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- Page 1 ’ ANUAL ONATA ROTO...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1: I ECTION NTRODUCTION Getting to Know Your Case……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Case Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Parts Included………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Before You Begin……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Locating and Positioning Your Computer………………………………………………………………………… 8 2: I ECTION NSTALLING ARDWARE Removing the Side Panel………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Cable Management………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Motherboard Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………….. - Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec Sonata Proto! Your Sonata Proto is designed to be a quiet, easy to use case that will support a full-featured Quiet Computing™ build. Just like the original international best-seller the Sonata, the Sonata Proto features multi-layer side panels, silicone drive-insulation grommets and a quiet-optimized interior airflow design that will provide years of smooth, silent, problem-free computing.
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Page 4: Section 1 Introduction
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Case
This area is provided for you to tuck away unneeded connectors and cables. 6. Power supply mount This secures your power supply to your case. The Sonata Proto comes without a power supply. 7. 5.25” drive bays These bays allow the installation of optical drives as well as accessories like front panel audio controls, card readers designed to fit into a 5.25”... -
Page 7: Case Specifications
1.2 C PECIFICATIONS Case Type Mid Tower Color Piano Black Dimensions 19.5 " (H) x 10.5" (W) x 21.5" (D) 495mm (H) x 266.7mm (W) x 495mm (D) Weight 9.1kg / 20.2 lbs Cooling 1 x Rear 120mm TriCool™ LED fan 1 x Front 120mm fan mount (optional) Drive Bays 10 Drive Bays:... -
Page 8: Before You Begin
EFORE EGIN In order to ensure that your building experience with the Sonata Proto will be a positive one, please take note of the following: While working inside your Sonata Proto, keep your case on a flat, stable surface. Keep a clean, •... -
Page 9: Locating And Positioning Your Computer
For optimum performance, we recommend leaving the front air intake unobstructed. The Sonata Proto can operate resting sideways as well as vertically. Do not rest the Sonata Proto upside down (with the case feet up in the air), as this will impede operation of optical drives. -
Page 10: Section 2: Installing Hardware
ECTION ARDWARE NSTALLATION... -
Page 11: Removing The Side Panel
2.1 R EMOVING ANEL Remove the side panel by first lifting the latch located at the rear of the case. Then, grip the side panel with the latch and lift it away from the case until it detaches. Caution: The front panel is not removable. Please do not attempt to remove or pry open the front panel. -
Page 12: Cable Management
2.3 M OTHERBOARD NSTALLATION The Sonata Proto comes with four motherboard standoffs already screwed in to the most common mounting locations. Lay the case down, with the open side facing up. The drive cages should be visible on the right side of the case, with the power supply in the upper left. -
Page 13: Internal 3.5" Drive Bay Device Installation
Note: The Sonata Proto comes with a CPU cutout on the motherboard tray, which will allow you to mount oversize CPU heatsinks, and also change your CPU heatsink without removing the motherboard. Note: The motherboard tray has standoffs pre-installed for the most common ATX mounting locations. -
Page 14: External 3.5" Drive Bay Device Installation
XTERNAL RIVE EVICE NSTALLATION The Sonata Proto provides space for two external 3.5” devices. Before you begin, remove the side panel as described in section 2.1. With your thumb and forefinger, grasp the pinch tabs on either side of one of the external 3.5” drive trays, and slide the drive tray outwards. -
Page 15: Section 3 Connecting The Front I/O Ports
ONNECTING ECTION RONT I/O P ORTS... -
Page 16: Usb 2.0 Ports
3.1 USB 2.0 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check the motherboard user’s manual to ensure that it matches the table below: Signal Names Signal Names USB Power 1 USB Power 2 Negative Signal 1 Negative Signal 2 Positive Signal 1... -
Page 17: Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections
3.4 R EWIRING OTHERBOARD EADER ONNECTIONS There may come a time when you need to reconfigure the pin-out of a motherboard header connector. Examples could be for your USB header, audio input header, or some other front panel connector such as the Power Button connector. -
Page 18: Section 4 Cooling System
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Page 19: Tricool™ Fan
10.2V - 13.8V The Sonata Proto comes with one pre-installed 120 x 25mm TriCool™ fan, located at the back of the case. This fan is installed to blow warm air out of the case. The TriCool™ fan comes with a speed control device attached to the fan housing. -
Page 20: Washable Air Filters
1. Find the fan mounting screw holes on the interior of the case. They are located on the interior of the internal 3.5” drive bay rails, below the cable management compartment. 2. Secure your 120mm fan to the four screw holes using the fan screws provided with the case. -
Page 21: Section 5 Frequently Asked Questions
ECTION REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS... - Page 22 Do I need more fans to cool my system? In most cases, no, you do not need more fans to cool your system. Please note, however, that the Sonata Proto was designed for standard usage levels, and extensive addition of high-temperature...
- Page 23 My power supply fan is not running. Please contact 1-800-222-6832 for RMA service. What is my warranty? The Sonata Proto carries a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. Please check our warranty information at: http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/index.php?page=warranty_info&AQ=AQ3&value=en If I am shipping back my PSU, do I need to ship my case as well?
- Page 24 Customer Support: US & Canada 1-800-22ANTEC customersupport@antec.com Europe +31 (0) 10 462-2060 europe.techsupport@antec.com www.antec.com © Copyright 2009 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.
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