Dark Power Pro 10 1200W - Power Supply (PC) Be Quiet! - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Dark Power Pro 10 1200W Be Quiet!

Thank you for deciding to t your computer with a be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supply. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the advantages and specics of the DARK POWER PRO 10 power supply series in this comprehensive manual. The latest generation of the DARK POWER PRO 10 Series oers many technical advancements and is a logical, ongoing development of the very successful DARK POWER PRO

Series. Should you have any further question, please contact our customer service. See contact information in item Manufacturer’s details. PC systems are continually becoming more and more powerful and require more electricity due to the use of high performance graphic cards and faster processors, especially on the +12V cables. Our DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies are ideal in that they have sucient reserve capacity, even for the operation of PCI Express graphic cards in SLI or Crossre arrays. Our DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies have an extremely high eciency level of up to 94%.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before commissioning, please observe all the items in this guide. The power supply is only guaranteed to function properly if the instructions are followed thus providing you with maximum satisfaction with your DARK POWER PRO 10 product. Caution! Only use the supplied cable set. Using cables that were not included (e.g. cables of older power supply unit series) may lead to defects! Never open the power supply case. The electronic components inside the case generate a high voltage that is dangerous to humans. Even after disconnecting the power supply from the network, some parts still have high voltages. For this reason, a power supply adapter should only be opened by authorized personnel. Opening the device voids your warranty.

• Never handle the power supply with wet or damp hands when in operation.

• Never insert objects into the power supply’s apertures/fans.

• Note that the power supply is designed for use indoors in conditions without high levels of moisture in the ambient air. Using the power supply outdoors will lead to serious damage.

• Never work on the power supply while it is connected to the mains. (In this case, always set the power switch to “0” and if necessary, disconnect the power plug).

• In the event of a short circuit in the device, unplug the mains cable and do not use the device. Important: Only press the “Overclocking Key” when the power supply is switched o! Make sure that your PC is not located directly next to a heating system or any other source of heat. Make sure that your computer case is suciently ventilated by means of additional fans; with today’s complex and powerful systems an ATX-compatible power supply is incapable of dissipating the heat produced in the PC case without additional support.16 If you want to clean your power supply, disconnect it completely from the mains and never use a damp cloth or cleaning agent. Clean the power supply from the outside using a dry cloth. Opening the device will void your warranty. Before using the power supply, allow it to warm up to room temperature for one hour to prevent condensation accumulating in the power supply.

3. BENEFITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR NEW POWER SUPPLY

High eciency: Our DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies have a very high eciency level of up to 94%. This helps reduce dissipation loss. High eciency means that the power supply can convert the incoming AC current into direct current with very little loss. This also reduces the lost heat and thus has a positive eect on cooling the power supply. Power supplies that feature a high level of eciency like the

10 Series can therefore be operated with an extremely slow running and thus very quiet radiator fan. Extremely low noise emission is the result of ongoing technical advances. Ecological: Out DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies comply with the current 2002/95/EG (RoHs and WEEE) directives issued by the European Union. An environmentally conscious production process and use of materials that avoid environmentally harmful substances environment are guaranteed for be quiet! products. In this way, we as the manufacturer and you as the customer can both actively help in making an important contribution to protecting our environment. Voltage stability:

Series power supplies oer best-of-class voltage stability for your components. This is also guaranteed by the use of high quality components. Output voltages are maintained at levels very close to specications; this is particularly important for high performance requirements. Thermally controlled fan be quiet! power supplies from the Dark Power P8 series oer high-precision thermal fan control. This monitoring mechanism controls the fans using the "FAN" connection on the power supply. Fan speed is adapted to reect the actual heat levels inside the PC case and power supply. When temperatures rise, the fans automatically begin to turn faster in order to ensure quick and eective cooling within the case. The fact that cool air is 95% 90% 85% 80% 75% 70% 20% 50% 80% 100% Effiiency of the Power Supply Loading /% of rated output power) Effiziency (%) Fan control with a gear-up impulse Normal power adapter operation and temperature regulated fan controlPower supply off Time Power supply on17 generated quickly helps to improve the life expectancy of your components and the power supply itself. When connecting external fans to the power supply, please ensure that these fans do not have their own thermal sensors or potentiometers. The fan control system generates a start-up signal. This short, high-voltage burst ensures that all the connected fans in the case will start together each time. Important: Connect only one fan per cable. SilentWings technology for extremely quiet operation 135 mm fans from the SilentWings USC series. Detached from case to run extremely quiet, with optimised rotational speed throughout the entire working range. Minimisation of electrical and mechanical noise through copper-core FDB bearings, ow-optimised fan blades and high-quality IC motor control. Overclocking Key The Overclocking Key groups the individual 12V rails to a single 12V rail. You can enable the overclocking function permanently by setting the jumper provided directly at the power supply. Or you can enable the overclocking function by pressing the switch on the slot cover provided as needed. The overclocking key is connected to the power supply using the connector labeled accordingly. When you switch on the overclocking function at the slot, a LED lights on the slot cover switch. Important: Only press the “Overclocking Key” when the power supply is switched o! Only connect the overclocking key, or the jumper provided, to the Overclocking Key connector on the power supply! Do not connect any other device – such as a fan – to this connector! To ensure trouble-free system operations, you should disable the overclocking key if you do not need this function

4. TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

ATX 12V Version 2.31 + EPS 12V 2.92: The be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 10 Series oers customers a power supply compatible with the latest ATX12V and EPS 12V specications. It provides four separate 12V circuits that oer benets with respect to system reliability. PCI Express connectors: Our DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies have up to six 6 pin or 8 pin connectors as required for use with PCI Express graphics cards. Where possible please always follow the plug numbering to connect to the same graphic card. (VGA1 to graphic card 1 and VGA2 to graphic card 2) Please note the important information on page 53. 20/24 Pin motherboard connectors: Thanks to a main connector that is expandable from 20 to 24 pins, the Dark Power PRO series is also downwardly compatible with all current motherboard specications. This power supply does not support motherboards that require a -5V line and SOCKET A (462) motherboards. Serial ATA (SATA) connectors Our DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies have numerous S-ATA connectors.18

The be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 10 Series power supplies are compatible with all recent popular power supply and motherboard specications such as:

• Intel ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 2.31 (and downwardly compatible to V2.3, V2.2, V2.01, V2.0 )

• E-ATX Server Dual Motherboards via 8-Pin Connector

Please read „Warnings and safety notes“ before you begin the installation. Note: You will need a screwdriver to t the power supply in your PC. Only use the screws provided with the power supply because they have the correct thread. Caution! Only use the supplied cable set. Using cables that were not included (e.g. cables of older power supply unit series) may lead to defects! First remove your old power supply. To do so, proceed as follows:

• Carefully disconnect your PC from any power sources and unplug all cables connected to the PC.

• Open the PC case, taking care to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Disconnect all plugs from the motherboard and all other components, such as FDDs, HDDs, or optical drives. Make sure that there are no plugs from the old power supply connected to any of the components.

• Now remove the screws at the rear of the power supply and carefully pull the power supply out of the PC case. Take special care that no cables get caught in the components and damage them. Fitting your new be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 10 power supply:

• Place the new power supply in the space provided in the PC case and connect to the rear panel using the four screws provided. Do not use excessive force.

• Plug the 20/24 pin connector into the socket provided on the motherboard. If you have a 24 pin connection, place the remaining 4 pins in the correct position before you plug the connector into the socket. If you have a motherboard with a 20 pin connector, fold the additional 4 pins to one side.

• Now plug the 12V-P4/ 12V-P9 connector for the CPU into the socket provided on the motherboard.

• If you have a motherboard with multiple processors, you need an additional 12V-P9 plug. Simply plug it into the corresponding socket on the motherboard. The connecting cable required to do so is included. Using the power supply’s thermal fan control Connect only one case fan with one FAN socket on your power supply. Make sure that case fans have a range of between 4V – 12V. Caution: Only one fan per connecting cable! Maximum total load for all connections 0.8A/9.6W!19

All be quiet! power supplies have numerous safety functions. They are designed to protect the power supply and the components connected to it against damage. If one of these safeguards is triggered, the system will reboot or power o in most cases. If this happens, you should immediately check the PC for errors. For more info on troubleshooting see the “Troubleshooting” chapter. The DARK POWER PRO 10 Series has the following safety functions: OCP (Over current protection) If the load on the individual circuits exceeds the specied limit, the power supply is automatically switched o. UVP (Undervoltage protection) This safeguard is triggered if the voltage on the circuits drops below a certain limit. The power supply is automatically switched o in this case. OVP (Overvoltage protection) The overvoltage safeguard is triggered if the voltage in the circuits is too high; the power supply is deactivated. SCP (Short circuit safeguard) The fuse protecting the power supply’s secondary circuits prevents physical defects of the power supply and the components connected to it. OTP (Temperature safeguard) In the case of excessive heat build-up in the power supply, the power supply immediately and automatically switches o. You cannot switch it back on until it has cooled down. Please ensure that the PC has sucient cooling. OPP (overload protection) This safeguard is triggered if the total output of the power supply exceeds the specied maximum load. This can happen if the output of power supply is insucient for the system (incorrectly dimensioned).

Please note If you have an ATX system, the power supply is enabled by the motherboard in order to boot the PC. For this reason, please refer to the motherboard or case manual to check whether the on/o switch is connected correctly. Caution: There is a risk of fatal injury when working on power sources. If you notice traces of smoke, damaged cables and exposure to liquids, immediately disconnect the power from the mains and do not use it again. Never open the power supply case. High-voltage components in the interior of the power supply may still be live after a longer period of disuse. Please have any and all necessary repairs conducted by an authorized expert! Opening the device will void your warranty.20 If the system in which you installed the power supply does not work properly, check for these possible sources of error rst:

• Check that the mains cable to the power supply is correctly and rmly plugged into the power supply and the socket. Ideally, you should use a separate power socket for the computer power supply.

• Check whether all connectors are correctly plugged in, and make any necessary adjustments, such as un case of incorrect polarity.

• Check the connection between the on/o switch on the case to the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard manual if needed! Switch the power supply on by setting the switch to position “I” and then pressing the on/o switch on the case. If the power supply still does not switch on, continue with the next item.

• Check your system for possible short circuits or faulty hardware, making sure that you switch o the computer and disconnect all devices not required for the computer to start. Switch the computer back on. Repeat this process and connect one device after each reboot, until you discover the fault. If the power supply does not react due to a short circuit, wait for at least 5 minutes before switching back on as the device is equipped with overload protection.

9. FREQUENT PROBLEMS

Problem: The selected voltages (via BIOS) are to low/high If you check the power supply voltages via the BIOS on the motherboard or the operating system, note that they may be displayed incorrectly. This typically results from imprecise measurements by motherboard and does not necessarily imply a genuine problem. Problem: After installing a new graphics card, the PC will not power on, or it crashes frequently. You have installed a new higher performance graphics card in your system and now your PC fails to boot, or it crashes immediately with minimal workload. The power supply is inadequately dimensioned for your graphics card. Before making a purchase, please refer to our watt conguration tool on www. be-quiet.net. The tool will help you to nd the right be quiet! power supply from our range of products. If the power supply is adequately dimensioned, enabling the “Overclocking Key” before switching on the power supply could solve the problem. Important note: If the power supply does not work, make sure that you have read these instructions thoroughly and have ruled out the problems referred to earlier on. If the problems persist, please contact our customer service department immediately.

The power supply package includes the following accessories:

• Cable management cable set

• Slot cover with Overclocking Key

• Jumper for permanent enabling of the overclocking function

• Screws for installing the power supply21

11. NOTES ON DISPOSAL

Due to European directives* you are no longer allowed to dispose of used electrical and electronic devices as unsorted domestic waste. The devices must be collected separately. The trash can on wheels pictogram indicates the need to dispose of the device separately. Please help to protect the environment and make sure, once you have decided to stop using the device, that you dispose of it responsibly via the correct collection system. In Germany, you are legally** required to dispose of used devices separately, instead of as domestic waste. Your local waste disposal authority has set up one or more collection points at which used devices from private households in your area can be handed in free of charge. In some cases waste disposal authorities will pick up used devices, even from private households. Please refer to your local household waste collection brochure, or visit your town hall or community administration oce, for more information on handing in or collecting used devices in your area.

• Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January, 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). ** Law on market introduction, return and treatment of electrical and electronic equipment (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act [ ElektroG (Germany)) of March 16, 2005.

• 5 year manufacturer’s warranty for consumers (original purchase from authorised be-quiet! dealers only).

• On-site replacement service in the rst 12 months after purchase date from authorised be-quiet!. dealer.

• Warranty claims can only be processed if you quote the serial number and enclose a copy of your purchase receipt from an authorised be-quiet! dealer. On-site exchange within Germany and France only. The exchange can only take place in the country of purchase. All returns are examined by our RMA service. If a power supply is found to be error-free, it will be returned to the customer. In addition to this, we reserve the right to charge a lump sum for testing the device to cover our overheads. Should a defect of your be-quiet! power supply occur within twelve months of date of purchase, please call our toll-free hotline to clarify technical details and queries. For trouble-free processing we require the following from you, submitted via fax, email, or mail:

• A copy of the purchase receipt

• A brief description of the error

• The serial number of the power supply

• Your delivery address22 After receiving your documents, we will deliver a replacement power supply packed in a mailing box to you via DHL. Please hand over the power supply you suspect to be defective to the DHL courier. Please keep the cable management set, accessories and original packaging yourself. There is no need to replace these components. This service is restricted to Germany and France. The exchange can only take place in the country of purchase. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place; we cannot process warranty claims without a receipt!

• Opening the device, manipulations of any kind, technical modications of any kind and damage due to external mechanical force will void your warranty.

• To read the warranty terms and conditions in full, see Service/Warranty Conditions on the homepage at www.be-quiet.de. Our General Terms and Conditions of Business apply; for details, please refer to www.be-quiet.net on the internet. The following numbers are required for service processing. they are located on the power supply type plate:

• You are not allowed to reproduce, disclose, publish or store the contents of this documentation, or excerpts of it, without the prior written consent of Listan.

• be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listan GmbH & Co. KG. Other products and company names mentioned in this documentation may be brands or trademarks of their respective owners.

• In accordance with company policy, all Listan products are subject to ongoing development. Listan reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this documentation without prior announcement.

• Under no circumstances shall Listan be held liable for loss of data and income, or for any specic, incidental, direct, or indirect damage, however it arises.

• The content of this documentation represents the current state-of-art. Listan does not assume, whether expressed or implicit, any liability for the correctness or completeness of the content of this documentation, including, but not limited to the implicit guarantee of market suitability and aptitude for a special purpose, unless applicable laws or jurisdiction stringently stipulate such a liability. Listan retains the right to make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documentation at any time without prior announcement. Model description Article Number Serial Number BQT P10-1200W BN205 S/N (Number see product label) BQT P10-1000W BN204 S/N (Number see product label) BQT P10-850W BN203 S/N (Number see product label)23

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