00 Watts PSU




setup, service, warranty
troubleshooting information



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Introduction to your high quality green power supply



Thank you very much for choosing a high-quality iameco product. This user manual provides you with a
brief description and technical details of this product and will give you a better idea of its performance
characteristics. Mechanical drawings and connector diagrams will help you to get used to your power
supply and its installation. Installation instructions should help you to install the components to your
computer case in an adequate way.

The chapter - Precaution - provides you with information about important safety features and
requirements this unit. The chapter Troubleshooting - shall answer the question you may have during its
operation. If you have any suggestions or comments or if you want to know more about iameco products
and the company, please visit our web site at www.iameco.com or send an email to info@iameco.com

We appreciate your feedback and you will receive the prompt and satisfactory response from our customer
service team.


Precautions




Please do not disconnect the AC power line when the power supply is in use, even a short disconnection
can cause damage to the components. Please do not store the power supply in a humid and/or hot
environment, nor use it under such conditions.
When you put an ATX-type switching power supply in testing condition (not installed in a PC case), it must
be connected to a load (a hard drive for instance), then the switching power unit can be turned on (fan
will start to rotate), and DC power output will be in operation. Please do not unscrew the housing of the
power unit under any circumstances.


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Disconnect the main power cord from your old power supply.

Follow your computer case manual to open the case.

Disconnect all power connectors from your motherboard and from all peripheral devices such as case
fans, hard drives, floppy drives, etc.

Remove the existing power supply from your computer case and replace it by the iameco power
supply.

Connect the power connectors to the motherboard and peripheral drives.


Connect the 3-pin fan connector to one of the fan connectors on your motherboard.
If you choose not to monitor the fan speed, you will not have to connect the 3-pin fan signal connector
in order to make the power supply work.


Close the computer case.

Connect the power cord to the iameco silentcool power supply.

Our commitment to preserving the environment


In current times of high-energy costs and environmental awareness, iameco is dedicated to develop
products that meet the latest regulations, as well as to taking responsibility in preserving our
environment. The iameco 80plus series achieve industry-leading efficiency ratings by double-forward
converter circuit design with active PFC (Power Factor Correction). For you as an end user, this
considerably increased efficiency means substantial energy savings and operating cost reduction.

The iameco 80plus series is compliant with the world's toughest electric efficiency specification the 80 Plus
program signify at least 80% efficiency across a range of loads (20%, 50% and 100%), and a true power
factor of min. 0.9. This makes an 80 PLUS certified power supply up to 33% more efficient than current
power supplies and translates to annual energy savings of approximately 85 kWh/year in desktop
computers and 300 kWh/year in desktop-derived servers.

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all iameco power supplies fulfil European Union regulations for
RoHS, WEEE, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. iameco power supplies represent the
ultimate solution in efficiency, stability, silence and performance. 80 PLUS is an innovative, electric utility-
funded incentive program to integrate more energy-efficient power supplies into desktop computers and
ervers.

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Features



1. High-Efficiency performance Maximize the performance with advanced technology
2. Low power consumption on standby (<1W) Reduced power consumption to save your money
3. Totally Silent Solution 18db super low-noise rubber-mounted "golf ball"-fan and fan-grid
4. All in One Main Power Connector for maximum compatibility
20-pin + 4-pin ATX 12V for standard ATX systems
24-pin + 4-pin ATX 12V for BTX and the latest ATX 2.2 systems
24-pin + 8-pin EPS 12V for PCs, IPCs, servers and dual-core systems
5. Four Serial ATA connectors for modern HDD generations
6. Support for SATA / SLI / CrossFire
7. Easy-swap Molex connectors with gold-plated terminals
8. All cables with mesh style sleeving
9. Honeycomb structure for improved ventilation
10. Temperature-sensitive case fan control unit
11. Advanced protection functions to safeguard your system


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igh Electric Efficiency up to 84%
Environment friendly technology reduces the
losses of electricity and save your money on
facility bills.

Meet the ultimate balance between
ecessary cooling and noise
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Striving for silence is iamecos
commitment and we realize it with Smart
Fan Control Circuit based on Automatic
Temperature Sensor.

Active Power Factor Correction

Correct power factor from typical 50% to
almost ideal 99%.

G

ril-Mounted Fan and Fan-Rubber
Shock absorber reduces vibration and
noise and extends the life span to ensure
the reliability of the power supply.

Full support SLI dual for PCI Express
raphics systems
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Sufficient and stable current for full support of
nVIDIA-based PCI Express systems.

Full support for ATIs CrossFire PCI
xpress graphics systems
E

Sufficient and stable current will allow
you to connect two Crossfire video cards
together in a system.

S

erial Advanced Technology Attachment
4 serial ATA connectors.

Dual PCI Express Power Connectors
fully supports SLI and Cross Fire
ystems
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With the trend of high end PCI-E Graphic
Cards iameco's SILENTPOWER power
supplies provide dual 6-pin PCI-E power
connectors.

Additional 4-pin connector with
emperature-driven case fan control unit
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Connect this additional connector to your
system fan to equip the case fan with thermal
control function to reduce the noise generated
by the system.

D

ouble +12V Output Rails
Independent double +12V outputs ensure
the system operating steadily and safety
under heavy application.

F

lexible Connector Design
Supports various systems with flexible (20+4)
pin main power connector.

G

old- Plated Terminals
iameco silentcool power supplies are
equipped with gold plated terminals to
ensure better current conductivity
between power supply connector and
socket of peripherals.

P

atented Easy Swap Connectors
Make the installation quick and convenient.

A

ll output cables with Nylon sleeving
Cable sleeving brings convenience and
neatness during installation and improves
case airflow.

A

dvanced Protection Functions
All power supplies are equipped with
comprehensive protection features to
safeguard your system.

Honey Comb Structure for effective
entilation
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Maximizes ventilation-minimizes heat and
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Electrical specifications



Features/Model
SC400
SC450
SC500
Fan Type
12 cm sleeve bearing fan
Voltage
115V~230 VAC
Frequency
50~60 Hz
Input
Current
6A 6A 10A
Efficiency
up to 84%
Power Factor (PF)
Typical 0.99
DC Voltage
DC Current (min. / max.)
+3.3V
0.5A / 20A
0.5A / 22A
0.8A / 28A
+5V
0.3A / 14A
0.3A / 15A
0.5A / 30A
+12V(1)
1A / 14A
1A / 14A
1A / 12A
+12V(2)
1A / 13A
1A / 1A
1A / 21A
-12V
0.0A / 0.3A
0.0A / 0.3A
0.0A / 0.5A
+5Vsb
0.1A /2.5A
0.1A /2.5A
0.1A /2.5A
+3.3V & +5V
130W 130W 180W
Output
Total Output
400W 450W 500W
Power Supply
24V(DC)
0.8A / 28A

Power Consumption
Normal<

Power
Power Consumption
Stand-by < 1W
< 1W
< 1W
Environmental considerations




Operating
Temperature: 10
o
C~50
o
C
Humidity: 20%~95%
Storage
Temperature: 0
o
C~50
o
C
Humidity: 20%~90%
Altitude
0~2.400 meters


Mechanical Specification



Output Connector Overview




Connector/Model
SC400
SC450
SC500
Main power
(20 + 4) pin
(20 + 4) pin
(20 + 4) pin
+12V Power (CPU Connector)
(4 + 4) pin
(4 + 4) pin
(4 + 4) pin
4-pin for Peripheral
6 6
8
4-pin for Floppy
2 2
2
S-ATA
4 4
4
4-pin for Case Fan
1 1
2
6-pin for PCI-E VGA
2 2
2



rotection function

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All iameco products are designed with comprehensive protective features to safeguard the power supply
and system. If the protection function is in effect as defined below and the device shuts down, the power
supply will return to normal operation only after the fault has been removed and power switch has been
turned OFF for at least 1 minute, or AC power has been removed from the po