Antec FUSION 430 User Manual

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Media Components

Fusion 430 /Fusion Black 430

User’s Manual

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Manual del usuario

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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest
quality. As such, it’s possible that your new case may differ slightly from the
description 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.

Fusion 430 / Fusion Black 430 User’s Manual

Fusion 430 / Fusion Black 430 – Media Center Case

The Power Supply

The Fusion 430 and Fusion Black 430 come with a 430 Watt high efficiency

power supply, compliant with the ATX12V version 2.01 specification. This power supply
features Universal Input, Active PFC, a single 80mm fan, and dual 12V output rails
that deliver safer and more reliable output to your system’s components.
In addition, it features a variety of industrial-grade protection circuitry: OPP (over
power protection), OVP (over voltage protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection),
and SCP (Short Circuit Protection).

Turn the switch to the ON (I) position before you boot up the computer for the
first time. Normally, you won’t need to switch to the OFF (O) position, since the
power supply includes a soft on/off feature which lets you turn the computer on
and off by using the soft switch on the computer case. If the computer crashes
and you can’t shut it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power
of the power supply to the OFF (O) position to clear the fault, then reboot.

This power supply features Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuitry in accordance
with European standard regulation code EN61000-3-2. By altering the input current
wave shape, PFC improves the power factor of the power supply. This yields increased
energy efficiency, reduced heat loss, prolonged life for power distribution and
consumption equipment, and improved output voltage stability.

Although care has been taken to prevent sharp edges in your Antec case, we
strongly recommend taking the appropriate time and care when working with it.
Avoid hurried or careless motions and the use of excessive force.
Please use reasonable precaution.

Setting Up

1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface.

2. Remove the thumbscrew from the back of the top panel. Slide the panel towards
the rear to remove it from the case.

3. Inside the case you should see the power supply, some wiring with marked
connectors (USB, PWR etc.), an installed I/O panel and a power cord.

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The Triple Chamber structure

Upon opening the top panel, you will find that the case is divided into three chambers
– the power supply chamber, the motherboard chamber and the HDD chamber.
This triple chamber structure isolates the heat and noise within each chamber,
resulting in much quieter and cooler operation than a traditional desktop case design.

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.

The motherboard is located inside the main chamber with two 120mm TriCool™
fans preinstalled at the side of the case next to the CPU for effective CPU cooling.

1. Lay the case down, with the top open. The drive chamber and power supply
should be visible.

2. 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 for the correct I/O panel.

3. Line up your motherboard with the standoff holes, and remember which holes
are lined up. Not all motherboards will match with all the provided holes; this
is normal and won’t affect functionally.

4. Remove your motherboard by lifting it up.

5. Screw the brass standoffs into the threaded holes that line up with your
motherboard. Do not over-tighten the standoffs. Some standoffs may be

pre-installed for your convenience.

6. Place your motherboard on the brass standoffs.

7. Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Philips-head
screws. Your motherboard is now installed.

Connecting the Power and LED

The power supply conforms to the ATX12V Version 2.01 standard and is
backwards compatible with most previous ATX12V form factor motherboards.
Before you connect the power supply to any of your devices, please consult the
appropriate user manuals for your motherboard and other peripherals.
Note: This power supply does not provide a –5V line as no modern motherboards
compliant with the ATX12V v2.0 standard and above require –5V power. Please
be forewarned that if your motherboard requires -5V power that this power supply
might not be compatible.

1. Connect the 24-pin Main Power Connector and the
4-pin or 8-pin 12V connector to the motherboard as
needed. If the motherboard uses a 20-pin con­nector, detach the 4-pin attachment on the 24-pin
power connector (see pictures 1 and 2).
Note: the detachable 4-pin section cannot be used 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. The Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on
the motherboard.

4. The Power LED (labeled POWER LED) connector is located behind the Reset
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

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Picture 1 Picture 2

For 24-pin

motherboards

For 20-pin

motherboards