At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. As such it’s possible that your new case may differ slightly from the descriptions in this manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the date of publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s Computer Enclosures. For more comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals, please refer to the user’s manuals that come with those components.
SONATA III 500 USER’S MANUAL
The Sonata III 500 comes with a 500 Watt EarthWatts™ power supply unit (PSU) which is built to be compatible with the ATX12V version 2.2 specification. This PSU features higher energy efficiency which reduces power consumption by up to 25%, saving you money on your electricity bill. EarthWatts power supplies have achieved 80 PLUS® Certification, the latest independent standard in power supply efficiency. In addition EarthWatts includes a variety of protective circuitry: OPP (over power protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), and SCP (Short Circuit Protection).
EarthWatts also includes Universal Input with Active Power Factor Correction (PFC). Universal Input allows you to connect your Antec EarthWatts power supply to any AC power outlet between 100~240V without having to worry about setting a voltage switch. Active PFC reduces electrical waste by improving the power factor value to the power supply, helping the power plant to provide power to users more efficiently.
Power Switch: This power supply comes with a main power switch. Make sure you turn the switch to the ON (I) position before you boot up your computer for the first time. In normal operation there is no need to turn the switch to the OFF
(O)position since the power supply is equipped with a soft on/off feature, which turns your computer on and off through the soft switch on your computer case. You may need to turn the switch to the OFF position occasionally should your computer crash and you cannot shut it down through use of the soft switch.
SETTING UP
Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface. The power supply fan should be at the back, facing you. Remove the thumbscrews from the panel with the latch. Unlock the side panel, swing the panel out, and remove it. Set the panel safely aside.
Note: Please do not try to use your fingernails to pry or lift the panel. Inside the case you should see the power supply, a 120mm TriCool™ fan (preinstalled), some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), an installed I/O panel, and a power cord. You will also find a bag of hardware (screws, brass standoffs, plastic stands, etc.)
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