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Warranty Information
Cooler Master guarantees that this device is free of defect in material and workmanship,
and provides a two-year limited hardware warranty for the device commencing from the
date of purchase. Please keep your receipt for proof of purchase.
This product is designed for computer usage only. Using this device in any other capacity
voids the warranty. If you are not familiar with computer hardware installation, please ask
for professional assistance.
The warranty offered covers normal use. Defect or damage that result from improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, which are not the fault of Cooler
Master, are exclude from warranty coverage.
Note: the warranty is voided by removal or alternation of product or parts identification labels.
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Specifications:
Available Color Silver/Black
Dimensions L485 x W208 x H442 mm
Weight 10kg
Material Aluminum bezel, SECC chassis
M/B Type ATX 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.5 cm);Micro-ATX
5.25" 5 (Exposed)
3.5" 1 (Exposed); 5 (Hidden)
Cooling System One 120x120x25mm front fan ( Intake);
One 120x120x25mm rear fan ( Exhaust ) (optional)
I/O Panel USB2.0 x 2; MIC x 1; SPK x 1; IEEE1394 x 1
Power Supply Standard ATX PS2, 380W or 430W (optional)
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Specification & Parts list
Chapter 2: Installation
Removing side panels
Item Parts Name QTY
1 Alumnus Panel 1
2 Big Shield 5
3 Small Shield 1
4 Fan Filter 1
5 Plastic Panel 1
6 Reset Key cover 1
7 Power key cover 1
8 Power Key 1
9 Reset Key 1
10 Key Rack 1
11 Reset Lamp 1
12 Power LED 1
13 Casing 1
14 Left Side Casing 1
15 USB 1
16 120 Fan 1
17 120 Fan 1
18 Power 1
19 Right Side Casing 1
20 Screw (L. Side Casing) 1
21 Manual Screw 2
22 Fan Screw 8
23 PCB Screw 2
1. Loosen the screws manually; slide the
side casing backward to remove it.
2. To assemble it, please follow the above
step reversely.
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Installing the Motherboard
Install add-on card
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1. Remove the side casing.
2. Lie down the casing.
3. Aiming at the holes on the PCB, and
secure the alumnus post with screws.
4. Align the holes of PCB and casing.
Secure them by fastening screws on the
PCB.
1. Press to loosen the latch on the inner casing.
2. Insert the add-on card.
1. Lock the latch back from the outside of the casing.
Installing Drives (CD-ROM, FDD and HDD)
After removing the side casing on both
sides, manually loosen the latch of the panel
card inside the casing, and you may remove
the panel card.
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1. Installing Hardware Device on 5.25"3.5" or "HDD" bracket-- Layer III, IV, or V.
2. Insert the hardware device in place; align the screw holes of the device with those of
the HDD rack.
3. Push forward the plastic handling and tightening it.
4. Push the lock and the installation is done.
Installing the power device
1. Remove side casing.
2. Place the power supply on the power
rack with the wiring end facing forward
and connect it to the back of the casing.
3. Secure the power supply device with
screws.
4. Assemble the side casing and the
installation is done.
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Replacing/Installing the Case Fan
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Change the Front Fan
1. Remove the side casing.
2. Loosen the lower and side screws to
remove the HDD bracket.
3. Loosen the fan screws from the front
casing, and then remove the fan.
4. Install the new fan and secure it with
screws. Continue to put it back on the
HDD rack and secure it with screws.
Change the Rear Fan
1. Loosen the fan screws from the rear casing
and remove the fan.
2. Install the new fan and secure it with
screws.
1. Take out the HDD rail from the
package. Install it on the HDD and
have the screw holes aligned.
2. Insert the assembled HDD into the
hardware rack.
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I/O Function Panel Installation Guide
Please refer to the illustration on the section of USB2.0, IEEE 1394a, and Audio
connector from the motherboard user’s manual. Please select the motherboard which
used the same USB2.0, IEEE1394, AC’97 standard as below; otherwise, it will
cause damages to user’s device(s).
The following illustration is a connection diagram for the front panel I/O cable.
NEVER connect an IEEE1394 cable to the USB2.0 connector. Doing so will
damage the device.
NEVER connect a USB2.0 cable to the IEEE1394 connector. Doing so will damage
the device.
On some motherboards, the connectors for IEEE1394, USB2.0 and Audio are not the
same as the drawing below. Please check with your motherboard manual before
installing.
Cable
Cable
Mother Board
Mother Board
Mother Board
Front panel IEEE 1394 connector
Front panel IEEE 1394 connector
Front panel IEEE 1394 connector
Cable
IEEE 1394 Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
Appendix
No Pin
No Pin
No Pin
Front panel USB connector
Front panel USB connector
Front panel USB connector
No Pin
No Pin
No Pin
Front panel audio connector
Front panel audio connector
Front panel audio connector
No Pin
No Pin
No Pin
Pin
Pin
Pin
USB Connector
USB Connector
USB Connector
Pin
Pin
Pin
Front panel audio connector (BLACK)
Front panel audio connector (BLACK)
Front panel audio connector (BLACK)
Contact us:
www.coolermaster.com
Email: info@coolermaster.com.tw
Headquarters, Taiwan
Tel: +886 2 32340050
Fax: +886 2 32340221
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