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- Page 1 User P380 Manual...
- Page 2 3.5"/2.5” removable drive cages (eight 3.5"/2.5” HDD bays). The P380 does not include a power supply. Make sure you choose a power supply that is compatible with your computer components and has a long enough power harness to reach your motherboard and peripheral devices.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Getting to Know Your Chassis................. 5 Chassis Specifications ..................6 Included Screws ..................... 6 Before You Begin ................... 7 Section 2: Hardware Installation Setting Up ...................... 9 Motherboard Installation ................10 Installing KUHLER H O Liquid Coolers ............. -
Page 4: Section 1: Introduction
Section 1 Introduction P380 User Manual... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Chassis
Getting to Know Your Chassis 1. 1 x slim optical drive bay 2. 8 x 3.5”/2.5” tool-less HDD bays 3. 9 x Expansion Slots 4. 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm top exhaust fan mount (2 x 140mm FDB fan pre-installed) 5. -
Page 6: Chassis Specifications
Chassis Specifications Chassis Type Full Tower Chassis Color Black Dimensions 21.85” (H) x 8.80” (W) x 21.92” (D) 555 mm (H) x 223.6 mm (W) x 557 mm (D) Weight 27 lbs / 12.25 kg Cooling - 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm top exhaust fan mount(2 x 140mm FDB fan pre-installed) - 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm front intake fan mount - 1 x 120 mm rear exhaust fan mount(1 x 120mm FDB fan pre-installed) Drive Bays... -
Page 7: Before You Begin
Before You Begin In order to ensure that your building experience with the P380 will be a positive one, please take note of the following: While working inside your P380, keep your chassis on a flat, stable surface. Make sure your build environment is clean, well-lit, and free of dust. -
Page 8: Section 2: Hardware Installation
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Page 9: Setting Up
Setting Up Put the case upright on a flat, stable surface so that the side panel is facing you. To remove the left and right side panels, remove these thumbscrews first. Note: Place the panel thumbscrews aside carefully and remember where they are. Remove the panel by gripping the end of the panel at the top &... -
Page 10: Motherboard Installation
I/O panel. Make sure you have the correct I/O panel. The P380 comes with six preinstalled motherboard standoffs. These are positioned for Standard ATX motherboards but can be relocated to accommodate other form factors. -
Page 11: Installing Kuhler H
Intel® LGA 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011* AMD® AM2 / AM3 / AM2+ / AM3+ / FM1 *Your unit may not contain the LGA 2011 mounting bracket. To acquire this, please contact Antec customer support (information listed at end of manual). -
Page 12: Power Supply Installation
B. Remove the screws on the back of the chassis while supporting the fan with your other hand. Unscrew the rear fan to remove it. C. Preparing the KUHLER H O backplate is specific to your CPU socket. D. Prepare the retention ring according to the CPU socket you’re using. E. -
Page 13: Internal 3.5" / 2.5" Device Installation
Internal 3.5” / 2.5” Device Installation The P380 has eight drive bays that are compatible with both 3.5” and 2.5” drives. To install a 3.5” drive: A. Remove one of the drive trays by pinching the ends of the tray inward and pulling the drive tray out. - Page 14 To install a 2.5” drive: A. Extract one of the drive trays by pinching the ends of the tray inward and pulling the drive tray out. B. Place your 2.5” drive on the tray so that the holes line up with the 2.5” tray holes. C.
- Page 15 To remove the Hard disk cages P380 has three HDD cages. Three of them are removable. The following illustration shows how to remove Top, Middle and bottom of HDD cages. Top of HDD cage Top of HDD cage and 5.25" bay are designed as a set, therefore they should be loosen together at the same time.
- Page 16 Bottom of HDD cage Loosen 4 screws at the front side of chassis (yellow circle) Loosen 2 screws at the inside of chassis (yellow circle) Lay the chassis on a flat surface and remove loosen screws at the bottom of chassis; and you will fully remove the bottom of cage by sliding it Middle and bottom of HDD cage are complete dismantling.
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Page 17: Slim Optical Drive Tray Installation
Slim Optical Drive Tray Installation The P380 has an external bay located at the front of the chassis. And the slim optical drive tray is attached in the tool pack with P380 Before install the slim ODD tray, the front panel must be removed from the chassis. (Please see the section 4.2) -
Page 18: Cable Management
Cable Management There is a cable management compartment between the motherboard and right side panel, as well as cable tiedowns located on the back of the motherboard panel. You can tuck excess cables in this compartment or route them to the drive bays. Choose the cables you would like to pass through the holes behind the motherboard tray. -
Page 19: Section 3: Front I/O Ports
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Page 20: Usb 2.0
Empty Pin 9 10 USB 3.0 The P380 comes with two front panel USB 3.0 ports and includes an internal motherboard connector. To access USB 3.0 capability from the front panel: 1. Identify the USB 3.0 header on your motherboard. -
Page 21: Ac'97 / Hd Audio Ports
How to flip the I/O port from both sides A. Screw off two screws located on the rear of top cover and slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis. B. Turn over the top case, and unscrew two screws as it shows on the graph. C. -
Page 22: Power Switch / Reset Switch / Hard Disk Drive Led Connectors
Power Switch / Reset Switch / Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors Connected to your front panel are LED leads for power and HDD activity, as well as switch leads for the power and reset buttons. Attach these to the corresponding connectors on your motherboard. Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin header locations. - Page 23 Working carefully so as not to damage the wires, connectors, or pins, slowly remove the pin from the connector. Repeat these steps for each wire you need to change. Working carefully so as not to damage the wires, connectors or pins, slowly insert the pin into the correct slot of the connector then snap closed the black tab that was lifted in step 1.
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Page 24: Section 4: Cooling System
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Page 25: Included Fans
Included Fans The P380 comes with two standard top 140 mm TwoCool™ fans and a standard rear 120 mm TwoCool™ fan. These fans have two-speed switches that let you choose the speed best suited to your need. The default fan speed setting is Low. -
Page 26: Optional Fans
Optional Fans The P380 includes mounts for up to three more fans. These mounts are as follows: 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm front intake fan mount Front intake 120 mm /140mm fans You can install these fans using 2 of the long screws provided (F in Section 1.3). -
Page 27: Air Filters
Air Filters There are two filters in the P380 that can be removed and washed. One filter is the front filter and the other is the PSU intake filter. You can access the front filter by pulling down the tabs at the bottom of the chassis.
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