At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. It’s possible that your new case will 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 Solo / Solo White / Designer 500 / Plus 550
SUPER QUIET MINI TOWER CASES
USER’S MANUAL
The Sonata Solo / Solo White / Designer 500 / Plus 550 cases are designed with Quiet Computing™ in mind. Many unique design features help make this case quiet and cool.
1.Solid steel structure (1.0 mm thick steel).
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3.Dual hard drive mounting system for maximum noise reduction.
4.Quiet 120mm TriCool™ rear fan.
5.Dual front 92mm fan mounts for spot cooling hard drives.
6.Intake vents along the sides of the front bezel to prevent noise from leaking toward the user.
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8.The Sonata Designer 500 comes with the environmentally friendly EarthWatts 500 power supply unit (PSU), which meets the 80PLUS® specification.
9.The Sonata Plus 550 comes with the NeoPower 550 PSU with better power distribution and modular cabling.
10.The Sonata Solo / Solo White comes without any PSU, which allows you to add the Antec PSU of your choice.
Setting Up
1.Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface.
2.Loosen the thumbscrews from the left side panel. Remove it by swinging it out. Note: Do not use your fingernail to pry or lift the panels.
3.Inside the case you should see the PSU, some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), an installed I/O panel, a power cord, a plastic bag containing modular PSU output cables (for Sonata Plus 550 model), a plastic bag with more hardware (screws, brass standoffs, specialty screws, etc.), and six drive rails.
4.Three plastic tabs on the left side of the bezel fasten the front bezel to the metal chassis. Release the tabs from the top down to release the bezel.
5.Swing open the bezel about 45º and gently lift the bezel upward. The front bezel will come off easily. Set the bezel in a safe place.
Installing the Motherboard
This manual does not cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
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