Dark Power PRO 650W - Power Supply (PC) Be Quiet! - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Dark Power PRO 650W Be Quiet!

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We‘re happy and excited that you have decided to use a be quiet! power supply from the Dark Power PRO series in your computer. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the advantages

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The latest generation of the Dark Power PRO series offers you many experiences and is a consequent further deve lopment of the very successful pilot production.

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manual. Should you then have any additional questions, please call us at our customer service hotline: VHUYLFHKRWOLQH (PDLOVHUYLFH#EHTXLHWFRP :HEVLWHZZZEHTXLHWFRP PC Systems are always becoming more and more capable and require more electricity as a result of the high per formance graphic cards and quicker processors, especially on the +12V cables. The power supplys provided in the Dark Power PRO series are an ideal supplement in reference to the reserve capacities, even for the operation of PCI

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2. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES

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power switch to „0“ and if necessary, pull out the power plug). Should there be a short circuit in the device, remove the power cable and do not bring the device back into operation.

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there‘s a line voltage of 110V. The power supply can be destroyed if used with an incorrect or false AC voltage portal.23 This power supply is designed for a voltage range between 100 – 240V~ and thus, universally versatile.

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decrease in the lifespan of all components and thus, lead to failures/casualties.

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because a current ATX power supply is not solely responsible for the evacuation of the complete warmth produced in the PC case. Should you want to clean your power supply, separate it completely from the power supply system and do not use damp towels or cleaning agents. Only clean the power supply from the exterior using a dry towel. Only start the operation of the power supply after an hour within the room air environment, because otherwise, condensation can build up in the power supply.

3. ADVANTAGES AND SPECIFICS OF YOUR NEW POWER SUPPLY

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a lower level of losses. This leads to a lower amount of warmth loss, which then has a positive effect on cooling the SRZHUVXSSO\3RZHUVXSSO\VWKDWIHDWXUHDVKLJKDUDWHRIHIÀFLHQF\DVLVH[KLELWHGE\WKH'DUN3RZHU352VHULHV can thus be operated with an extremely slow moving and thus, very quiet fan. An extremely low development of noise is the result of this continually technical advancement. ECONOMICAL:

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WEEE directives) issued by the European Union. An environmentally conscious manner of production and the usage of materials that do not include harmful substances that are dangerous for the environment are guaranteed with be quiet! products. In this way, both we the manufacturer and you the consumer actively help in making an important contribution to the protection of our environment. VOLTAGE STABILITY: 7KHSRZHUVXSSO\VIURPWKH'DUN3RZHU352VHULHVGLVSRVHRIDÀUVWFODVVVWDELOLW\LQVXSSO\LQJ\RXUYDOXDEOHFRP ponents with electricity. This is also created by the usage of high quality components. As such, output voltages are kept very close to the optimal nominal value, which is very important for a higher demand on performance.24 WARMTH-DEPENDENT AIR VELOCITY CONTROL: be quiet! power supplys from the Dark Power PRO series make use of a very precise air velocity control. This automa tic control not only controls the fan in the power supply, but can also control the case fan that can be connected to the power supply. The application is rather simple: only the case fans that are usually equipped with a 3 pole and/or 4 pole connector must be connected with the respective connections onto the power supply. The speed of the fan is regulated depending on the warmth development in the power supply. If the temperature in creases, the fans automatically begin to turn faster in order to ensure a quick and effective cooling within the case. The cooling that is quickly created then contributes to the longer lifespan of its components and the power supply. When connecting individual fans to the power supply, please ensure that these fans do not have their own thermal sensors or potentiometers.

SILENT WING: 7KHIDQVEXLOWLQWRWKHEHTXLHW'DUN3RZHU352DUHYHU\GHSHQGDEOH$VDUHVXOWRIWKHKLJKHIÀFLHQF\RIWKHSRZHU supply, you only require a very low amount of component cooling, which then precipitates in the special running smoothness of the fan. The 120 mm large fan is located on the underside of the power supply and ensures an optimal cooling of the components. CONTROLLING FAN ROTATIONAL SPEED (POWER SUPPLY FANS) VIA THE MAINBOARD: A cable on the power supply makes the connection of the power supply fan to your mainboard possible. You can

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the intended slot on the mainboard and can then read the speed of the fan in the BIOS and/or operational system. Consult the manual of your mainboard as to whether this function is available. ECASO (FAN FOLLOW-UP CONTROL): ECASO stands for Enhanced Cooling After System OIIDQGLVWREHLQGLFDWHGDVDIDQIROORZXSFRQWURO,IWKH3& is turned off, all fans normally stop although it is still very warm in the interior case. With the ECASO control, this

on and does not damage its hardware.25 YOUR SERVICE FOR THE NEW POWER SUPPLY: 3 YEAR WARRANTY: With every newly purchased be quiet! Dark Power PRO power supply, you receive a three year warranty, one entire year longer than required by the law. 1 YEAR ON-SITE EXCHANGE:

tions. It offers separate 12V circuits that have an advantageous effect on the dependable function of the system. The 450, 550 and 650W models dispose of four separate 12V circuits and the 750, 850, 1000 and 1200W models dispose of six separate 12V circuits. PCI EXPRESS CONNECTORS:

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the usage of PCI express graphic cards. In its basic form, every connector is a 6 pole connector that can be conver

20/24 PIN MAINBOARD CONNECTORS: With an expandable main connector that features from 20 to 24 pins, the Dark Power PRO series is also downward

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Please read the point „Warnings and safety notes“ before you begin the installation. 5HPDUNV: To install the power supply in your PC, you will require a screwdriver. Only use the screws delivered with the adapter because they have the provide the correct thread

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1. Separate your PC from all available sources of electricity and carefully remove all cables attached to the PC.

2. Open the PC case and if necessary, observe the manufacturer instructions.

3. Remove all connectors from the mainboard and all additional components such as FDD, HDD or optical drives.

Please make sure that no connectors from the old power supply are connected to a component.

4. Now unscrew the screws on the backside of the power supply and carefully remove them. When doing this,

make sure that no cables get caught on components and thus, become damaged.

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1. Place the new power supply in the space provided in the case and screw it into the backside with the four

screws included with the delivery. Do not use excessive force to do this.

2. Place the 20/24 pin into the intended connector on the mainboard. If you have a 24 pin connection, then place

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3. Now stick the 4 pin connector, also called the P4 connector, into the provided socket on the mainboard. This

connector is will provide your CP in the future with additional electricity.

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as of 650W). You connect these into the socket on the mainboard. Some mainboards also require an additional 6 pin EPS connector. If this is the case, also connect this connector. 5HPDUNV: Please observe the your mainboard manufacturer instructions when connecting the EPS connector . Not all mainboards dispose of these connections. CABLE MANAGEMENT:

cable salad is avoided and the case is kept tidy. A special advantage is the now unchecked draft through the case. Disruptive cables prevent the air from traver

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management. Note:$OOFDEOHVDUHGHVLJQHGVXFKWKDWDPL[XSRIWKHFDEOHGLUHFWLRQVDQGDQLQWHUFKDQJLQJRIWKHFRQQHFWLRQVLV GLVTXDOLÀHG$OOFRQQHFWRUVFDQEHHDVLO\VWXFNLQWRWKHVRFNHWV\HWDUHWKHQYHU\WLJKWO\VLWXDWHGVXFKWKDWWKHUHLV only a very low resistance. Should problems however arise, never alter the connectors and cable connections your self. This can possibly cause permanent damage to the power supply and the other components as well as being grounds for a loss of warranty.27 7KHDOORFDWLRQRIWKHVRFNHWVRQWKHSRZHUVXSSO\LVDVIROORZV ::02'(/6 :02'(/ ::::02'(/ FAN The four fan connections are indicated with FAN. The fan connections are to be attached at these junctions. The attached fans are later controlled by the internal automatic controls. $WWHQWLRQRQO\RQHIDQSHUFRQQHFWLRQFDEOH 0D[LPXPORDGIRUDOOFRQQHFWLRQVLQVXP$: P8 CONNECTOR The P8 connector is required for mainboards with several processors. These provide the processors with an extra 12V circuit that is required for a stable operation. EPS ( AS OF 650W ) The additional 6 Pin EPS connector is, for special mainboards, required in the server and workstation area. This connector is available to you as of the 650W model

with electricity. There is, in each case, a 6 pin connector on each end of the cable. These can then convert into 8 pin connectors by applying the pluggable pins.28 PCIE3 AND PCIE4 (AB 750W) The second two graphic card connectors are indicated in green. These also serve to supply the high performance graphic cards with electricity. There is, in each case, a 6 pin connector on each end of the cable. These can then convert into 8 pin connectors by applying the pluggable pins.

The four sockets on the right side serve to connect the cable for the peripheral devices. In this case, it doesn‘t mat ter whether you use the HDD or SATA cables on the connections. You can connect this variation to each of the four sockets. There are no incompatibilities.

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7. CONNECTION OPTIONS AND CABLE LENGTHS

All be quiet! power supplys are equipped with numerous safeguard functions. They protect the user as well as the power supply and the connected components. When one of these safeguards is triggered, then a rebooting or deactivation of the system is the consequential result. Should this happen, the PC should be immediately checked for possible errors. In order to systematically detect such errors, please read the chapter „Troubleshooting“ on the following pages. The Dark Power PRO series disposes of the following safety functions:

peak load. This can happen if the power supply doesn‘t dispose of enough performance ability.

SOHDVHREVHUYH In ATX systems, the power supply receives the signal from the connected mainboard in order to be started up. For this reason, please check whether – with the help of the mainboard or the case manual – the activation/deactivati on is connected correctly. ATTENTION: $:RUNZLWKWKHHOHFWULFDOVRXUFHVFDQOHDGWROLIHWKUHDWHQLQJLQMXULHV,QFDVHVRIWUDLOVRIVPRNHGDPDJHGFDEOHV

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that, no longer brought into operation. Never unscrew the power supply. The are components in the interior that can contain high amounts of voltage when not used for a long period of time. Please have any and all necessary repairs be conducted by an authorized expert!

you use a separate can only for the computer power supply. B. Check to make sure that all connections are correctly connected to each other and correct them if necessary, for example, in the case of polarity. C. Inspect the connection of the on and off switch from the case to the mainboard. If necessary, consult your main board instruction manual! Switch on the power supply by placing the switch on position „I“ and activating the on/off switch on the case. If the power supply doesn‘t allow itself to be turned on, continue with the next point. D. Check your system for possible short circuits or defective hardware in that you turn off your computer and sepa rate all of the devices from the system that are not required for starting your computer. Turn the computer back on.

the device is equipped with overload protection. FREQUENT PROBLEMS: Problem: The selected voltages (via BIOS) are to low/high When you check the voltage of the power supply in the BIOS of the mainboard or in the operating system, it is pos

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ble. This provides more precise measurement. If the circuits should still lie outside of the tolerance, please contact our customer service Problem: After installing a new graphics card, the PC can no longer be turned on or crashes with practically every opportunity: You have installed a new higher performance graphics card in your system and now your PC no longer starts or it VHHPVWRFUDVKLPPHGLDWHO\ZLWKWKHÀUVWZRUNORDG7KHSRZHUVXSSO\LVWRRZHDNO\GLPHQVLRQHGIRU\RXUJUDSKLFV FDUG%HIRUHPDNLQJDSXUFKDVHSOHDVHWDNHDORRNDWRXUZDWWFRQÀJXUDWRUDWZZZEHTXLHWQHW+HUH\RX¶OOÀQGWKH right be quiet! power supply from our assortment ,PSRUWDQWQRWH Should the power supply not work, please ensure that you have thoroughly read this instruction manual and can pre clude the problem causes listed here. Should the problems continue to exist, please contact our customer service immediately.

will then be granted and initiated thereafter. :KDWZHQHHGIURP\RXLQWKLVFDVH We need a copy of your purchase invoice, and a precise description of the malfunction, both of which can be sent WRXVSHUID[HPDLORUSRVW$IWHUWKLV\RXZLOOUHFHLYHDQHZSRZHUVXSSO\IURPXV:KHQ\RXUQHZSRZHUVXSSO\LV GHOLYHUHGWR\RXUGRRUVWHSE\D'+/HPSOR\HHSOHDVHH[FKDQJHWKHGHIHFWLYHSRZHUVXSSO\WREHUHWXUQHGWR/LVWDQ Please make sure that the power supply is packaged completely in the cardboard box, including all accessories.36 9. ACCESSORIESAs part of the scope of delivery for the power supply, the following accessories are contained in addition to the cable management:• Cooling device cable• Operating handbook• Wire ties• Screws for mounting the power supply 10. ARTICLE NUMBERS AND BARCODESBN071 - BQT P7-Pro 450W BN072 - BQT P7-Pro 550W BN073 - BQT P7-Pro 650WBN074 - BQT P7-Pro 750W BN075 - BQT P7-Pro 850W BN076 - BQT P7-Pro 1000WBN077 - BQT P7-Pro 1200W11. NOTES ON DISPOSAL

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sorted municipal solid waste. The must be collected separately. The symbol for garbage barrels on wheels implicates the necessity of the separated collection.Please help in protecting the environment and make sure that once you‘ve decided to no longer make use of this device, that it is placed in the systems of separate collection that are intended for it.,Q*HUPDQ\\RXDUHOHJDOO\UHTXLUHGWRWDNHDQROGGHYLFHWRVXFKDSODFHRIVHSDUDWHFROOHFWLRQLQVWHDGRISODFLQJLWLQXQVRUWHGPXQLFLSDOVROLGZDVWH7KHUHVSRQVLEOHZDVWHPDQDJHPHQWSDUWLHVFRPPXQLWLHVVXEMHFWWRSXEOLFODZKDYHVHWXSFROOHFWLRQVWDWLRQVDWZKLFKROGGHYLFHIURPSULYDWHKRXVHKROGVLQ\RXUDUHDFDQEHWXUQHGLQIUHHRIcost. It is possible that the legal responsible waste management parties pick up the old devices themselves, even from private households. 4 260052 180778

Please read your local household refuse collection calendar or visit your city or community administration in order to inform yourself about the opportunities for turning in or collecting old devices in your area.

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6. DIAGRAMY RIPPLE I NOISE

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ECASO (Enhanced Cooling after System off) 3 min. 5dB 10dB 15dB 20dB 25dB 30dB 35dB 40dB 45dB 50dB 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Load on Power supply

NOISE DIAGRAM BQT P7-PRO 450W

ECASO (Enhanced Cooling after System off) 3 min. 5dB 10dB 15dB 20dB 25dB 30dB 35dB 40dB 45dB 50dB 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Load on Power supply

NOISE DIAGRAM BQT P7-PRO 550W

ECASO (Enhanced Cooling after System off) 3 min. 5dB 10dB 15dB 20dB 25dB 30dB 35dB 40dB 45dB 50dB 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Load on Power supply

NOISE DIAGRAM BQT P7-PRO 650W

ECASO (Enhanced Cooling after System off) 3 min. 5dB 10dB 15dB 20dB 25dB 30dB 35dB 40dB 45dB 50dB 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Load on Power supply