Table of Contents Introduction 1.1 Case Specifications………………...……………...…………...… 2 1.2 Diagram……………………………………………...…...……...… 2 Hardware Installation Guide 2.1 Setting Up……….…...…...…... 3 2.2 Motherboard Installation………………………………...…...…. 3 2.3 3.5” Device Installation…………………………….…...…... 3 2.4 5.25” Device Installation……………….……...…... 4 Connecting the Front I/O Ports 3.1 USB 2.0 Ports……………………………...……...………...…… 4 3.2 AC’97 / HD Audio Ports...………………...………...
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This case is designed to meet Intel’s Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) 2.0 design guide requirements. While the NSK 4000 II does not offer a PSU, the NSK 4480 II and the NSK 4480B II come with an EarthWatts 380 watt PSU. The PSU features Universal Input and Active Power Factor Correction (Active PFC).
1.1 Case Specifications Case Type Color Dimensions Weight Cooling Drive Bays Motherboard Size Front I/O Panel 1.2 Diagram 120mm rear TriCool™ exhaust fan Front 80mm fan slot (optional) Motherboard mount: Mini-ITX, microATX or Standard ATX EarthWatts 380W ATX12V v2.2 power supply – NSK 4480 II / NSK 4480B II only 3 x 5.25”...
Hardware Installation Guide This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting. Before proceeding, check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the motherboard.
Connect the appropriate connector(s) from the power supply to the hard drive(s). 2.4 5.25” Device Installation There are three external 5.25” drive bays. Looking from the rear of the case you can see metal grills covering the 5.25” drive bays. Carefully push a screwdriver through the metal grill and gently push the plastic drive bay cover outwards until it comes off.
3.2 AC’97/HD Audio Ports There is an Intel® standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio) connector linked to the front panel of the case. Pin Assignment for Audio Ports (HDA and AC’97) You can connect either the AC’97 or the HDA connector depending on the model of the motherboard.
Cooling System 4.1 Rear Exhaust TriCool™ Fan The NSK 4000 II / NSK 4480 II / NSK 4480B II comes with one 120mm TriCool™ fan pre-installed. This fan has a three-speed switch that lets you choose between quiet, performance, or maximum cooling. (See specifications below.) The fan is installed so that the air is exhausting.
Speed Input (RPM) Current High 0.24A 2000 (max.) Medium 0.2A 1600 0.13A 1200 4.2 Front 80mm Intake Fan An optional 80mm fan can be installed to pull air in at the bottom front of the case. A mounting bracket is provided for this purpose. Squeeze the upper right and left sides of the fan cage together to release the tabs.
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