Zotac ION A w/M4 ATX

**tlturner** · 11-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I have a bit of a problem, and its my fault for buying the wrong version of the ION. I thought I had specced out the D, not the A. Whoops. So now what I need is a way to get 19 VDC out of an M4 ATX. Am I totally screwed? I realize I probably won't be able to get PSU controlled startup and shutdown now but at least need a solution that will give me functionality. I do not want to use an AC inverter for the external power brick, and am trying to keep additional expenditures to a minimum.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 11-24-2009, 09:17 AM

the m4 will only output 12v. You're going to have to replace either the PSU (dont know of any that do 19V) or the mobo.

**Crinos** · 11-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by tlturner

I have a bit of a problem, and its my fault for buying the wrong version of the ION. I thought I had specced out the D, not the A. Whoops. So now what I need is a way to get 19 VDC out of an M4 ATX. Am I totally screwed? I realize I probably won't be able to get PSU controlled startup and shutdown now but at least need a solution that will give me functionality. I do not want to use an AC inverter for the external power brick, and am trying to keep additional expenditures to a minimum.

I allmost did the same blooper myself... You could allways use the A-ION as a media server at home? They are excellent for that kind.
But all hope is not lost....
http://www.powerstream.com/ADC-p006.htm
http://www.powerstream.com/AC-A0407.htm

**filmjay** · 11-24-2009, 10:44 PM

Doesn't the "A" come with a PSU already on the board? Pardon my asking, but what do you need the M4 for? Or are you wanting to run a screen off the PSU as well?

Just curious as I was just a handful of clicks away from ordering an "A" before I started checking for info on the onboard psu.

**soundman98** · 11-24-2009, 11:59 PM

wow, zotac needs to fact check their site-- according to the site, the ion-a-u needs a 20 pin power supply, and it is included....

i believe that boards like this require a regulated 12 volt input(the included power supply might take 19 though.)

**tlturner** · 11-25-2009, 09:04 AM

It's an external power brick that comes with the Zotac A so the DC/DC converter mentioned earlier or a power inverter would work and now it looks like the M4 won't be doing much besides powering my screen and sending the on/off signal to my amp. Kind of a waste. Worst part is I bought a quantity of 10 to build out our fleet of trucks at work. Too bad we don't have the budget to fix my screwup and get D boards. I get egg on my face but at least I can get them functional.