P380 User Manual
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1. Lay the chassis on a flat surface and remove loosen screws at the bottom of chassis and you will fully remove the bottom of cage by sliding it Middle and bottom of HDD cage are complete dismantling 16 E F G 2 6 l Slim Optical Drive Tray Installation The P380 has an external bay located at the front of the chassis And the slim optical drive tray is attached in the tool pack with P380 A Before install the slim ODD tray the front panel must be removed from the chassis Please see the section 4 2 B Remove the front air filter see section 4 3 and facing the rear of panel place your slim ODD tray on the panel so that the holes line up with the slim ODD tray holes C Using the slim ODD screws G in Section 1 3 secure your slim ODD to the panel 17 2 7 l Cable Management There is a cable management compartment between the motherboard and right side panel as well as cable tiedowns located on the back of the motherboard panel You can tuck excess cables in this compartment or route them to the drive bays Choose the cables you would like to pass through the holes behind the motherboard tray Pull them through the hole toward the right side of the case Use the zip ties provided to hold your cables in place Zip ties can be anchored to tiedown locations located on the back of the motherboard panel For cables which will be routed back to front drives or other internal accessories feed the cables back2. P380 User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec P380 With its simplicity and elegance the P380 is a successful blend of the stylish design sophisticated cooling and proven Quiet Computing features of Antec s award winning Performance One enclosure series Like all models in the series the P380 is equipped with double layered noise dampening side panels creating a system that is almost inaudible even when the fans are spinning at a high speed With roomy interior the P380 is compatible with CEB and standard ATX motherboards and includes nine expansion slots to support up to 18 3 long graphics cards The P380 also offers advanced computing features like dual power reset button design grommet lined cable routing paths elegant aluminum front panel features two well placed USB 3 0 and USB 2 0 ports and audio in out jacks The case boasts one slim optical drive bay three anti vibration 3 5 2 5 removable drive cages eight 3 5 2 5 HDD bays The P380 does not include a power supply Make sure you choose a power supply that is compatible with your computer components and has a long enough power harness to reach your motherboard and peripheral devices We recommend our High Current Gamer High Current Pro or EDGE power supplies for the latest ATX specification compliance broad compatibility and power savings capability At Antec we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality As such
3. s manual Front panel leads Note Polarity positive and negative does not matter for switches 3 5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections 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 Before performing any work please refer to your motherboard user s manual or your motherboard manufacturer s website to confirm the pin out needed for your connector We strongly recommend making a notated drawing before beginning work so that you can recover if your work gets disturbed Front panel headers Determine which wires you need to remove in order to rewire your plug to match the USB pin outs on your motherboard refer to your motherboard user s manual Working on one connector at a time use a very small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to lift up on the black tab located beside the gold posts squares This will allow you to easily slide out the pins from the USB plug 22 Working carefully so as not to damage the wires connectors or pins slowly remove the pin from the connector Repeat these steps for each wire you need to change Working carefully so as not to damage the wires connectors or pins slowly insert the pin into the correct slot of the connector then snap closed the black tab that was lifted in step 1 Repeat these steps f
4. your new chassis may differ slightly from the description in this manual due to improvements applied for the optimal building experience As of November 15 2011 all features descriptions and illustrations in this manual are correct Disclaimer This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec s computer enclosures For more comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals please refer to the manuals that come with those components Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Getting to Know Your Chassis zu un nun en een 5 1 2 Chassis SDECITICAONS sm een E 0 D 6 1 3 CIM CGPS CROWS ch nn nn nun en es eek 6 1 4 Before VOU Beginnen nee hist de delete date 7 Section 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 SOINE Dane een 9 22 Motherboaralnst lladtion es OOE ENEA ee ne eee ees 10 2 3 Installing KUHLER H20 Liquid Coolers ss 11 2 4 Power suppi instalation sornes srren raer r N EN OEN EATE TE ES 12 2 5 Internal 3 5 2 5 Device Installation suisses 13 2 6 Slim Optical Drive Tray Installation sn una 17 2 7 Cable Management ee 18 Section 3 Front I O Ports 3 1 Sd rt ete 20 3 2 D a ee elas ee leere 20 3 3 AC 977 FAD UIC POS ea aaa ae a ne a en a an een en 21 3 4 Power Switch Reset Switch Hard Disk Drive LED ConnectorsS 22 3 5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections ccccecceecceeceeeeeeceeceseeeseeeeeees 22 Section 4 Cooling System 4 1 Nadel LW 6 te 2
5. 0 SONNE EAN OC A 25 4 2 ODLONAah Fans nee een een 26 4 3 7 GT ll Bc Se ne ee RE 27 Section 1 Introduction P380 User Manual 1 1 l Getting to Know Your Chassis 1x slim optical drive bay 8 x 3 5 2 5 tool less HDD bays 9 x Expansion Slots 3 x 120mm 2 x 140mm top exhaust fan mount 2 x 140mm FDB fan pre installed 3 x 120mm 2 x 140mm front intake fan mount 1 x 120 mm rear exhaust fan mount 1 x 120mm FDB fan pre installed I O Ports 2 x USB3 0 2 x USB2 0 Audio In Out Motherboards SSI CEB E ATX ATX Micro ATX Mini ITX CPU cutout OP EEE Em 1 2 l Chassis Specifications Chassis Type Full Tower Chassis Color Dimensions 21 85 H x 8 80 W x 21 92 D 555 mm H x 223 6 mm W x 557 mm D Weight Cooling 3x 120mm 2 x 140mm top exhaust fan mount 2 x 140mm FDB fan pre installed 3x 120mm 2 x 140mm front intake fan mount 1x 120 mm rear exhaust fan mount 1 x 120mm FDB fan pre installed Drive Bays 1 x Slim optical drive bay 8 x 3 5 2 5 tool less HDD bays Expansion Slots 9 supports up to 3 way NVIDIA SLI AMD CrossFirex Motherboard Size Front I O Panel 2 x USB 3 0 with internal motherboard connector 2 x USB 2 0 Audio In Out 1 3 i Included Screws An inventory of all screws and intended usage and quantity is provided here Power supply screw 4 Motherboard standoff 4 Motherboard screw 10 2 5 tray mount and DVD screw 24 3 5 tray mount screw
6. Check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must do before installing the motherboard Make sure you have the correct I O panel for your motherboard If the panel provided with the chassis isn t suitable please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I O panel Make sure you have the correct I O panel The P380 comes with six preinstalled motherboard standoffs These are positioned for Standard ATX motherboards but can be relocated to accommodate other form factors A Align the motherboard with the standoff holes on the motherboard tray and remember or mark which holes are lined up B Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard in Install the motherboard standoffs by aligning the motherboard with the standoff holes CAUTION Make sure to remove any unused motherboard standoffs They may come into contact with the back of the motherboard and may electrify your chassis exterior if left connected 10 C Screw your motherboard into the standoffs with the provided motherboard mounting screws Use the provided motherboard mounting screws to secure your motherboard into the standoffs 2a Installing KUHLER H 0 Liquid Coolers The following instructs how to install the Antec KUHLER H 0 liquid CPU cooler 1250 950 For any other CPU coolers please consult your manufacturer s installation guide Caution Check your motherboard s CPU socket to ensure its compat
7. cover and slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis B Turn over the top case and unscrew two screws as it shows on the graph C Pull the I O cable out and screw it back by rotating 180 degree 3 3 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 chassis Terre HDA AC 97 F2 CE ie an 10 Ce mon 6 meon 2 key nonin 8 Kern Co moi o mow You can connect either the AC 97 or the HDA connector depending on your motherboard Locate the internal audio connectors from your motherboard or sound card and connect the corresponding audio cable Consult your motherboard or sound card manual for the pin out positions Even if your system supports both standards only use one connector 21 3 4 Power Switch Reset Switch Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors Connected to your front panel are LED leads for power and HDD activity as well as switch leads for the power and reset buttons Attach these to the corresponding connectors on your motherboard Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin header locations For LEDs colored wires are positive White or black wires are negative If the LED does not light up when the system is powered on try reversing the connection For more information on connecting LEDs to your motherboard see your motherboard user
8. for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the motherboard e Do not sit on your chassis Although it is constructed of heavy duty steel and internally reinforced it is not designed to support the weight of an adult and may buckle e Remember to use the right tools for each task Do not use improvised screwdrivers like coins nails or knife blades as they may result in damage to screw threads or even injury Do not use your fingernails to separate edges or lift the sides of the chassis as paint chipping or injury may occur Section 2 Hardware Installation P380 User Manual 2 1 l Setting Up Put the case upright on a flat stable surface so that the side panel is facing you To remove the left and right side panels remove these thumbscrews first Note Place the panel thumbscrews aside carefully and remember where they are Remove the panel by gripping the end of the panel at the top amp bottom and swinging the panel outward Do not pull the panel back toward the rear of the chassis Remove the panel by the end of the panel at the top amp bottom and swing the panel outward CAUTION Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels Damage to the panels or injury to your fingernails may result Note Please be careful when removing the plastic film from the side window so as to avoid the window falling down 2 2 Motherboard Installation Before proceeding
9. 32 Front fan screw 12 Slim ODD screw 4 Anti vibration rubber 6 ronmgpopp 1 4 i Before You Begin In order to ensure that your building experience with the P380 will be a positive one please take note of the following e While working inside your P380 keep your chassis on a flat stable surface Make sure your build environment is clean well lit and free of dust e Antec chassis feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries Nonetheless exercise caution and control when handling chassis interiors We strongly recommend taking the appropriate time and care when working inside the chassis Avoid hurried or careless motions e Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the unshielded components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges Hold a component such as a processor by its edges never by its pins e To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself periodically by touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector or screw on the back of this computer or by using a wrist grounding strap e Before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly aligned and oriented Bent pins can be difficult to fix and may require replacement of the entire connector e This manual is not designed to cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting Before proceeding check the manual
10. ch the power supply to the case with the screws provided See Section 4 3 for PSU filter removal instructions 12 Attach the power supply with the provided screws 2 5 i Internal 3 5 2 5 Device Installation The P380 has eight drive bays that are compatible with both 3 5 and 2 5 drives To install a 3 5 drive A Remove one of the drive trays by pinching the ends of the tray inward and pulling the drive tray out B Place your 3 5 drive on the tray so that the holes line up with the silicone grommets C Using the 3 5 drive screws E in Section 1 3 secure your 3 5 drive to the tray We recommend using your hand to find the exact threading of the drive s holes then using a screwdriver to completely secure your drive Do not over tighten the screws as this will minimize the grommets ability to reduce vibration Use your hand to find the drive s holes D Now that your drive is secure to the tray pinch the ends of the tray and insert your drive into the bay You will hear your device click into place Pinch the ends of the tray and insert your drive until it clicks 13 To install a 2 5 drive A Extract one of the drive trays by pinching the ends of the tray inward and pulling the drive tray out Place your 2 5 drive on the tray so that the holes line up with the 2 5 tray holes C Using the 2 5 drive screws D in Section 1 3 secure your 3 5 drive to the tray wi
11. h side of the chassis B Use flathead screwdriver to pull open the front panel C Align the fan on the mounting holes and using 2 of the long screws provided F in Section 1 3 and be sure to screw in the fan in the top left and lower right holes first as pictured Note you can install maximum three 120mm fans on the front case Top exhaust 120 mm 140mm fans The P380 includes three 120mm top fan mounts or two 140mm top fan mounts How to remove the top cover A Screw off two screws located on the rear of top cover B Slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis C Align your fan with the pegs that correspond with the fan screw holes on the fan D Push your fan into the slot until secure You will hear your fan lock into place when the brackets around the fan snap into place 26 4 3 i Air Filters There are two filters in the P380 that can be removed and washed One filter is the front filter and the other is the PSU intake filter You can access the front filter by pulling down the tabs at the bottom of the chassis A Note From time to time it will be necessary to wash the installed air filter Not washing the air filter will result in higher system temperatures and possible stability problems We recommend checking the air filter at least once a month initially The frequency will change depending on system usage users whose systems run 24 7 will likely have to check wash more often than those who don t
12. ibility with the KUHLER H20 The KUHLER H O 1250 950 is compatible with the following CPU sockets Intel LGA 1155 1156 1366 2011 AMD AM2 AM3 AM2 AM3 FM1 Your unit may not contain the LGA 2011 mounting bracket To acquire this please contact Antec customer support information listed at end of manual Be sure to install the KUHLER H 0 with the end of the tubes positioned at the bottom of the radiator 4 LA amp 4 N nu yo fa lo Tan A Remove the rear fan by first disconnecting the power connector from the fan power hub directly above the fan 11 PT Disconnect the 3 pin power connector B 2 4 C while supporting the fan with your other hand Remove the screws on the back of the chassis Unscrew the rear fan to remove it Preparing the KUHLER H20 backplate is specific to your CPU socket Please refer to the KUHLER H O installation guide available at http www antec com Believe_it product php id Mjc20CYxNw KUHLER H20 620 or http www antec com Believe_it product php id NzAOMzcwJjE3 KUHLER H20 920 for more information Prepare the retention ring according to the CPU socket you re using Complete installation according to the KUHLER H 0 instructions l Power Supply Installation With the case upright place the power supply as illustrated in the image to the right Push the power supply to the back of the case and align the mounting holes Atta
13. or each wire you need to change 23 Section 4 Cooling System P380 User Manual 4 1 Included Fans The P380 comes with two standard top 140 mm TwoCool fans and a standard rear 120 mm TwoCool fan These fans have two speed switches that let you choose the speed best suited to your need The default fan speed setting is Low 120 mm TwoCool fan specifications Size 120 x 120 x 25 mm two speed fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 12V 10 Input Current Static Pressure Noise Input Power High 0 20A 1 208 m min 0 96 mm H O 23 65 2 4W 1200RPM 10 42 64CFM 0 037 inch H 0 dBA Low 0 10A 0 604 m min 0 24 mm H 0 17 00 1 2W 600RPM 10 21 32CFM 0 009 inch H 0 dBA 140 mm TwoCool fan specifications Size 140 x 140 x 25 4 mm two speed fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 12V 10 Input Current Static Pressure Noise Input Power High 0 24A 1 926 m min 1 00 mm H 0 27 80 2 88W 1200RPM 10 68 00CFM 0 037 inch H 0 dBA Low 0 12A 1 284 m min 0 444 mm H 0 19 00 2 88W 8000RPM 10 45 33CFM 0 017 inch H20 dBA 25 4 2 il Optional Fans The P380 includes mounts for up to three more fans These mounts are as follows e 3x120mm 2 x 140mm front intake fan mount Front intake 120 mm 140mm fans You can install these fans using 2 of the long screws provided F in Section 1 3 How to remove the front panel and install the fan A Loosen six screws three at eac
14. th a screwdriver D Now that your drive is secure to the tray pinch the ends of the tray and insert your drive into the bay You will hear your device click into place Si 14 To remove the Hard disk cages P380 has three HDD cages Three of them are removable The following illustration shows how to remove Top Middle and bottom of HDD cages Top of HDD cage Top of HDD cage and 5 25 bay are designed as a set therefore they should be loosen together at the same time A Remove the front panel first How to remove the front panel please see the section 4 2 B Once you are going to take it out from the case just loosen the screws around it as shown on the graph Front of chassis Inside of chassis Side face of chassis Another side of chassis Middle of HDD cage A Remove the front panel How to remove the front panel please see the section 4 2 B Loosen 4 screws at the front side of chassis yellow circle right side of bracket can be lifted up and out of the chassis C Loosen 2 screws at the inside of chassis yellow circle left side of bracket can also be lifted Straight out The middle of HDD cage is complete dismantling MSN VEN 4 N os r r oaet ZiE m 5 pa EEE See j Left side of bracket 15 Right side of bracket Bottom of HDD cage Loosen 4 screws at the front side of chassis yellow circle Loosen 2 screws at the inside of chassis yellow circle
15. through the insertion point nearest the Use the grommet lined cable routing holes to route PSU cables destination of the cable Connect the The yellow circle shows a cable tiedown cable and then pull the slack back to the right side of the case For cables which will be routed directly to front drives or other internal accessories cable tiedowns are located along the drive cage Bundle front drives or other internal accessories cables together and secure them using tiedowns 18 Section 3 Front I O Ports P380 User Manual el USB 2 0 Connect the front I O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard Check your motherboard user s manual to ensure that it matches the table below T Pin Signal Names Pin _ Signal Names un A O 5 Posiivesignait 6 PositiveSignai2 27 Groundt 8 Grouna2 9 10 9 Key No Connection li USB 3 0 The P380 comes with two front panel USB 3 0 ports and includes an internal motherboard connector To access USB 3 0 capability from the front panel 1 Identify the USB 3 0 header on your motherboard 2 Connect the USB 3 0 header to the motherboard port Be sure to align the connector in the proper orientation so that you do not damage the pins on your motherboard ess Q 5 Align the connector properly to prevent damage to your motherboard 20 How to flip the I O port from both sides A Screw off two screws located on the rear of top
16. use their systems every day and on environmental conditions The P380 features a removable PSU filter that can be unlocked for maintenance and locked for transport To remove the PSU filter push the ends of the filter down then pull the filter toward you using the tab outside of the chassis You can also lock the filter by pushing up on the tab once the filter is completely inside the chassis bush downon the onde ofthe filter to unlockit Remove the filter by pulling on the tab outside the chassis 27 Antec Inc 47900 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA94538 tel 510 770 1200 fax 510 770 1288 Antec Europe B V Stuttgartstraat 12 3047 AS Rotterdam The Netherlands tel 49 40 226139 22 fax 31 0 10 437 1752 Technical Support US amp Canada 1 800 22ANTEC customersupport antec com Europe 31 0 10 462 2060 europe techsupport antec com www antec com Copyright 2014 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 28
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