Introduction
Thank you for buying a StarTech.com 450-Watt heavy-duty power supply. Guaranteed
compatible with Pentium 4 (and below) processors, the high-quality ATXPOW450PRO
and ATXPOWR450GB are reliable ways to ensure that optimum power is delivered to
your computer’s demanding components. A dual ball-bearing temperature-controlled
fan adjusts its speed to maintain an optimum operating environment for heat-sensitive
components.
Features
• Ideal for Intel Pentium 3, Pentium 4, and AMD Athlon processors
• Constructed from the highest quality components to assure a long life
• Provides extra power capacity for PC servers with several hard drives
• Provides the extra current required by 1 GHz and faster CPUs
• Provides extra power required by leading edge 3D video accelerator cards
• Provides extra current and power capacity for overclocking CPUs
• Automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed to maintain optimal
performance
• Uses superior EMI/RFI power filtration system to ensure system components receive
clean, stable power
• Backed by StarTech.com’s three-year warranty
WARNING!
Computer parts can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that
you are properly grounded before opening your computer case. StarTech.com
recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer
component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static
electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer
case) for several seconds. Also make sure that your computer is turned off and
unplugged before attempting to open your computer case.
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x ATXPOW450PRO or ATXPOWR450GB power supply
• 1 x power cord
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Installation
ATXPOW450PRO
users: Check the red power supply voltage switch before installation.
It should be the same as your local power voltage. Change the voltage setting if
necessary.
ATXPOWR450GB
users: The power supply will automatically detect and set the proper
voltage setting.
1. Make sure that your system is turned off and unplugged. Disconnect the power cord
from your old power supply.
2. Open the case (consult your computer’s user guide for details, if necessary).
NOTE
: Before completing the next step, you may want to take note of what devices are
attached to your current power supply so you know which devices need to be connected
to the new power supply and where their connectors are located.
3. Disconnect all power connectors from the mother board and peripheral devices such
as hard drives, floppy disks, etc. Make sure that there are no devices connected to
your existing power supply.
4. Remove the existing power supply from your computer case and replace it with the
new StarTech.com power supply.
5. Connect the power connectors to your motherboard and peripheral devices.
6. Close your computer case.
7. Connect the power cord to the StarTech.com power supply.
ATXPOW450PRO/ATXPOWR450GB Connectors
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