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USER MANUAL CMPSU-450VX CORSAIR

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Corsair VX550W/VX450W Power Supply!

This User Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("You"), and Corsair Memory. You are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement, as defined below, by using the Corsair VX550w/VX450w power supply ("Product"). If you have any questions or concerns about the terms of this agreement, please contact us at http://www.corsair.com/company/contacts.aspx. If, prior to using the Product, you decide you are unwilling to agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly return the Product and the accompanying items (including written materials and binders or other containers) to Corsair Memory or the Corsair Memory authorized distributor from whom you obtained the Product and accompanying items. If you have already paid for the Product, provide us with your proof of purchase and we will refund the fees you have paid for these items to you.

Limited Warranty And Limitation of Liability

The Product is guaranteed for sixty (60) months from the date of delivery to the end-user against defects in materials or workmanship. During this period, the Product will be repaired or have parts replaced, at our discretion, provided that: (I) the Product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased with shipping prepaid; (II) the Product has been purchased by the end-user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the Product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use; (IV) the Product has not been damaged due to acts of nature, such as lighting, fire, flood, or earthquake; (V) the warranty stickers have not been removed or tampered with.

Corsair Memory's warranty on the Product is to the first end user or consumer only, in accordance with the Corsair Memory's Limited Warranty. All warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration of the guarantee above. The repair, replacement, or refund as provided under this express limited warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer, and is provided in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied. In no event shall Corsair Memory be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product, or accessory, or for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages of any kind, or loss of revenue or profits, loss of business, loss of information or data, software or applications or other financial loss arising out of or in connection with the ability or inability to use the products or accessories to the full extent these damages may be disclaimed by law.

Corsair Memory's total liability, whether for breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), indemnification or otherwise, is limited to the price of the Product sold under these terms with respect to which losses or damages are claimed. In no event will Corsair Memory be liable for any loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss, lost profits or savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages to the full extent that may be disclaimed by law. The limitations, exclusions and disclaimers in these terms shall survive a fundamental breach or breach or the failure of the essential purpose of these terms or of any remedy contained herein. No action will be brought for any breach of these terms more than one year after the accrual of such cause of action. For the purpose of this paragraph, "Corsair Memory" includes its affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents, each of whom shall be considered as a trust beneficiary.

Introduction

Extending Corsair's legendary reputation in performance and quality, the new Corsair VX family of power supplies features the industry's most efficient power management and ultra-quiet design for mainstream users. Unlike most power supplies in the market, the Corsair VX incorporates a single +12V power rail that delivers continuous power under heavy loads. This conservative design ensures reliable operation in today's most demanding system configurations and adds compatibility for future platforms. The unique combination of rock solid performance and incredible value puts the Corsair VX family of power supplies in a class of its own. Ideal for home theater PCs and ENERGY STAR PCs, the VX line maximizes energy savings and minimum noise generation thanks to double-forward switching circuitry design. Each Corsair VX power supply is backed with an industry-leading 5-year warranty and 24/7 on-demand customer service.

Corsair Advantages

The VX550W/VX450W is packed with latest technology and features:

Supports the latest ATX12V v2.2 standard and is backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01 systems.
- Ultra-quiet 120mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level by varying the RPM in response to temperature.
- Double-forward switching circuitry design offers maximum efficiency, up to 85% under wide load range.
99% Active Power Factor Correction provides clean and reliable power to your system.
- Universal AC input 90-264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage. No more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch!
- Dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with latest components.
- Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components.
- High quality Japanese capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability.
- Extra long cables support full tower size chassis.
- Standard ATX PS/2 size: 5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 5.5"(L); 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 140mm(L)
MTBF: 100.000 Hours
- 5 year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair's legendary technical support and customer service.

Model	CMPSU-550VX		CMPSU-450VX
AC Input Rating	90-264VAC		90-264VAC
Input Current	5~9A		5~9A
Frequency	47Hz~63Hz		47Hz~63Hz
DC Output	Max Load	Max Output	Max Load	Max Output
+3.3V	30A	140W	20A	130W
+5V	28A		20A
+12V	41A	492W	33A	396W
-12V	0.8A	9.6W	0.8A	9.6W
+5VSB	3A	15W	2.5A	12.5W
Total Power	550W		450W

Package Contents

• Corsair VX550W/VX450W Power Supply unit
• User Manual
• AC Power cord
  Cable ties
• Mounting screws
• Corsair case badge

Corsair Cable Configuration

• 1 x 610mm (24") 24-pin ATX power connector cable. Note: The ATX power connector has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either a 24-pin or a 20-pin socket on the motherboard.
• 1 x 610mm (24") 8-pin EPS12V connector cable. Note: The EPS12V power connector has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either an 8-pin socket or a 4-pin "P4/12V" socket on the motherboard.
• For VX550W: 2 x 610mm (24") 6-pin PCI-E connector cable.
• For VX450W: 1 x 610mm (24") 6-pin PCI-E connector cable.
• 2 × 710 ~mm (28") SATA connector cable with three SATA connector heads.
• 2 × 860mm (34") 4-pin peripheral power connector cable with three connector heads and one small 4-pin for floppy drive.

Installation

Before proceeding with installation, please read through this manual in its entirety.

Step A: Building a brand new system:

(If you are replacing your existing power supply, please go to step B.)

1 Please make sure the VX550W/VX450W is not connected with an AC power cord.
2 Follow the directions in your chassis manual and install the VX550W/VX450W with the screws provided.
3 The main 24-pin power cable attached on the VX550W/VX450W has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either a 24-pin or a 20-pin socket on the motherboard.

a If your motherboard has a 24-pin socket, you may connect the 24-pin main power cable from the VX550W/VX450W directly to your motherboard.
b If your motherboard has a 20-pin socket, you must detach the 4-pin cable from the 24-pin connector, and then plug the 20-pin cable onto your motherboard without connecting the 4-pin connector.

4 The VX550W/VX450W has an 8-pin +12V; also know as "EPS12V" cable.

a If your motherboard has an 8-pin +12V socket, connect the 8-pin cable directly to your motherboard.
b If your motherboard has a 4-pin socket, detach the 4-pin from the 8-pin cable, and then plug the correct 4-pin directly to your motherboard.

WARNING: The detachable 4-pin from the 24-pin main connector is not a "P4" or "+"12V" connector. Serious damage can be caused if you use it in place of "P4" or "+"12V" connector.

5 The VX550W/VX450W includes 2 Peripheral cables, 2 PCI-Express cables (1 on VX450W), and 2 SATA cables.

a Connect Peripheral cable to hard disk power socket (repeat if necessary).
b Connect Peripheral cable to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive's power socket (repeat if necessary).
c Connect SATA cable to SATA Hard drive's power socket (repeat if necessary).
d Connect PCI-E cable to power socket of your PCI-Express video card if required (repeat if necessary)
e Connect Peripheral cable for any peripheral requiring a small 4-pin connector (repeat if necessary)
f Please make sure all the cables are tightly connected.

6 Connect the AC power cord to the VX550W/VX450W and turn on the VX550W/VX450W by pushing the switch to "I" position.

Congratulations! You have completed installation of the VX550W/VX450W power supply and your system is ready to go!

Step B: Replacing your existing power supply

1 Disconnect the AC power cord from your wall outlet or UPS and from the existing power supply.
2 Disconnect all the power cables from your video card, motherboard and all the other peripherals.
3 Follow the direction in your chassis manual and uninstall your existing power supply.
4 Go to Step A.

Safety and Agency Approvals

CE EN55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 CLASS B EN 61000-3-2:2000,

EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001 EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

FCC FCC Part 15 & Part 2 (CISPR 22 CLASS B)

C-TICK AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 CLASS B

UL UL 60950-1

CSA CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1

TUV EN 60950-1

CBIEC 60950-1

WARNING

• Due to high voltages inside the power supply, under no circumstances should the power supply cover be removed. Warranty is voided once the cover is removed.
  Please operate the power supply in a safe and dry environment.
• Do not insert any objects into the open ventilation or fan grill area of the power supply.
• The 24-pin main power connector has a detachable 4-pin connector. This 4-pin connector is not a P4 or ATX 12V connector. Please DO NOT force this cable in the P4 or ATX +12V socket on the motherboard.
  For indoor use only.

FCC FCC Comma 15 e Comma 2 (CISPR 22 CLASSE B)

C-TICK AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 CLASSE B

UL UL 60950-1

CSA CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1

TUV EN 60950-1

CB IEC 60950-1

AVVERTENZE

150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 140mm(L)