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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Top Panel Foreword Thank you for your purchase of this Streacom product, every care has been taken to ensure that it meets with the high standards that we have set for ourselves. Should you have any questions that are not covered in this user guide, support can be offered via email through our website at www.streacom.com...
  • Page 3 Specification Chassis Material Aluminum Available Colours Silver / Black - Sandblast Finish Motherboard Compatibility Micro ATX, Mini ITX HDD Drive Support 3 x 2.5" or 1 x 3.5" + 1 x 2.5" ODD Drive Support Slot loading drive, universal eject button Cooling Method Passive - 4 x Heatpipe Direct Touch (Recommended 65W TDP*) Expansion Ports...
  • Page 4: Preparing For Assembly

    Removing the Top Panel The top panel is held in place with 4 screws, 2 each side of the case that are accessible between the heatsink fins. Remove the screws, then lift the top panel upwards and away from the case. There is a recess either side of the case to make lifting the top panel off easier.
  • Page 5 Installing the Motherboard The FC9 can accommodate either a mini-ITX or m i c ro - AT X m o t h e r b o a rd . T h e t y p e o f mITX motherboard used will determine the choice of other internal components such as internal PSU.
  • Page 6 Fitting the Motherboard M3 x 4 Carefully lower the motherboard into the chassis, with the I/O port side leading so that the ports can fit into the I/O shield. When the motherboard is correctly in position, fix it to the chassis stand-offs using the screws provided. Ensure that all the holes correctly align before fully tightening the screws.
  • Page 7 ® AMD Mount Assemble the Upper CPU Mount Depending on which type of motherboard and CPU socket you have purchased, you will either ® ® need to assemble the Intel or AMD type upper CPU mount. You do not need to assemble both. The mount is assembled as shown with the long CPU retention screws, springs and C clips attached to the outer arms of the mount..
  • Page 8 Installing the CPU Cooler Assembly 1. Attach the heatsink connector blocks and heatpipes to the chassis. We recommend fitting one side at a time (pairs of heatpipes). Secure the connector blocks with screws ensuring the heatpipes align and sit accurately in the grooves of the lower CPU connector. Do not fully tighten the screws. 2.
  • Page 9: Wiring Diagram

    Motherboard USB 2.0 Connector USB 3.0 Connector USB 2.0 Cable x 2 NC/SHIELD WARNING: Never connect USB 2 & USB 3 cables at the same time. Front USB Ports PCB USB 3.0 Cable (Sold Separately) HDD+ LED+ LED+ HDD- L E D - L E D - RESET1 PWS2...
  • Page 10 Connect the PSU, Optional IR & Other Cables With the motherboard and CPU cooler in place, you can now connect the PSU and any other internal connections such as the SATA cables in perpetration for installing the optical and hard drives. For more details on installing the PSU and IRRC, see the user guides supplied with those accessories.
  • Page 11: Installing Hard Drives

    Installing the Hard Drives The FC9 can hold 3 x 2.5" drives (2 below, 1 above) or 1 x 3.5" + 1 x 2.5" (3.5" below, 2.5" above). 2.5" drives should be fitted first using 4 screws per drive. Rubber pads are supplied and should be fitted to the mounting holes prior to fitting the drives.
  • Page 12 Fitting the Optical Drive Before fitting the slot loading drive, affix a self adhesive rubber pad (included in the accessory bag) to the drives eject button. With left side eject buttons, 2 pads may be required (one on top of the other to increase the thickness). The case is supplied with 2 mounting brackets which fit to either side of the drive (pay attention M2 x 3.5...
  • Page 13: Installing Pci Card (Optional

    Installing PCI Card (Optional) The FC9 can accommodate 3 low profile expansion cards. To install the cards firstly remove the blanking plate that is already fitted to the case. It is held in place by a single screw as shown.
  • Page 14: Closing The Hdd/Odd Cage

    Closing the HDD/ODD Cage M3 x 5 With all the components installed, you can now close the HDD/ODD cage and secure it in place with 2 screws as shown. Adjust the Optical Drive Ensure the HDD/ODD is securely fixed then adjust the position of the optical drive so that it makes light contact with the eject button bar.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Top Panel

    Replace the Top Panel With all the components installed, the chassis can now be closed. Prior to doing this, ensure that all cables are connected and all components are securely fitted. Replace the top panel and secure it in place using 4 screws, 2 from either side of the case, between the heatsink fins.
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