Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Designer 500 Antec
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Sonata Solo / Solo White / Designer 500 / Plus 550 User’s Manual Manuel de l’utilisateur Anwenderhandbuch Manuale per l’operatore Manual del usuario পᡅ䂀ᯢ.
1 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.
2 1. Make sure you have the correct I/O panel for your motherboard. If the panel provided with the case isn’t suitable, please contact your motherboard manufacturer fo r the correct I/O panel. 2. Line up your motherboard with the standoff holes, and remember which holes are lined up.
3 Connecting the IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®) Port You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front IEEE 1394 connection. This is an Intel standard connector, which is keyed so that it can’t be accidentally reversed as long as it is connected to a proper Intel standard motherboard header.
4 Earth Watts™ 500 Power Supply (Sonata Designer 500 Model Only) Sonata Designer 500 comes with a 500 Watt EarthWatts PS U which is built to be compatible with the ATX12V version 2.2 specification. This PSU is very efficient, which reduces power consumption by up to 25% and saves you money on your electricity bill.
5 Special Quiet Computing Fan Operation NeoPower power supplies feature an innovative design that decreases noise during normal use, but which allows for superior cooling capabilities as loads increase.
6 7. Two sets of wires with two SATA drive connectors at one end and a 6-pin PSU connector at the other end. Note: The SATA connectors include a +3.3V output so you can power the latest SATA devices.
7 7. Connect the power cord to the PSU. Power Switch: Both the EarthWatts 500 and NeoPower 550 come 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.
8 7. Repeat the same procedure for the other drives as necessary. 8. Put the front fan cage back to the case. If you plan to mount the optional 92mm case fans, you should do it now. See Cooling system section for fan installation. 5.25” Device Installation There are four external 5.
9 Specifications: Size: 120 x 120 x 25.4 mm Rated Voltage: DC 12V Operating Voltage: 10.2V ~ 13.8V The Front 92mm Fan Mounts You can install two 92mm fans into the fan cage in front of the internal 3.5” drives. These fans must be installed so that the air is blowing into the case.
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