> >As I said, almost nothing in a computer uses -12V. It was originally
> needed by
> >DRAM chips for bias, but DRAM has not worked this was for a decade.
> Now, the
> >only thing commonly tied to -12V is an RS-232 port that would probably
> work as
> >well in practice without it.
>
> You are right.. almost nothing.. Just the hard disk and CDROM drives.
> Some hard drive take 2.7 amps starting and about .7 running.
>
Huh? Does it now.
>
> Mike Duvall
> ac4zq
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