Installation Guide; Using The Rotatable Hdd Cage - Fractal design DEFINE XL User Manual

Installation guide

Please read through this entire manual before proceeding with the installation.
1. Install the motherboard using the supplied M/B stands (11pcs) and the M/B screws
(11pcs). The appearance of the supplied stands and screws is printed on the Ac-
cessory Box. Please consult the manual of the motherboard.
2. Remove the PSU Backplate (4 screws) and install the PSU using the supplied PSU
screws (4pcs). The appearance of the supplied screws is printed on the Accessory
Box.
3. Install the 3,5-inch hard drive(s) in the metal HDD-trays using the supplied HDD
screws (40pcs in total, 4pcs per HDD). The silicone grommets mounted on the
HDD-tray will absorb most of the vibrations from the HDD. You can also install
2,5-inch SSD drives using the attached SSD-screws (4pcs). The appearance of the
supplied stands and screws is printed on the Accessory Box. Please consult the
manual of the hard drive(s).
4. Connect the peripheral cables to IDE-connected drives if you have such (older HDD
and optical drives).
5. Connect the SATA power connectors to SATA-connected drives (newer HDD and
optical drives)
6. Connect the floppy connector or Cardreader if you have such a unit.
7. Install and secure CPU, RAM, Heatsink, necessary cooling products and any op-
tional input cards. (Consult the manuals for each product for instructions).
8. Consult the motherboard's manual to attach all the cables from the front panel to
the right inputs in the motherboard. These cables include power switch, power LED,
reset button, audio I/O, USB inputs and e-sata input.
9. Install optional cooling fans in the front, side or top of the case.
10. Connect all cooling fans to either the motherboard, fancontroller or PSU.
11. Connect the AC power cord to the PSU and turn on the on/off switch.
How to mount the optional 120mm fan in the 5.25" ODD Bays:
Push both the left clips to the left, and pull them out at the same time. The whole frame
should swivel out. Now, remove it from the ODD bays.
Mount the fan by pushing it into the mounting clips. Make sure the cable is routed cor-
rectly.
Put the right side in first, using the right clips and the small cutout in the ODD bay as a
guide. Gently push the left side inwards until you hear a click, and the frame should be
secured in the ODD bay.

Using the rotatable HDD cage:

Included in the chassis is a rotatable/removable HDD cage. The user can choose to
either use it in default position with HDD connectors mounted backwards for optimum
cable management, or mount it sideways for best cooling performance with HDD's
mounted.
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