Antec NSK2480, New Solution Series Installing the Motherboard, Connecting the Power and LED

than in a traditional desktop case. There are small openings between the chambers to allow for the routing of cables as needed.

Installing the Motherboard

This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.

The motherboard is located inside the main chamber. Two 120mm TriCool™ fans are preinstalled right next to the CPU.

1.Lay the case down so that the open side is up. You should be able to see the drive bay and power supply.

2.Make sure you have the appropriate I/O panel for the motherboard. If the panel provided is not suitable for your motherboard, please contact the motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel.

3.Line up the motherboard with the standoff holes. Determine which holes 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 Version 2.2 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. Connect the 24-pin Main Power Connector and the	Picture 1	Picture 2
4-pin 12V connector to the motherboard as needed.
If the motherboard uses a 20-pin connector; detachthe
4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector
(see pictures 1 and 2). Note: the detachable 4-pin	For 24-pin	For 20-pin
section of the main power connector cannot be used	motherboards	motherboards
in place of a 4-pin +12V connector.

2.Connect the Reset switch (labeled RESET SW) to the motherboard at the RST connector. Polarity (positive and negative) does not matter for switches.

3.Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.

4.Power LED connector is a molex connector with blue/white wires. Connect this to any molex connector on the power supply and this will illuminate the circle around the power button when the system is on.

5.Hard Drive LED (labeled HDD LED) connects to the IDE connector. For LEDs, colored wires are positive (+). White or black wires are negative (-). If the LED does not light up when the system is powered on, try reversing the connection. For more info on connecting LEDs to your motherboard, see your motherboard manual.

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