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 |3|+5V|yellow||
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-|5|GND1|blue|total +12V load is 8A|
+|5|GND1|blue||
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 |7|GND3|blue||
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     * from AmigaKit adapter
     * is this just their hardware adapter or all atx adapters?
+====Replacement Power Supplies====
+Sadly, you can't just substitute any ATX in for the A2000, see below.  There is a small after market for replacement power supplies. See the A500 Power page for an easy Cisco swap.
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       * -12V at .5A (vs .3A)
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 ====ATX PC Power Supply====
-Here's the standard PC power supply to compare to Amiga's needs.  Nowadays, there is seldom a -12V power line. If you can find an old AT power supply you're almost guaranteed a -12V. Keep an eye out at yard sales and thrift stores. A quick and easy indicator is if a 5.25" or 3.5" drive is in the PC.
+Here's the standard PC power supply to compare to Amiga's needs.  Nowadays, there is seldom a -5V power line. If you can find an old AT power supply you're almost guaranteed a -5V. Keep an eye out at yard sales and thrift stores. A quick and easy indicator is if a 5.25" or 3.5" drive is in the PC. This //usually// means it is an old power supply so the -5V may be there.
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