[ALUG] Re: Re: Re: Re: Ubuntu installation problem

[Paul]

On Wednesday 06 June 2007 11:44, Chris G wrote:
> > > That's actually an AT (as opposed to
> > > ATX) format box with a AMD Duron 800Mhz processor I think.
> >
> > Erm are you sure about that ?
> >
> > ATX was introduced some time around 1995 and pretty much instantly took
> > over from AT as I recall.
> >
> > The first Duron's didn't appear until circa 2000 and used a socket that
> > wasn't available on mainboards until the release of the K7 in 1999
> >
> > Therefore I would be very surprised to see an AT format Mainboard than
> > can support a Duron, let alone an AT format PSU that has the capacity to
> > run one.
>
> It's an AMD K6 processor (pre Duron I suspect), definitely an AT box
> with the power outlet for a monitor.

There are several "types" of power supplies..

 * Old style two piece P8 P9 single row connectors.
 * 20 pin double row connector
 * 20+4 double row.

The old style had a solid mechanical on/off switch whilst the newer ones use 
a "soft button" - It is quite possible that either style will have a 
secondary output for a monitor.

In my collection of "odds'n'sods", I have a PSU with a 20 pin connector with a 
mechanical on/off switch (about 200W as I recall).. Also have a couple of 
MoBos that will accept either P8/9 or 20 pin connectors so Chris' combination 
is quite possible..

If you want real oddball, also have a PSU with just floppy/HD connectors plus 
a single 2x2 block (just +5V & +12V rails).


Regards, Paul.