In Win 309 operation manual

User Manual

Product Story

Inspired by the beauty of stained glass, the 309
is for RGB enthusiasts that crave their PCs to
be a light show, a club or festive enough for the
holidays. Create your own designs with 144
addressable RGB LEDs! For the love of RGB, can
we get anymore LEDs?! Yes actually, by including
our EGO fans with 16 MORE LEDs per fan. The
309 will be the light of your life!

Specications

Model 309

Part Number IW-309-Black

Colors Black

Case Type Mid Tower

Materials SECC, Tempered Glass, ABS

M/B

12" x 11" ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX

Compatibility

Expansion

PCI-E x 7

Slots

Maximum

▪ VGA Card Length: 350mm (Maximum)

Compatibility

Front Ports

▪ CPU Heatsink Height: 160mm

▪ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
▪ 2 x USB 3.0
▪ HD Audio
▪ LED & Fan Mode Button
▪ LED & Fan Control Buttons

Internal Drive

Bays

Thermal
Solution
Compatibility

▪ 2 x 3.5"
▪ 2 x 2.5" (2 Pre-Installed, Max. up to 3 bays)

▪ 1 x 120mm Rear Fan / 120mm Radiator
▪ 3 x 120mm Top Fan / 360mm Radiator
▪ 3 x 120mm Bottom Fan / 360mm Radiator (Slim)

(4 InWin EGO Fans Pre-Installed: 3 on Top; 1 at
Rear)

Power Supply
Compatibility

Product
Dimensions
(H x W x D)

Package

PSII: ATX12V

- Length up to 200mm

500 x 238 x 553mm

19.7" x 9.4" x 21.8"

335 x 618 x 706mm

Dimensions

13.2" x 24.4" x 27.8"

(H x W x D)

Net Weight 13.65kg / 30.1lb

Gross Weight 17.06kg / 37.6lb

* Our products comply with RoHS regulation.

* Specications may vary based on different regions.

* Extra fee for optional parts.

(InWin EGO Fans)

Specications

Model EGO AE120

Fan Size 120 x 120 x 25mm

Materials Silicone, PC

Rated Voltage DC 12V

Rated Power 0.76W

Rated Current 0.06A

ADD RGB Rated Voltage 5V

ADD RGB Rated Power 4W

ADD RGB Rated Current 0.8A

(PWM) 800~1400 RPM

Speed Mode

Turbo Mode: 2000 RPM Max.

40.7 CFM

Air Flow

Turbo Mode: 58.05 CFM

1.51mm/ H2O

Air Pressure

Turbo Mode: 2.74mm/H2O

LED Addressable RGB

Connector 6-Pin Modular

< 22 dB(A)

Noise Level

Turbo Mode: 32 dB(A) Max.

Bearing Type Sleeve Bearing

* Our products comply with RoHS regulation.

* Specications may vary based on different regions.

* Extra fee for optional parts.

Package Contents

309 Chassis

Mag-Ear Headphone Hanger
(Random Color)

Accessories Bag

QR Code Card

Accessories Bag

X7 X1

Motherboard

Stand-offs

Motherboard

Stand-off Socket

X18

Hexagon Head

Screws

X18

2.5" HDD Screws

X10

3.5" HDD Screws

X10

Cable Ties

X8

Water-cooling

System Washers

X1

Graphics Card Holder

X12 X12

M3 Thread Water-Cooling

Radiator Screws

(EGO Exclusive)

#6-32 Thread Water-Cooling

Radiator Screws

(EGO Exclusive)

Case Structure

1

2

3

Power Button

HDD LED Indicator

USB 3.0 Ports

4

5

USB 3.1 Gen 2
Type-C Port

Audio Ports

(Earphone and Microphone)

6

7

8

Reset Button

LED & Fan Mode
Button

LED & Fan Control
Buttons

Case Structure

13

12

15

11

16

17

14

18

10

9

19

9 Power Supply Mounting Area

10 3.5" Drive Bay

11 2.5" Drive Bay

Top Fan / Radiator Mounting Area

12

(3 InWin EGO Fans Pre-Installed)
Rear Fan / Radiator Mounting Area

13

(1 InWin EGO Fan Pre-Installed)

14 Bottom Fan / Radiator Mounting Area

15 Motherboard Mounting Area

16 PCI-E Expansion Slots

17 Extra PCI-E Supporting Mounting Hole

18 Shock-Proof Stands

19 Fan Dust Filter

Installation Guide

▪ Please follow the related chapters to assemble.
▪ Please use original provided accessories to avoid

damage to the product.

1

Opening the

Chassis

Please remove by
pressing the handle
on top of panel.

2

Clock Synchronization

Please pull the plastic mylar tab to
activate the clock synchronization,
then run the GLOW2 software to

Pull

provide accurate time on the front
panel.

3

Power Supply Installation

Parts Required:
Hexagon Head Screws
Power supply can be mounted on
the top bracket

4

Motherboard
Installation

Parts Required:
Motherboard Stand-Offs,
Motherboard Stand-Off
Socket, Hexagon Head
Screws

5

Expansion Card
Installation

Parts Required:
Hexagon Head Screws,
Graphics Card Holder

6

I/O Wires Installation

POWER SW

POWER LED

(Depend On Motherboard)

H.D.D LED

RESET SW

HD Audio Header

PORT2_L

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_R

BLUE

PURPLE

YELLOW

10

8

6

9

7

5

BROWN

WHITE

SENSE2_R

KEY

SNAS1_R

USB3.0 Header

PORT1_R

PORT1_L

RED

GREEN

4

2

PIN#1 PIN#19

3

1

ORANGE

BLACK

PRESENCE#

GND

Vbus

IntA_P1_SSRX-

IntA_P2_SSRX+

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX-

IntA_P1_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P1_D-

IntA_P1_D+

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12

Vbus
IntA_P2_SSRX­IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX­IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-

ID USBOC-

PIN#10

10

11

PIN#11

IntA_P2_D+

The Instructions of Type-C Cable

If your motherboard supports Type-C, please connect the
Type-C connector with the header directly on the motherboard.

USB Cable

Please plug in USB port on motherboard.

LED Power

Ensure the beveled edge of the PSU connector is properly
aligned with the beveled edge of the LED light connector.

PSU Connector LED Light Connector

Red

Black

GND Black
12V Yellow

Controller Power

Make sure the PSU connector is properly aligned with the
controller connector from edge to edge.

PSU Connector

Controller Connector

Red

Black

GND Black
12V Yellow

Addressable RGB Cable (Optional Installation Steps)

If your motherboard supports the addressable RGB effect,
please follow the directions of the image below and insert
addressable RGB cable into the 3-pin, 5V header directly on
the motherboard.

Addressable RGB Connector

MotherBoard
Addressable

GND

Key

DATA

+5V

GND

Key

DATA

+5V

4-Pin Fan Connector (Optional Installation Steps)

Please follow the directions of the image below and insert the
4-pin connector into the fan header directly on the motherboard.

Note: The fans will be controlled by the motherboard when the

connector is installed properly. If you would like to control
the EGO fans via InWin’s exclusive GLOW2 software,
please DO NOT install the fan connector with your
motherboard.

4-Pin Fan Connector

Ground

+12V

Tach

PWM

Fan

Motherboard

7

2.5” Drive Bays
Installation

Parts Required:

2.5” HDD Screws

8

3.5” Drive Bays
Installation

Parts Required:

3.5” HDD Screws

9

Fan / Liquid
Cooling Radiator
Installation

Parts Required:
Water-cooling System
Washers, M3 / #6-32
Thread Water-Cooling
Radiator Screws
(EGO Exclusive)

10

Completing
Installation

Parts Required:
Cable Ties

LED & Fan Control Buttons
Instructions

The LEDs and fans can be controlled by pressing the control
buttons on the I/O panel or controlled by GLOW2 software.

Control Buttons Descriptions

Control Mode
button

+

-

For more detailed

instructions, please

watch the video at this

website link

Control Buttons Instructions

Please follow the button sequence below to adjust LED
brightness, lighting effects and fan speed.

LED Lighting

Fan SpeedLED Brightness

Effects

Button Presses:

0 (Default)

Note: The control mode rotate to the LED Brightness

Mode if you press the Control Mode button three times.

Button Presses:

1

Button Presses:

2

GLOW2 Software Instructions

The InWin exclusive GLOW2 software
encourages users to create their own unique
lighting effect. Choose your own style! The
simple and clean intuitive interface is easy
to operate. GLOW2 possesses 12 different

lighting modes, but the most intriguing is
Creation Mode, which grants users access to design their own
front panel to match their preferred theme. The only limitation is
your own imagination!

1. Please click “download” on 309 website to install the GLOW2

software. (https://www.in-win.com/en/gaming-chassis/309)

2. After downloading the GLOW2 on the desktop, please click

to open it.

Night ligh t

Vortex

Brightness

Candle SkyM usic

LED Speed

Twinklin gT ime tunnel E.C. G

Fan control

Bounce Cloc kH ourglass Creation

Software version 1.0.0

55 %

Data Source

Data transferring...

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

Colors

Each mode provides up to 3 colors to choose from.

Twin klin g

Brightness

LED Spee d

Lights & Speed

Control lights and speed by + and - buttons,
there have 7 levels.

Fan control

55 %

EGO fans controlled

by GLOW2

EGO fans controlled

Fan Output

Control the EGO fans’ speed by pressing the + and

- buttons. There are 10 fan speed levels up to Turbo
mode. If the 4-pin fan connector is connected with
the motherboard, you can easily click the fan icon
on the GLOW2 software to adjust the control mode.

Note: The fan control will not work on the GLOW2

*
software if the motherboard software is running.

by motherboard

Data Source

The lighting effects

are controlled by

GLOW2 software

Motherboard or GLOW2 software options

Control the lighting effects with an ARGB enabled
motherboard. If your motherboard doesn’t have an
addressable header (3-pin, 5V), you can control the
lighting by downloading the GLOW2 software.

Note: The 309 and EGO fans use a lot of LEDs and some

*

motherboards may not be able to handle the number of

Data Source

LEDs. Please use the GLOW2 software if the lighting isn’t
functioning properly.

Addressable RGB header isn’t
properly connected to the
motherboard.

The lighting is controlled by
the motherboard software.

Data Source

MIC Threshold Settings

Please set the numbers in ascending order. The smaller the
number, the greater the sensitivity.

Hourglass Time Setting

Please setting from 1 to 60 minutes.

* Note: Please click “Save to ROM” and “Apply” buttons to apply

all the changes.

Mode Descriptions

Night Light

Create an atmosphere

in dark room

Candle

Lighting effect by voice catching

from microphone

Sky

Cloud oating in sky

Music

Equalizer mode’s lights

reveal the rhythm of music

Vortex

Rotating vortex

Twinkling

Like stars twinkling

in night sky

Time Tunnel

Dazzling tunnel effect

Bounce

E.C.G

Heartbeat effect by voice catching

from microphone

Time

Light moves like

bouncing ball

Hourglass

Clock display the time

Edit

Creation

Up to 60 minutes countdown.

Clap hand to reset the time when

red ash light shows time up.

Customize own

lighting effect

Edit

Creation Mode

Creation

Customize own lighting effect

Tool

Brush / Eraser / File
Painting / Trash Can / Save

Palette

Please double-click the block to add/change
the colors.

SlideShow

Provide 4 plates to create image, which offer
60 second maximum to setting slideshow time
on front panel.

Notices and Warranty

■ Notices

1. Please follow the user manual for installation.

2. To avoid damaging any circuits, please make
sure the power is off before assembling any
internal device.

3. When installing the computer components,
please use the antistatic precautions to prevent
ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage. This can
cause injury to the installer and/or damage to
the machine. Incorrect installation may burnout
the motherboard and other system components.

4. When the side panels are opened, please do
not put your hands or other objects into the fans
or other parts in operation. And please make
sure to keep away from children and pets.

5. Please avoid unnecessary insertions and
extractions to the addressable cable as it may
damage the pins.

6. To avoid any damages, please do not use this
product for any other purpose than its intended
use.

7. Any modifications may damage the product.

8. Please remove all internal devices before
shipping or moving. (Including power supply,
hard drives, motherboard, CPU, etc)

9. Keep this product away from areas with high
temperatures such as: heat dissipation
machines, air conditioners or other machines
which may generate high temperatures.

10. Please use only this product's exclusively

supplied cables. Other cables may not be
compatible and could cause serious damage to
your system and power supply.

Notices and Warranty

■ Notices

11. Please replace the battery of the chip if the

clock synchronization doesn’t work.

12. There are 4 EGO fans pre-installed in this

product, if you would like to install 5 or more
fans, please use the additional exclusive power
cable to avoid overloading the system and
other system components.

■ Warranty

1. For more detailed warranty information, please
visit the InWin retail website at www.in-win.com.

2. The actual product is subject to change without
prior notice. InWin Development Inc. reserves
the right to make any final modifications.

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