Strange Dell Pinouts

Junk Parts · 07-01-2007, 10:42 AM

I have a Dell Optiplex Gx 150 PIII PC. Its service tag # is 9MSMQ01. Can anybody tell me if this Dell uses a strange pinout on the mobo plug? Right now I have a plain aftermarket PSU in it and it runs fine. I'm going to buy a good PSU for it soon and I guess I need to know if I have a strange pinout.

Maxxarcade · 07-01-2007, 01:14 PM

Found this page with the GX150 listed:

http://www.power-on.com/atx250dl.html

Also found this, listed as having adapters to change the pinout:

http://www.power-on.com/dell250x.html

So looks like the GX150 is ATX, but I would read up just to be sure. Too bad Dell had to do that with some models.

Anyone know if the Poweredge 1300 and 300 use a special power supply? They appear to be 24 pin.

Galvanized · 07-01-2007, 02:19 PM

http://www.pcpower.com/products/powe...ector/dell.htm might offer the needed info.

This site should be bookmarked...i guess http://pinouts.ru/ Dell might be in there somewhere.?

Handy-dandy adapter. I'd prolly make my own..if ever needed http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/...converter.html

pentium · 07-01-2007, 04:01 PM

*sigh*
Why does dell refuse to conform to industry standards?
Those are good links.

starfury1 · 07-04-2007, 04:33 AM

because they want to keep it "in house" I suppose

A lot at one point or another do this....its a danger for those that assume that big names will follow conventional specs as laid down...think they have woken up a bit here but Apple is another to watch out for ...it may look like an ATX but its not wired to the standard

So anything from the big names in the past (and possibly present in apples case) I would check to be sure.

Dont relay on wire colour either as being a true guide to voltage etc

Yeah Gal the pinout RU is a good site

at lest someones tried to put them all together on one site for reference.

Just my thoughts

JP you did get My PM's ?

Galvanized · 07-04-2007, 09:02 AM

From what I understand, all of the newer Dell desktops are ATX standard.
That Russian site does have Dell pinouts. jonnyGURU offered that link last year.

07-01-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
Junk Parts Village Idiot Join Date: Jun 2006 City & State: Baltimore-The City That Breeds Posts: 5,868	Strange Dell Pinouts I have a Dell Optiplex Gx 150 PIII PC. Its service tag # is 9MSMQ01. Can anybody tell me if this Dell uses a strange pinout on the mobo plug? Right now I have a plain aftermarket PSU in it and it runs fine. I'm going to buy a good PSU for it soon and I guess I need to know if I have a strange pinout. __________________ “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain

07-01-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
Maxxarcade Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 City & State: Genesee County, Michigan Posts: 882	Re: Strange Dell Pinouts Found this page with the GX150 listed: http://www.power-on.com/atx250dl.html Also found this, listed as having adapters to change the pinout: http://www.power-on.com/dell250x.html So looks like the GX150 is ATX, but I would read up just to be sure. Too bad Dell had to do that with some models. Anyone know if the Poweredge 1300 and 300 use a special power supply? They appear to be 24 pin.

07-01-2007, 02:19 PM	#3
Galvanized Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 City & State: SoCal,USA Posts: 468	Re: Strange Dell Pinouts http://www.pcpower.com/products/powe...ector/dell.htm might offer the needed info. This site should be bookmarked...i guess http://pinouts.ru/ Dell might be in there somewhere.? Handy-dandy adapter. I'd prolly make my own..if ever needed http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/...converter.html

07-01-2007, 04:01 PM	#4
pentium Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 City & State: Kamloops BC My Country: Canada I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 2,552	Re: Strange Dell Pinouts sigh Why does dell refuse to conform to industry standards? Those are good links. __________________ Find Nedry! Check the Vending machines!! <----Computer says I need more beer.

07-04-2007, 04:33 AM	#5
starfury1 Badcaps Veteran Join Date: May 2006 City & State: land of OZ Posts: 1,251	Re: Strange Dell Pinouts because they want to keep it "in house" I suppose A lot at one point or another do this....its a danger for those that assume that big names will follow conventional specs as laid down...think they have woken up a bit here but Apple is another to watch out for ...it may look like an ATX but its not wired to the standard So anything from the big names in the past (and possibly present in apples case) I would check to be sure. Dont relay on wire colour either as being a true guide to voltage etc Yeah Gal the pinout RU is a good site at lest someones tried to put them all together on one site for reference. Just my thoughts JP you did get My PM's ? __________________ You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you may be swept off to." Bilbo Baggins ...

07-04-2007, 09:02 AM	#6
Galvanized Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 City & State: SoCal,USA Posts: 468	Re: Strange Dell Pinouts From what I understand, all of the newer Dell desktops are ATX standard. That Russian site does have Dell pinouts. jonnyGURU offered that link last year.

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