Phanteks ECLIPSE PH-EC500ATG_/BK/DBK/DWT Installation Guide

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CLEARANCE
CPU Cooler Height 190 mm
GPU Clearance 435 mm
Front Radiator Clearance 95 mm
Top Radiator Clearance 65 mm

FRONT I/O FEATURES

1. Headphone / Microphone
2. USB 3.0
3. USB-C Gen 2
4. D-RGB Color (P500A-D only)
5. D-RGB Mode (P500A-D Only)
6. Reset Button (P500A Only)
7. Power Button

Digital-RGB CONTROLS

(P500A_D MODEL)

Press and hold the mode button to turn off LEDs
Press again to turn on

INSTALLATION PREPARE

STEP 1. REMOVING CHASSIS PANELS

1. OPEN THE LEFT SIDE PANEL, THEN LIFT UP THE PANEL TO REMOVE IT.
   
2. LOOSEN THE THUMB SCREWS ON THE RIGHT SIDE PANEL THEN SLIDE THE PANEL OFF.
   
3. REMOVE FRONT PANEL BY PULLING ON THE PANEL FROM BELOW
   

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

STEP 2. MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION

INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD WITH 9X MOTHERBOARD SCREWS

-MOUNTING POSITIONS FOR M-ATX MOTHERBOARDS

STEP 3. POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION

THE POWER SUPPLY IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS, LOOSEN THUMBSCREWS TO REMOVE PSU BRACKET, INSTALL PSU TO BRACKET WITH 4x PSU SCREWS

Plug in all cables you need for your build into the power supply rst before installing it for easier installation

STEP 4. STORAGE INSTALLATION - 3.5" HDD

1. INSTALL THE HDD DRIVE INTO ONE PHANTEKS STACKABLE 3.5'' HDD BRACKET (2x INCLUDED)
   
2. STACK THE BRACKETS IF USING MORE HTAN ONE. IF NOT. SKIP THIS STEP
   
3. TO REMOVE A TRAY FROM A STACK, LIFT UP LATCH AND PULL OUT
   

THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT CAN HOUSE 4X STACKABLE HDD TRAYS. *2x Stackable HDD Trays are included.
POSITION ''B'' WON'T LIMIT PSU/FRONT RADIATOR CLEARANCE, POSITION ''A'' ALLOWS FOR FRONT FANS ONLY.

THE MAIN COMPARTMENT CAN HOUSE 6X STACKABLE HDD TRAYS.

1. REMOVE THE CABLE COVER(S) TO REVEAL THE HDD MOUNTS
   
2. MOUNT THE SINGLE (STACKED) HDD BRACKETS IN POSITION
   
3. SECURE WITH 2 THUMBSCREWS
   

STEP 5. STORAGE INSTALLATION - 2.5" SSD

INSTALL THE SSD DRIVE WITH 4x SSD SCREWS AND MOUNT INTO THE CHASSIS

STEP 6. GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. PLACE THE GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET, MAKE SURE TO INSTALL ALL GPU & PCI CARDS BEFOREHAND
   
2. INSERT THE THUMBSCREWS WITHOUT TIGHTENING THEM
   
3. PRESS DOWN AND LOCK THE THUMBSCREWS IN POSITION
   

CABLE CONNECTION

STEP 7. MOTHERBOARD CONNECTIONS

1. CONNECT THE HD-AUDIO & USB 3.0 CABLES
   
2. CONNECT THE FRONT I/O CABLES TO THE FRONT I/O HEADER ON THE MOTHERBOARD (SEE FRONT I/O HEADER DIAGRAM FOR GENERAL REFERENCE)
   

Diagram is a general overview. For a more accurate overview of your motherboard, please consult that motherboards' manual.

STEP 8. D RGB LIGHTING P500A D RGB ONLY

1. CONNECT THE SATA CABLE TO THE POWER SUPPLY
   

CONNECT MORE D-RGB PRODUCTS

2. CONNECT D-RGB CONNECTOR TO D-RGB PRODUCTS
   

SYNC YOUR CASE LIGHTING TO THE MOTHERBOARD OPTIONAL

3. CONNECT MOTHERBOARD D-RGB ADAPTER TO THE MOTHERBOARD
   

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

STEP 9. VERTICAL GPU MOUNT - OPTIONAL

1. INSTALL RISER CABLE WITH 2x RISER CABLE SCREWS
   
2. INSTALL VERTICAL GPU MOUNT WITH 2x HEX SCREWS
   

The GPU Mount has two mounting positions. Position A allows for better air cooling and 3-slot GPU cards.

STEP 10. INSTALLING A DUAL SYSTEM - OPTIONAL

1. INSTALL 4x DUAL SYSTEM STAND-OFFS ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ITX BRACKET
   
2. INSTALL ITX MOTHERBOARD ON BRACKET USING INCLUDED MOTHERBOARD SCREWS
   
3. CONNECT THE POWER SWITCH & POWER LED CONNECTOR TO THE MOTHERBOARD
   
4. REMOVE THE DUAL SYSTEM COVER FROM THE CHASSIS
   
5. INSTALL THE ITX BRACKET EITH 4x ITX BRACKET SCREWS
   
6. (OPTIONAL) IF USING THE X16 RISER CABLE TO INSTALL A VERTICAL GPU TO SECOND SYSTEM, MOVE THE VELCRO TIE FOR EASY RISER CABLE ROUTING
   (RISER CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY)
   

Documents / Resources

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