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- Page 2 Before we get into this super exciting user guide, we would just like to share a few words of appreciation ..In a market dominated by generic designs, marketing fads and RGB lighting, we are on a mission to create products that are purposefully unique, incorporate quality materials, superior finishing, and innovate at every level.
- Page 3 Optical Version Specification Not Supplied With Case Extruded & CNC, Premium Grade Aluminum (6063) Material Silver / Black - Anodized & Sandblasted Finish Motherboard Mini-ITX, Requires Compatible CPU Location & Path for Heat Pipes Storage Drive Tray, Lower Side - 2 x 3.5" or 3 x 2.5" (Max), Upper Side - 2 x 2.5" or ODD + 1 x 2.5"...
- Page 4 Remove the Top Panel The top panel is held in place by a total of 4 screws, 2 from the bottom left PPH-M3x8 underside of the case, and 2 on the right side of the case that are accessible between the fins of the heat sink. Remove all 4 screws to release the top panel then separate it from the rest of the case.
- Page 5 Peel Protective Film Fit the CPU Cooler Mounting Nuts Adhesive Pads The CPU cooler assembly will be secured to the motherboard using M3 nuts (4 in total) which must be fitted to the motherboard prior to installing it inside the case. The nuts are held in place by adhesive pads which are supplied with the nuts.
- Page 6 CPU Cooler Assembly & Installation Overview The fanless CPU cooler assembly comprises of 3 main parts. 1- The CPU mount assembly ( upper + lower CPU mount, and arms) that couples the heat pipes to the CPU / motherboard using the spring loaded screws. 2 - The heat sink mounts that couple the heat pipes to the case side panel (heat sink). 3 - The heat pipes that transfer the heat from the CPU to heat sink.
- Page 7 Fit the Cooler Assembly to the Heat Sink & CPU Carefully lower the CPU mount + heat pipe assembly into the case and place it onto the CPU, ensuring the heat pipes (the area with thermal paste applied) only make contact with the heat sink once the assembly is resting centrally on the CPU. Adjust the CPU mount arms so that they align with the 4 nuts (already fitted to the underside of the motherboard).
- Page 8 Install / Connect the PSU, Optional IR, Power Button, USB & Other Cables With the motherboard and CPU cooler fitted, you can now install the PSU and optional IR receiver as well as connect the power switch, USB and all other internal connections such as the SATA cables in preparation for installing the drive tray assembly.
- Page 9 Connect Power Switch and USB Ports to the Motherboard Motherboard layout, pinout and cable colours shown are for illustrative purposes only, actual configurations will vary between models and manufacturers. Please check your motherboard user guide for full details and information. When connecting the power LED, ensure correct polarity otherwise the light will not illuminate.
- Page 10 Fit Drives to the Lower Side of the Tray The lower side of the drive tray uses slots instead of dedicated hole positions, which allow drives to be fitted anywhere along the tray and with different orientations. The number of drives that can be fitted will depend on the exact hardware installed in the case. A maximum of 2 x 3.5" and a minimum of 1 x 3.5" drives can be fitted.
- Page 11 Fit Brackets for SSD and ODD Drives 2.5" / SSD Drive PTC-M3x5 SSD Mounting Bracket Slimline Slot Loading Optical Drive Optical Drive Mounting Bracket Optical Drive Eject Button / Bar Drive Eject Button Adhesive Pad PPH-M2x2 SSD and ODD drives that fit to the upper side of the tray require brackets to be attached first. If you purchased the OPTICAL version of the FC8, it will include an optical drive mounting bracket, otherwise the kit will include and extra set of 2.5"...
- Page 12 Fit Drives to the Upper Side of the Drive Tray With the drive brackets attached, position the drives over the appropriate holes in the drive tray and secure them in place with the correct screws. it is important not to use the wrong screws as they could damage drive that are installed on the lower side of the tray. The 2.5" drives require 2 screws per drive and has 2 fixed mounting locations (Optical version of FC8 can only use the rear location) If you have the OPTICAL version of the FC8, secure the optical drive in place with the 4 screws as shown, but DO NOT fully tighten the screws.
- Page 13 Install a PCI Expansion Card (Optional) To install a low profile expansion card, begin by removing the pre-installed PCI blanking plate and the PCI mount which is secured to the back panel with 2 screws. Removing the PCI mount will give the extra clearance required on the rear panel opening to install the card. Note that this procedure is shown prior to replacing the drive tray as this give more room to work with but it can also be installed after the drive tray has already been fitted.
- Page 14 Replace the Drive Tray With all drives now fitted to the tray, carefully lower it into the case. If you have the OPTICAL version of the FC8, angle the front of the tray to allow the eject button to fit into the opening on the front of the case. Replace the 4 screws to secure the tray in place, and connect all the drive cables.
- Page 15 Replace the Top Panel With the hardware components installed, the top panel can now be replaced. Prior to doing this, ensure that all cables are connected and components are securely fitted. Carefully replace the top panel onto the case and secure it in place using 4 screws, 2 from under the case and 2 from the side between the heat sink fins.
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