Dynex DX-PS500W User Manual

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Contents 3Dynex ATX Power SupplyUnit DX-PS500WContentsImportant safety instructions ...........................................................3Power supply components and features............................................3Installing the power supply ..............................................................3Troubleshooting................................................................................3Specifications....................................................................................3Legal notices.....................................................................................4Warranty...........................................................................................5Français........................................................ 7Español ...................................................... 11Important safety instructions• Do not locate your PC near a radiator or any other heat source• Do not locate your PC near any source of magnetism• Do not locate your PC in a moist or dusty area, or any area subjectto excessive vibration• Do not locate your PC in direct sunlight• Connect your PC to a source of stable electrical powerCaution: Check the red power supply voltage switch setting beforeinstallation. The setting should be the same as your local power voltage(115 V for North America and 230 V for Europe and other countries).Change the voltage setting if necessary. Failure to take this precautioncould result in damage to your equipment and could void yourwarranty.Power supply components andfeaturesPower supply features include:• Complies with Intel ATX 12V version 2.2 and is downwardcompatible with V2.0• Compatible with Intel VIIV and AMD LIVE interfaces• Supports Intel and AMD dual-core and multi-core processors• Supports SLI and crossfire graphics cards and is downwardcompatible to legacy graphics cards.• Energy Star compliant• Internal fan speed control function• Low Acoustic noise• Output over-current and over-voltage, and short circuit protection• 70% min. efficient under full loadPower supply components include:Installing the power supplyTo install the new power supply:1 Turn off your computer.2 Unplug the power cord from your computer.3 Open your computer case. For instructions, see your computer’suser guide.4 Disconnect power supply cables from the system board andperipheral devices, such as hard drives, optical drives, and fans.Make sure that you note where all the power connectors arebecause you will need to reconnect the power supply cables.5 Remove the old power supply. For instructions, see yourcomputer’s user guide.6 Install the new power supply and secure it to the computer casewith the appropriate screws.7 Reconnect all power supply cables using the notes you made instep 4. Make sure that each connection is secure.8 Close the computer case.9 Plug the power cord into your computer, then turn your computeron.TroubleshootingIf your new power supply is not working correctly, try the following:• Make sure that the computer power cord is firmly plugged into thepower cord connector on your computer.• If you are using a surge protector, make sure that it is plugged inand turned on.• Make sure that the wall outlet is supplying power. For example,plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on.• Make sure that the red voltage switch (located on the back of thepower supply) is set to the correct voltage setting. The setting forthe United States is 115 V. The setting for Europe and othercountries is 230 V.• Make sure that the system board power supply cable is securelyconnected to the system board connector (24 pin or 20 pin).• Make sure that all power supply cables to peripheral devices, suchas hard drives, optical drives, and fans, are securely connected.Any loose power cable connections may cause the power supplyoperate incorrectly.• The power supply may be overloaded. Unplug any unnecessarycomponents, such as extra drives, then try again.• If the power supply is very hot, check the case fans and the powersupply fan. Replace any faulty case fans, then try again.SpecificationsInputOutput cables3.4 inches(86.0 mm)5.9 inches(150.0 mm)5.5inches(140.0 mm)AC socketVoltage switchPower switchFan4.7 inches12 cmVoltage USA: 115 VacEurope and others: 230 VacFrequency 60 Hz-50 HzCurrent 10.0 A (max.) at 115 Vac/60 Hz5.0 A (max.) at 230 Vac/50 HzParameter Minimum Nominal Maximum UnitsVin (115 VAC) 90 115 132 VRMSVin (230 VAC) 180 230 264 VRMSVin frequency 47 --- 63 Hz