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Set Up
1. Take the case out of the box. Remove the foam packing material and
plastic bag.
2. Place the case upright with the power supply fan at the back facing you on a
stable flat surface.
3. Remove the two thumbscrews fastening to the top cover of the case. Set
these screws aside and keep them separate from the other screws.
4. Slide the top panel toward the rear of the case and lift it up.
5. There are tabs at the top of each side panel located in front the power
supply. Lift and pull the side panels out using the tabs.
6. Inside the case you should see the power supply, some wiring (LED’s, etc.),
an installed I/O panel, a power cord and a plastic bag containing more
hardware (screws, brass standoffs, plastic stands, etc.).
Motherboard Installation
This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation.
Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and
troubleshooting.
1. Lay the case down so that the open side is up. You should be able to see the
drive cage and power supply.
2. Make sure you have the appropriate I/O panel for the motherboard. If the
panel provided is not suitable for the motherboard, please contact the
motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel.
3. Line up the motherboard with the standoff holes, and determine which ones
line up and remember where they are. Not all motherboards will match with
all of the provided screw holes, and this is not necessary for proper
functionality. Some standoffs may be pre-installed for your convenience.
4. Lift up and remove the motherboard.
5. Screw in the brass standoffs to the threaded holes that line up with the
motherboard.
6. Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs.
7. Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head
screws.
8. The motherboard is now installed.
Connecting the Power and LED
The power supply conforms to the ATX12V v2.2 standard. Before you connect
the power supply to any of the devices, please consult the appropriate user
manuals for the motherboard and other peripherals.
1. You will need to route the cables from
the power supply to the rest of the case.
You can use either of the two holes in
picture 1. One is narrow and will work for
all types of power and interface cables
except PCI-E or the main 20 or 24-pin
connector. Those larger connectors must
be routed through the side.
2. Connect the 24-pin Main Power Connector and the 4-pin 12V connector to
the motherboard. If the motherboard uses a 20-pin connector then detach the
4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector (see pictures 2 and 3).
Picture 1
