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September 18, 2013, 03:31:37 PM
Last edit: September 18, 2013, 07:20:33 PM by LarryFossil
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Hello all, I have recently received 2 version2+ blades that require 120watts @ 10amps / blade. (Already overclocked and set at 12V) I have attached some images to explain the PSU. I have tried numerous hardware configurations to get the blade working, but every time I plug in the ASIC the PSU / Fans / etc... turn off. I tried using https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=205369.0 & talking on a variety IRC channels. Is my PSU not capable of supplying the needed voltage / wattage / amps to the specified ASIC board? If so, what am I doing wrong?

Here are the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-PurePower-W0118RU-ATX12V-Supply/dp/B000P9VGMW

PRODUCT FEATURES: Complies with Intel ATX12V 1.3 specs;Supports the modern Intel and AMD CPUs;115/230v full-range adjustment;Durable and efficient 80mm fan;Industrial grade protections: SCP, OPP, OCP, OTP, UVP;High-efficiency, clean voltage rails.
Power Device Type Power supply
Power Device / Form Factor Internal
Voltage Provided +3.3, +/-5, +/-12 V
Voltage Required AC 115 - 230 V
Power Provided (W) 350 Watt
Circuit Protection Circuit breaker
Input Connector(s) 1
Output Connector(s) 2 x 15 pin Serial ATA power, 1 x power 20 pin ATX, 1 x power 4 pin ATX12V connector, 7 x 4 pin internal power, 2 x 4 pin mini-power connector

Pictures:
VoltMeter: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvii0nyr6k4dhel/2013-09-18%2011.10.53.jpg
PSU: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ymyq88joxuv38o/2013-09-18%2011.08.39.jpg
1 Example Wiring Setup: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtwh6zn59qhsfxb/2013-09-18%2011.08.23.jpg
2 Example Molex Setup: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ahehts2np8nx5lq/2013-09-18%2012.08.39.jpg
Another Molex Picture for Example 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fubh0dg509bkbcl/2013-09-18%2012.08.49.jpg
Another Molex Picture for Example 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eb45l84ryee92vg/2013-09-18%2012.09.07.jpg
(I can supply more pictures if needed)

Note: I also followed the guide I shared in beginning of post. I tried using the molex splitter and other 12v outputs.

Much help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Larry =)

Ps. If I could get some help with this subject, I will create a better tutorial than Dogie did. I just need to get everything working first.
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September 18, 2013, 06:41:30 PM
Last edit: September 18, 2013, 10:37:07 PM by LarryFossil
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Update 2: I switched around the polarity & now everything seems to have power, but  I still have no blinking lights for IP (ASIC device) activity. It is plugged into slot 3 & slot 1 is connected to the computer through a LAN line. I have added some pictures to give you a good idea where I am at with getting this blade to work. Thanks!

Trial & Error:
  • Reset the ASIC device by touching the two pins closets to left of Ethernet port.
  • Resetting the entire PSU
  • Made sure my ip ranges are in range for .254 on router
  • Currently showing ~10.5-11V with two 120mm fans connected.
  • Currently displaying ~11-11.6V with 0 fans connected.
  • Tested various points on the ASIC board to see if it has voltage. (Which it does) Just no blinking lights or IP activity

More Pictures:
Network Connection thru PC: (Attached Devices): https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwxq7wk4465xagb/2013-09-18%2014.32.32.jpg
Network Router Cable / Ports: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfn4r7eukz7jk4b/2013-09-18%2014.31.02.jpg
Network Router Lights: https://www.dropbox.com/s/phddvac6q6ekk5v/2013-09-18%2014.32.02.jpg
Network Port / Pwr: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6dxzuluue8smqs/2013-09-18%2014.25.03.jpg (No lights blinking)
10amp Fuse: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vh3tya5ttbtefem/2013-09-18%2014.25.41.jpg
10amp Fuse / Multimeter: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o4cg7vt6be49fcp/2013-09-18%2014.26.18.jpg
(Can take more pictures if need be)
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September 18, 2013, 08:29:34 PM
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This is Power Supply  for Pc and it want power load of all lines (3,3; 5;12v) .
Measure 5 and 12 v (3,3 and other - not important) and if it have differences above 5-10% then load this lines by resistors to put volume down, to put volume up -5 v for example load 12v by resistor.
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September 18, 2013, 09:01:45 PM
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This is Power Supply  for Pc and it want power load of all lines (3,3; 5;12v) .
Measure 5 and 12 v (3,3 and other - not important) and if it have differences above 5-10% then load this lines by resistors to put volume down, to put volume up -5 v for example load 12v by resistor.

I am sorry, can you explain in simpler terms? There are a lot of typo's & I don't know what you mean by measuring 5v and 12v on the PSU. I know the PSU has two 12v rails @ 12A (14A Peak) which should be sufficient in powering the blade. Thanks for the help =)

Unfortunately, I do not have any resistors to use and test.
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September 18, 2013, 10:17:38 PM
Last edit: September 18, 2013, 10:36:10 PM by LarryFossil
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Update 3:

I switched around my + & - and put them in series with the ASIC chip. I turn on PSU; Fan starts up then quits & the PSU shuts off. What could be my problem? I am using a 12V rail that is meant for 12A and I only need 1.2Watts / 10Amps per blade.

Problem:
Led light behind the ethernet port starts blinking when I initially power the board, but it shuts off.
PSU works when not connected to ASIC board.
PSU Specs: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ymyq88joxuv38o/2013-09-18%2011.08.39.jpg

Possibilities:
Bad PSU
Pulling to many amps from ASIC board
PSU not supplying advertised voltage

Other:
Fuse is working (tested em with diode checker)
Fans come on when not plugged into ASIC (using other 12V Rail to power the fans)
Only reading about 11.5-11.3V on multimeter when no fans are plugged in.
No smoking of the equipment as of yet =P
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