Hardware Installation Guide

Note: Do not install the stand prior to installing hardware. You will need to remove the stand in order to access the inside of the case.

2.1REMOVING THE LEFT PANEL

Lay the case on its right side, with the I/O panel facing you.

You will be removing the left panel (the one with the fan)

1.Remove the two screws from the rear of the panel.

2. Remove the panel, making sure to lift the back portion first. If this is Remove these case screws the first time you are opening the case, remove the drive cable

bundle and tool bag from the inside of the case and set them aside.

Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels.

Lift the back up first

2.2MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION

1.Lay the case down, with the open side facing up.

2.Make sure you have the correct I/O panel for your motherboard. If the panel provided with the case isn’t suitable, please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel. Install the I/O panel at the rear of the case.

3.Align your motherboard with the motherboard standoff holes located at the rear of the case.

4.Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided

Phillips-head screws.

Motherboard screw locations

5.Attach the 24-pin connector of the included cable bundle to the motherboard and connect the 18-pin connector to the already installed PCB in the case.

6.Your motherboard is now installed. Refer to section 3.1 for instructions on how to connect the I/O panel cables.