StarTech.com ATXPOW480HS Manual

480 Watt ATX 12V Silent Power Supply
with 12cm Fan
ATXPOW480HS
Instruction Guide
The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts
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Revised: October 27, 2003
* Actual product may vary from photo

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
Technical Support
The following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:
On-line help:
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Tech Support section of our web site. To
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the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with
this product.
Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using
key words that describe the product and your issue.
FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers.
Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can
find the latest drivers for this product.
Call StarTech.com tech support for help:
USA/Canada: 1-519-455-4931
UK/Ireland/Europe: 00-800-7827-8324
Support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST (except holidays)
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty. In addition StarTech.com warrants
its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted,
following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be
returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its
products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or
normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual
price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may
not apply to you.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Product Specifications
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Dimensions 5.9 x 3.35 x 5.5 inches (150 x 85 x 140mm)
Output Power 480W
Fan Type 12 cm ball-bearing
Connectors 7 x 4-pin-LP4 (Hard drive)
2 x 4-pin SP4 small internal power (Floppy drive)
1 x 20-pin ATX motherboard adapter
1 x 4-pin extended ATX power 12V plug
1 x 6-pin Aux plug
2 x 15-pin Serial ATA
1 x TX3 fan sensor
MTBF 100,000 Hours @ 25ºC
Safety Approvals TUV, UL, CSA, CE, FCC, CB
AC INPUT Voltage 115V~ Current 10A
Voltage 230V~ Current 5A
Frequency 50~60Hz
DC OUTPUT +3.3V (30A)
+5V (45A)
+12V (26A)
-5V (0.5A)
-12V (1A)
+5V Standby (2.5A)

Introduction
Thank you for buying a StarTech.com ultra-quiet 480-Watt replacement ATX power
supply. The ATXPOW480HS is guaranteed compatible with high-end Intel and AMD
processors and is designed for an extra long-life in personal and industrial computers.
The smart 12 cm ball-bearing fan automatically adjusts its speed to provide whisper-
quiet operation while maintaining optimum cooling. This power supply comes Serial ATA
ready with two SATA connectors.
Features
• Supports Serial ATA drives
• Uses heavy-duty transformer to support PC servers with several hard drives
• Provides the extra current required by 3 GHz and faster CPUs
• Provides extra power required by leading edge 3D video accelerator cards
• Uses quad-protection: Short Circuit protection, Over Power protection, Over Voltage
protection, and No Load protection
• Complies with ATX version 2.03, ATX12V, and Serial ATA 1.0 specifications
• Uses superior EMI/RFI power filtration system to ensure system components receive
clean, stable power
• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-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 ATXPOW480HS power supply
• 1 x power cord
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Installation
Check the red power supply voltage switch before installation. It should be the same as
your local power voltage (115V for North America and 230V for most of the European
countries). Change the voltage setting if necessary.
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 motherboard and the 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.
ATXPOW480HS Connectors
3
+3.3V
+3.3V
+3.3V
Ground
Ground
Ground
+5.0V
+5.0V
+5.0V
Ground
Reserved
Ground
+12V
+12V
+12V
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Pin 1
Pin 15
Ground
Tachometer
Serial ATA TX3