User’s Manual - Addendum
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This manual is an addendum to the TruePower manual included with your
power supply. It is meant to be used in addition to that information
TrueControl features individual, front-accessible +5V, +3.3V, +12V voltage
and fan controls. This allows user adjustment of individual voltages while the
system is running, without interrupting system functioning. If you're monitoring
system voltages or fans you will be able to see the voltages change live via the
hardware monitor software or the motherboard BIOS. With this functionality
you can stabilize a heavily loaded system, even when overclocking.
Additionally, this functionality allows adjustment of the minimum speed of the
internal power supply fans and case fans connected to the Fan Only connectors.
External Power Connector: TrueControl alsofeatures a 4-pin external female
connector (equivalent to AMP 1-480424-0 or Molex 8981-04) for powering
external peripherals that need either 5V or 12V DC Power. Some examples of
compatible equipment are external drive enclosures, water cooling and lighting
systems, and a variety of automotive products. (Some may require a cigarette
lighter adapter, available separately.)
Installation:
(Note: not applicable to models designed for the European Union): Check the
red power supply voltage switch setting before installation. It should be the
same as your local power voltage (115V for North America, Japan, etc. and
230V for Europe and many other countries). Change the voltage setting if
necessary. Failure to take this precaution could result in damage to your
equipment and could void your warranty.
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Disconnect the power cord from your old power supply.
Follow your computer case manual and open the case.
Disconnect all the power Connectors from the motherboard and from the
peripheral devices such as case fans, hard drives, floppy drives, etc.
Remove the existing power supply from your computer case and replace it
with the Antec TrueControl power supply.
Connect the Power Connectors to your motherboard and peripheral devices.
Connect the case fans to the dedicated fan connectors. Note: Do not
connect other devices except fans to these connectors. You may connect
case fans to the regular 4-pin Peripheral connectors if you choose not to
utilize TruePower Circuitry on your case fans.
Connect the 3-pin fan signal connector to one of the fan connectors on
your motherboard. Note: You do not need to connect the 3-pin fan signal
connector in order to make the power supply work if you choose not to
monitor the speed of the fan.
Close the computer case.
Connect the power cord to the Antec power supply.
Additional Installation for TrueControl:
1. Install the 5.25" front panel into your case.
2. Connect the 6-pin white TruePower connector (white cable) to the
connector behind
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6-pin white connector
Connector behind panel
the panel. The installation is completed.
Note: TrueControl consists of two parts: The TruePower power supply and the
control panel. This special power supply must be used with the panel to control
the voltages and the fan speed. The adjustment range is ±5% of the specified
voltages. You may use the power supply without connecting the panel however
doing so will automatically set the power supply to 95% of voltage spec. to
prevent unwanted higher output voltages. (See minimum voltages given in Table 1.)
Using TrueControl:
The TrueControl panel includes three voltage adjustors marked +12V, +3.3V
and +5V, and one fan adjustment knob. There is an adjustment tool provided
for turning the voltage adjustors. (Note: if you misplace the adjustment tool,
you may also adjust the voltages with a miniature slotted-head screw driver.)
Adjustment tool
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Boot your system as normal.
Remove the tool from its holding place.
Insert the adjustment tool into each adjustor to adjust the voltages. The
default voltages are set at +12.0V, +3.3V and +5.0V. Turn the adjustor
clockwise to increase the output voltage. Turn the adjustor counter-clock
wise to decrease the output voltage. The range within which you can
adjust the voltage is ±5% of the specified output voltage (See Table 1).
Note: Changing the output settings does not affect the voltage feedback
circuitry, so if for example you set your +5V output to +5.2V, the power
supply's voltage feedback will operate to keep the +5V output as close to
+5.2V as possible.
To adjust the minimum fan speed, turn the knob clockwise to increase the
speed. Note: The manual fan control does not override the built-in Low
Noise Technology fan control circuitry. Turning the knob allows you to
change the minimum fan speed. The minimum fan speed default is
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approximately 1500 RPM. With the adjustor, you can set the minimum fan
speed as high as the maximum fan speed of approximately 3500 RPM.
Table 1. Voltage Adjustment Range
Output
Variation
Min.V*
Max.V
+12VDC
±5%
+11.40V +12.60V
+3.3VDC
±5%
+3.14V +3.47V
+5VDC
±5%
+4.75V +5.25V
*Voltage outputs if operating TrueControl without the control panel attached.
Reading Your Voltages
We strongly recommend using a multi-meter or voltmeter to verify the +12V
and +5V voltage outputs. Motherboard BIOS readings of the +12V and +5V
outputs, and software programs which depend upon motherboard voltage
reports for their source information, are frequently inaccurate. (Please see
http://www.antec-inc.com/mobo_voltage_test.html for an example.)
Caution: Failure to properly implement the testing procedure described below
could result in damage to your TrueControl unit or computer system. Any
damage resulting from setting or connecting your test equipment incorrectly or
to the wrong outputs is not covered by the limited product warranty. Proceed
with caution.
To measure the +12V and +5V outputs:
1. Set the measuring dial of your meter to VDC. Choose the maximum
measuring range to +20VDC or higher.
2. To measure the +12V output: Use a 4-pin Molex connector from the
power supply and insert the positive pole (red) to the connector pin with
the yellow wire. Insert the negative pole (black) to one of the connector
pins with a black ground wire.
3. To measure the +5V output : Use a 4-pin Molex connector from the power
supply and insert the positive pole (red) to the connector pin with the red
wire. Insert the negative pole (black) to one of the connector pins with a
black ground wire.
You cannot measure the +3.3V voltage in the manner described above since
the Molex 4-pin connectors do not provide +3.3V current. Antec does not
recommend a method for testing the +3.3V voltage output, other than
depending upon your motherboard BIOS reports.
Antec Quality 3-Year parts and labor warranty (A3Q)
See details at: http://www.antec-inc.com/support_warranty.html
http://www.antec-europe.com/warranty_uk.html
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