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ATX 2.3 POWER SUPPLY
QP500
QP600

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Content
1. Features 3
2. Specifications 4
2.1 Overview 4
2.2 Mains voltage and protective functions 4
2.3 Safety standards 4
2.4 Warranty period 4
3. Parts and accessories 5
4. Installation 6
4.1 Installing the PSU into a PC case 6
4.2 Connecting the PC components to the PSU 6
4.2.1 The connectors at a glance 6
4.2.2 Connecting mainboard and graphics card(s) 7
4.2.3 Connecting optical drives and other peripheral devices 8
4.2.4 Checking all connections 8
5. Troubleshooting 9
6. Cable diagrams 9
Dear customer!
Congratulations for purchasing this premium quality SHARKOON product.
For a long life time and to take full advantage of this product we recommend you to read this manual completely.
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1. Features
ATX 12 V v.2.3:
Supports the latest Intel and AMD processor based systems.
Separate 12 V rails:
Independent 12 V rails guarantee a stable power supply for all components.
80 plus bronze:
This power supply unit complies with the requirements of the “80 plus bronze”
certification, providing an efficiency of 85% under 50% load and 82% efficiency under
20% and 100% load.
Active PFC function:
This power supply operates with active power factor correction (PFC).
120 mm fan:
The installed 120 mm fan provides a considerably higher airflow with lower rpm, thus
reducing the operating noise effectively.
2x PCIe
6-pin plus 6+2-pin
PCIe connectors:
This power supply unit is equipped with two PCIe connectors (6-pin plus 6+2-pin).

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WARNING
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the power supply housing.
No user-exchangeable parts inside. Refer service and maintenance to
authorized Sharkoon personnel. Warranty is void under unauthorized
attempt to open the power supply housing. Suitable for indoor or office use
only. Keep the power supply away from humidity!
2. Specifications
2.1 Overview
2.2 Line voltage and protective functions
This PSU works with 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) and is equipped with the following protective functions:
1. Over voltage protection
2. Short circuit protection: The power supply is designed with a short circuit protection to prevent
damage of the power supply components. Main power will be shutdown when a short circuit occurs.
The PSU will return to normal after the short circuit has been removed and the main power switch has
been turned off and back on again, with a minimum cycle pause of 2 seconds.
3. Over current protection
2.3 Safety standards
Our power supply has been certified to comply with the following regulations: CE and CB.
2.4 Warranty period
For this power supply unit we provide a 2 years warranty.

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3. Parts and accessories
A – Power supply ”QP500” or ”QP600”
B – Power cord
C – Set with mounting screws
Note:
If you are missing any of the items listed above, please contact our customer service immediately:
support@sharkoon.com (Germany and Europe)
support@sharkoon.com.tw (international).
A B
C

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4. Installation
Remove an already installed PSU from the case. Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off your PC. Disconnect the PSU’s power cord from the wall outlet and your PSU. Unplug all
cables connected to the PC case (e.g. keyboard, mouse etc.).
2. Open the PC case (for additional information refer to the PC case’s manual).
3. Disconnect all cable connections between the PSU and other PC components (e.g. mainboard, HDDs,
drives, fans etc.).
4. Remove the mounting screws connecting PSU and PC case and carefully take the PSU out of the case.
4.1 Installing the PSU into the PC case
1. Insert the PSU into the PC case and put it against the PSU bracket on the case’s back side.
2. Screw the PSU to the case from the outside using the included screws. Pay attention not to cover the
fan/air intake of the built-in PSU.
4.2 Connecting the PC components to the PSU
4.2.1 The connectors at a glance
Picture
Name
20+4-pin ATX power
connector (1x)
4+4-pin P8 power
connector (1x)
6-pin PCIe power
connector (1x)
6+2-pin PCIe power
connector (1x)
Picture
Name
SATA power connector
(6x)
4-pin connector for pe-
ripheral devices (2x)
4-pin floppy connector
(1x)

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Note:
All connectors are designed fault-preventing to avoid misconnection. If you cannot attach the female connector to the male connector of the drive or peripheral, please check if both connectors are attached in the
correct orientation.
Do not force to plug the female connector into the male connector in wrong orientation, nor modify any
of the components, as this will damage the PSU and your hardware. SHARKOON warranty does not cover
damage caused by incorrect handling.
4.2.2 Connecting mainboard and graphics card(s)
1. Plug the ATX power connector (fig. 1) to the respective jack on the mainboard.
fig. 1
2. In case your mainboard also provides an additional 4-pin or 4+4-pin power connector (the so called P4
resp. P8 connector), also plug the respective connector (fig. 2).
fig. 2
Note:
The power connection of the mainboard depends on the vendor and may vary. For detailed information
on how to establish the power connection refer to your mainboard’s manual.

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3. In case your PCIe graphics card is equipped with an additional power connector, also plug the 6-pin
(fig. 3a) or 6+2-pin (fig. 3b) PCIe power connector which will provide a stable power support for your
graphics card.
fig. 3a fig. 3b
4.2.3 Connecting optical drives and other peripheral devices
1. Connect the 4-pin plug (fig. 4), the SATA plug (fig. 5) and the 4-pin floppy plug (fig. 6) to the respective
peripheral devices.
fig. 4 fig. 5 fig. 6
Note:
For more information refer to the respective manuals of your drives and peripheral devices.
4.2.4 Checking all connections
Make sure that all devices are connected properly then plug the PSU’s power cord to a wall outlet and
switch the power supply on. This ends the installation of the PSU.

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5. Troubleshooting
In case the power supply does not work properly, check the following topics:
1. Is the power cord correctly connected to a wall outlet and the PSU’s power connector?
2. Make sure the on/off switch is turned to the “I” position.
3. Check if the main power connector is correctly plugged to the mainboard.
4. Check if the power connectors are properly connected to the peripheral devices in case the short circuit
protection function was activated when switching on the PSU.
5. Turn the power switch off and back on several times with a minimum cycle pause of 5 seconds.
6. In case the PSU still does not start, contact support@sharkoon.com.
6. Cable diagrams
20+4-pin ATX power connector
4+4-pin P8 power connector
6/6+2-pol. PCIe-Stromanschluss
SATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for floppy
SATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for peripherals

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SATA power connectors + 4-pin power connector for peripherals
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