Sony VAIO MicroTower - Manual (Page 87)

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Notes on Use
On the Power Source
❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz for North
American countries.
❑ The total power draw of installed add-in cards must not exceed the
specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by
installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The system is
designed to provide 2 amps (average) of 5V power for each card in
the system not to exceed a total of 12 amps. The total from +5V
current draw in a fully-loaded system (with all the add-in card slots
filled) must not exceed 12 amps. If you add components to the system
that draw current from the power supply, the maximum combined
+3.3V and +5V output must not exceed 80 watts.
❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral
equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different
supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable
operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.
❑ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming
equipment, such as copying machines or shredders.
❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device
prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges
such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.