Antec TX635, TX640B User Manual

Performance TX635 / TX640B

User's Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. So it's
possible that your new case may 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.

TX635/TX640B – MINI TOWER CASE

This case is designed to meet Intel's Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) design guide requirements.
Your new case features a quiet ATX12V version 2.0 compliant SmartPower 2.0 (SP) power supply,
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. 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 your computer on and
off by using the soft switch on your computer case. If your computer crashes and you can't shut
it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power to the OFF (O) position to clear the
fault, then reboot.

[Applies only to models designed for sale in the European Union:

SmartPower 2.0 series power supply models designed for the EU include 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 results in
increased energy efficiency, reduced heat loss, prolonged life for power distribution and consumption
equipment, and improved output voltage stability.]

SETTING UP

1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface. The power supply fan should be at the
back, facing you.

2. Note (not applicable to models designed for the European Union): Before installation,
check the red voltage switch setting on the power supply. It should match your local voltage
(115V for North America, Japan, etc. and 230V for Europe and many other countries). If it
doesn't match, please change the setting. If you don't you could damage your equipment and
void your warranty.

3. Remove the thumbscrews from the right side panel. Unlatch the panel and remove it by
swinging it out. Note: Don't use your fingernail to pry or lift the panels.

4. Inside the case you should see the power supply, some wiring with marked connectors
(USB, PWR etc.), and installed I/O panel, a power cord and a plastic bag containing
more hardware (screws, brass standoffs, plastic stands, etc.), and six drive rails.

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.

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.

Disclaimer

This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec's Computer Enclosures. For
more comprehensive instructions on installing your motherboard and peripherals,
please refer to the user's manuals which come with your components and drives.

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. (In other words, there will likely be extra holes.)

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 overtighten 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 latest ATX12V Version 2.0 standard. It is also backwards-compatible
with previous ATX form factor power supplies. Before you connect the power supply to any of your
devices, please consult the appropriate user manuals for your motherboard and other peripherals.

The power supply is also equipped with a 3-pin fan signal connector. Connect it to one of the fan
connectors on your motherboard. You may monitor the speed of the rear power supply fan
through your motherboard BIOS or through the monitoring software that's supplied with your
motherboard. Note: At low temperatures, the fan may run as slow as 950RPM. At these speeds,
some motherboards may not properly detect the fan speed and may generate false warnings of fan
failure. To ensure proper monitoring of the fan, please check your motherboard manual.

1. Connect the Main Power Connector and the 4-pin
+12V connector to your motherboard as needed.
If your motherboard uses a 20-pin connector;
detach the 4-pin attachment on the 24-pin
power connector (see pictures 1 and 2).

2. Connect the Reset switch (labeled RESET SW) to
your motherboard at the RST connector. Make
sure the label always faces the front of the case.

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

4. Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.

5. Speaker (labeled SPEAKER) connector is behind the PWR connector.

6. Hard Drive LED (labeled H.D.D. LED) connects to the IDE connector.

7. LED I, LED II connectors: This case comes with two extra LEDs, marked LED I, LED

II. You may use these LED for various purchases such as SCSI LED, Message LED, etc.

CONNECTING THE USB PORTS

You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front USB ports. 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. Connect the 10-pin connector to your motherboard
headers so that the blocked pin fits over the missing header pin.

Note: Please check your motherboard manual for your USB header pin layout and make sure it
matches the attached table. If it does not match this Intel standard, please call Antec customer
service at (800) 22ANTEC (North America) or [phone] (Europe) to buy a USB
adapter. This adapter will allow you to connect the front USB to your motherboard on a pin-by-pin basis.

Picture 1

Picture 2

For 24-pin

motherboards

For 20-pin

motherboards

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