Contents Chapter 1: Before You Begin - What is in the box - Product Details - Before You Begin Chapter 2: Ready, Setup, Go - Removing the Side Panel - Install the Motherboard - Install Hard Drives and SSDs - Install Drives to 2.5” Mounts - Attaching Cables - Attaching the Case Fan Cables - Fan Mounting Point and Water Cooling Support...
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120mm radiators, a tool free design, USB 3.0 and multiple SSD/HDD bays. Note: This manual is a guide for RIOTORO’s computer cases. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components, please refer to their documentation.
CR280 MINI TOWER What’s in the Box CR280 Case Included Hardware 6x nylon ties 4x long screws 8x screws for fans 2x spare thumbscrews for optional cooling radiators 8x small Phillips head screws 4x small accessories screws Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR280 MINI TOWER Product Details 1) Front Panel: 2) I/O shield cutout - USB 3.0 ports 3) PCI-E expansion slots - Microphone jack 4) Power supply bay - Headphone jacks - Power switch - Reset switch - Hard Disk Drive LED...
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CR280 MINI TOWER Product Details 5) Motherboard 6) Fans & Fan/Rad Mounts 7) 3.5” Drive Mount 8) 2.5” Tool-less Drive Mounts Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR280 MINI TOWER Before You Begin Please take the following precautions: - Handle all PC components and cards with care. - Hold cards and processors by their edges to avoid damaging components. - To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge, periodically ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Before You Begin When routing cables Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter for a cleaner look and to improve airflow. The case is designed with cable pass-through cutouts throughout and space to conceal cables under the right side panel (as seen from the front).
Ready, Setup, Go www.riotoro.com/cases Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
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CR280 MINI TOWER Remove the Case Side Panels Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you. Remove the thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place. Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear.
CR280 MINI TOWER Install the Motherboard The CR280 is compatible with motherboards up to E-ATX, including ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX. Chapter 2 Ready, Setup, Go...
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CR280 MINI TOWER Install the Motherboard Install the CPU, CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard. Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU and its cooler on your motherboard. If you are using a liquid CPU cooler you may find it easier to install it after the motherboard is installed in the case.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Install the Motherboard Install the I/O shield Your motherboard should have come with a standard I/O shield that exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case. From inside, snap the I/O shield into the cutout in the rear of the case.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Install the Motherboard Attach the motherboard to the case. The CR280 comes with most pre-installed standoff, it also adds a couple extra if you need to add them, Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case standoff.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Install HDD & SSD The CR280 has one 3.5” drive bays and two 2.5” drive bays. These bays are located in the motherboard compartment area. To install a 3.5” hard drive The 3.5” hard drive will be held in place by two pins on the side of the case and by pins a retaining bracket.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Installing Drives into the 2.5” Mounts The CR280 case has two mounts for 2.5” drives such as solid state drives (SSD). The mounts are two sets of four screw Instructions: - In the motherboard compartment of the case, place the 2.5” drive on...
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CR280 MINI TOWER Attching Cables Connect the Front Panel Switches and LEDs The CR280 front panel switches, LEDs, and USB ports have wire leads that need to be attached to header pins the motherboard. Refer to your motherboard manual to locate the proper motherboard header pins and attach the cable connectors listed below.
CR280 MINI TOWER Attaching the Case Fan Cables The CR280 comes with two 120mm fan —a front intake LED fan and a rear exhaust fan. Connect the 3-pin connector of each fan to a 3 pin fan header on your motherboard. Refer to your motherboard manual for more information.
Tips: - Screws and rubber grommets are provided in the accessory box to allow you to add optional fans and radiators. - RIOTORO recommends Bifrost 120ti as a perfect water cooling companion for the CR280. Chapter 2 Ready, Setup, Go...
CR280 MINI TOWER Install the Power Supply The power supply unit (PSU) drive bay is located on the bottom of the case in a separate compartment. - Remove the thumb screws located on the opposite side were the motherboard area is located, Slide the PSU in the case PSU bay with the fan facing the case bottom.
CR280 MINI TOWER Troubleshooting Your New CR280 The Front panel LED for Power and HDD activity does not lit. The polarity of the LED cables matter, and they are not connected as they should (inverted polarity), connect the positive cable marked as “+” to the right mother- board “+”...
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Any CPU cooler equal or below 135mm in height will fit without any problems, we strongly recom- mend the use of AIO watercoolers such as the RIOTORO Bifrost TR120ti or the RIOTORO Bifrost TR240 as the perfect cooling Companion for your new CR280 case.
CR280 MINI TOWER Recommended Parts P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T ENIGMA 850W: Unleash your gaming computer potential with the high efficiency and power of ENIGMA power supplies. The large built-in fan prevents it from overheating during heavy use, and the sturdy construction makes it easy to mount.
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CR280 MINI TOWER Recommended Parts W A T E R C O O L I N G R G B F A N The BiFrost 120ti new generation water-cooling solution: The BiFrost 120ti a new generation water cooling solution for both AMD and Intel platforms.
CR280 MINI TOWER Recommended Peripherals G A M I N G M I C E G A M I N G K E Y B O A R D The URUZ Z5: It delivers precise tracking complimented by professional Design. The URUZ Z5 offers on-the-fly DPI adjustments up to 4,000 DPI, Multicolor RGB Customizable Back-lighting up to 16.8 million different...
CR280 MINI TOWER Important Safety Information In order to achieve maximum safety while using your CR280 MINI TOWER, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: - Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the RIOTORO hotline or go to www.riotoro.com for support.
CR280 MINI TOWER General Maintenance If you need to clean your gaming computer by doing more than wiping it down with a clean cloth, follow these instructions: - Complete power down of your machine, display and peripherals. - Disconnect all the power cables from the electrical outlet power strip.
CR280 MINI TOWER LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ("Limited Warranty") Limited Warranty. RIOTORO warrants the Product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with the official documentation for the applicable Warranty Period from the date of retail purchase.
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