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SKELETON
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 SKELETON User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Case Specifications………………...……………..…………… 2 Diagram……………………………………………..…..……… 2 How to Carry the Skeleton…………………………….…..…. 3 Hardware Installation Guide Removing/Replacing the Component Tray…………..…….. 3 Removing the Motherboard Tray …………………..….……. 4 Motherboard Installation………………………………..……. 4 Removing the Frame Side Screen Panels…………………..….. 5 Power Supply Installation…………………………….…..…... 5 5.25”...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Disclaimer This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s Computer Enclosures. For more comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals, please refer to the user’s manuals that come with those components.
  • Page 4: Case Specifications

    1.1 Case Specifications Case Type Open Case Design Color Metallic Silver Dimensions 13”(H) x 14.8”(W) x 16.5”(D) 33.02 (H) x 37.6 cm (W) x 41.9 cm (D) Weight 15.5 lbs / 7 kg Cooling 1 x Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED Fan 1 x 92mm Hard Drives Fan Drive Bays 2 x Quick Release 5.25”...
  • Page 5: How To Carry The Skeleton

    1.3 How to Carry the Skeleton The Skeleton case is designed to be held by either set of grips on the top of the side railing. Use these handles when moving or transporting your case. Do not carry the case by the plastic PCI holder, as it was not designed to be a load-bearing device.
  • Page 6: Removing The Motherboard Tray

    2. To completely remove the Component Tray from the Frame, find the release tab on the lower left side of the Component Tray when the Tray is fully extended. Press it upwards, then pull the Tray out and completely free of the Frame. 3.
  • Page 7: Removing The Frame Side Screen Panels

    3. Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs. Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head screws. Replace the Motherboard Tray onto the Component Tray, and the Component Tray in the Frame as detailed in sections 2.1 and 2.2. Note: You do NOT need to install an I/O panel for Skeleton.
  • Page 8: Quick Release Device Installation

    Note: Power supplies equipped with an 80mm fan will draw air through the Skeleton and power supply more effectively. We recommend power supplies such as Antec’s TruePower Quattro or Signature series power supplies. However, if using a power supply with a 120mm fan, ensure that the power supply fan will face the top of the case when installed.
  • Page 9: Device Frame-Mounted Installation

    2.2 and 2.3 to effectively route cables to your devices. 2.8 3.5” Device Frame-Mounted Installation Your Antec Skeleton case has the ability to mount up to four additional 3.5” devices externally on the Frame for additional storage capacity.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Front I/O Ports

    Connecting the Front I/O Ports 3.1 USB 2.0 Ports Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your mother- board. Check the motherboard manual to ensure that it matches the table below: Motherboard USB Pin Layout Signal Names Signal Names USB Power 1...
  • Page 11: Ac'97/Hd Audio Ports

    3.4 AC’97/HD Audio Ports Connected to your front I/O panel there is an Intel® standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio) connector. The pin assignments for these connectors are as follows: Pin Assignment for Audio Ports (HDA and AC’97) Signal Names Signal Names (HDA)
  • Page 12: Cooling System

    Cooling System 4.1 The Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED Fan The Skeleton’s unique and innovative open case design provides that only one Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED fan is required to cool most of your system components. This overhead fan is adjustable, allowing you to choose the best speed suited to your needs.
  • Page 13: Removing The 92Mm Hard Drive Fan

    4.3 Removing the 92 mm Hard Drive Fan Ensure that the fan power cable is disconnected before removing the fan. 1. While facing the front of the case, depress the two tabs on the top of the 92mm fan and detach it from the front of the hard drive housing. 2.
  • Page 14 1-800-22ANTEC customersupport@antec.com Europe +31 (0) 10 462-2060 europe.techsupport@antec.com www.antec.com © Copyright 2008 Antec, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in China.

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