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Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of this Dynex DX-400WPS or Dynex 
DX-520WPS power supply. Please read this manual carefully and follow 
the instructions before installing the power supply.
This is an advanced power supply with excellent acoustic and thermal 
performance and intelligent thermal fan control technology that makes 
it virtually silent. The power supply provides perfect protection for your 
system and comes equipped with two +12V rails that can handle a 
maximum load of 18A for additional system reliability.

Safety information

Safety regulations

The power supply meets safety guidelines and regulations for UL, cUL, 
and FCC.

     

Important safety instructions

• Do not place your system near a radiator or other heat source.
• Do not place your system close to a source of strong magnetic 

fields.

• Do not place your system in a moist or dusty environment, or in 

an area subject to strong vibration.

• Do not place your system in direct sunlight.
• Your computer must operate at a stable AC input voltage.
• Your computer should not be situated directly next to a heater or 

another heat source.

• Do not open the cover on the power supply case. Dangerous 

voltages are present inside the cover. Your warranty is void if the 
cover is removed.

• Never operate the device with wet or moist hands.
• Never place items in the openings or fan of the power supply.
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a powered 

electrical outlet.

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the power supply.
• Make sure that you connect your power supply properly. Check 

your motherboard and graphic card manuals for compatibility 
before connecting the power supply to any of your devices.

Caution

 

(for DX-400WPS only):

 Check the red power supply voltage 

switch setting before installation. 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 precaution could result in damage to your 
equipment and could void your warranty.

Note

: If the power supply does not work correctly, contact our service 

center immediately at (800) 305-2204.

Power supply components and 
features

Power supply features include:

• Complies with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V version 2.31 

and is downward compatible with V2.2 and V2.0

• Supports Intel and AMD dual-core and multi-core processors
• High-performance components designed for better reliability
• Dual +12 V outputs for higher power capacity
• One 4+4 pin +12 V CPU connector for high-end CPUs
• One 6+2 pin PCI Express connector for high-end video cards
• 140 mm low-noise cooling fan
• All DC cables are mesh-sleeved. The length is 15.75 in. (40 cm)
• High reliability, including built-in protection circuit OVP, OLP, SCP, 

and line input fuse protection

Power supply components include:

DX-400WPS power supply

DX-520WPS power supply

Package contents

• 400-Watt or 520-Watt ATX Power Supply
• AC power cord

• User  Guide

AC power 
jack

Cooling fan

Ventilation 
grating

Voltage switch

ON/OFF switch

AC power 
jack

Cooling fan

Ventilation 
grating

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Summary of Contents for DX-400WPS

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Page 2: ...information 1 Power supply components and features 1 Package contents 1 Installing the power supply 2 Connector types 3 Troubleshooting 4 Specifications 4 Legal notices 4 One year limited warranty Dynex 5 13 0313 DX 400WPS DX 520WPS_MAN_ENG_V5 book Page ii Thursday March 27 2014 7 47 AM ...

Page 3: ... is plugged into the power supply Make sure that you connect your power supply properly Check your motherboard and graphic card manuals for compatibility before connecting the power supply to any of your devices Caution forDX 400WPSonly Checkthered powersupplyvoltage switchsetting beforeinstallation The settingshould bethe sameas your localpowervoltage 115 Vfor NorthAmerica and 230 V for Europeand...

Page 4: ...omponents Tip Makesuretonoteeachcomponentandtheconnectortypefor when you needtoconnectthemto your newpower supply 5 Remove the screws that secure your old power supply to your computer case then remove it from the case Installing your power supply 1 Position your power supply in the computer case making sure thattheACpowerjackandcoolingfanarefacingout thensecure yourpowersupplyusingthescrewsinclud...

Page 5: ...terbypressingthepowerbuttononthefront of the case Note For moreinformation refertoyour computer s user guide Connector types Connector Illustration Connect to 20 4 PIN Main Power The motherboard 4 PIN 12V 400 Watt PS only The motherboard for CPU power OR 8 PIN 4 4 12V 520 Watt PS only The motherboard for CPU power 4 PIN peripheral Total 3 connectors Internal IDE drives Serial ATA SATA Total 4 conn...

Page 6: ...harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made Caution Anychangeormodificationtothe equipment notexpressly approvedbythemanufactureroritsauthorizedpartiescouldvoidyour authoritytooperate theequipment UL statement Any information or documentat...

Page 7: ...r This warranty does not cover Customer instruction education Installation Set up adjustments Cosmetic damage Damage due to acts of God such as power surges Accident s Misuse Abuse Negligence Commercialpurposes use includingbutnotlimitedtouseinaplaceofbusiness or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home Modi...

Page 8: ...MN 55423 U S A 2014 BBY Solutions Inc All rights reserved DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions Inc Registered in some countries All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners V5 ENGLISH 13 0313 13 0313 DX 400WPS DX 520WPS_MAN_ENG_V5 book Page 1 Thursday March 27 2014 7 47 AM ...

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