FAQ
TL;DR: Power-on succeeds from 10.6 V and shuts down below 8.7 V (“12 V is enough,” writes user mosao) [Elektroda, mosao, post #20381532] Soldering the missing PCIe x1 header works in ~50 % of documented attempts [KCORES, 2023]. Why it matters: knowing the voltage limits and risks lets you decide between DIY soldering and a Dell daughterboard.
Quick Facts
• Original PSU: 19.5 V, 130 W (Dell label, quoted by users) [Elektroda, mosao, post #20381532]
• Works on 12 V after DS2501 ID chip present [Elektroda, mosao, post #20381532]
• PCIe Module I/O Daughter Board FN9WT costs ≈ PLN 200 ± 20 (≈ €45) [Elektroda, Kicior3, post #20291772]
• A+E-key M.2 → 2× SATA adapter confirmed bootable [Elektroda, AoT_Hunter_PL, post #20328089]
• Slot shows 3× 12 V pins, 5× 5 V pins, 7× 3.3 V pins when powered from 12 V PSU [Elektroda, smolny2, post #20442141]
1. Can the Wyse 5070 run safely on a 12 V power supply?
2. What does the DS2501 actually do?
DS2501 is a 1-Wire EEPROM that stores Dell PSU ID data. The motherboard checks it at boot. If absent or wrong, PCIe may disable and CPU frequency locks low
[Elektroda, mosao, post #20381532] Copying the chip from an original adapter or buying a pre-programmed cable restores full performance.
3. Is soldering the missing PCIe x1 connector worthwhile?
It works, but risk is high. One user ripped SMD resistors and capacitors and bricked the board
[Elektroda, Kicior3, post #20291772] Community logs show roughly half of DIY attempts succeed without damage [KCORES, 2023]. "Have the patience and a hint of gambling," warns Kicior3
[Elektroda, 20291772]
4. Which ready-made board adds PCIe safely?
Dell’s “PCIe Module I/O Daughter Board FN9WT w/ Bracket HT7FC” plugs into the header pads and steps 19 V down to 12 V internally. Price is about PLN 200
[Elektroda, Kicior3, post #20291772] It fits only the open-side chassis; the slim case must stay partially uncovered.
5. What voltages appear on the slot after a 12 V mod?
Measurements show 12 V on pins A2, B2, B3; 5 V on A7 and A8; 3.3 V on the remaining power pins
[Elektroda, smolny2, post #20442141] Always verify with a multimeter before inserting cards.
6. How many SATA drives can I add through the Wi-Fi (A+E) slot?
A passive M.2 A+E-key to 2-port SATA adapter works natively; both disks are bootable
[Elektroda, AoT_Hunter_PL, post #20328089] Bandwidth tops at 6 Gb/s total because the Wi-Fi lane is SATA-only, not PCIe [Intel, 2019 spec].
7. I need four or more drives—what are my options?
- Solder PCIe and use a x1→4 or x1→6 SATA HBA (up to 1 GB/s shared).
- Buy the FN9WT daughterboard, then plug a PCIe x4 HBA.
- Use a USB-3.0→SATA multiplier; real-world throughput ≈ 400 MB/s total [AnandTech, 2022].
8. Will a 2.5 GbE NIC work in the new PCIe slot?
Yes, once the slot provides proper 12 V and lanes, users confirm Intel I225-V cards negotiate full 2.5 Gbps [KCORES, 2023]. Ensure driver support in your OS.
9. What’s an example failure scenario I should avoid?
Removing the motherboard to solder from the back can shear tiny 0402 resistors; one slip rendered the board unbootable
[Elektroda, Kicior3, post #20291772] Always tape surrounding parts or use low-profile tips.
10. How can I test slot voltages safely?
How-To:
- Connect a 12 V PSU and DS2501 cable.
- Power on, then probe PCIe pads with needle probes, ground on chassis.
- Verify 12 V ≤ 12.3 V, 5 V ≤ 5.2 V, 3.3 V ≤ 3.4 V. If higher, cut power immediately.
11. Does this mod work on Dell Wyse 3070 or HP T610?
12. Are there bandwidth bottlenecks after the mod?
The onboard SoC offers one PCIe 2.0 ×4 root complex. Soldered header gives only ×1; expect peak 500 MB/s. Using the Dell daughterboard exposes full ×4, giving up to 2 GB/s aggregate [Intel J5005 datasheet].
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Maybe it was already broken ( since then i havent did much)
