Hardware Installation
2.1Setting Up
1.Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface so that the rear panel (power suupply and expansion slots) is facing yoou.
2.Remove the panel thumbsccrews from a side panel and open it by sliding it towards yourself. Note: Place the panel thummbscrews carefully aside as they are NOT interchangeable with the HDD cage thumbscrews.
3.Remove the panel thumbsccrews from the other side panel and open it by slidinng it towards you. Place the screws carefully aside. Inside the case is the power supply mount at the lower rear of the case and the 5.25” drive bay area with three HDD cages inside the bays. Yoou will also find some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), an installed I/O panel annd a toolbox containing more hardware (screws, brass standoffs, etc.) Note: Don’t use your fingernail to pry or lift the panels.
2.2Installing the Motherboaard
1.Lay the case down so that the open side is up.
2.Make sure you have the appropriate I/O panel for the motherboard. If the panel provided is not suitable for the 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 remembeer where they are. Not all motherboards will match with all of the prrovided screw holes, and this is not necessary for proper functionality. Some standoffs may be pre- installed for your conveniennce.
4.Lift up and remove the mottherboard.
5.Screw in the brass standoffs to the threaded holes that line up with the motherboard.
6.Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs. Screw in the motherboard to the standooffs with the provided
7.The motherboard is now installed.
8.If you are installing a water cooling system, then you may need to run some of the tubing outside the case through the hose ports with rubber grommets on the baack of the case. Also, make sure to read about the pump / reservoir platform feature described near the end of the manual.
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