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Thanks to a main connector that is expandable from 20 to 24 pins, the Straight Power 10 series is also
downwardly compatible with all current motherboard specifications. This power supply does not support
motherboards that require a -5V line and SOCKET A (462) motherboards.
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Top protection for the components (OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP and SCP). Certified in accordance with
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4. COMPATIBILITY
The be quiet! Straight Power 10 series power supplies are compatible with all recent popular power supply and
motherboard specifications such as:
∙ Intel ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 2.4 (and downwardly compatible to V2.31, V2.3, V2.2,
V2.01, V2.0 )
∙ ATX System Design Guide Version 2.2 and Version 2.1
∙ BTX Version 1�0a
∙ E-ATX Server Dual Motherboards via 8-Pin Connector
∙ EPS12V Version 2�92
∙ Intel C6/C7 Status for the new processor generation
∙ Energy Star 6.0 guidelines
∙ ErP 2014
5. 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.
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! Straight Power 10 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.
∙ Plug the 20/24 pin connector into the socket provided on the motherboard. If you have a 24 pin connection,
place the remaining 4 pins in the correct position before you plug the connector into the socket. If you have
a motherboard with a 20 pin connector, fold the additional 4 pins to one side.
∙ Now plug the 12V-P4 or P8 connector for the CPU into the socket provided on the motherboard.
6. SAFETY FUNCTIONS
All be quiet! power supplies have numerous safety functions. They are designed to protect the power supply
and the components connected to it against damage. If one of these safeguards is triggered, the system will
reboot or power off in most cases. If this happens, you should immediately check the PC for errors.
For more info on troubleshooting see the "Troubleshooting" chapter.
The be quiet! Straight Power 10 series has the following safety functions:
OCP (Over current protection)
If the load on the individual circuits exceeds the specified limit, the power supply is automatically switched off.
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