Instruction Manual
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Installation
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.
Installation of a power supply requires some mechanical skill and requires that you
open your computer case to disconnect and reconnect wires. If you are unfamiliar
with this kind of work, consider bringing your computer and new StarTech.com power
supply to your local computer store for help.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e.
printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. If the power supply has a power switch on it, set it to the “0” position. Unplug the
power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and
disconnect all other peripheral cables.
3. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.
4. Disconnect all of the power connectors from the motherboard and peripheral
devices (i.e. hard drives, CD/DVD drives, etc). Make sure to take note of each
connector and where they were plugged in. Ensure there are no devices connected
to the existing power supply.
5. Remove the existing power supply from the computer case. This is typically done by
removing four (4) mounting screws on the outside face of the power supply. Refer
to documentation for your computer system/case for specifics.
6. Connect the necessary modular cables to the power supply, in their appropriate
socket. The connectors are color coded and keyed to prevent incorrect installation.
It is only necessary to install the cables that are required for the computer system.
NOTE:
The “green” Modular connector is used for PCI Express connectors while “blue” is
used for other peripheral connectors (SATA, LP4 molex, etc).