This guide is intended for electronics hobbyists, repair technicians, and PC builders who wish to repurpose this specific power supply or troubleshoot it outside of a Dell OptiPlex chassis.
Warning: The D220P-01 does not require a load on +5V or +12V to start, unlike some older ATX supplies. However, for stable voltage regulation, a minimum load of 1-2A on +5V is recommended (use a 2.5Ω, 10W resistor or an automotive bulb on the red/black wires of the main connector).
The ATX connector is usually a 20-pin or 24-pin connector that supplies power to the motherboard. Dell D220p 01 Power Supply Pinout 2
| Pin # | Description | Pin # | Description | |-------|--------------|----------------|-----------------| | 1 | 3.3V | 11 | 3.3V | | 2 | 3.3V | 12 | -12V | | 3 | GND | 13 | GND | | 4 | 5V | 14 | PS-ON | | 5 | GND | 15 | GND | | 6 | 5V | 16 | 5V Standby | | 7 | GND | 17 | 5V | | 8 | 12V | 18 | 12V | | 9 | 12V | 19 | 5V | | 10 | 5V | 20 | 3.3V or PWR_OK |
For a 20-pin ATX connector, pins 21-24 are usually reserved or used for different functions. This guide is intended for electronics hobbyists, repair
Most D220P-01 units include a small 4-pin square connector (often labeled "P4") for the CPU VRM. This matches the standard ATX12V connector electrically, but check the colors.
Wiring caution: This 4-pin connector is keyed identically to standard P4 connectors. It is safe to use on any standard motherboard that requires a 4-pin CPU power. Step-by-Step:
The Dell D220p 01 PSU is a 220-watt power supply designed for efficiency and reliability. It features an 80 PLUS certification, indicating that it meets certain standards for efficiency. The PSU has multiple connectors for powering different components of a computer system, including the motherboard, hard drives, and graphics cards.
A: In Dell service manuals and forum discussions, "Pinout 1" usually refers to the main 20-pin power connector. "Pinout 2" unambiguously refers to the secondary 6-pin control connector covered in Section 2 of this article.