Contents Chapter 1: Before You Begin - What's in the box - Product details - Before you begin Chapter 2: Ready, Setup, Go - Removing the Side Panel - Installing the Motherboard - Installing Hard Drives - Installing SSDs - Attaching Case Cables - Attaching the Case Fan Cable - Attaching the RGB LED Strip - Installing Optional Fans and Water Coolers...
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PC. 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.
CR1288 Prism What’s in the Box? CR1288 Prism 6x nylon ties 13x motherboard screws 2x motherboard standoffs 4x SSD screws 8x radiator screws 8x fan screws 1x RGB LED strip Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR1288 Prism Product Details 1) Front Panel: - USB 3.0 Ports - Fast & Slow Buttons - USB 2.0 Ports - Power Switch - Microphone Jack - Reset Switch - Headphone Jack - Power LED - RGB Button - Hard Disk Drive LED...
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CR1288 PRISM Product Details 4) Fans and radiator mounts 5) Motherboard mounting area 6) Tool-less SSD mounts 7) Tool-less hard drive mounts 8) Power supply bay Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR1288 Prism 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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CR1288 PRISM Before You Begin When routing cables The case is designed with cable pass-through cutouts and tie down points. - Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter and improve airflow. - Use the provided nylon zip ties to hold the cables in place.
CR1288 PRISM Removing the Side Panels - Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with the rear facing you. - Remove the thumbscrews from side panels. - Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear. Chapter 2...
CR1288 PRISM Installing the Motherboard The CR1288 Prism is compatible with all common motherboard sizes: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX. Chapter 2 Ready, Setup, Go...
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CR1288 PRISM Installing the Motherboard Install the CPU, CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard. Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation 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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CR1288 PRISM Installing 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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CR1288 PRISM Installing the Motherboard Mount the motherboard. The CR1288 Prism comes with pre-installed standoffs for the motherboard mounting screws. Extra standoffs are provided if you need to add them. - Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield - Align the motherboards screw holes with the standoff screw holes - Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the motherboard screws.
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CR1288 PRISM Installing Hard Drives and SSDs The CR1288 has four 3.5” hard drive bays and four 2.5” SSD bays. These bays are located in the compartment under the motherboard in front of the PSU area. SSD mounts Hard Drive Bay...
CR1288 PRISM Installing 3.5” Hard Drives There are four 3.5” hard drive bays located in bottom compartment of the case. Each bay contains a drive tray. No screws or tools are required to mount the drives. - Pinch the tray’s grips and slide the tray out of the bay.
CR1288 PRISM Installing 2.5” SSDs The CR1288 Prism has four 2.5” SSD mounts with trays. No screws or tools are necessary. - Slide the tray out of the bay. - Attach the drive with the tray pins in the drive screw holes.
Attaching Cables Connect the Top Panel Cables The CR1288 Prism’s 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.
CR1288 PRISM Attaching the Case Fan Cable The CR1288 Prism comes with two 140mm fans in the front and one 120mm in the rear. The front fans come pre-attached to the CR1288 Prism’s fan controller. The 120mm fan must be attached to one of motherboard’s fan headers.
CR1288 PRISM Installing Optional Fans and Water Coolers Fan mounts The CR1288 Prism includes mounts for 120mm and 140mm fans. Front: 2x 120mm or 140mm fans mounts (2x 140mm included) Back: 1x 120mm exhaust fan (included) Top: 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm fan mounts...
CR1288 PRISM Installing the Power Supply The power supply unit (PSU) bay is located on the bottom of the case. To access the PSU remove the right side panel (as seen from the front). - Slide the PSU in the bay with the fan facing downward.
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CR1288 PRISM Attaching the RGB LED Strip The CR1288 Prism comes with an RGB LED strip that can be controlled by the RGB button. The magnetic-backed strip can be easily attached to any metal surface inside the case to add more lighting.
CR1288 PRISM Customizing RGB Lighting You can easily customize the case lighting by pressing the RGB button on the top panel. The color setting will be saved even when the system is powered off. Changing the Lighting Mode To step through the lighting modes, press the RGB button. Pressing the button after the last step will start back at step 1.
CR1288 PRISM Optional: Controlling Case Lighting with RGB Motherboards The CR1288 Prism’s front panel provides a quick customization at the press of a button. However, if you have a motherboard with RGB lighting features (ASUS Aura, Gigabyte Fusion, and MSI Mystic) then you can control the case lighting from the motherboard and its software.
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CR1288 PRISM Customizing RGB Lighting You can easily customize the case lighting by pressing the RGB button on the top panel. The color setting will be saved even when the system is powered off. Changing the Lighting Mode To step through the lighting modes, press the RGB button. Pressing the button after the last step will start back at step 1.
CR1288 PRISM Specifications Motherboard Support - E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX Drive Bays - 4x 3.5” hard drive - 4x 2.5” SSD Top Panel I/O - 2x USB 3.0 ports - 2x USB 2.0 ports - 1x Headphone - 1x Microphone...
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CR1288 PRISM Specifications Fan/Radiator Mount Points - Rear: 1x 120mm - Top: 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm - Front: 2x 120mm or 140mm PSU Support - Standard ATX up to 220mm Max. GPU Length - up to 355mm Materials - Steel, aluminum, plastic Dimensions - 473 x 250 x 577.5 mm...
P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T Enigma and Onyx power supplies RIOTORO power supplies are designed to provide the ideal combination of practical real-world performance, reliability, and price. To find out more visit www.riotoro.com.
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R G B F A N RIOTORO BiFrost water coolers provide quiet, high-efficiency water cooling for both AMD and Intel processors. RIOTORO Cross X fans deliver unparalleled cooling performance with precision-molded blades and long-life bearings. To find out more visit www.riotoro.com.
RIOTORO Ghostwriter keyboards blend modern design with German made Cherry MX switches for style and precise performance. RIOTORO Aurox and Uruz mice use high-DPI sensors and ergonomic shapes to provide hours of precise gaming control. To find out more visit www.riotoro.com.
CR1288 PRISM Important Safety Information In order to achieve maximum safety while using your CR1288 PRISM, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: In order to achieve maximum safety while using your CR1288 Prism, 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.
CR1288 PRISM General Maintenance Cleaning the case If you need to clean your computer, follow these instructions: - Complete power down of your machine, display and peripherals. - Disconnect all the power cables from the electrical outlet power strip. - Disconnect all peripherals from the machine.
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CR1288 PRISM 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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