Antec HCG-520M User manual

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HCG-520M
POWER SUPPLY
USER’S MANUAL

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HCG-520M
The HCG-520M uses Intelligent Hybrid Cable Management. Cables that are important or mandatory are
permanently connected to the PSU for the highest quality power delivery. There are modular jacks on
the back of the PSU to add additional cables as needed. Using only the cables you need will reduce
clutter and improve airflow inside your case. For the list of connected and optional cables, see table 2.
STANDARDS AND FEATURES
The connectors and power specifications of the HCG-520M PSU are all compatible with ATX12V v2.32
and EPS12V v2.92 specifications. The HCG-520M features Universal Input, which automatically senses
when you connect the power supply to any AC power source between 100 - 240V without setting a
voltage switch. This power supply also features Active Power Factor Correction (PFC), which improves
the power factor value of the power supply by altering the input current wave shape, helping to power
transmission across the grid.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
A variety of industrial-grade safety circuitry will help protect your computer: Over Current Protection
(OCP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Under Voltage Protection (UVP), Short Circuit Protection (SCP),
Over Power Protection (OPP) & Surge & Inrush Protection (SIP). Sometimes the PSU will “latch” into a
protected state. You will need to power off the PSU and clear the fault before it will function again.
There are no user-replaceable fuses in your HCG-520M.

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80 PLUS® CERTIFICATION
80 PLUS® certification is the most widely recognized
independent standard in power supply efficiency.
An 80 PLUS® certified power supply uses less
energy and generates less heat to stay cooler, run
quieter and last longer. The HCG-520M has been 80
PLUS® BRONZE certified to be at least 82% efficient
at a wide range of operating loads; this will lower
your operating costs and help protect the
environment.
POWER OUTPUT
To see the output capacity and regulation for each different voltage, see table 1.
TABLE 1
Output Voltage
Load Max.
Regulation
Ripple & Noise
+12V₁
40A
± 5%
< 120 mV
+3.3V
24A
± 5%
< 50 mV
+5V
24A
± 5%
< 50 mV
-12V
0.8A
± 5%
< 120 mV
+5Vsb
2.5A
± 5%
< 50 mV

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TABLE 2
Cable Quantity
Connectors
Socket
Description
1
X 1
Fixed cable
24(20+4)-pin Motherboard
1
X 1
Fixed cable
8(4+4)-pin ATX12V/EPS12V
1
X 2
10-pin
8(6+2)-pin PCI-E
1
X 3
5-pin
Molex + FDD
X 1
1
X 3
5-pin
SATA
1
X 2
5-pin
SATA + Molex
X 1
MODULAR CABLE JACKS
There are two 5-pin black jacks and four 10-pin red jacks on the
back of your HCG-520M PSU. These jacks are for the optional
cables that come with your power supply. A modular 10-pin
connector system allows you plug 5-pin connectors into the 10-pin
jacks if you run out of 5-pin jacks.
Caution: Please connect only cables provided with this HCG-520M. Other cables may not be
compatible!

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INSTALLATION
Install the PSU into either the top or bottom of your case with the four screws provided. Refer to your
case manual if you are unsure where the power supply should be installed.
Connect the 24-pin main power connector to your motherboard.
Connect the 8-pin or 4+4-pin connector for the CPU. If your motherboard has an 8-pin socket with a
cover on some of the openings, we recommend that you remove the cover and use the 8-pin
connector.
Note: Please also refer to your motherboards manual for any special instructions.

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Connect the AC power cord to the power supply AC inlet. Be sure to use the heavy-duty cord supplied
with your PSU.
PCI-E graphics cards use different amounts of power. For some, a single 6-pin connector is sufficient,
making the hardwired connector the preferred choice. More powerful cards use multiple connectors,
including the advanced 8-pin PCI-E connector. The 8-pin PCI-E connector on the PSU can be used as
either a 6- or 8-pin connector.
Hard drives, optical drives (CD/DVD/BluRay™) and other accessories will use either the older 4-pin
Molex connector or the newer 15-pin SATA connector. 4-pin Molex connectors have two black, one
yellow and one red wire. The SATA connector has an additional orange power wire.
When you have all the connections secured, turn the switch on the PSU to the “|” position.

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