Frequent Problems; Accessories; Notes On Disposal - BE QUIET! STRAIGHT POWER 11 1000W Mode D'emploi

cables and exposure to liquids, immediately disconnect the power from the mains and do not use it again�
Never open the power supply case� High-voltage components in the interior of the power supply may still be
live after a longer period of disuse�
Please have any and all necessary repairs conducted by an authorized expert!
Opening the device will void your warranty.
If the system in which you installed the power supply does not work properly, check for these possible sources
of error first:
∙ Check that the mains cable to the power supply is correctly and firmly plugged into the power supply and the
socket� Ideally, you should use a separate power socket for the computer power supply�
∙ Check whether all connectors are correctly plugged in, and make any necessary adjustments, such as in
case of incorrect polarity�
∙ Check the connection between the on/off switch on the case to the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard
manual if needed! Switch the power supply on by setting the switch to position "I" and then pressing the on/
off switch on the case. If the power supply still does not switch on, continue with the next item.
∙ Check your system for possible short circuits or faulty hardware, making sure that you switch off the
computer and disconnect all devices not required for the computer to start� Switch the computer back on�
Repeat this process and connect one device after each reboot, until you discover the fault� If the power
supply does not react due to a short circuit, wait for at least 5 minutes before switching back on as the
device is equipped with overload protection�
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FREQUENT PROBLEMS

Problem: The selected voltages (via BIOS/UEFI) are to low/high
If you check the power supply voltages via the BIOS/UEFI on the motherboard or the operating system, note
that they may be displayed incorrectly� This typically results from imprecise measurements by motherboard
and does not necessarily imply a genuine problem�
Problem: After installing a new graphics card, the PC will not power on, or it crashes frequently.
You have installed a new higher performance graphics card in your system and now your PC fails to boot, or it
crashes immediately with minimal workload� The power supply is inadequately dimensioned for your graphics
card� Before making a purchase, please refer to our PSU calculator tool on www�bequiet�com� The tool will help
you to find the right be quiet! power supply from our range of products.
Important note:
If the power supply does not work, make sure that you have read these instructions thoroughly and have
ruled out the problems referred to earlier on� If the problems persist, please contact our customer service
department immediately�
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ACCESSORIES

The power supply package includes the following accessories: Cable management cable set, mains lead,
operating manual, cable ties, screws for installing the power supply�
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NOTES ON DISPOSAL

Due to European directives* you are no longer allowed to dispose of used electrical and electronic
devices as unsorted domestic waste� The devices must be collected separately� The trash can on
wheels pictogram indicates the need to dispose of the device separately�
Please help to protect the environment and make sure, once you have decided to stop using the
device, that you dispose of it responsibly via the correct collection system�
In Germany, you are legally** required to dispose of used devices separately, instead of as domestic waste�
Your local waste disposal authority has set up one or more collection points at which used devices from private
households in your area can be handed in free of charge� In some cases waste disposal authorities will pick up
used devices, even from private households� Please refer to your local household waste collection brochure, or
visit your town hall or community administration office, for more information on handing in or collecting used
devices in your area�
* Complies with Directive of the European Parliament and of European Council on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE)�
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