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INTRODUCTION

1.1Case Specifications.…..…………………………………………………………………………………..3

1.2Diagram…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

2.1Setting Up….………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

2.2Power Supply Installation………………………………………………………………………………4

2.3CP Series Power Supply Mount..…………………………………………………………………… 5

2.4Cable Management……………………………………………………………………………………….5

2.5Motherboard Installation..…………………………………………………………………………….5

2.6Internal 3.5” Device Installation…………………………………………………………………….6

2.7External 3.5” Device Installation…………………………………………………………………… 7

2.8External 5.25” Device Installation………………………………………………………………….7

CONNECTING THE FRONT I/O PORTS

3.1USB 2.0 Ports………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 8

3.2eSATA Ports…………………………………….…………………………………………………………….8

3.3AC’97 / HD Audio Ports……………………….…………………………………………………………8

3.4Switch and LED Connectors……………………………………………………………………………9

3.5Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections………………………………………………… 9

COOLING SYSTEM

4.1TriCool™ Fans ……………………………………………………………………………………………….10

4.2Optional Fans.………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11

4.3Washable Air Filters………………………………………..……………………………………………. 11

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