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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. So it's
possible that your new case may differ slightly from the descriptions in this manual. This isn't
a problem; it's simply an improvement. As of the date of publication, all features, descriptions,
and illustrations in this manual are correct.
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec's Computer Enclosures. For
more comprehensive instructions on installing your motherboard and peripherals,
please refer to the user's manuals which come with your components and drives.
TAKE 3 — STUDIO SERIES USER'S MANUAL
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
The power supply conforms to the latest ATX12V
Version 2.0 standard. It is also backwards-compatible
with previous ATX form factor power supplies. If your
motherboard has a 20-pin power receptacle, detach the
4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector (see
pictures 1 and 2). Before you connect the power supply
to any of your devices, please consult the appropriate
user manuals for your motherboard and other peripherals.
[Applies only to models designed for sale in the European Union:
SmartPower 2 series power supply models designed for the EU include Power Factor Correction
(PFC) circuitry in accordance with European standard regulation code EN61000-3-2. By altering
the input current wave shape, PFC improves the power factor of the power supply. This results in
increased energy efficiency, reduced heat loss, prolonged life for power distribution and
consumption equipment, and improved output voltage stability.]
The power supply is also equipped with a 3-pin fan signal connector. Connect it to one of the
fan connectors on your motherboard. You may monitor the speed of the rear power supply fan
through your motherboard BIOS or through the monitoring software that's supplied with your
motherboard. Note: At low temperatures, the fan may run as slow as 950RPM. At these
speeds, some motherboards may not properly detect the fan speed and may generate false
warnings of fan failure. To ensure proper monitoring of the fan, please check your motherboard
manual.
POWER SUPPLY AIR DUCT
There is a special duct covering the power supply and going to the side of the chassis. This
design is in place to keep the power supply quieter by providing the power supply with its own
source of air separate from the rest of the system. The power supply will exhaust the hot air
through the right side of the chassis without going through the system. Therefore, the system is
free from the heat generated by power supply.
SIDE VENTS
Other than the power supply air duct, there are side vents on the left side of the rackmount. In
an open rack environment, they increase the airflow in the system by allowing more fresh air
into the system when necessary. If you are keeping your rackmount in a cabinet where
environmental air circulation is not as good as open rack, please use the clear plastic film that
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Picture 1
For 24-pin
For 20-pin
motherboards
motherboards
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