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Q. How to disable/enable the 5V output of the UPS when the RPi 5 is turned off?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: Editing the EEPROM configuration From the command line or Terminal window start by running the following command : <pre>sudo rpi-eeprom-config -e</pre> Set <code>POWER_OFF_ON_HALT</code> to <code>0</code> or <code>1</code> like this: [[File:X1012-setting.png|700px]] <code>1</code>: disable 5v outputs <code>0</code>: enable 5v outputs Press '''Ctrl-O''', then enter, to write the change to the file. Press '''Ctrl-X''' to exit nano (the editor). '''Reboot''' your Raspberry Pi 5 to make the change take effect.</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;"><span style="color:red">Q: Why does the message "This power supply is not capable of supplying 5A" appear??</span>
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'''Note:''' If you are using other OS like Ubuntu, please flash '''Raspberry Pi OS''' first, and then re-flash other OS such as Ubuntu etc after completing the above settings.
 
 
If you are using '''USB peripherals''' that need to be powered from the RPi5's USB port, '''don't forget''' to enable the following settings to ensure that the RPi5's USB port's current output is not limited:
 
Add <code>usb_max_current_enable=1</code> in the <code>/boot/firmware/config.txt</code> file.
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Q: Why does is the RPi5 LED still on and red after the UPS shield continue to output power when PI 5 is turned off via press the on-board button?
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The UPS shield provides enhanced power management features that intelligently monitor the power status of Please set as follows: Open the Teminal window based on '''Raspberry Pi 5 OS''' and automatically cut off power when execute the Pi is powered off. This helps optimize battery life by entering an ultrafollowing command: sudo rpi-eeprom-config -low standby power consumption mode. It ensures efficient operation and maximizes eChange the lifespan setting of the UPS battery. <code>POWER_OFF_ON_HALT</code> from <code>0</code> to <code>1</code>
'''To get the above features, check that the following settings are complete'''[[File:X1012-setting.png|700px]]
[[File:Pi5Press '''Ctrl-upsO''', then enter, to write the change to the file. Press '''Ctrl-settingX''' to exit nano (the editor). '''Reboot''' your Raspberry Pi 5 to make the change take effect.png|800px]]
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Powering the X1203 via Type C connector with / without the batteries,Pls check if you still have the issue.
please 1.Powering the X1203 via Type C connector with / without the batteries,Pls check if you still have the issue. 2.Please clear the test pad on the Pi's PCB bottom which is used for connecting the X1203 for 5V power delivery.
[[File:Test pad on the Pi's PCB.png|800px]]
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Q. Documentation about the I2C registers:
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[https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/MAX17040-MAX17041.pdf MAX17040G+]
 
 
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