New Miner Here: Running into issues with PSU(s) and outlet, presumably

[ridg236]

Hello, I just took delivery of a Canaan AvalonMiner 741 (7.3TH/s model). A few folks have suggested running the 1600w Sorcerer PSU which is what the unit came with when I purchased. I should say before anything that I'm limited to a 110v standard house outlet. It happens to be in my corporate office at my company but you get the idea.

After plugging the unit in and realizing that nothing was turning on, I was provided feedback that the 1600w PSU may be too large for a standard wall outlet. I ran over to MicroCenter and picked up an EVGA 1300W SuperNova G2 which is actually the PSU that came recommended by the mfgr.

Upon plugging in and connecting the 6-pin's X6, still nothing. Just absolute silence, no fan spinning nothing.

What do you guys think the issue is? I figured the 1300w unit would very easily run as information online has told me that it technically should accept up to 2400W, even in the states.

Is there a standard practice I can go about checking the PSU and the AvalonMiner (*fingers crossed it's not that) to ensure what exactly is occurring? Thanks!

[NotFuzzyWarm]

You do know that an ATX PSU requires a turn on signal to switch on the DC outputs right?
Look at the honking big mobo connector. See a green wire? Use a bare wire (paperclip) to jump it to one of the adjacent black (gnd) wires and PSU will turn on the DC.

[ridg236]

You do know that an ATX PSU requires a turn on signal to switch on the DC outputs right?
Look at the honking big mobo connector. See a green wire? Use a bare wire (paperclip) to jump it to one of the adjacent black (gnd) wires and PSU will turn on the DC.

I'm not seeing a green wire on the MB cable unfortunately. On either side :/ Should I try one specific pin in the 24 pin connector? Also, am I just bending the paperclip in a U to touch it to the other side of the same MB connector cable? Or do you mean touch the other end to a different cable entirely, such as one that's connected to the rig? Sorry if these are dumb questions - just want to be specific to make the best use of your time. Thanks for any/all help! - Ryan

https://imgur.com/a/BRkAU

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Google  ATX PSU paperclip
Tons of links about it.

[ridg236]

Working! Thank you