Antec DF-10
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1. gt 6 gt Bezel release tabs Installing a 3 5 internal device Fasten the device in place with the provided screws on both sides of the drive caee Mount any other 3 5 HDD devices accordingly Connect the appropriate power and data cables to the device s using cable routing as desired Replace the bezel inserting the right side first and swinging it shut like a door 2 6 EXTERNAL 3 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION There is one external 3 5 drive bay under the 5 25 drive bays Remove this drive bay cover 1 Carefully remove the 3 5 drive bay cover from the bezel Load the drives from the front lining them up to the front of the drive cage 2 With one hand supporting the drive fasten the drive with the screws provided 3 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to the device s using cable routing as desired 2 8 EXTERNAL 5 25 DEVICE INSTALLATION There are three externally accessible 5 25 drive bays Before you begin remove both side panels 1 First remove the drive bay faceplate and metal cover plate as shown below The plastic drive bay faceplate should pop free A screwdriver may be needed to remove the metal cover plate 16 2 Slide your 5 25 device into the bay from the front of the case 5 25 device installation Secure the drive into position in the drive bay using the provided screws on each side of the drive 3 4 Mountany2. 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 user s manuals that come with those components TABLE CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Getting to know 5 1 2 Case specifications vaca aa a 6 1 3 Before you a aa aaa aa iren tc ented 7 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 SE VIRES 9 2 2 Motherboard 1nstallattotus iiie eiie bate nidi eiie tede 11 2 3 Standard ATX power supply installatlohz 13 2 4 Gable Mia ab e UE iei habetis toad utn 14 2 5 Internal 35 deviceinstallat tis sas reete c t caza eite eed t pd 15 2 6 External 3 57 device installation uet ted etit Tees 16 Del External 5 25 deyviceanstallatten i tre ette med ns 16 2 8 Internal 2 5 device instala ca aa daca cacat au 17 SECTION 3 FRONT I O PORTS 3 1 akaqa 19 927 ACITI HD audio ports osetia hed beber f 19 3 3 Power switch reset switch hard disk drive LED connectors 20 3 4 Rewiring motherboard header connections 20 SECTION 4 COOLING SYSTEM
3. 4 1 Incl ded muat ukum hu a DS Shan Ese 22 4 2 Top 140mm Pwotool terii Pra teo b Ge teda pls Epor Ars 23 4 3 Rear Exhaust 120 mm TwoCool Blue LED fan i eee 23 4 5 Qprional ata Sa lat NE 24 4 6 Washable ait a anali 24 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 i GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CASE Drive Bays Hardware Mounts 1 5 25 drive bays 6 Motherboard standoffs pre installed 2 3 5 drive bays 7 Power supply mounts 3 2 5 internal SSD bay 8 Front I O ports Cooling 4 140 mm top TwoCool fan 5 120 rear TwoCool fan 1 2 CASE SPECIFICATIONS CET COLOR Matte black DIMENSIONS 19 2 H x 7 8 W x 19 6 D 488 mm H x 198 mm W x 497 mm D COOLING 1 x top 140 mm TwoCool fan x rear 120 mm TwoCool black bladed fans with blue LED 2x front 120 mm fans optional x side 120 mm fan for graphics cards optional DRIVE BAYS 6 x internal 3 5 3 x external 5 25 x external 3 5 1 x internal bottom mounted 2 5 SSD bay MOTHERBOARD SIZE Mini ITX microATX Standard ATX FRONT I O PANEL 2 USB 2 0 97 HD Audio In and Out 1 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN In order to ensure that your building experience with the Dark Fleet DF 10 will be a positive one please take note of the following While working inside your Dark Fleet DF 10 keep your case on a flat stable surface Make sure your build area is clean w
4. other 5 25 devices accordingly 5 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device s 6 Replace both side panels 2 9 i INTERNAL 2 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION There is a 2 5 device mounting location located at the bottom of the case To use this mounting location 1 Locate the bay at the bottom of the case 2 Using the screws provided secure your 2 5 device The 2 5 mounting location Secure your 2 5 device from the bottom SECTION 3 FRONT I O PORTS 3 1 2 Connect front I O panel USB cable to the USB header on your motherboard Check your motherboard user s manual to ensure that it matches the table below N OO 0g 00000 3 2 i AC 97 HD AUDIO PORTS Signal Names USB Power 2 Negative Signal 2 Positive Signal 2 Ground 2 Empty Pin 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 HDA 2 L AGND MIC2 R AVCC FRO R MIC2 JD F IO SEN Key no pin FRO L LINE2 JD Signal Names Signal Names AC 97 MIC In GND MIC Power NC Line Out R Line Out R NC Key no pin Line Out L Line Out L 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 mothe
5. 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 2 Working carefully so as not to damage the wires connectots or pins slowly remove the pin from the connector Repeat these steps for each wire you need to change 3 Working carefully so as not to damage the wires connectors or pins slowly reinsert the pin into the correct slot of the connector then snap closed the black tab that was lifted in step 1 Repeat these steps for each wire you need to change 20 SECTION 4 COOLING SYSTEM 41 22 INCLUDED FANS Standard fans on the DF 10 A I x 120 mm rear TwoCool blue LED fan 1 x 140 mm top TwoCool fan Rear fan control panel 4 2 l 140 TwoCoor FAN The DF 10 comes with one 140mm TwoCool fan This fan has a two speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your need This switch is located at the rear of the case The default fan speed setting is Low 140 MM FAN SPECIFICATIONS Size 140 x 25 mm two speed fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2 V Speed Air Flow Static Pressure Noise oput Current Power A 0 8 mm H50 High 1 7m min 1200R
6. PM 0 3A 58 9 CFM 0 03inch 26 dBA 3 6 W H20 0 95m 0 28 mm H O Low i A 21 8 800RPM 0 2A min 0 01inch dBA 24W 33 6 H20 4 3 REAR EXHAUST 120 TwoCoor BLUE LED FAN There is one 120 x 25 mm TwoCool blue LED fan preinstalled at the rear of the case This fan is designed to pull hot air out of the case This fan comes with two speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your need This switch is located at the rear of the case The default fan speed setting is Low 120 MM BLUE LED FAN SPECIFICATIONS Size 120 x 25 mm speed control fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2 V Speed Input Air Flow Static Pressure Noise Input Current Power High 0 30A 1 43 m min 1 21 mm H2O 27 9 36 W 1500RPM max 51 2 0 05inch H2O dBA i Low 0 84 m min 0 49 mm H O 16 9 900RPM 30 1 0 02inch H2O dBA Note TwoCool fans have a two speed switch that lets you choose between quiet or maximum cooling Note The minimum voltage to start a typical TwoCool fan is 5V We recommend that you set the fan speed to High if you choose to connect the fan s to a fan control device or to the Fan Only connector found on some Antec power supplies A fan control device regulates the fan speed by varying the voltage which may start as low as 4 5V to 5V Connecting a TwoCool fan set on Low to a fan c
7. ell lit and free of dust Antec cases feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries Nonetheless exercise caution and control when handling case interiors We strongly recommend taking the appropriate time and care when working inside the case Avoid hurried or careless motions Please use reasonable precaution Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the 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 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 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 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 for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the motherboard Do not sit on your case 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 Remember to use the right tools for each task Do not use improvised screwdrivers like coi
8. ns 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 case as paint chipping or injury may occur SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 24 SETTING UP Put the case upright flat stable surface so that the rear panel power supply and expansion slots is facing you To remove the left and right side panels remove these thumbscrews Now rest your case with the left side up Here s what we ll be working with first D E A Power supply mounts B 5 25 drive bay area 3 5 drive bay area D Front panel wiring E IO panel Note Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels Damage to the panels or injury to your fingernails may result Note This manual is not designed to cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting 2 2 MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION Before proceeding 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 case isn t suitable please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I O panel Make sure you have the correct I O panel This mismatched I O panel can cause difficulties down the road 1 Lay
9. ontrol device may result in the fan not being able to start because the already lowered voltage from the far control device will be further reduced by the TwoCool circuitry below 5V 23 4 4 i OPTIONAL FANS There is one optional 120 mm fan mount on the left side panel fan can be placed here to enhance graphics card cooling There is also space to mount two fans in the bezel in front of the 3 5 internal drive bays for hard drive cooling We recommend using Antec 120 mm TriCool fans and setting the speed to Low These fans brings cool air into the case 4 5 WASHABLE ARR FILTERS There is a washable air filter in the bezel in front of the 3 5 internal drive bays 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 use their systems every day and on environmental conditions e 3 a E 2 e Bezel release tabs Fan bracket screws in the bezel To clean the filter 1 With the left side of the case facing you push on the tabs near the front behind the bezel away from you to release the bezel see picture The left side of the bezel will swing open allowing you to rem
10. ove the bezel 2 Remove the six screws holding the fan mounting bracket in place 3 Remove the fan mounting bracket and any optional installed fans to access the filter Note air filter itself is not designed to be removed from the bezel 24 25 Antec Inc 47900 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 tel 510 770 1200 fax 510 770 1288 Antec Europe B V Stuttgartstraat 12 3047 AS Rotterdam The Netherlands tel 31 0 10 462 2060 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 2010 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
11. rboard or sound card manual for the pin out positions Even if your system supports both standards only use one connector 3 3 POWER SWITCH RESET SWITCH HARD Disk DRIVE LED CONNECTORS Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power reset and HDD LED activity 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 s manual Front Panel switch leads Note Polarity positive and negative does not matter for switches 3 4 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 nm Front panel headers 1 Determine which wires you need to remove in order to rewire your
12. rintec Believe it 10 THE ADVANCED DARK FLEET GAMING FORCE USER MANUAL DF 10 USER S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec Dark Fleet DF 10 Meet the DF 10 the Dark Fleet enclosure rocking elite style at an attractive price Our industry acclaimed 0 6 mm SECC internals are cooled by TwoCool fans pulling air through a blacked out interior featuring a transparent side window and front washable fan filter And building with the DF 10 is a snap thanks to a CPU cutout and cable routing compartment With a bevy of in demand features and a rugged exterior all at a supremely attractive price the Dark Fleet DF 10 is more than just a low price it s the value case that gives you more for your money The DF 10 comes without 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 Signature Series TruePower Quattro or TruePower New 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 your new case may differ slightly from the description in this manual This isn t a problem it s simply an improvement As of the date of publication all features descriptions and illustrations in this manual are correct
13. 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 2 Now insert your motherboatd aligning your motherboard with the standoff holes and remember which holes are lined up Installing the motherboard step 2 Note that not all motherboards will match with all the provided holes this is normal and won t affect functionality 11 3 Now remove your motherboard by lifting it up yk I I Lift your motherboard out to install the standoffs 4 5 Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard back in Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips head screws Caution Make sure to remove any unused motherboard standoffs They may come into contact with the back of the motherboard and may electrify your case exterior if left connected 12 Step 5 Screwing in the motherboard after standoffs are installed Note DF 10 comes with CPU cutout on the motherboard tray which will allow you to change your CPU heatsink without removing the motherboard 2 3 STANDARD ATX POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION The DF 10 can accommodate a standard size ATX power supply 1 With the case upright place the power supply on the bottom of the case i M PSU resting on the standard PSU mount 2 Push the power supply to the back of the case and align
14. the mounting holes 3 Attach the power supply to the case with the screws provided 13 Use these screws to secure your power supply to the case Note Power supplies with fans on the bottom of the power supply will need to be mounted so that the fan is facing the top of the case The DF 10 provides mounting holes for power supplies with standard mounting layouts to be installed right side up or upside down 2 4 i CABLE MANAGEMENT There is a cable management compartment behind the 3 5 drive cage You can tuck or route excess cables this compartment 1 Locate the cable management compartment with cable ties located behind the walls of the 3 5 drive cage 2 Tuck or route your excess cables to the compartment This will keep the cables from interfering with airflow in your case and help with cooling 3 Use the cable ties provided to hold them in place 14 2 5 i INTERNAL 3 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION The portion of the bezel covering the internal 3 5 drive bays can be removed 1 9v With the left side of the case facing you push on the tabs near the front behind the bezel away from you to release the bezel see picture The left side of the bezel will swing open allowing you to remove the bezel Insert your 3 5 device into the 3 5 drive cage from the front of the case Push gently until the drive s mounting holes align with the screw holes in the cage
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