Before using the power supply, allow it to warm up to room temperature for one
hour to prevent condensation accumulating in the power supply�
3.
COMPATIBILITY
The be quiet! SFX Power 3 / TFX Power 3 series power supplies are compatible
with all recent popular power supply and motherboard specifications such as:
∙ Intel SFX12V Version 3�42
Intel TFX12V Version 2�52
∙ ATX System Design Guide Version 2�2 and Version 2�1
∙ BTX Version 1�0a
∙ E-ATX Server Dual Motherboards via 8-pin Connector (SFX3-450W)
∙ Intel C6/C7 Status for the new processor generation
∙ Energy Star 8�0 guidelines
∙ ErP guidelines
4.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW POWER SUPPLY
Please read „Safety instructions" before you begin the installation�
Note: You will need a screwdriver to fit the power supply in your PC. Only use the
screws provided with the power supply because they have the correct thread�
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!
First remove your old power supply. To do so, proceed as follows:
∙ Carefully disconnect your PC from any power sources and unplug all cables
connected to the PC�
∙ Open the PC case, taking care to follow the manufacturer's instructions�
∙ Disconnect all plugs from the motherboard and all other components, such as
FDDs, HDDs, or optical drives� Make sure that there are no plugs from the old
power supply connected to any of the components�
∙ Now remove the screws at the rear of the power supply and carefully pull the
power supply out of the PC case� Take special care that no cables get caught in
the components and damage them�
Fitting your new be quiet! SFX Power 3 / TFX Power 3 power supply:
∙ Place the new power supply in the space provided in the PC case and connect
to the rear panel using the four screws provided� Do not use excessive force�
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