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Dell D220p 01 Power Supply Pinout 2

The Dell D220P-01 (DA-2 Series) power supply uses a proprietary 8-pin connector to deliver 12V DC at 18A (220W/216W). 8-Pin Connector Pinout

It was a Dell D220P-00, a heavy, beige brick of a power supply from an era when computers were built like tanks and sounded like jet engines. Dell D220p 01 Power Supply Pinout 2

5. Repurposing Warnings & Compatibility

  • Do not use with standard PC motherboard without a pin-swap adapter. You will send +5V standby to the wrong pin, likely destroying the motherboard’s power controller.
  • Do not use Pin 18 (Brown) as -5V – it is not. Connecting it to standard ATX pin 18 (which expects -5V) will short the 3.3V sense line to ground.
  • Adapter cables exist – search for "Dell 20-pin to ATX 20-pin adapter" (e.g., from ModDIY or eBay).

| Pin | Signal Name | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | +5V | +5V power output | | 2 | +5V | +5V power output | | 3 | +12V | +12V power output | | 4 | GND | Ground | | 5 | GND | Ground | | 6 | GND | Ground | | 7 | +12V | +12V power output | | 8 | +5V | +5V power output | The Dell D220P-01 (DA-2 Series) power supply uses

Conclusion: Respect the Proprietary Pinout

The Dell D220P-01 is a compact, reliable 220W unit that outperforms many generic 300W PSUs. However, its proprietary nature means that the pinout is law. Do not use with standard PC motherboard without

⚠️ Safety warning: Double-check with a multimeter before powering any non‑Dell device. Modifying PSUs carries shock and fire risk.

Wire Identification: If cutting the cable for a custom project, you will typically find three white wires (+12V), three black wires (Ground), a blue wire (Signal), and a red wire.