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Overclocking Key
The Overclocking Key groups the individual 12V-rails to a single 12V-rail.
You can enable the overclocking function permanently by setting the jumper provided directly at the power
supply. Or you can enable the overclocking function by pressing the switch on the slot cover provided as
needed�
The overclocking key is connected to the power supply using the connector labeled accordingly.
When you switch on the overclocking function at the slot, a LED lights on the slot cover switch.
Important: Only press the “Overclocking Key” when the power supply is switched o!
Only connect the overclocking key, or the jumper provided, to the Overclocking Key connector on the power
supply! Do not connect any other device – such as a fan – to this connector!
To ensure trouble-free system operations, you should disable the overclocking key if you do not need this
function�
Convenient usage and excellent compatibility
User-friendly modular cable management reduces clutter and improves cooling airow. High-quality sleeved
cables of up to 120cm. 2x 12V P8 connections (1x P8 connection and 1x P4+4 connection).
Thanks to a main connector that is expandable from 20 to 24 pins, the Dark Power Pro 11 series is also
downwardly compatible with all current motherboard specications. This power supply does not support
motherboards that require a -5V line and SOCKET A (462) motherboards.
Optimal cooling system
Connect up to four case fans for optimized system cooling, thermally controlled by the PSU.
be quiet! power supplies from the Dark
Power Pro 11 series oer high-precision
thermal fan control. This monitoring
mechanism controls the fans using the
"FAN" connection on the power supply.
Fan speed is adapted to reect the actual
heat levels inside the PC case and power
supply. When temperatures rise, the fans
automatically begin to turn faster in order
to ensure quick and eective cooling
within the case. The fact that cool air is
generated quickly helps to improve the
life expectancy of your components and
the power supply itself. When connecting external fans to the power supply, please ensure that these fans do
not have their own thermal sensors or potentiometers.
The fan control system generates a start-up signal. This short, high-voltage burst ensures that all the connected
fans in the case will start together each time.
Important: Connect only one fan per cable.
Top safety and reliability
Excellent protection for your components (OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP and SCP). Certied in accordance with
international safety standards�
4. COMPATIBILITY
The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 series power supplies are compatible with all recent popular power supply and
motherboard specications 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
Fan control with a gear-up impulse
Normal power adapter
operation and temperature
regulated fan control
Power
supply off
Time
Power
supply on