Antec SIX HUNDRED User Manual

SIX HUNDRED

USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

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

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

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

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

2.3 Cable Management………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

2.4 Motherboard Installation..……………………………………………………………………………. 5

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

2.6 Front-Loaded Hot Swap SATA Hard Drive Caddy…………………………………………… 6

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

CONNECTING THE FRONT I/O PORTS

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

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

3.3 Switch and LED Connectors…………………………………………………………………………… 9

3.4 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections………………………………………………… 9

COOLING SYSTEM

4.1 TriCool™ Fan………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

4.2 TwoCool™ Fans ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11

4.2 Optional Fans.………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12

4.3 Washable Air Filters………………………………………..……………………………………………. 13

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IX HUNDRED USER’S

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.

The Six Hundred does not come with a power supply unit (PSU). Make sure you choose a power supply
that is compatible with your computer components and has a long enough power harness to reach your
motherboard and peripheral devices. We recommend our TruePower New, EarthWatts Green, or
Signature Series power supplies for the latest ATX specification compliance, broad compatibility, and
energy-saving capabilities.

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. Please use
reasonable precaution.

This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult the
motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting. Before proceeding, check
the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the
motherboard. While installing hardware, keep your case on a flat, stable surface.

Warning

The top rails are not designed to support the weight of
your computer. Please do not use them as handles to
carry your case.

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ANUAL

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CASE SPECIFICATIONS

Case Type

Gaming Mid Tower

Color

Two Tone (Black/Gunmetal Gray)

Dimensions

211.6mm (W) x 492mm (D) x 491mm (H)

Weight

6.9 kg / 15.3 lb

Cooling

1 x Rear 120mm TwoCool™ blue LED fan
1 x Top special 200mm TriCool™ blue LED fan
2 x Front 120mm fan mounts (optional)
1 x Side 120mm fan mount (optional)

Drive Bays

10 Drive Bays:

- 3 x External 5.25” drive bays

- 1 x External front-loaded hot swap 3.5” SATA hard drive caddy

- 6 x Internal 3.5” drive bays

Expansion Slots

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Motherboard Size

Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX

Front I/O Panel

3 x USB 2.0
AC’97 / HD Audio In and Out

1.2 DIAGRAM

1. 120mm rear TwoCool™ blue LED fan

2. 200mm top TriCool™ blue LED fan

3. 120mm front fans (optional)

4. Washable air filters

5. Motherboard mount

6. CPU cutout

7. Power supply mount

8. 5.25” drive bays

9. 3.5” hot-swap SATA drive bay

10. Front I/O panel

11. 3.5” drive bays

Note: The Six Hundred includes a tool bag with included Product Overview located inside of the case

and behind the front bezel.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

2.1 SETTING UP

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

rear of the case facing you.

2. Remove the side panels by first removing the
thumbscrews at the rear of the case. Then, grip each
panel at the top and bottom and slide it toward the rear
of the case until it detaches from the chassis.

3. To remove the front bezel, depress the tabs on the left
side of the inside of the front bezel, then swing the bezel
open. Once open, it will detach easily from the chassis.

Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels.

2.2 POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION

1. With the case upright, place the power supply on the
bottom of the case.

Note: Power supplies with fans on the bottom of the

power supply will need to be mounted so that the
fan is facing the top of the case. The Six Hundred
provides mounting holes for power supplies with
standard mounting layouts to be installed right­side-up or upside down.

2. Push the power supply to the back of the case and align
the mounting holes.

3. Attach the power supply to the case with the screws
provided.

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2.3 CABLE MANAGEMENT

There is a cable management compartment behind the 3.5” drive cage.

You can tuck or route excess cables in this compartment.

1. Open the right side panel as described in section 2.1.

2. Locate the cable management compartment with cable ties located
behind the walls of the 3.5” drive cage.

3. Tuck or route your excess cables to the compartment. This will keep
the cables from interfering with airflow in your case and help with
cooling.

4. Use the cable ties provided to hold them in place.

2.4 MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION

1. Lay the case down, with the open side facing up.
The drive cages 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. Align 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 its

functionality.

4. Remove your motherboard by lifting it up.

5. Install standoffs as needed and put the
motherboard back in.

6. Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with
the provided Phillips-head screws.

Note: The Six Hundred comes with a CPU cutout on the motherboard tray, which will allow you to

change your CPU heatsink without removing the motherboard.

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2.5 INTERNAL 3.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION

The Six Hundred provides space for up to six 3.5” hard
drives. Before you begin, remove the side panels and
front bezel of the case as described in section 2.1. Behind
the front bezel there is a fan cage which provides space
for up to two fans at the front of the case.

1. Open the fan cage by pressing both clips to release
it, then swing it open and detach it from the chassis.

2. Insert your 3.5” device into the 3.5” drive cage from
the front of the case until the mounting holes align
with the screw holes in the cage.

3. Fasten the device in place with the provided screws.

4. Mount any other 3.5” HDD devices accordingly.

5. Connect the appropriate power and data cables to
the device(s).

6. Replace the fan cage.

2.6 FRONT-LOADED HOT SWAP SATA HARD DRIVE CADDY

This case comes with a built-in, externally accessible 3.5”
SATA drive bay where you can load/unload your drive
without shutting down your computer.

Note: Before you can use the hot swap feature,

you must install all related drivers that come
with your motherboard and turn on the

“AHCI” function in the BIOS to activate the

hot swap feature.

Loading:

1. Align your SATA HDD with the drive bay with the
connector facing the case.

2. Push the HDD all the way into the bay until it locks
into position.

Unloading:

1. Ensure that your HDD is not in use.

1. Push the release button on the left-hand side of the

drive bay and pull the HDD free.

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2.7 EXTERNAL 5.25” DEVICE INSTALLATION

There are three externally accessible 5.25” drive bays. Before you begin,
remove both side panels and front bezel as detailed in section 2.1.

1. Remove the drive bay faceplate by applying pressure to the inside
of the plate to loosen, then swing back and forth until it pops free
of the bezel.

2. Slide your 5.25” device into the bay from the front of the case.

3. Secure the drive into position in the drive cage using the provided
screws.

4. Mount any other 5.25” devices accordingly.

5. Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device(s).

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Pin

Signal Names

Pin

Signal Names

1

USB

Power

1

2

USB

Power

2

3

Negative Signal

1

4

Negative Signal

2

5

Positive Signal

1

6

Positive Signal

2

7

Ground

1

8

Ground

2

9

Key (No Connection)

10

Empty

Pin

Pin

Signal Names

(HDA)

Pin

Signal Names

(AC’97)

1 MIC2 L

1 MIC In

2 AGND

2 GND

3 MIC2 R

3 MIC Power

4 AVCC

4 N

C

5 FRO-R

5 Line Out (R)

6 MIC2_JD

6 Line Out (R)

7 F_IO_SEN

7 N

C

8 Key (no pin)

8 Key (no pin)

9 FRO-L

9 Line Out (L)

10 LINE2_JD

10 Line Out (L)

C

1 2

9 10

ONNECTING THE FRONT

I/O P

ORTS

3.1 USB 2.0

Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check the
motherboard user’s manual to ensure that it matches the table below:

3.2 AC’97 / HD AUDIO PORTS

There is an Intel® standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio)
connector linked to the front panel of the case.

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6 4

2

9 7 5 3 1

You can connect either the AC’97 or the HDA connector, depending on your motherboard. Locate the
internal audio connectors from your motherboard or sound card and connect the corresponding audio
cable. Consult your motherboard or sound card manual for the pin-out positions. Even if your system
supports both standards, only use one connector.

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3.3 POWER SWITCH / RESET SWITCH / HARD DISK DRIVE LED CONNECTORS

Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power, reset, and
HDD LED activity. Attach these to the corresponding connectors on your
motherboard. Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin header
locations. 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
reversing the connection. For more information on connecting LEDs to your
motherboard, see your motherboard user’s manual.

Note: Polarity (positive and negative) does not matter for switches.

3.4 REWIRING MOTHERBOARD HEADER CONNECTIONS

There may come a time when you need to reconfigure the pin-out of a motherboard header connector.
Examples could be for your USB header, audio input header, or some other front panel connector such
as the Power Button connector.

Before performing any work, please refer to your motherboard user’s manual or your motherboard
manufacturer's website to be sure of the pin-out needed for your connector. We strongly recommend
making a notated drawing before beginning work so that you can recover if your work gets disturbed.

1. Determine which wires you need to remove in order to rewire your
plug to match the USB pin-outs on your motherboard (refer to your
motherboard user’s manual). Working on one connector at a time,
use a very small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to lift up on
the black tab located beside the gold posts (squares). This will
allow you to easily slide out the pins from the USB plug.

2. Working carefully so as not to damage the wires, connectors, or
pins, slowly remove the pin from the connector. Repeat these
steps for each wire you need to change.

3. Working carefully so as not to damage the wires, connectors or
pins, slowly reinsert the pin into the correct slot of the connector,
then snap closed the black tab that was lifted in step 1. Repeat
these steps for each wire you need to change.

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C

Speed
(RPM)

Input

Current

Airflow

Static

Pressure

Acoustic

Noise

Input

Power

High

800

0.30A

3.799 m3 / min
(134.11CFM)

0.688mm-H2O

(0.027 inch-H2O)

29.4 dBA

3.6W

Medium

600

0.17A

3.07 m3 / min

(108.493 CFM)

0.397mm-H2O

(0.016 inch-H2O)

26.5 dBA

2.04W

Low

400

0.08A

2.34 m3 / min
(82.612 CFM)

0.19mm-H2O

(0.008 inch-H2O)

23.6 dBA

0.96W

OOLING SYSTEM

4.1 TRICOOL™ FAN

Top TriCool™ Fan – The

so

the

air

will be blown out of the

choose

the speed

200mm TriCool™ Specifications

Size: 200 x 30mm TriCool™
Rated Voltage: 12V
Operating Voltage: 10.2V ~ 13.8V

best suited to your

case

comes

case. This

with a 200

fan

need. The

mm top exhaust

comes

default fan speed setting

with a

blue LED

three-speed

fan.

The

fan

is

switch that let you

is

Low.

installed

Note: The minimum voltage to start a typical TriCool™ fan is 5V. We recommend that you set the

fan speed to High if you choose to connect the fan(s) to a fan control device or to the Fan­Only connector found on some Antec power supplies. A fan control device regulates the fan
speed by varying the voltage, which may start as low as 4.5V to 5V. Connecting a TriCool™
fan set on Low to a fan-control device may result in the fan not being able to start because
the already lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further reduced by the
TriCool™ circuitry below 5V.

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4.2 TWOCOOL™ FAN

Speed

(RPM)

Input

Current

Airflow

Static

Pressure

Acoustic

Noise

Input

Power

High

1500

0.30A

(Max.)

1.434 m³ / min
(51.2 CFM)

1.212mm-H2O

(0.047 inch-H2O)

27.9 dBA

3.6W

Low

900

0.18A

0.0843 m³ / min
(30.1 CFM)

0.486mm-H2O

(0.02 inch-H2O)

16.9 dBA

2.16W

Rear TwoCool™ Fan – There is a
The

fan

is

installed
switch that let
Low.

you

so

the

choose

air

120 x 25mm TwoCool™ fan

will be blown out of the

case. This

the speed best suited to your

preinstalled at

fan

need. The

the rear of the

comes

with a

two-speed

default fan speed setting

120mm TwoCool™ Specifications

Size

:

Rated Voltage

:

Operating Voltage

120 x 25mm TwoCool™ fan

12V

:

10.8V ~ 13.2V

Note: The minimum voltage to start a typical TwoCool™ fan is 5V. We recommend that you set the

fan speed to High if you choose to connect the fan(s) to a fan control device or to the Fan­Only connector found on some Antec power supplies. A fan control device regulates the fan
speed by varying the voltage, which may start as low as 4.5V to 5V. Connecting a TwoCool™
fan set on Low to a fan-control device may result in the fan not being able to start because
the already lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further reduced by the
TwoCool™ circuitry below 5V.

case.

is

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4.3 OPTIONAL FANS

There are a total of three optional 120mm fan mounts—one side intake fan (on the left side panel) and
two front intake fans (at the front of the HDD cage). We recommend using Antec 120mm speed control
fans and setting the speed to Low. These fans must be installed so that the air is blowing into the case.

Side Fan – The side fan enhances graphic cards cooling.
The fan should be installed so air is blowing into the case.
To install the side fan:

1. Remove the windowed side panel as described in

section 2.1, and take two silicone grommets from
the tool box.

2. Attach the silicone grommets to the two

compatible holes in the fan mount. Squeeze the
shorter end of the grommets into the apertures
until they lock into position.

3. Secure your 120mm fan to the two silicone

grommet mounts with the included screws on the
inside of the side panel. The fan should be
installed so that air is blowing into the case.

Front Fans – You can install two 120mm fans to the fan cages
in front of the hard drive bays. To install the front fans:

1. Remove the front bezel as described in section 2.1.

2. Depress the two tabs on the right side of the black fan

holder and swing it outward. The holder will easily pull
free of the chassis.

3. Secure your 120mm fan(s) to the fan holder with the

provided screws. The fan should be installed so that air
is blowing into the case.

4. Reattach the fan holder to the case by inserting the

right side into the corresponding slots on the front of
the case, then rotating the holder back into position
until it clicks into place.

Note: In order to build a quieter system, Antec recommends NOT installing the optional fans unless

it is necessary for cooling. If you choose to install them we recommend using Antec 120mm
TriCool™ fans and setting the speed to Low.

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4.4 WASHABLE AIR FILTERS

Occasionally, it will be necessary to wash the air filters. Not washing the filters may result in high system
temperatures and possible stability problems. We recommend checking the air filters at least once a
month initially. The frequency will change depending on environmental conditions and system usage.

Users who run their systems 24/7 will have to check their filters more often than those who don’t run

their systems every day.

Front Air Filter – There is an air filter located behind the
front bezel.

To remove the filter:

1. Remove the front bezel as listed in section 2.1.

The filter is located on the inside of the bezel.

2. Pull up on the left side of the air filter. The left

side will detach.

3. Swing it open until the filter separates from the

bezel.

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