Straight Power E7 680W - Power Supply (PC) Be Quiet! - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Straight Power E7 680W Be Quiet!

2. Voltage regulation

Wearepleasedaboutyourdecisiontouseabe-quiet!powersupplyoutofourStraightPowerseriesinyour computer. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the advantages andspecicsoftheStraightPowerseriesinthiscomprehensivemanual. ThelatestgenerationoftheStraightPowerseriesoffersyoumanyexperiencesandisaconsequentfurther development of the very successful pilot production. Should you have any further question, please contact our customer service. See contact information under item 9. PCSystemsarealwaysbecomingmoreandmorecapableandrequiremoreelectricityasaresultofthehigh performancegraphiccardsandquickerprocessors,especiallyonthe+12Vcables.Thepowersupplysprovided intheStraightPowerCMseriesareanidealsupplementinreferencetothereservecapacities,evenforthe operationofPCIExpressgraphiccardsintheSLIorCrossrenetworks. ThepowersupplysfeaturedintheStraightPowerseriesdisposeofanextremelyhighrateofefciencyofup to87%,whichmakesitpeerlessonthemarket.Forapermanentusageintensityofyourcomputer,thelower consumption of electricity can possibly be noticed in the next electricity bill.

2. WARNINGS AND SAFETy NOTES

Before conducting the start-up procedure, please carefully read and observe all of the points in this instruction manual Only then can a correct operation of the power supply be ensured and as a result, you‘ll be able to enjoy this product for a long period of time. Never open the cover of the power supply. The electronic components sheeted there create a high voltage that is dangerous to humans. After the separation from the network, the construction parts are often continue to harness a high voltage. As such, a power supply may only be opened by authorized personnel. In addition, the guarantee is deemed null and void once the power supply has been opened, thus damaging theofcialguaranteeseal. Never operate the device with wet or moist hands. Never place items in the openings/fanner of the power supply. Pleaseobservethatthestart-upprocedureisonlyintendedforinteriors.Theexteriorusagecanleadtoheavy damages.Donotconductanyworkonthepowersupplywhenitisinaphaseoflinevoltage.(Inthissituation, alwaysplacethepowerswitchto„0“andifnecessary,pulloutthepowerplug). Should there be a short circuit in the device, remove the power cable and do not bring the device back into operation.Powersupplyswithoutauniversalalternatingcurrent(AC)cannotbeusedinthecountrieswhere,for example, there‘s a line voltage of 100V. The power supply can be destroyed if used with an incorrect or false AC voltage portal. Thispowersupplyisdesignedforavoltagerangebetween100–240V~andthus,universallyversatile. MakesurethatyourPCisnotsituateddirectlynexttoaheateroranotherheatsourcebecausethiscancause a decrease in the lifespan of all components and thus, lead to failures/casualties. Makesurethatthereisasufcientamountofventilationinyourcomputercase,forexample,withanaddi

tionalfan,becauseacurrentATXpowersupplyisnotsolelyresponsiblefortheevacuationofthecomplete warmthproducedinthePCcase. 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.15

3. ADVANTAGES AND SPECIFICS OF yOUR NEW POWER SUPPLy

High efciency: ThepowersupplyseriesfromStraightPowerdisposeofaveryhighdegreeofefciency.This helps them to reduce the costs of electricity that accumulate within a year when there‘s a high rate of operation. Ahighefciencymeansthatthepowersupplycan convert the incoming alternative current into direct current with a lower level of losses. This leads to a lower amount of warmth loss, which then has a positiveeffectoncoolingthepowersupply.Power supplysthatfeatureashigharateofefciencyas isexhibitedbytheStraightPowerseries,canthus 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: ThepowersupplysoftheStraightPowerseriescorrespondstothecurrentguidelines2002/95/EG(RoHsand WEEEdirectives)issuedbytheEuropeanUnion. 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: ThepowersupplysfromtheStraightPowerseriesdisposeofarst-classstabilityinsupplyingyourvaluable components 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. Warmth-dependent air velocity control: bequiet!powersupplysfromtheStraightPowerseriesmakeuseofaverypreciseairvelocitycontrol.Thisau- tomatic control not only controls the fan in the power supply, but can also control the case fan that can be con- nected 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 tempe- rature increases, 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. Effiiency of the Power Supply Loading /% of rated output power) Effiziency (%)16 The air velocity control disposes of an gear-up impulse. This ensures that all connected case fans are brought into gear in that a short impulse with a high level of voltage starts the fan. Important Only connect one fan with every cable. Ultra Silent concept Encompasses a variety of electrical and mechanical optimisations to provide more silent operation, optimum airowandverylownoiseproduction Technical advantages ATX12V version 2.3: WiththeStraightPowerCMseries,bequiet!offersapowersupplythatcorrespondstothelatestATX12V specications.Itoffers4separate12Vrailsthathaveanadvantageouseffectonthedependablefunctionof the system. PCI express connectors: ThepowersupplysfromtheStraightPowerseriesdisposeofuptofour6or8pinconnectorsthatarenecessa- ryfortheusageofPCIexpressgraphiccards.Initsbasicform,everyconnectorisa6poleconnectorthatcan beconvertedintoan8poleconnectorbyaddingtwoadditionalpins.(variesbymodel) Wherepossiblepleasealwaysfollowtheplugnumberingtoconnecttothesamegraphiccard.(PCIe1toVGA1 andPCIe2toVGA2) 20/24 pin mainboard connectors: Withanexpandablemainconnectorthatfeaturesfrom20to24pins,theStraightPowerseriesisalsodown- wardcompatiblewithallcurrentspecications.Thefollowingstandardsaresupported: ATXSpecicationV2.2andolder BTXV1.0a Serial ATA (SATA) connectors: PowersupplysfromtheStraightPowerseriesareequippedwithasufcientamountofSATAconnectors.The plug count ranges from 4 SATA electrical connectors for the 480W model to 7 SATA electrical connectors at 680W

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Pleasereadthepoint„Warningsandsafetynotes“beforeyoubegintheinstallation. ToinstallthepowersupplyinyourPC,youwillrequireascrewdriver.Onlyusethescrewsdeliveredwiththe adapter because they have the provide the correct thread

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

drives.Pleasemakesurethatnoconnectorsfromtheoldpowersupplyareconnectedtoacomponent.

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.

1.Placethenewpowersupplyinthespaceprovidedinthecaseandscrewitintothebacksidewiththefour screws included with the delivery. Do not use excessive force to do this. 2.Placethe20/24pinintotheintendedconnectoronthemainboard.Ifyouhavea24pinconnection,then place the remaining 4 pins in the correct position before you stick the connector in the socket. When using a 20pinconnector,ttheadditional4pinsrightintotheside. 3.Nowstickthe4pinconnector,alsocalledtheP4connector,intotheprovidedsocketonthemainboard.This connectoriswillprovideyourCPinthefuturewithadditionalelectricity. 4.Ifyouhaveamainboardwithseveralprocessors,youwillrequiretheadditional8pinEPSconnectors.You connect these into the socket on the mainboard. :PleaseobservetheyourmainboardmanufacturerinstructionswhenconnectingtheEPSconnector. Not all mainboards dispose of these connections. FAN The two 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. Attention: only one fan per connection cable! Maximum load for all connections in sum 0.8A/9.6W!

6. SAFEGUARD FUNCTION

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 ordeactivationofthesystemistheconsequentialresult.Shouldthishappen,thePCshouldbeimmediately checked for possible errors. In order to systematically detect such errors, please read the chapter „Troubleshoo

cally deactivates UVP (Under voltage protection) This safeguard triggers when the voltage in the circuits falls below a certain limit. In this case, the power supply is then automatically deactivated. OVP (Over voltage protection) The over voltage safeguard is triggered when the voltage in the circuits is too high and the power supply deac

tivates. SCP (Short circuit fuse) The safeguard during a short circuit in the secondary section of the power supply prevents a defect to the power supply and its components. OTP (Temperature safeguard) If the temperature within the power supply rises to a level where the hardware might be damaged the power supply will automatically turn off. When the temperature falls the power supply can be used again. Always make sure that your system receives enough cooling. OPP (Over power protection) This safeguard is triggered when the entire performance demanded of the power supply is higher than the speciedpeakload.Thiscanhappenifthepowersupplydoesn‘tdisposeofenoughperformanceability.

Please observe! InATXsystems,thepowersupplyreceivesthesignalfromtheconnectedmainboardinordertobestartedup. Forthisreason,pleasecheckwhether–withthehelpofthemainboardorthecasemanual–theactivation/ deactivation is connected correctly. Attention: Work with the electrical sources can lead to life-threatening injuries. In cases of trails of smoke, damaged cablesandtheeffectsofuids,thepowersupplyistobeimmediatelyunpluggedfromitssourceofelectricity and after that, no longer brought into operation. Never unscrew the power supply. The are components in the interior that can contain high amounts of voltage whennotusedforalongperiodoftime.Pleasehaveanyandallnecessaryrepairsbeconductedbyanautho- rized expert! Ifthesystemforaninstalledpowersupplydoesnotfunctionproperly,youmustrstcheckforthesepossible sources of error: A. Make sure the electrical cable is plugged into both the socket and the power supply correctly and tightly. Ideally, 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 necessa- ry, 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 mainboard instruction manual! Switch on the power supply by placing the switch on position „I“ and ac- tivating 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 separate all of the devices from the system that are not required for starting your computer. Turn the com- puter back on. Repeat this step and after each re-start, close one of the devices until you have found the supposed defect. If the power supply does not react due to a short circuit, wait at least 5 minutes until you re-start your computer because the device is equipped with overload protection.19 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 possible that these are displayed incorrectly. This results from the non-precise dimension of the mainboard and does not necessarily have to correspond to reality. Problem: After installing a new graphics card, the PC can no longer be turned on or crashes with practically every opportunity: YouhaveinstalledanewhigherperformancegraphicscardinyoursystemandnowyourPCnolongerstarts oritseemstocrashimmediatelywiththerstworkload.Thepowersupplyistooweaklydimensionedforyour graphicscard.Beforemakingapurchase,pleasetakealookatourwattconguratoratwww.be-quiet.net.Here you‘llndtherightbequiet!powersupplyfromourassortment Important note: Should the power supply not work, please ensure that you have throughly read this instruction manual and can preclude the problem causes listed here. Should the problems continue to exist, please contact our customer service immediately. All incoming returns are checked by our RMA service. Should we determine that a power supply is indeed free of error, it will be sent back to the customer. In addition, an all-included inspection for the occurring expense is levied. Shouldadefectariseinyourbe-quiet!powersupplywithinthersttwelvemonthsfromthedateofpurchase, then please call our toll-free hotline to clarify the technical details and questions. For smooth processing we require the following from you, submitted via fax, email or by post: One copy of the purchase receipt A brief description of the error The serial number for the power supply Yourdeliveryaddress OnceyourdocumentshavebeenreceivedwewillsendyouareplacementpowersupplyviaDHL,packagedin apostbox.PleaseprovidetheDHLcourierwiththepowersupplyyoususpectisdefective.Pleaseretainthe cable management, accessories and original packaging yourself. These elements do not need replacement. THE ON-SITE ExCHANGE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN GERMANy AND FRANCE PLEASE STORE yOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE; WE CANNOT PROCESS GUARANTEE CLAIMS WITHOUT A RECEIPt!

As part of the scope of delivery for the power supply, the following accessories are contained: Cooling device cable Operating handbook Wire ties Screws for mounting the power supply

9. NOTES ON DISPOSAL

Usedelectricalandelectronicdevicesmay,inaccordancewithEuropeanspecications*,nolongerbeplaced in unsorted municipal solid waste. The must be collected separately. The symbol crossed out wheelie bin with a bar implicates the necessity of the separated collection. Pleasehelpinprotectingtheenvironmentandmakesurethatonceyou‘vedecidedtonolongermakeuseof this device, that it is placed in the systems of separate collection that are intended for it. InGermany,youarelegally**requiredtotakeanolddevicetosuchaplaceofseparatecollectioninsteadof placingitinunsortedmunicipalsolidwaste.Theresponsiblewastemanagementparties(communities)subject to public law have set-up collection stations at which old device from private households in your area can be turned in free of cost.

• 20 It is possible that the legal responsible waste management parties pick up the old devices themselves, even fromprivatehouseholds.Pleasereadyourlocalhouseholdrefusecollectioncalendarorvisityourcityorcom

munity administration in order to inform yourself about the opportunities for turning in or collecting old devices in your area. *Guideline2002/96/EGoftheEuropeanParliamentsandtheCouncilfromJanuary27th,2003onused electrical and electronic devices. **Lawonmarketintroduction,withdrawalandtheenvironmentallycompatibledisposalofElectricalandElect

ronicEquipmentAct(electricalandelectronicdevicelaw–TheGermanElektroG)fromMarch16th,2005.

10. GUARANTEE, MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS AND COPyRIGHT

3yearsmanufacturerguaranteeforconsumers(originalpurchasefromauthorisedbe-quiet!dealersonly) On-sitereplacementserviceintherst12monthsfollowingpurchasedatefromauthorisedbe-quiet!dealer. Guarantee work can only be processed with information on the serial number as well as an included copy of the purchase receipt from an authorised be-quiet! dealer. On-site exchange within Germany only. Opening of the device, manipulation of any kind, structural changes of any kind as well as damages through external mechanical forces lead to a complete voiding of the guarantee. The complete guarantee terms and conditions can be viewed on the Service/Guarantee Conditions on the homepage www.be-quiet.de. Listan GmbH & Co.KG . Biedenkamp 3a . 21509 Glinde . Germany For further information, you can contact us in Germany Mon–Fri09:00–17:30 Phone[phone]Fax[phone] e-mail: [e-mail] www.be-quiet.com Our General Warranty Conditions apply, which can be viewed on the Internet on http://www.be-quiet.net/ser- vice/en/warranty.Thefollowingnumberswillhavetobeprovidedintheeventofservice.Youwillndthemon the power supply name plate:

BN123 S/N(seenameplatefornumber)21 Please observe the following: 1.Thecontentsofthisdocumentationmaynot–partially,inwholeorcopied–bepassedalong,propagatedor savedinanyformwithoutthepriorexpressedwrittenconsentofListan. 2.bequiet!isaregisteredtrademarkofthecompanyListanGmbH&Co.KG.Otherproductsandcompany names mentioned in this documentation can be the brands or trademarks of their respective owners. 3.Listancontinuallydevelopsitsproductsincorrespondencewithitspolicies.Listanreservestherighttomake changes and improvements to every product described in this documentation without prior announcement. 4.Listanisundernocircumstancesresponsibleforthelossofdataandreceiptsorforanyspecial,random, direct or indirect damages, however they may arise. 5.Thecontentsofthisdocumentationarepresentedastheyherebyappear.Listandoesnotassume, expressed or implied, any guarantee for the correctness or completeness of the contents of this documen- tation, including, but not limited to the tacit guarantee of market suitability and the aptitude for a special purpose,unlessapplicablelawsorjurisdictionstringentlystipulatealiability.Listanretainstherighttomake changes to this documentation or to retract the documentation at any time without prior announcement.22

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