1000W Power Zone - Power Supply (PC) Be Quiet! - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 1000W Power Zone Be Quiet!

Safety instructions 6

Benefits and special features of your new power supply 7

Technical advantages 8

Compatibility 9

9

Safety functions 10

Troubleshooting 10

Frequent problems 11

Accessories 11

Notes on disposal 11

Warranty* 12

Manufacturer's details 13

Copyright 13

Technical data. 51

DEUTSCH

Einleitung 14

Label. 51
Voltage regulation. 52
Operating conditions 52
Minimal load 52
Dimensions 52
Connectivity and cable lengths 53
Distribution and Pin assignment 57

Glinde, June 2013

1. INTRODUCTION

We are delighted that you have chosen to use a be quiet! power supply from out PowerZone series in your PC. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the advantages and features of the PowerZone power supply series in this comprehensive manual.

PowerZone is a completely new be quiet! power supply series and especially designed for Gamers. The expertise from our already established power supply series is the base for the development of this new 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 PowerZone Series power supplies are ideal in that they have sufficient reserve capacity, even for the operation of PCI Express graphic cards in SLI or CrossFire arrays.

Our PowerZone Series power supplies have an extremely high efficiency level of up to 88% .

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow all the information contained in these instructions carefully prior to installation. The power supply is only guaranteed to function properly if the instructions are followed thus providing you with maximum satisfaction with this 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 an authorised technician.

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.

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 sufficiently 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.

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.

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 efficiency:

The power supplies of the Powe Zone series hare highly efficient with 88% .

Efficiency of the Power Supply

High efficiency 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 effect on cooling the power supply. Power supplies that feature a high level of efficiency like the PowerZone 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:

Our PowerZone 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:

PowerZone series power supplies offer 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 specifications; this is particularly important for high performance requirements.

Thermally controlled fan:

be quiet! power supplies from the PowerZone series offer high-precision thermal fan control. This monitoring mechanism controls the fans using the "FAN" connection on the power supply. Fan speed is adapted to reflect 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 effective cooling within the case.

The fact that cool air is 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.

COOL*OFF Function:

The so called COOLOFF Function stands for a fan follow-up control. Usually, fans stop running after the PC has been turned off, even though there is still a lot of heat inside the case. This problem is solved by be quiet! with the COOLOFF Function. Thanks to this feature, fans run for three minutes after shut down to protect your valuable components at their time of maximum heat stress.

be quiet!'s best fan available:

Variable speed 135mm Silent Wings fan with airflow-optimized blades and thin design enhances airflow, reduces turbulence. Fluid Dynamic Bearing with copper core quiets operation and lengthens fan lifespan. The special 6-pole motor reduces power consumption and vibration.

4. TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

ATX 12V Version 2.4 + EPS 12V 2.92:

The be quiet! PowerZone series offers customers a power supply compatible with the latest ATX12V and EPS 12V specifications.

PCI Express connectors:

Our PowerZone series power supplies have up to six PCIe Connectors (6+2-Pin) 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 58.

20/24 Pin motherboard connectors:

Thanks to a main connector that is expandable from 20 to 24 pins, the PowerZone series is also downwardly compatible with all current motherboard specifications.

This power supply does not support motherboards that require a -5V line and SOCKET A (462) motherboards.

Serial ATA (SATA) connectors:

Our PowerZone Series power supplies have numerous S-ATA connectors.

5. COMPATIBILITY

The be quiet! PowerZone series power supplies are compatible with all recent popular power supply and motherboard specifications such as:

• Intel ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 2.4 (and downwardly compatible to V2.31, V2.3, V2.2, V2.01, V2.0)
• ATX System Design Guide Version 2.2 and Version 2.1
• BTX Version 1.0a
  E-ATX Server Dual Motherboards via 8-Pin Connector
  EPS12V Version 2.92
  Intel C6/C7 Status for the new processor generation
  Energy Star 5.2 guidelines
  ErP 2013

6. INSTALLING YOUR NEW POWER SUPPLY

Please read „Warnings and safety notes" before you begin the installation.

Note: You will need a screwdriver to fit 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! PowerZone 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-P8 connector for the CPU into the socket provided on the motherboard.
• If you have a motherboard with multiple processors, you need an additional 12V-P8 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!

7. SAFETY FUNCTIONS

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 off in most cases.

If this happens, you should immediately check the PC for errors.

For more info on troubleshooting see the "Troubleshooting" chapter.

The PowerZone Series has the following safety functions:

OCP (Over current protection)

If the load on the individual circuits exceeds the specified limit, the power supply is automatically switched off.

UVP (Undervoltage protection)

This safeguard is triggered if the voltage on the circuits drops below a certain limit.

The power supply is automatically switched off 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 off.

You cannot switch it back on until it has cooled down. Please ensure that the PC has sufficient cooling.

OPP (overload protection)

This safeguard is triggered if the total output of the power supply exceeds the specified maximum load.

This can happen if the output of power supply is insufficient for the system (incorrectly dimensioned).

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

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/off 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.

If the system in which you installed the power supply does not work properly, check for these possible sources of error first:

• Check that the mains cable to the power supply is correctly and firmly 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/off 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 "1" and then pressing the on/off 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 off 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/UEFI) are to low/high

If you check the power supply voltages via the BIOS/UEFI 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 configuration tool on www.bequiet.com. The tool will help you to find the right be quiet! power supply from our range of products.

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.

10. ACCESSORIES

The power supply package includes the following accessories:

• Cable management cable set
• Mains lead
• Operating manual
  Cable ties
• Screws for installing the power supply

11. NOTES ON DISPOSAL

Due to European directives* you are no longer allowed to dispose of used electrical and electronic devices as assorted 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 office, 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.

12. WARRANTY

• 5 year manufacturer's warranty for consumers (original purchase from authorised be quiet! dealers only).
• On-site replacement service in the first 12 months after purchase date from authorised be quiet! dealer.
• Warranty claims and on-site exchange can only be processed if you quote the serial number and model description 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 and model description of the power supply
- Your delivery address

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.

• Opening the device, manipulations of any kind, technical modifications 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.bequiet.com.

Our General Terms and Conditions of Business apply; for details, please refer to www.bequiet.com on the internet.

13. MANUFACTURER'S DETAILS

Listan GmbH & Co. KG Biedenkamp 3a, 21509 Glinde Germany

For support in Germany, you can call our free service hotline,

Monday through Friday 09:00 - 17:30 hrs.

Tel. [phone] - 44 Fax [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet page and PSU Calculator: www.bequiet.com

14. COPYRIGHT

• 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 Listen be held liable for loss of data and income, or for any specific, incidental, direct, or indirect damage, however it arises.
• The content of this documentation represents the current state-of-art. Listen 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.

Listen retains the right to make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documentation at any time without prior announcement.

1. EINLEITUNG

Efficiency of the Power Supply

Loading (%) of rated output power

Efficiency of the Power Supply

Listan Poland Sp. z o.o.

Efficiency of the Power Supply »

Conector PCI Express:

Per the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as given below, be quiet! warrants its new products to be free of defects resulting from faulty materials and faulty manufacturing for the length of the warranty period.

I. APPLICABILITY

This non-transferable warranty is applicable to newly purchased, previously unopened be quiet! products and is enforceable by only the original consumer purchaser. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service, so should be retained. be quiet! does not provide warranty registration services.

II. WARRANTY PERIOD

For eligible products, parts and labor are warranted for the appli-cable warranty period from the date of purchase. The applicable warranty period varies by product model, and is identified in your user documentation, on the product package, or as listed below. Should any of these warranty periods differ, the longest specified warranty period will apply. Replaced products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer.

III. EXCLUSIONS

The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Normal wear and tear.
2. Any product which has been modified without permission from be quiet!, or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been defaced, modified, or removed.

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

4. Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to an improper voltage source, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included with the product.

5. Fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature.
   Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by be quiet!.

6. Shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier).

7. Any other cause which does not relate to a defect in materials or manufacturing workmanship.

8. Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, accessories or other consumables used with this product.

9. be quiet!, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purpose.
10. Removal or installation charges.
11. Shipping charges.
12. Any incidental charges.

IV. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

be quiet! 's sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at its option. be quiet! shall not, in any event, be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data (whether direct or indirect), damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the possibility of such damages.

V. LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTYES

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length specified in Paragraph II.

VI. LOCAL LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights granted under local law. These rights may vary.

VII. NO OTHER WARRANTY

No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

VIII. TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE

Please see your product owner's manual or visit the Online Support section at www.bequiet.com for details and contact information. You will need to provide proof of purchase for warranty service.

TECHNICAL DATA

Environment Temperature		Rel. Humidity
Operation	0 ~ 50°C	up to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage	-40 ~ 70°C	up to 95% (non-condensing)

4. MINIMAL LOAD

6. CONNECTIVITY AND CABLE LENGTHS

1000W

850W

750W

650W

7. DISTRIBUTION AND PIN ASSIGNMENT

24 PIN ATX power connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Orange	+3.3VDC	13	Orange Brown	+3.3VDC +3.3Vdef.sense
2	Orange	+3.3VDC	14	Blue	-12VDC
3	Black	COM	15	Black	COM
4	Red	+5VDC	16	Green	PS_ON/OFF
5	Black	COM	17	Black	COM
6	Red	+5VDC	18	Black	COM
7	Black	COM	19	Black	COM
8	Grey	PWR_OK	20
9	Violet	+5VSB	21	Red	+5VDC
10	Yellow	+12VDC	22	Red	+5VDC
11	Yellow	+12VDC	23	Red	+5VDC
12	Orange	+3.3VDC	24	Black	COM

Peripheral Devices & FDD power connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Red	+5VDC	3	Black	COM
2	Black	COM	4	Yellow	+12VDC

SATA power connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Orange	3.3V	4	Black	COM
2	Black	COM	5	Yellow	+12VDC
3 Red	+5VDC

EPS + 12V power connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Black	COM	5	Yellow	+12VDC
2	Black	COM	6	Yellow	+12VDC
3	Black	COM	7	Yellow	+12VDC
4	Black	COM	8	Yellow	+12VDC

PCI express VGA connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Yellow	+12VDC	4	Black	COM
2	Yellow	+12VDC	5	Black	COM
3	Yellow	+12VDC	6	Black	COM
7	Black	COM	8	Black	COM

+12V power connector

Pin	Color	Signal	Pin	Color	Signal
1	Black	COM	3	Yellow	+12VDC
2	Black	COM	4	Yellow	+12VDC

*For P4 motherboard

Fan connector

Pin Color Signal
1 Black COM
2	White up to +12VDC

*For Fans only