Now that I can transmit to the net from my IIgs, no longer being tied to Gateway 2000 trash at college, I'm sending the users manual for BUGG-POWER. Yes, this manual is already at some FTP site somewhere, but many users (like me) don't know how to download from FTP. Here it is; long live the 183 units of BUGG-POWER! Steve Buggie 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 Shown at KansasFest 1996 rev. Nov 1997 144 units shipped by 11-97 USER'S MANUAL: IBM-TO-APPLE IIGS POWER SUPPLY AND CABLE ADAPTOR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII V. 1.6 Stephen Buggie OUTLINE Psychology Dept. Univ. of New Mexico-Gallup IBM POWER SUPPLY IIGS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 200 College Rd. INTRODUCTION Gallup, NM 87301 SWITCHING-STYLE POWER SUPPLIES APPLE II AND IBM POWER SUPPLIES buggie@unm.edu POWER SUPPLY CABLE: DESIGN FEATURES voice: (505) 863-7504 w DETAILED INSTALLATION AND CHECKING PROCEDURE voice: (505) 863-2390 h WIRE INSULATION COLOR CODES: APPLE II AND IBM fax: (505) 863-7532 COOLING FAN NOISE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON POWER SUPPLIES MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE AND LIMITED WARRANTY AUTHOR'S NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IBM POWER SUPPLY IIGS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH These are the installation steps for this power supply and cable: (a) Carefully unwrap the power supply. Use no knife or blade. (b) With all power OFF, and after discharging any static, remove the present internal power supply -- a plastic clip at the keyboard end of the motherboard holds it in. (c) Carefully unplug the present internal power supply from the Molex-7 connector on the motherboard. (d) Use a DC voltmeter to CHECK THE VOLTAGES of the wires on the Molex-7 plug (+5v, +12v, -12v, and -5v) before connecting to the IIgs. [This is an important precaution!] Some units require that a load (such as an old hard drive) be attached to a Molex-4 accessory plug to get accurate readings. With minimal load, voltages will normally be lower than the target values. (e) Place the IBM power supply on the floor under the computer table -- position it so that there is no danger of objects (paper clips, pens, etc.) falling off the table into a fan opening, nor of liquids being spilled into it. (f) String the 6-wire cable up to the back panel of the IIgs, and into the computer. (g) Carefully line up the Molex-7 plug with the male motherboard connector. The two black wires are towards the keyboard-front of the computer; the plug's "polarizing-ramp" faces towards the slots. (h) Slowly push the plug onto the motherboard power connector. (i) Put the lid on the CPU, then System Saver (if used), and the monitor. (j) Connect the power plug of the IBM power supply to your System Saver IIgs (or to power strip). Continued use of the Kensington System Saver or AE Conserver is recommended to minimize heat that originates in the motherboard or interface cards, (k) Enjoy 150/200 watts of clean power in your Apple IIgs; say goodbye to crashes and freeze-ups attributable to low power! INTRODUCTION HHHHHHHHHHHH Installing a high-powered (150-200 watt) IBM-style power supply will eliminate low-power problems suffered by Apple II users whose Apples are loaded with accessories. You will now be able: (a) to add four or more disk drives, (b) fully populate all your RAM cards, (c) fill all slots with large cards, (c) reduce overheating problems by having an external, rather than internal, power supply. SWITCHING-STYLE POWER SUPPLIES HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Power supplies for electronics are of two general types: (a) step-down transformers with DC rectifiers and one or more secondary windings, and (b) switching power supplies which rectify the AC power to DC, then create the target voltages by rapidly switching the power on and off. Switching power supplies include complex regulation and protection circuits so that power is turned down if the target voltage strays beyond the limits of narrow acceptable ranges. Switching power supplies are more expensive but safer; they are used in all computers including Apple II, IBM, and Macintosh. SWitching power supplies can fail, but when failure occurs the output voltage drops rather than going berserk, as can happen with others. APPLE II AND IBM POWER SUPPLIES: BASIC FEATURES HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Apple II and IBM power supplies share similarities: Both are designed as switching (internally protected) power supplies; both give the same DC output voltages (+5v, +12v, -12v, -5v). Both are designed originally to be installed inside the computer. The Apple II power supply delivers about 45-60 watts. It is fully enclosed, has no fan, and has a difficult-to-replace internal soldered fuse. The IIe/II+ version uses a 6-pin motherboard plug (Molex red brick miniature rectangular Matrix housing, Digi-Key part no. A14113-ND). The IIgs version has a brushed aluminum housing with different mount, and a distinctive motherboard connector plug (Molex .156" 7-pin center-crimp terminal housing with locking ramp; Molex no. 09-50-3071, Digi-Key part no. WM-2105-ND). The Apple II power supply is adequate for the average user, but inadequate for "flagship" Apple IIs loaded with RAM, extra cards, or more than two disk drives. Symptoms of power overload "brownouts" include spontaneous crashes and "freeze-ups" that require rebooting. With adequate power capacity, crashes and freeze-ups should not occur. IBM-style power supplies are big and impressive. Even the smaller IBM-style power supplies deliver 150 watts, 2.5 times the output of the standard Apple II power supply. Newer models deliver 200-300 watts and may be smaller in physical size than the older 150 watt models. All have cooling fans; most have selectable dual input voltages: 110/220v AC. Nearly all IBM power supplies run cool when used with Apples; the fan is unnecessary. Even after many hours of continuous use with the Apple, IBM power supplies generate little or no noticeable heat. Lack of overheating reduces thermal strain on electronic parts. Output connectors on IBM power supplies appear at first glance to be a bird's nest of insulated wires and connectors. But there are only three distinct connectors: P8: (includes blue wire -12v) P9: (includes white wire -5v) Molex-4: (three to five 4-pin connectors; these are for internal drives.) Identical colors always give the same output voltage. For example, multiple red wires all give +5v DC. Identically-colored wires can be soldered together to give higher amperage at the stated voltage. Shopping for a Used IBM Power Supply: These are widely available at thrift shops, yard sales, or on the internet itself. Prices are cheap, especially for the older larger units, because they are too large to be used with modern small CPUs. Prices are $20.00 or less for working power supplies. If building your own, shop locally for a power supply so that its operation can be verified. When you find one, first note its odor: It should NOT have the strong pungent smell of cooked electronics. A mild electronic odor is o.k. --- the odor originates with a volatile varnish that is painted on the components. The smell of the varnish (hopefully) signals the user that the item is overheated. Next, plug it in and observe the cooling fan's movement. If the fan begins to spin quickly and maintains its speed, then the +12v line is o.k. But if the fan fails to spin, or if it quits soon after power-up, then the protection circuits have intervened to shut the power supply down. This, by itself, is sufficient reason not to buy the power supply! Shake the unit and listen for rattling sounds. If the rattle is plastic, then damage is unlikely; but if the rattle is a metal object (paper clip, pin, screw, bolt, etc.) then the power supply likely has suffered a short on the motherboard and should be avoided. Bring a DC voltmeter when shopping for a power supply. With the 115v power on, check the DC output voltages: +12v, +5v, -12v, -5v. (NOTE: On some power supplies, the +12v line will drop to +8v or even to total shutoff when no load is attached to the power supply. This voltage drop reflects the normal operation of protection/ shutdown circuits and is not a defect. When a moderate load is attached (such as a hard drive attached to a Molex-4 connector), then the voltage of the +12v line will return to normal. POWER SUPPLY CABLE: DESIGN FEATURES HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH This power supply cable is designed for durability and top performance when used with the Apple II. Note these features: (a) Heavy-duty stranded wire (AWG-18): This is the heaviest grade of wire that will fit on the Molex and AMP connectors. Most wires are American-made. (b) Heavy-duty insulation: Wires are wrapped with color-coded 600v heavy duty insulation. (Standard insulation is rated merely at 300v.) Heavy-duty insulation gives maximum protection against inter-wire shortages within the 6-conductor cable; it also minimizes the risk of damage by wire-chewing puppies or infants who may be nearby on the floor near the computer desk. (c) Durable interwire connections: Soldered wire-to-wire connections are covered securely to eliminate shorts: First, the soldered connection is painted with an insulating paint; next, two layers of polyolefin shrink-tubing are added to insulate and strengthen the joint. High-current lines (+12v, +5v) are connected to multiple wires coming from the power supply. Unused wires are trimmed, insulated, and tucked in bundles. The entire six-wire cable is secured together with sections of 1/2" shrink-tubing and nylon ties. (d) A Molex-4 connector left intact: The IBM power supply has two connectors (P8, P9) that transfer power to the motherboard, plus 3-5 Molex-4 female connectors that empower the disk drives. A Molex-4 female connector has been left intact; extras have been removed. The Molex-4 crimp pins deliver these high amperage voltages: (+12, neg, neg, +5v). The Molex-4 is useful for several reasons: (a) It can be used for testing a hard drive, which receives power via the Molex-4; (b) the +12v and +5v lines, the most important outputs, can be monitored with a DC voltmeter from the Molex-4, and (c) other appliances such as indicator lights or a hard drive can be attached to the Molex-4 connector. (e) The finest crimp-pins ("Trifurcon," from Digi-Key) have been used in power supplies shipped since July 1996. Previously, "Jameco generic" crimp-pins were used. Trifurcon crimp-pins are superior because they surround the male pin on three sides, giving better electrical contact. This enables the transfer of maximum amperage from the power supply to the motherboard. (f) Note that the 6 ft grounded 120v ac power cord is NOT INCLUDED with the power supply. The standard Apple II power cable works perfectly with IBM-style power supplies. (g) A female Molex-4 connector is left intact on each power supply, mainly as a site for voltage testing. But this connector can be used as a stabilized source of DC voltage (either +5v dc or +12v dc) for small appliances such as cassette players, radios, pencil sharpeners, etc. Most items that use 6v dc will work with 5v dc supplied by this power supply. I use a pencil sharpener at a Molex-4 plug, and its use creates no interference whatsoever with the computer. For $3 plus shipping, I can make a plug-in cable with male Molex-4 plug, 6 ft cable, and 2.1mm barrel plug> Specify whether the barrel plug center pin should have positive or negative polarity. (h) Only six wires are used on the 7-pin Molex-7 plug; an unused space is located between a black ground wire and the orange (+5 vdc) wire. This empty space is plugged with adhesive caulk and a polarizing plug. Blocking the unused third hole on the plug is a safely feature to eliminate the electrical risk of inserting the Molex-7 plug off-center on the motherboard connector. DETAILED INSTALLATION AND CHECKING PROCEDURE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (a) Carefully unwrap the power supply. Use no knife or blade. SHAKE the power supply gently to judge whether any movable foreign objects are rattling inside the unit. (b) With all power OFF, and after discharging any static, remove the present internal power supply --- a plastic clip at the keyboard end of the motherboard holds it in. Pry the plastic retaining clip forward, and lift the original IIgs power supply out of the way. (c) Carefully unplug the present internal power supply from the Molex-7 connector on the motherboard. A pliers may be used, pulling SLOWLY and CAREFULLY in an upward direction. Do not break off any of the six pins on the male motherboard connector. The spring ramp-grabbers on the right edge may need to be deflected with a knife or ruler so that the plug can be released. (d) Use a DC voltmeter to CHECK THE VOLTAGES of the wires on the Molex-7 plug (+5v, +12v, -12v, and -5v) before connecting the IBM supply to the IIgs. [This is important!] The probes of the DC voltmeter are likely too large to fit the small openings on the Molex-7 plug. To test the voltage, clip two segments of a paper clip and insert them temporarily in the pin-windows of the Molex-7 plug, taking care to avoid short circuits. (Crimp pins in the Molex-7 plug can be damaged by thick voltmeter probes; use paper clip sections to contact the crimp pins. Touch the voltmeter probes to the paper clip segments to measure the voltage. Take care to avoid shorting the power supply. (e) Place the IBM power supply on the floor under the computer table -- position it so that there is no danger of objects (paper clips, pens, etc.) falling off the table into a fan opening, nor of liquids being spilled into it. This is important: paper clips could jam the fan or hit the motherboard and fry the power supply. (f) Route the 6-wire cable up to the back panel of the IIgs, and into the computer. The cable may be routed through the rectangular hole on the back panel behind the original power supply. (I used a thin-nose pliers to break off a section of thin plastic so that the plug can be passed easier through the back panel.) (g) Carefully line up the Molex-7 plug with the motherboard [The two black wires are positioned towards the keyboard-front of the computer; the plug's slanted "polarizing-ramp" must face towards the slots.] (h) SLOWLY push the plug straight down onto its mating motherboard power connector. The polarizing-ramp on the plug will make a click sound when the ramp-grabbers secure it. (i) Remount the lid onto the CPU, then System Saver (if used), and the monitor. (j) Connect the power plug of the IBM power supply to your System Saver IIgs (or to 115v power strip). (k) Enjoy 150/200 watts of clean power in your Apple IIgs; say goodbye to crashes and freeze-ups attributable to low power! INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: IIE/II+ VERSION HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (a) All power in the computer must be OFF. Turn the CPU upside down. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the bottom of the CPU. (b) Turn the CPU to its normal upright position. Lift the power supply out of the CPU. (c) Remove any interface card from slot #1 to allow room for you to grasp the motherboard connector. Grasp the connector plug by its sides and squeeze. Lift the plug off the motherboard connector. (d) Place the 150 watt power supply on the floor, below the computer table. String its 5 ft cable through the back panel of the computer. (e) Position the power plug over the motherboard connector. Note that the two BLACK wires on the connector must be oriented towards the keyboard, and the GREEN and BLUE wires must be oriented towards the back panel of the CPU. Push the plug onto the motherboard connector. (Mating notches on the plug and motherboard connector prevent the plug from being placed on the connector in anything other than the correct way; its safe and foolproof.) (f) Return any interface cards removed to their appropriate slots. Put the CPU cover back on, and turn on the power! WIRE INSULATION WIRE COLOR-CODES: APPLE II AND IBM HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Color codes generally are consistent within brands, but variations occur! Power supplies produced for the European market may vary from the colors stated here. The placement of the voltage lines on the connector plugs are standard but colors vary. Voltages/colors must be verified with a DC voltmeter for each power supply. The output voltages are normally LESS THAN these values when measured without a full CPU load attached. VOLTAGE APPLE II IBM ------------------------------------------- ground Black Black +5v Orange Red +12v Yellow Yellow (or Orange) -12v Green Blue (or Brown) -5v Blue White (or Yellow) COMPATIBILITY WITH RAMFAST AND/OR SECOND SIGHT CARDS HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH So far (Nov 1997), I have shipped about 30 IIe/II+ power supplies and about 114 IIgs power supplies. 100% compatibility has been reported with all configurations of IIe/II+. But IIgs users are more likely to have their computers loaded with exotic interface cards. There have been reported cases of interface card / power supply incompatibilities by about 10-15% of IIgs users. No hardware has been damaged; the incompatibilities cause crashes but no damage. These incompatibilities relate to RamFast and/or Second Sight video cards. In half the cases, replacement power units have solved the problem. Why the incompatibilities? Two hypotheses are likely: (a) maybe these cards are sensitive to the slower rise-time to the target voltage which is characteristic of large power supplies, or (b) possibly RamFast and Second Sight do not like a safety feature, the "no-load auto-off" circuit. This circuit is a desirable safety feature, which shuts the unit down if no load is detected on the output circuits. This protection circuit is common to half the IBM-power supplies --- its presence can be identified merely by checking whether the fan spins when power is on but no load is attached. To minimize the risk of an incompatibility, IIgs users are asked to list their interface cards, and especially to mention whether their IIgs has either a RamFast or Second Sight card. Having this information will help me to ship the most compatible power supply model. The no-load auto-off circuit is a desirable safety feature in power supplies, so I will ship this version to users who indicate that they have neither of the two fussy cards (RamFast or Second Sight). MOLEX-4 SOCKETS FOR 5V OR 12V ACCESSORIES HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Each power unit has is supplied with one or two "Molex-4" female power sockets. On IBM computers, these Molex-4 sockets run disk drives. They have four pins with these usual color codes: RED (+5v DC), BLACK (neutral), BLACK (neutral), and YELLOW (+12v DC). For Apple II applications, the Molex-4 sockets have three uses: (a) for voltmeter monitoring of the output voltages; (b) to attach a "dummy load" on units that shut-off if no load is connected (the dummy load can be a junked hard drive); (c) to operate +5v or 12v accessories. The accessories can be connected to a Molex-4 female socket via a Molex-4 male plug. For 5v DC accessories, use two pins (red and black). For 12 DC accessories, use two other pins (yellow and black). I have Molex-4 male plugs (including crimp pins) available as an option for $0.75 each, five for $3.00. With 6 ft twin wire attached, $1.00 each, or five for $4.00. Specify whether the plug should be wired for 5v or 12v accessories. Accessory plugs are handy and they do not interfere with the computer's operation. Most radios, etc. that use four batteries (6v DC) will work fine on the carefully regulated 5v DC output. I have attached an electric pencil sharpener, transistor radio, cassette player, radio-cassette, DC mini-drill, etc. to these power supplies. Running those appliances can be done concurrently with computer operation. There is plenty of power to spare! COOLING FAN NOISE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Fan noise is part of IBM folklore; all of us have seen IBM PCs that sounded like reincarnated vacuum cleaners. Ball-bearing fans are quieter than sleeve fans. The IBM fan is powered from the +12v DC line. This fan differs from the AC 110v fan in Apple II System Savers. These options are available: (a) Position the IBM power supply at a distant corner below the computer desk so that its audible sounds are unnoticed. (b) Remove or disconnect the fan. Most IBMs run cool with Apple II because the load is only 1/3 the power supply's capacity. The fan could be disconnected or removed but this is NOT recommended. (c) Beginning in summer 1997, a $5.00 option is offered: COOLING FAN SPEED KNOB. This is a five watt wire-wound heavy-duty potentiometer of 100-500 ohms resistance. The potentiometer is wired in series with the DC 12 volt fan, and is mounted on the casing. With this knob, fan noise can be reduced by running the fan at a slightly slower speed. The fan should be started at FAST speed, then dialed back to a quiet slower speed. The user should ensure that the fan is spinning during use; do NOT totally shut off the fan. It is insufficient to slow the fan merely by moving the red (live) wire from +12v DC to +5v DC, because the fan will not start to spin with just 5v DC. The fan needs +12v DC to begin to spin. The user must verify that the unit operates coolly if the unit is run with slowed fan speed. RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 1. Follow usual precautions: All computer power OFF when connecting or disconnecting accessories; also, discharge static before going into the CPU. Note though, that when the internal power supply is replaced, you will need to discharge static by touching a lamp, metal file cabinet first. 2. Metal objects (paperclips, etc.) may spill into the power supply on floor, especially through the fan openings. Put a barrier (e.g., plastic lid for tennis balls, coffee, etc.) on the power supply if a fan opening is facing upward. 3. If drinks or other liquids are occasionally spilled on the floor near your computer desk, then it may be prudent to raise the height of the power supply 1"-3" above the floor by placing height spacers below it. 4. Puppies, babies, etc. may damage the cable or external power supply. The heavy duty 600v insulation gives maximum protection, but keep young kids and puppies away from the power supply! 5. When transporting your computer, remember that the MOLEX-7 PLUG and its motherboard mating socket are delicate! Either carefully remove the plug, or secure the cable so that movement won't stress the plug. 6. Fan openings in the case expose the power supply at risk to rain damage when using the computer outdoors. 7. An Internet correspondent stated that high capacity power supplies can create problems because the underloaded power capacity makes the internal protection circuits less responsive. 8. The older RamFast SCSI cards by C.V. Technologies appear to be finicky about the 200 watt power supplies. If you have an older (Rev. B or Rev. C) RamFast card, then the you should get the 150 watt version, not the 200 watt version. Why? I suspect that the 150 watt version delivers output voltages that are more precisely on target because the load is closer to the power supply's capacity. 9. Two users (among 68 users so far) have expressed concern about radio frequency (RF) interference emanating from the cable. Presently I am trying out a metal braid shielding option (MagnaBraid, available from auto parts supply shops), but it is premature to judge at this time whether this shielding makes any difference. Most users have reported no RF interference. 10. Do not damage the Molex-7 crimp-pins by pushing voltmeter probes into them! The standard voltmeter probes are too wide for insertion into the Molex-7 plug. Two safer options are available: (a) Clip a 1" lengths of jumbo paper clip, then insert that section into the crip-pin opening. Measure voltage by touching the voltmeter probe to the paper clip. (b) Touch the voltmeter probes on the metal strips exposed on the back side of the Molex-7 plug. 11. Some large power supplies have a slower "rise-time" to their target voltages. If the Apple crashes immediately at power-up, then allow 5-10 seconds of warm-up, followed by a PR#n "warm re-boot," where n is the slot number of your hard drive card (Typically this is PR#7 if you boot from the hard drive as most users do.) 12. The Molex-7 IIgs power plug may feel stiff because of the clear silicon caulking that surrounds the wires. The silicon adhesive strengthens the wires and crimp pins. It is flexible, so just bend the wires slowly as they are positioned in the IIgs casing. 13. Does plug insertion endanger the male pins of the motherboard IIgs connector? This is doubtful; All the power supplies are pretested prior to shipment on my two IIgs systems at home. Each motherboard power point has had MANY power supplies connected, and no pins have been broken yet. TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH PROBLEM COMMENTS / WHAT TO DO ============================================================ =============== UNIT DOES NOT POWER-UP. 1. Check power switch: "|" is on, "0" is off. 2. Try a different AC power cord; internal crimps on the AC power cord's female connector may be spread too wide to make good contact with the power unit's male input prongs. 3. Shake the power supply and listen for rattling sound. Rough handling during shipment may have shaken loose the internal fuse. (Fuse is soldered to holder in half the power units, but is clamped in place in half the units.) 4. Fuse may have blown; must be inspected visually by opening the case with power cord unplugged. 5. Use caution if testing voltages with standard voltmeter probes inserted into IIgs female Molex-7 plug, or into IIe female AMP-6 plug. Voltmeter probes are too wide for the crimp pins, and will spread the crimps, causing poor contact on the motherboard connector. Safe way to test voltages is to insert short length of paper clip into the plug, then touch voltmeter probe to paper clip metal. Alternatively, IIgs Molex-7 plug has exposed metal strips on its back side on which voltmeter probes can be safely touched. UNIT STARTS BUT SHUTS 1. Half the units have "no-load auto-off" OFF IMMEDIATELY. protection circuit, which shuts off power immediately if no load is connected. If power supply has this feature, the phrase is etched near the power switch. Voltage can be tested by connecting a load (such as a hard drive) to a Molex-4 connector; fan will spin and voltages can be tested. UNIT POWERS-UP BUT 1. This is more often a problem with IIgs ROM 3 than APPLE THEN CRASHES with IIgs ROM 1 or with IIe. Some large power IMMEDIATELY. supplies have a slower "rise-time" to their target voltages. Solution is to do a "warm reboot." Allow 5-10 seconds for power unit to warm up; get basic prompt ], then do "PR#n" with n being the slot number of your launching disk drive. Typically this is PR#7 or PR#6. ARE INTERFACE CARDS 1. Remove all interface cards, and boot-up the INCOMPATIBLE WITH computer. If boot succeeds, then add interface POWER SUPPLY UNIT? cards one at a time, booting up. Fussy interface card will make computer crash. This procedure identifies any problem interface card. MEASURED VOLTAGES SEEM 1. Orange +5v, yellow +12v, green -12v, blue -5v. TOO LOW. As a safety feature, the output voltages are normally LESS than these values when measured without full load attached. When connected to computer motherboard load, voltages will reach their expected target values. HOLES IN BACK OF IIGS 1. Note that there are two holes at rear of CPU CASE ARE TOO SMALL case behind location of internal power supply. TO THREAD CABLE TO Use thin-nose pliers to remove small amount of MOTHERBOARD CONNECTOR; thin plastic around the larger (rectangular). MOLEX-7 PLUG IS TOO BIG. hole. Then Molex-7 plug and cable will pass through. CLEAR SILICON CAULK 1. Clear silicon caulk was added to reduce strain ON IIGS OR IIE CABLE on individual wires. IT IS FLEXIBLE. Slowly PLUG SEEMS TOO STIFF bend the power cable after threading it into TO MAKE RIGHT-ANGLE the CPU case; it will fit successfully on the BEND TO CONNECT TO motherboard male connector. MOTHERBOARD. CABLE MOLEX-7 PLUG 1. Shine bright light into CPU. Be sure that WON'T MATE WITH MALE Molex-7 plug is correctly centered on mother- MOTHERBOARD CONNECTOR. . The polarizing-key in plug's third hole prevents Molex-7 plug from being inserted off-center. Polarizing-ramp on IIgs plug must face the slots. With IIe version, the AMP-6 plug's two black wires must be positioned closest to the keyboard (front) side of the CPU. COOLING FAN IS NOISY. 1. This is a normal feature of IBM-style power units. Some sound like vacuum cleaners' cousins! Take advantage of the 5 ft cable to position the unit under your computer table, away from ears. 2. If sound suggests that an object has fallen into the unit through a fan opening, SHUT OFF the unit immediately and shake unit so object will fall out. Disconnect AC power, open unit, remove item. 3. Most units generate no heat when used with Apples, so the fan speed can be slowed with the $5.00 optional fan speed knob. (The IBM-style fan is designed for +12v DC and its speed is controllable with a 5 watt wire-wound potentiometer in the 100-500 ohm range. Do NOT attach a potentiometer to the System Saver 115v AC fan!) WORRIED ABOUT SPILLED 1. Let unit rest on floor, but on raised platform LIQUIDS OR FALLEN METAL (box, brick, etc.) to protect against spilled OBJECTS (PAPER CLIPS, liquids on floor. ETC.) ENTERING THE 2. When fan-hole faces upward, place a plastic UNIT. cover (coffee can lid, etc.) over fan-hole to guard against metal objects falling into unit. 3. If drink spills into unit, then turn off and disconnect AC power immediately. Allow 3-5 days to dry completely. Test voltages before reconnecting power unit to computer. USER'S MANUAL: IN SOME 1. Paper and disk versions of the manual are 90% PASSAGES, PAPER VERSION identical, but recent UPDATES are presented on DIFFERS FROM DISK this version supplied on disk. Read the disk VERSION. version! BIBLIOGRAPHY ON POWER SUPPLIES HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Apple Computer Inc. (1987). Apple IIgs Hardware Reference. Reading MA: Addison Wesley Publishing, 192-193. Buggie, S. E. Power-boosting the IIgs: A how-to guide for ending low- power hassles. JUICED.GS, vol. 1, no. 4, 14-15. MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Each adapter cable or power supply will be thoroughly tested on my own computer (IIgs or IIe) prior to shipping. Voltages are checked repeatedly during assembly, and each cable/ power supply is tested for stability with a 4-7 day minimum duration test run on my computers. None will be shipped if there is any doubt about its safety. If you are dissatisfied for any reason with this IIgs adaptor cable or power supply, return it to me within 90 days and I will send a refund or replacement, at your option. Buyer pays shipping both ways. Compatibility with finicky interface cards cannot be guaranteed, but I will happily ship an exchange replacement power unit if the original is returned first. Buyer must pay all shipping. LIMITED LIABILITY HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH The buyer must carefully recheck the voltages delivered at the Molex-7 power plug prior to connecting it to the computer, and should monitor its operations thereafter. Seller's liability is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of the power supply/cable combination or cable. Responsibility is NOT ACCEPTED for any consequential damages, including but not limited to fire, explosion, or damage to motherboard, interface cards, or peripherals. AUTHOR'S NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 1. This is an early version (v. 1.4) of these docs. Comments and corrections from users and other interested readers are welcome. 2. This manual was written for Apple IIgs users. Similar IBM-to-Apple power supplies and cables are available for use with the Apple IIe and II+; the only difference is that the AMP 2x3 motherboard connector is attached instead of the Molex-7 used on the IIgs. Prices are the same for IIe or IIgs. 3. Readers may buy spare motherboard connector plugs and crimp-pin sets will be sent for $2.00 per set, including postage. A spare 7th crimp-pin will be included with the set. Specify whether the motherboard plug and pins are for the IIgs or for the IIe. Send $2.00 check to Stephen Buggie, UNM-G, 200 College Rd., Gallup, NM 87301. 4. I am indebted to many who contributed advice on this project. Advisors were: Bill Bredenhoft, David Ciotti, John Daniels, Doug Durkee, Tim Gaines, Steve Jensen, Jeff Kloosterman, Hank Levinson, Jim Pittman, Mitch Spector, Samir Wahid, and David Wilson. v.1.5 June 15, 1997 ============================================================ ============= BUGGIE'S PRICE LIST: NOVEMBER 1997 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Shipping is extra on all items, but I ship cheapest available way; typically UPS-groundtrack within lower-48 states. To Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, or other countries, shipping is via post office surface mail. Shipping must be estimated and paid in advance. For UPS within the lower 48 states, $5. is estimated for shipping a single power supply. If actual shipping is more than $2 off (either estimated too low or too high), then a follow-up check with the actual difference should be exchanged after the shipment has been completed. Returns: Satisfaction is guaranteed and buyer can return the unit for refund or exchange if dissatisfied. Refund will be for the amount paid, less shipping costs. The buyer must pay shipping in both directions. In the event of an exchange due to incompatibility, the buyer should enclose payment for the shipment of the second unit. This will be expected in the event that the unit works well on my computer. But if the unit is actually defective, then I will pay shipping on the second unit. (So far, all returns have been due to incompatibilities, no defects). 150 WATT POWER SUPPLY: $27.00 Specify whether for IIgs plug or IIe plug. 200 WATT POWER SUPPLY: $30.00 Specify whether for IIgs plug or IIe plug. 300 WATT POWER SUPPLY $40.00 Includes Y-cable to run two Apples at the "Godzilla" same time. Specify whether for IIgs, IIe, or both. Includes fan-speed adjuster knob. FAN SPEED ADJUSTER KNOB: Add $5.00 (allows cooling fan noise to be reduced by dialing a slower speed) Extra cost only if for 150w or 200w types. Y-ADAPTOR CABLE: with both styles of plug (IIgs and IIe). Add $4.00 Extra cost only if ordered for 150w or 200w types. EXTRA CABLE LENGTH beyond 5 ft: Add $1.00 per ft length. ACCESSORY CABLE: Supplies either 12v dc or 6 v dc to male Molex-4 plug, with 6 ft cable leading to 2.1 mm barrel plug. Specify voltage (5 v dc or 12 v dc), and also whether the barrel plug center should have positive or negative polarity. $2.00 (6 ft cable on Molex-4 without barrel plug: $1.00 each) ACCESSORY PLUG AND FOUR CRIMP-PINS (Molex-4 male plug). Unsoldered, no wire included. You construct your own accessory cable using your own wires. $0.75 for one set; $3.00 for five sets; $5.00 for ten sets. "FOOT COOLER" EXTERNAL 3 1/2" FAN. Using a fan salvaged from a scrapped power supply, this fan has a two ft cord, a male Molex-4 plug, and chromed screens on both front and back sides. Power consumption: 2-4 watts. Does not interfere in any way with computer operation. It connects to a female Molex-4 accessory socket on your power supply. $5.00 ============================================================ =============== SUPER-BUGG DISK II DRIVE: (featured on covers of Summer 1996 and Fall 1996 issues of II ALIVE magazine; shown at KansasFest '96) Apple Disk II 5.25" drive with two special front panel features: (a) 3-position write-protect switch (normal/enable/protect), and (b) speed-control knob; allows convenient adjustment of rotational disk speed. DISK II with standard IDE-20 flat ribbon cable: $20.00 Interface card, 20-pin cable: $10.00 DISK II with db-19 round cable (for IIc or IIgs) $25.00 Interface card, db-19 cable: $12.00 CLONE OF DISK II: Subtract $4.00 from above prices; same guarantee. Apple IIC UPGRADE ROM CHIP, with installation instructions sheet. You swap this ROM chip (342-0033) into your original model Apple IIC, and make two minor changes on the motherboard. This upgrade will give you two advantages: (a) the "checkerboard" internal self-test, and also (b) the IIc will become able to use the 3.5" 800K Unidisk drive (white casing, model # A2M2053). $4.00 for one, or $7.50 for two, including U.S. domestic postage. Just one upgrade ROM chip is needed for each IIc. Shipping costs are EXTRA but these costs are minimized. Mail payment to: Stephen Buggie buggie@unm.edu Psychology Univ. of New Mexico/ Gallup 200 College Road Gallup NM 87301 rev. 11/1/97 -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o -o-o-o-o-o-o-o Stephen Buggie buggie@unm.edu 200 College Rd. November 1, 1997 Gallup, NM 87301 voice: (505) 863-2390 home 863-7504 office fax: (505) 863-7532, 863-7644