ATX 2.3 POWER SUPPLY - Sharkoon

WARNINGTo prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the power supply housing.No user-exchangeable parts inside. Refer service and maintenance toauthorized Sharkoon personnel. Warranty is void under unauthorizedattempt to open the power supply housing. Suitable for indoor or office useonly. Keep the power supply away from humidity!2. Specifications2.1 Overview2.2 Line voltage and protective functionsThis PSU works with 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) and is equipped with the following protective functions:1. Over voltage protection2. Short circuit protection: The power supply is designed with a short circuit protection to preventdamage of the power supply components. Main power will be shutdown when a short circuit occurs.The PSU will return to normal after the short circuit has been removed and the main power switch hasbeen turned off and back on again, with a minimum cycle pause of 2 seconds.3. Over current protection2.3 Safety standardsOur power supply has been certified to comply with the following regulations: CE and CB.2.4 Warranty periodFor this power supply unit we provide a 2 years warranty.QP400 4

3. Parts and accessoriesABCA – Power supply ”QP400”B – Power cordC – Set with mounting screwsNote:If you are missing any of the items listed above, please contact our customer service immediately:support@sharkoon.com (Germany and Europe)support@sharkoon.com.tw (international).QP400 5

4. InstallationRemove an already installed PSU from the case. Proceed as follows:1. Switch off your PC. Disconnect the PSU’s power cord from the wall outlet and your PSU. Unplug allcables connected to the PC case (e.g. keyboard, mouse etc.).2. Open the PC case (for additional information refer to the PC case’s manual).3. Disconnect all cable connections between the PSU and other PC components (e.g. mainboard, HDDs,drives, fans etc.).4. Remove the mounting screws connecting PSU and PC case and carefully take the PSU out of the case.4.1 Installing the PSU into the PC case1. Insert the PSU into the PC case and put it against the PSU bracket on the case’s back side.2. Screw the PSU to the case from the outside using the included screws. Pay attention not to cover thefan/air intake of the built-in PSU.4.2 Connecting the PC components to the PSU4.2.1 The connectors at a glancePictureName20+4-pin ATX powerconnector (1x)4+4-pin P8 powerconnector (1x)6-pin PCIe powerconnector (1x)PictureNameSATA power connector(6x)4-pin connector forperipheral devices (2x)4-pin floppy connector(1x)QP400 6

Note:All connectors are designed fault-preventing to avoid misconnection. If you cannot attach the female connectorto the male connector of the drive or peripheral, please check if both connectors are attached in thecorrect orientation.Do not force to plug the female connector into the male connector in wrong orientation, nor modify anyof the components, as this will damage the PSU and your hardware. SHARKOON warranty does not coverdamage caused by incorrect handling.4.2.2 Connecting mainboard and graphics card(s)1. Plug the ATX power connector (fig. 1) to the respective jack on the mainboard.fig. 12. In case your mainboard also provides an additional 4-pin or 4+4-pin power connector (the so called P4resp. P8 connector), also plug the respective connector (fig. 2).fig. 2Note:The power connection of the mainboard depends on the vendor and may vary. For detailed informationon how to establish the power connection refer to your mainboard’s manual.QP400 7

3. In case your PCIe graphics card is equipped with an additional power connector, also plug the 6-pin PCIepower connector (fig. 3) which will provide a stable power support for your graphics card.fig. 34.2.3 Connecting optical drives and other peripheral devices1. Connect the 4-pin plug (fig. 4), the SATA plug (fig. 5) and the 4-pin floppy plug (fig. 6) to the respectiveperipheral devices.fig. 4 fig. 5 fig. 6Note:For more information refer to the respective manuals of your drives and peripheral devices.4.2.4 Checking all connectionsMake sure that all devices are connected properly then plug the PSU’s power cord to a wall outlet andswitch the power supply on. This ends the installation of the PSU.QP400 8

5. TroubleshootingIn case the power supply does not work properly, check the following topics:1. Is the power cord correctly connected to a wall outlet and the PSU’s power connector?2. Make sure the on/off switch is turned to the “I” position.3. Check if the main power connector is correctly plugged to the mainboard.4. Check if the power connectors are properly connected to the peripheral devices in case the short circuitprotection function was activated when switching on the PSU.5. Turn the power switch off and back on several times with a minimum cycle pause of 5 seconds.6. In case the PSU still does not start, contact support@sharkoon.com.6. Cable diagrams20+4-pin ATX power connector4+4-pin P8 power connector6-pin PCIe power connectorSATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for floppySATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for peripheralsQP400 9

SATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for peripheralsLegal disclaimer:As a continuing policy of product improvement at SHARKOON, the design and specifications are subject tochange without prior notice. National product specifications may vary.All rights reserved especially (also in extracts) for translation, reprinting, reproduction by copying or othertechnical means. Infringements will lead to compensation.All rights reserved especially in case of assignation of patent or utility patent. Means of delivery and technicalmodifications reserved.Disposal of your old productYour product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can berecycled and reused.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by theEuropean Directive 2002/96/EC.Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal householdwaste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environmentand human health.© SHARKOON Technologies 2011www.sharkoon.comQP400 10