Installation Guide - Fractal design Define R3 User Manual

Installation guide

Please read through this entire manual before proceeding with the in-
stallation.
1. Install the motherboard using the supplied M/B stands (11pcs) and
the M/B screws (11pcs). The appearance of the supplied stands
and screws is printed on the Accessory Box. Please consult the
manual of the motherboard.
2. Install the PSU using the supplied PSU screws (4pcs). The appear-
ance of the supplied stands and screws is printed on the Accessory
Box. Please consult the manual of the PSU.
3. Install the 3,5-inch hard drive(s) in the metal HDD-trays using the
supplied HDD screws (32pcs in total, 4pcs per HDD). The silicone
grommets mounted on the HDD-tray will absorb most of the vibra-
tions from the HDD. You can also install 2,5-inch SSD drives using
the attached FDD-screws (4pcs). The appearance of the supplied
stands and screws is printed on the Accessory Box. Please consult
the manual of the hard drive(s).
4. Connect the peripheral cables to IDE-connected drives if you have
such (older HDD and optical drives).
5. Connect the SATA power connectors to SATA-connected drives
(newer HDD and optical drives)
6. Connect the floppy connector if you have a floppy drive
7. Install and secure CPU, RAM, Heatsink, necessary cooling products
and any optional input cards.
8. Consult the motherboard's manual to attach all the cables from the
front panel to the right inputs in the motherboard. These cables in-
clude power switch, reset button, audio I/O, USB inputs and e-sata
input.
9. Install optional cooling fans in the front, side or top of the case.
First, you need to remove the ModuVent lids covering the side and
top panel holes.
10. Connect all cooling fans to either the motherboard or the PSU.
11. Connect the AC power cord to the Fractal PSU and turn on the on/
off switch.
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