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Preliminary 8-2002 RSHD Smartcaster Installation Manual

the motherboard. The AT style has two identical looking 6-wire connectors, usually

labeled P8 and P9 that plug right next to each other into a special connector on the

motherboard. The ATX style has one 20-wire connector. But the easiest way to find out

what you need is to take the cover off your computer and look at the power supply. It

usually has a sticker on it that documents the type and power. For example, it might say

something like AT-

250W, indicating it's an AT style 250 Watt, or ATX-300W, indicating it's an

ATX style 300 Watt power supply.

As computers get faster, have more room for expansion, and hardware requiring more

power, it's important to buy a strong, good quality power supply. A 300W should be the

minimum these days. If you plan to replace it in an AMD Athlon system, you should first

consult the AMD web site at http://www1.amd.com/athlon/power to find out what model

is approved. Don't get the cheapest one in the store. This is an important investment, so

buy quality. A good resource for high-quality power supplies is PC Power &

Cooling at http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com. Ball bearing fans are really important for

long term Smartcaster operation.

Replacing the power supply can be relatively easy and safe if done correctly. First shut

down your machine, unplug the power cord, and take the cover off the case. Disconnect

all the power cords from the drives and the motherboard.

Above you see a typical connector used for your hard drives and CD-ROM drives. This is

often called a Molex connector. To remove them, simply pull them out. But don't pull at

the wires, grab the white plastic part of the plug and wiggle it back and forth while you

pull. These can be tough to remove sometimes.

Here you see a typical connector for your floppy drive. It is commonly

called a mini-plug. It also can be easily removed by simply grabbing the

white plastic part and pulling it off. When you pull it off, make a mental

note which way it was on for later.

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