In other words, it’s telling the power supply how much power is coming from the power source.

What Is the Correct Power Supply Voltage?

However, if in, say, France, you should use the 230v setting.

Photo of a Sentey 725W Power Supply

Sentey 725W Power Supply.Sentey, inc.

For such a conversion, you could use a power plug adapter.

Why Doesn’t My Power Supply Have a Voltage Switch?

Some power supplies don’t have a manual power supply voltage switch.

Monoprice 105294 15ft 14AWG Power Cord Cable with 3 Conductor PC Power Connector Socket

It’s very possible that yours is only meant to be used with a specific voltage.

However, these types of power supplies are usually only seen in Europe.

Most power supply voltage switches are red in color, as in the example on this page.

FAQ

Yes.

115V is standard in the United States, while in Europe and other countries 230V is standard.

you’re free to consult a voltage-by-country guide to confirm what you should use in your specific situation.