on and stood it up, =
> plugged it back in and hit the power button, and it started right up. =
> Brought it back to my desk and plugged everything in, and it started =
> right up the first time. I'm pinching myself, but waiting to see if =
> it's going to last.
>
> We tested both power supplies on the tester, and I don't see any major =
> differences in the numbers, except for the reader's "PG" number. =
> Exactly what is this number? On the picture on the back of the tester a =
> sample reading is shown and this number is at 216. Is lower is better? =
> This number is higher on the Antec than on the new power supply, and =
> both are higher than the sample on the back of the tester package. Here =
> are the readings:
>
> +5V: 5.1 PC Power, 5.2 Antec
> +12V1: 12.1 PC Power, 12.2 Antec
> +3.3V: 3.4 PC Power, 3.3 Antec
> -12V: 11.9 PC Power, 11.9 Antec
> +12V2: 12.0 PC Power, 12.0 Antec
> 5VSB: 5.1 PC Power, 5.2 Antec
> PG: 330 PC Power, 350 Antec
>
> If this new power supply continues to start my PC the first time every =
> time, the assumption is that something is wrong with the less than 2 =
> year old Antec. I have a 2 year warranty on the Antec. Will I be able =
> to get them to replace this one with the readings I'm getting on it?
>
> dj
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