1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Never unscrew or disassemble the power supply. It may hold
elements containing high voltages after long periods of disuse and
which could cause serious injury.
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A power supply must only be opened by an authorised technician!
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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!
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The warranty shall be void if the power supply is opened by an unau-
thorised technician and/or the warranty seal is broken. Never handle
the power supply with wet or damp hands when in operation. Never
insert objects into the openings/fans of the power supply. Operation is
only permitted indoors! Outdoor use may lead to severe damage.
▪
Do not carry out work on the power supply if it is connected to the
mains. Always turn the mains switch to off and pull out the mains
plug.
▪
In the event of a short circuit in the device, remove the mains cable
and do not use the device.
▪
If there are traces of smoke, damaged cables and exposure to liquids,
the power supply must immediately be disconnected from the mains
and must not be used.
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This power supply is covered for a voltage range between 100 – 240
V~ and can be used universally.
▪
Do not operate the PC directly next to a heater or another source of
heat, as this reduces the lifespan of all components and may lead to
failures.
▪
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the PC case, for example
by adding additional fans.
▪
Should you want to clean your power supply, disconnect it completely
from the mains and do not use damp cloths or cleaning detergent.
Clean the power supply from the outside using a dry cloth.
▪
Allow hour before using the power supply after it has been in an
ambient air environment as otherwise condensation water could
accumulate in the power supply.
2. COMPATIBILITY
be quiet! Pure Power power supplies are compatible with current power
supply and motherboard specification, such as: Intel ATX12V Power
Supply Design Guide Version 2.4 (and downward compatible to V2.31 /
V2.3 / V 2.01 / V 2.0). ATX System Design Guide Version 2.2 und Version
2.1, BTX Version 1.0a and the Intel C6/C7 status of the current CPU
generation.
3. INSTALLING YOUR NEW POWER SUPPLY
You must read the item “Warnings/safety instructions” before beginning
installation. You will need a screwdriver to fit the power supply in your
PC.
Only use the screws supplied with the power supply, as these have the
suitable thread.
First remove your old power supply. To do this, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Carefully disconnect your PC from any power sources and pull out all
cables connected to the PC.
2. Open the PC case also following the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Disconnect all plugs from the motherboard and all other components,
such as a FDD, HDD or optical drive. Ensure that there are no plugs
from the old power supply connected to any of the components.
4. Now remove the screws on the rear of the power supply and take it
out carefully. Make especially sure that no cables get caught in the
components and damage them.
Installing your new be quiet! Pure Power power supply:
5. Place the new power supply in the space provided in the case and
mount it to the rear with the four screws provided. Do not use exces-
sive force.
6. Plug the 20/24 pin connector into the socket provided on the mother-
board. If you have a 24 pin connector, put the remaining 4 pins in the
right position before plugging the connector into the socket. If using a
20 pin connector, simply leave the additional 4 pins on the side.
7. Now connect the 4 pin connector, also called the P4 connector, into
the socket provided on the motherboard. This connector is going to
supply your PC with additional power.
8. If required, plug the PCIe connector to your graphic card.
4. DIMENSIONS & INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Dimensions of Power Supply: 140mm x 150mm x 86mm
This item is delivered with: Power cables, operating instructions, cable
ties, and screws to attach power supply.
5. MANUFACTURER’S DATA & WARRANTY
Our warranty conditions apply, which can be viewed on the internet on
www.bequiet.com.
Your original purchase receipt and serial number will be required before
warranty performance is rendered. Please keep it in a safe place.
Listan GmbH & Co.KG . Biedenkamp 3a . 21509 Glinde . Germany
For further information, you can contact us
via e-mail: [email protected].
Model description Article Number Serial Number
BQT L8-CM-530W BN881
S/N (see nameplate for number)
BQT L8-CM-430W BN880
S/N (see nameplate for number)
6. LEGAL NOTICE, COPYRIGHT
Copyright © Listan GmbH & Co. KG 2013. All rights reserved.
Please note the following:
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The content of this documentation may not be copied, transmitted,
distributed or stored in any form, whether in whole or in part, without
the prior written approval of Listan.
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be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listan GmbH & Co. KG. Other
product and company names mentioned in this documentation may
be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.
▪
In accordance with its policy, Listan continually develops its products
further. Listan therefore reserves the right to make changes and
improvements to any of the products described in this documentation
without prior notice.
▪
Listan is under no circumstances responsible for the loss of data
and income or for any specific, incidental, indirect or direct damage,
however this may be incurred.
▪
The content of this documentation is presented in its most updated
form. Listan neither expressly nor implicitly assumes any liability for
the accuracy or completeness of the content of this documentation,
including, but not limited to the implicit guarantee of market suitabi-
lity and the appropriateness for a certain purpose, unless applicable
laws or case law prescribe such liability. Listan reserves the right to
make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documenta-
tion at any time without prior notice.
7. TECHNICAL DATA
POWERLABEL
VOLTAGE REGULATION AND MINIMAL LOAD
OPERATING CONDITIONS
CONNECTIVITY AND CABLE LENGTH
PCIe 2 (6-Pin)
PCIe 1 (6+2-Pin)
HDD
HDD
S-ATA
S-ATA
12V P4-connector
12V P4-connector
12V P8-connector
FDD
HDD
S-ATA
S-ATA
20-Pin
4-Pin
24-Pin
450mm
100mm
150mm
150mm
only for 430W
only for 530W
450mm
50
mm
PCIe 1 (6+2-Pin)
PCIe 3 (6+2-Pin)
S-ATA
HDD
HDD
HDD
S-ATA
S-ATA
AC Input
100–240Vac 50–60Hz 10–5A
DC Output
3.3V 5V
–12V 5VSB
12V1
12V2
40A
28A
20A
120W
3.6W 15W
480W
530W
24A
Max. Current
15A
0.3A 3A
BQT
L8-CM-530W
530W
Max. Combined
Power
AC Input
100–240Vac 50–60Hz 8–4A
DC Output
3.3V
5V
–12V 5VSB
12V1
12V2
33A
22A
20A
120W
3.6W 15W
396W
430W
24A
Max. Current
15A
0.3A 3A
BQT
L8-CM-430W
430W
Max. Combined
Power
Peripheral Devices & FDD power connector
24 pin ATX power connector
24 PIN ATX power connector
SATA power connector
Pin
Color
Signal
Pin
Color
Signal
1
Red
+5VDC
3
Black
COM
2
Black
COM
4
Yellow
+12VDC
Pin
Color
Signal
Pin
Color
Signal
1
Orange
3.3V
4
Black
COM
2
Black
COM
5
Yellow
+12VDC
3
Red
+5VDC
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
2
3
1
5
6
4
8
7
7
5
6
8
PCI express VGA connector
+12V power 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
Pin
Color
Signal
Pin
Color
Signal
1
Black
COM
3
Yellow
+12VDC
2
Black
COM
4
Yellow
+12VDC
5
Black
COM
7
Yellow
+12VDC
6
Black
COM
8
Yellow
+12VDC
DC OUT-
PUT
3.3V
5V
12V1
12V2
-12V
5VSB
530W
0
0
0.1
0
0
0
430W
0
0
0.1
0
0
0
Tolerance
+/-5%
+/-5%
+/-5%
+/-5%
+/-10%
+/-5%
Ripple/
Noise
max.
50mV
max.
50mV
max.
120mV
max.
120mV
max.
120mV
max.
50mV
Environment
Temperature
Rel. Humidity
Operation
0 ~ 40°C
up to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage
-40 ~ 70°C
up to 95% (non-condensing)
PURE
POWER L8
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