BFG Tech Model BFG550WGSPSU Power Supply

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Manufacturer: BFG Tech Model: BFG550WGSPSU AC Input: 115/230V~,60/50Hz,10/6A Specifications ATX12V 2.2 Dual 12V Rails SATA Connectors PCI Express Ready Efficiency: > 80% Typical Silent 140mm Intake Fan BFG Thermal Control Technology Protection Circuitry MTBF: 80,000 Hours at 25° C Safety Approval: CCC, CB, UL, TUV, CE, CSA, CUL, NEMKO, SAA, GS, VDE Dimensions: 8.6cm W x 15cm H x 14cm D (3.4" W x 6" H x 5.5" D) 1 Year Warranty
DC Output +3.3V = 35A +5V = 40A +3.3V +5V Max. Combined Wattage = 130W +12V1 = 18A +12V2 = 18A +12V Max. Combined Wattage = 432W -12V = 0.5A +5VSB = 2.5A
Included in Box 1 x 550 Watt Power Supply Unit 1 x US Power Cable 1 x User's Guide 4 x Mounting Screws
Connectors 1 x 24-Pin (20+4-Pin) Motherboard Connector 1 x 8-Pin (4+4-Pin) CPU 12V Power Connector 1 x 6-Pin PCI Express Connector 1 x 8-Pin (6+2-Pin) PCI Express Connector 4 x 4-Pin Molex Connectors 1 x 4-Pin Floppy Connector 4 x SATA Connectors (also includes connectors for IDE drives)
Works With The Following Motherboards PCI Express AGP PCI

Manual

BFG Tech "GS" Series User's Manual - Microsoft Word Document
BFG Tech "GS" Series User's Manual - HTML Document (produced by OpenOffice.org Writer)

References:

1. GS-550 Power Supply
   BFG Tech
2. BFG Tech "GS" Series User's Manual
   BFG Tech

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Dell Recalls Laptop Power Adatpters

Dell is recalling power adapters for some of its Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron laptops due to the possibility that the adapters may overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock. The adapters being recalled have "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" and Dell's name on them. Dell is offering a free replacement adapter for the defective adapters. See CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers or www.delladapterprogram.com for further details, though the latter site is returning a "Service Unavailable" message at the moment.

There was a prior recall of Dell Combination Auto/Air Adapters sold with Dell Latitude X300, D400, D500, D505, D600 and D800, Inspiron 300m, 500m, 510M, 600m, I8500, I8600 and Precision M60 laptops sold between December 2003 and May 2004. Those adapters pose the risk of electrical shock to users. Those adapters have "DELL" and "Dell P/N W1451" printed on the top of the adapters. For details on that recall see www.auto-air-adapter.com or the Dell Combination Auto-Air Power Adapter Retrofit Program webpage.

References:

Part Numbers 9364U, 7832D, and 4983D Recall

1. Dell recalls laptop power supplies
2. CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
3. Dell Adapter Program

Part Number W1451 Recall

1. Dell Recalls Portable Power Adapters
2. Dell Combination Auto-Air Power Adapter Retrofit Program
3. Dell Recalls Notebook Power Adapters
4. Dell Important Safety Advisory

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AT Power Supply

Newer PCs will have an ATX power supply, while older ones may have an AT power supply. The AT power supply will have two sets of cables extending from it. When you connect the cables to the motherboard, the black wires from each set should go next to one another at the motherboard connector. The pinout for an AT power supply is shown below.

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