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Streacom FC5 evo User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Streacom FC5 evo

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notes 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 4 x 2.5" or 3 x 3.5"(Mini ITX Only) or mix of both (see guide) 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 M3 x 8 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, slide the top panel back then upwards away from the chassis.
  • Page 5 Installing the Motherboard The FC5 Evo can accommodate either a mini- ITX or micro-ATX motherboard. The choice of mITX motherboard will determine the number of hard drives that can be installed and the location. For mATX boards, additional standoffs mATX can be added to the positions shown in red.
  • Page 6 Fitting the Motherboard 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 FC5 Evo has 7 drive mounting areas which are available depending on which size motherboard is fitted. Additionally, the total number of drives that can be installed will depend on which size hard drive is being installed, 2.5"...
  • 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. Mount the slot loading drive using 4 screws, 2 either side. Do not fully tighten the screws as the position of the drive will need to be adjusted to ensure correct operation of the eject button.
  • Page 13: Installing Pci Card (Optional

    Installing PCI Card (Optional) The FC5 Evo can accept either a half height or full height expansion card. When installing a half height card, you only need to remove the low profile blanking plate (A). When installing a full height card, remove...
  • Page 14: 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 M3 x 8 heatsink fins.
  • Page 15: Notes

    NOTES - P15...
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