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Page 2: Important Notice
A Message from the Streacom Team Thank you for choosing Streacom! In a market dominated by generic and uninspired products, we are on a mission to break the mold, not only of design, but materials and finish. This is a value that is not easily conveyed in an industry preoccupied with specs and numbers, so your choice shows an appreciation and understanding of what makes our products different, and we sincerely thank you for that. - Page 3 * FC9 Optical Version Only Specification ** Not Supplied With Case Premium Grade Aluminum (6063) Construction Material Silver / Black - Anodized & Sandblasted Finish Available Colours Motherboard Compatibility Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX (Heatpipe Compatibility Dependent) Hard Drive Support Minimum 1 x 3.5" + 2 x 2.5", Maximum 3 x 3.5" + 3 x 2.5" (Hardware Dependent) Optical Drive Support 1 x Slot Loading Optical Drive, Universal Eject Button* Passive Convection/Radiation - 4 x Heatpipe Direct Touch (65W Recommended, 87 Max)
- Page 4 Removing the Top Panel The top panel is held in place by a total of 4 screws, 2 from each side of the case which are accessible between the fins of the heatsink. Remove all 4 screws and lift the top panel away from the case. There is a cutout either side of the case to assist with lifting the top panel.
- Page 5 Preparation for Installing the Motherboard The FC9 can accommodate a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboard and depending on which one is used, the appropriate stand-offs should be mITX fitted to the bottom panel of the case. Note that the Mini-ITX stand-offs mATX are already fitted to the case as they are common to all motherboards.
- Page 6 Peel Protective Film Fit the CPU Cooler Mounting Nuts Adhesive Pads The 4 CPU cooler mounting nuts supplied with your case must be fitted to the motherboard prior to installing it inside the case as they will be required later on in the assembly to secure the CPU cooler assembly. The nuts are held in place by adhesive pads which are supplied in a pack of 4 (there is a spare pack should you wish to change your motherboard in future).
- Page 7 CPU Cooler Assembly The passive CPU cooler assembly comprises of 3 main parts. The CPU mounts which fix the heatpipes to the CPU & motherboard, the heatsink connector blocks that fix the heatpipes to the case side panel (heatsink), and the heatpipes that transfer the heat from the CPU to heatsink. Note that the heatpipes are numbered in the plastic sleeves, 1 - 4 to assist with identifying them.
- Page 8 HC-M3x10 HC-M3x10 Warning! Do not forget to use thermal paste, as this will result in poor heat transfer and potential CPU damage. Carefully lower the heatpipe/CPU mount assembly into the case and place it onto the CPU, ensuring the heatpipes only make contact with the heatsink once the assembly is resting centrally on the CPU.
- Page 9 Install / Connect the Power Button, PSU, Optional IR & Other Cables With the motherboard and CPU cooler installed, you can now connect the PSU and any other internal connections such as the SATA cables in perpetration for installing the drives. For more details on installing the PSU and Optical IR, see the user guides supplied with those accessories. Connect the front USB ports and the power button / light PCB to the motherboard, see diagram on next page for wiring details.
- Page 10 Motherboard pinout and cable colours shown are for illustrative purposes only, actual layout and markings will vary. Please check your motherboard user guide for full details and information. When connecting the power LED, ensure correct polarity otherwise the light will not function. If your motherboard does not have an internal USB3.0 header, it is still possible to connect to the USB2.0 header using a converter cable sold separately.
- Page 11 Installing PCI Card (Optional) CS-M3x6 The FC9 supports 3 low profile expansion cards with a maximum length of 155mm (without removing the drive tray). To install a card, first remove the pre-installed PCI blanking plates by unscrewing it from the PCI mount, then remove the PCI mount from the back of the case.
- Page 12 Optical Drive Preparation The OPTICAL version of the FC9, includes a drive mounting bracket which must be fitted to the drive prior to installing it onto the drive tray. Secure the optical drive to the drive bracket using the 4 x 2mm screws supplied. The drive should be pushed as far forward as possible without activating the eject button before tightening the screws.
- Page 13 Fitting Drives to the Lower Side of the Drive Tray The lower side of the drive tray can accommodate a maximum of 1 x 3.5" drive or 2 x 2.5" drives. The 3.5" mounting uses slots instead of fixed holes, to allow the drive to be fitted anywhere along the tray and with different orientations. The drive is secured to the tray from the side using thumbscrews which fit through the slots and into the side mounting holes of the drives.
- Page 14 Fitting Drives to the Upper Side of the Drive Tray The upper side of the drive tray can accommodate a maximum of 3 x 2.5" drives or if you have the optical version of the FC9, 1 x 2.5" drive + 1 slimline optical drive.
- Page 15 Close and Secure the Drive Tray CS-M3 x 6 With all the drives now fitted to the tray, return it to the original position and secure it is place with a single screw each side of the tray. Power and Data cables can now be connected to the drives.
- Page 16 Designed in Europe. Made in China. Copyright © 2014 Streacom. All Rights Reserved.
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