be quiet! Silent Base 600 - PC Cases Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• 1 case
• 1 accessory kit box
• 1 manual

Ensure your hardware does not exceed any of the limits listed in the table of specifications, as this could cause damage to the housing or the equipment you install in it. Note that product specifications are subject to change without notice

INSTALLATION PROCESS

Before commencing assembly please ensure that all accessories and components are available and in the amount listed

Accessories Pack

Images	Part Name	Amount	Usage
	#6-32 Round head screws	8	Secure motherboard
	M3 HDD screws	12	Secure rubber rail to HDD
	M3 x8 Flat head screws #6-32 x 5 Flat head screws	12 4	Secure 25" HDD/SSD Secure 2.5" HDD cage tray
	M3 x 5 Round head screws	6	Secure 525" device/ODD
	#6-32 x30 flat head screws	4	Secure front intake fan
	#6-32 Hex head screws	4	PSU
	Rubber rail	6	Mounting HDD to HDD cage
	Standoff	2	For motherboard
	Cable tie long	2	Cable management
	Cable tie short	2	Cable management
	Cable tie holder	1	Cable management

Description of the model

1	Upper front panel	9	Front I/O ports
2	Front air filter	10	Optional fan mountings
3	Intake fans	11	Rear exhaust fan
4	525" bays/bezels	12	5.25" device lock
5	Left side panel with fan mounting and filter	13	3-bay HDD cage
6	Side panel bezel	14	3-step fan controller
7	Right side panel with filter. NOTE: no optional fan mounting on right side panel	15	PCI brackets
8	Top cover

Front I/O ports

The function panel has several wire connections that need to be installed

HD audio (headphone jack/microphone jack)

Find the "Front panel audio headers/pin connectors" on the KEY motherboard Plug in the wires according to the motherboard manual

USB 2.0

Find the "USB 20 Headers/pin connectors" on the motherboard
Plug in the wires according to the motherboard manual

USB 3.0

Find the "USB 30 Headers/pin connectors" on the motherboard
Plug in the wires according to the motherboard manual

Power switch, Power LED, HDD LED, Reset switch

These wires plug into the motherboard where all the front panel switch/pin connectors functions are located The motherboard manual will have a description of where to plug these in, usually their location is labeled in the motherboard manual

3-step fan controller

The fan controller is powered by a SATA connector that has to be connected directly to the power supply The controller is able to control up to three 3-pin fans Plug in the 3-pin connector of the fan controller into the plug of your 3-pin fan

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

It is important you follow all the instructions in the sequence they are given

REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS

Release the thumb screws and slide each side panel backwards to release it from the chassis.

CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

1. Remove the rubber caps and release the door stop screws and the two screws on the hinges to remove the upper door.
   
2. Remove the side panel.
   
3. Remove the front panel
   
4. Remove the screws to release the hinge holder.
   
5. Remove the door hinge
   
6. Re-insert the hinge at the other end, reverse the steps from 1.
   

OPTIONAL FANS/RADIATOR INSTALLATION

1. Before removing the upper cover, first remove the front panel.
   
2. Remove the upper cover and install an additional fan/radiator.
   
3. The fans/radiator can be adjusted for the top cover.
   
4. To install the fan on the bottom of the chassis, remove the bottom air filter and screw the fan from below.
   
5. To mount a radiator or an additional fan at the front, the HDD cage has to be removed.

INSTALLATION OF THE MOTHERBOARD

Install the motherboard's I/O shield first, aligning the motherboard with the standoff in the center of the motherboard tray, secure with the #6-32 flat head screws supplied.

INSTALLATION OF POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Insert the power supply unit at the bottom of the case, secure the PSU with screws

INSTALLATION OF A 5.25" DEVICE/ODD

1. Remove the 5.25" bezels by releasing them from inside the case.
   
2. Slide the 5.25" device/ODD into the drive bay. Push the lock backwards to secure it. An extra screw ensures it remains locked.

INSTALLATION OF A 3.5" DEVICE / HDD

Note: the HDD cage is pre-mounted linked to the motherboard tray for extra security If you want to remove the HDD cage, first release the thumb screw at the rear of the motherboard tray

INSTALLATION OF THE 3-BAY HDD CAGE INTO THE 5.25" BAY

Note that when if you use an HDD cage inside the 525" cage, you will not be able to install another 525" device

1. Remove the upper HDD holder by releasing the four screws below the 5.25 bay.
   
2. Install the HDD holder inside the 5.25" bay and secure it with four screws.
   
3. There are two different positions for the HDD holder: Placed flush with the front or more inwards the case ending behind the 5.25" bezels.
   
4. Insert the three 3.5" bays upside down in the 5.25" bay and secure it with the thumb screw.
   

INSTALLATION OF A 2.5" DEVICE/SSD

To mount the 2.5" device/SSD in the HDD cage, first remove the HDD cage

1. Mount the 2.5" device/SSD upside down under the top panel of the HDD cage with M3 flat head screws.
   
2. To mount the 2.5" device/SSD behind the motherboard tray: Remove the 2.5" device/SSD tray from the rear of the motherboard tray. Secure the SSD with M3 flat head screws.
   

CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS

1. Open the front panel and pull the air filter upwards.
   
2. For the air filter on the side panel, pull out the side panel cover to access the air filter.
   
3. For the air filter under the power supply, pull the air filter out from the rear of the case.
   

MANUFACTURER'S DETAILS

Listan GmbH & Co. KG | Biedenkamp 3a | 21509 Glinde | Germany

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