Antec View II User 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.

PLUSVIEW II SOHO SERVER CASE WITH CLEAR SIDE WINDOW

This case comes with a clear side window. There is an 80mm fan mount with vents on the
window to cool the hottest graphics cards on the market. Your new case comes without a power
supply. We recommend installing Antec's TruePower 2.0 or NEO 480 power supply for best
performance.

SETTING UP

1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface. The 120mm exhaust fan should be at the back,
facing you.

2. Remove the thumb-screws 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.

3. Inside the case you should see some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), an
installed I/O panel, a tool box containing more hardware (screws, brass standoffs, plastic
stands, etc.), and eight drive rails.

INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

1. With the case upright, place the power supply on the support beam that runs from the 5.25"
drive bays to the back of the case. Note: most dual-fan power supplies should be installed with
the second fan towards the bottom of the case.

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.

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.

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
functionality (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.

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.

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CONNECTING THE POWER AND LED

1. Connect the 24-pin or 20-pin ATX power connector and +12V 4-pin connector to your
motherboard. Note: an ATX12V v2.0 power supply comes with a 24-pin power connector.
This is the latest Intel form factor power supply.

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 HDD) connects to the IDE connector.

7. LED I, LED II connectors: This case comes with two extra LEDs, marked I, II. You may use
these LED for various purposes such as SC SI 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 accidently 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.

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. Connect the 10-pin connector
to your motherboard header so that the blocked pin fits over the missing header pin.

Note: Please check your motherboard manual for your IEEE 1394 header pin layout and make
sure it matches the attached table. If you intend to connect the front FireWire port to an IEEE
1394 add-on card that comes with an external-type IEEE 1394 connector, please call Antec
customer service at (800) 22ANTEC (North America) or [phone] (Europe) to buy an
adapter. This adapter will allow you to connect the front IEEE 1394 port to the external-type
connector.

Pin

Signal Names Pin Signal Names

1
3

5
7
9

2

4

6

8

10

USB Power 1

Negative Signal 1

Positive Signal 1
Ground 1

Key (No Pin)

USB Power 2

Negative Signal 2

Positive Signal 2
Ground 2

Empty Pin

Motherboard Pin Layout

1

2

9

10