StarTech.com ATX8400PRO2B, ATX8450PRO2 Instruction Manual

ATX Mid-Tower Case

ATX8400PRO2B
ATX8400PRO2
ATX8450PRO2B
ATX8450PRO2

Instruction Manual

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Professional Series Mid-Tower Case

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other
protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to
StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and
do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an
endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in
question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Assembling your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Removing the cover from your case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Closing your case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing your motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing your floppy and CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installing a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Removing the Expansion Slot Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Front FireWire and Audio Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Powering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Enhancing your Tower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing a Hard Drive Shock Absorber Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing an Extra 3.5” Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com professional series mid-tower computer case.
The convenient screwless design allows you to build and update your computer system
with ease. With a total of four 5.25” and four 3.5” drive bays, there is ample room to
expand and customize your system to suit your needs. This case includes an ATX12v

2.01 Silent Power Supply and front-mounted USB 2.0, FireWire, and audio ports for

ultimate convenience and usability.

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• Includes a StarTech.com ATX12v 2.01 Silent Power Supply

• Screwless design offers easy access for system builds and upgrades

• Provides four external 5.25” drive bays, two external 3.5” drive bays, and two
internal 3.5” drive bays to optimize system customization options

• Provides front USB 2.0, FireWire, and audio ports for maximum ease of use

• Comes with built-in case fan and large front-panel vents to ensure peak performance
and stable operation

• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-year warranty

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To ensure a quick and easy case assembly, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to assemble your computer.

Contents

This package should contain:

• 1 x Professional Series mid-tower computer case with Silent Power Supply

• 1 x Power Cord

• Assorted screws and buffers

Requirements

This case does not include any hard or floppy disk drives, motherboards, sound cards,
USB/FireWire cards or any other computer component not listed above.You will need to
supply these components yourself. The front USB, sound, and FireWire ports require a
host controller (not included) to operate properly.

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