Antec NSK2480-EC
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1. This triple chamber structure isolates heat and noise resulting in much quieter and cooler operation 1 than in a traditional desktop case There are small openings between the chambers to allow for the routing of cables as needed Installing the Motherboard This manual is not designed to cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting The motherboard is located inside the main chamber Two 120mm TriCool fans are preinstalled right next to the CPU 1 Lay the case down so that the open side is up You should be able to see the drive bay and power supply 2 Make sure you have the appropriate I O panel for the motherboard If the panel provided is not suitable for your motherboard please contact the motherboard manufacturer for the correct I O panel 3 Line up the motherboard with the standoff holes Determine which holes line up and remember where they are Not all motherboards will match with all of the provided screw holes and this is not necessary for proper functionality Some standoffs may be pre installed for your convenience 4 Lift up and remove the motherboard 5 Screw in the brass standoffs to the threaded holes that line up with the motherboard Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips head screws 8 The motherboard is now installed NO Conn2. Antec The Bower of Mou 5 New Solution Series NSK2480 User s Manual Manuel de l utilisateur Anwenderhandbuch Manuale per l operatore Manual del usuario BREN AAS 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 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 New Solution Series User s Manual NSK 2480 Quiet Desktop Case The Power Supply NSK 2480 comes with an EarthWatts 380 Watt power supply This universal input active PFC single 80mm fan cooled power supply follows the ATX12V version 2 2 specification and includes dual 12V output rails that deliver safer and more reliable output to your system s components EarthWatts power supplies have achieved 80 PLUS Certification the latest independent standard in power supply efficiency and their higher energy efficiency reduces power consumption by up to 25 saving you money on your electricity bill In addition EarthWatts includes a variety of protective circuitry OPP over power protection OVP over vo
3. e Increase computer system reliability and save on maintenance costs by as much as 40 Minimize the need for noisy fans creating a quieter environment Save on construction saves hundreds of dollars in electrical system upgrades Allow more computers on the same branch circuit Save the environment prevent pollution by reducing energy consumption Run Cool Run Reliably Run with 80 PLUS Energy Efficient More than 80 efficient at 20 50 amp 100 load www 80PLUS org System Integrators VAR s for more information on 80 PLUS financial and marketing advantages in North America go to www antec com us 80Plus html Antec Inc 47900 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 USA 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 Customer Support US amp Canada 1 800 22ANTEC customersupport antec com Europe 31 0 10 462 2060 europe techsupport antec com www antec com Copyright 2007 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 Printed in China
4. ecting the Power and LED The power supply conforms to the ATX12V Version 2 2 standard Before you connect the power supply to any of the devices please consult the appropriate user manuals for the motherboard and other peripherals 1 Connect the 24 pin Main Power Connector and the Picture rete 4 pin 12V connector to the motherboard as needed If the motherboard uses a 20 pin connector detachthe 4 pin attachment on the 24 pin power connector r see pictures 1 and 2 Note the detachable 4 pin For 24 pin For 20 pin section of the main power connector cannot be used motherboards motherboards in place of a 4 pin 12V connector 2 Connect the Reset switch labeled RESET SW to the motherboard at the RST connector Polarity positive and negative does not matter for switches 3 Power Switch labeled POWER SW connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard 4 Power LED connector is a molex connector with blue white wires Connect this to any molex connector on the power supply and this will illuminate the circle around the power button when the system is on 5 Hard Drive LED labeled HDD LED connects to the IDE connector 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 info on connecting LEDs to your motherboard see your motherboard manual 2 Connecting the USB Ports You will find a single 10 pin con
5. ice Picture 3 oe 5 25 Device Installation NSK 2480 incorporates a rapid release Flip Up Drive Cage inside the power supply chamber for easy drive installation The cage can hold two 5 25 devices To install an external 5 25 device Remove the flip up drive cage 2 Remove the corresponding drive bay cover to which you intend to install the device 3 Insert the 5 25 device into the cage Fasten the drive with the screws included See Picture 4 4 Find a 4 pin Molex or a SATA connector on the power supply and connect it to the corresponding power connector on the device Picture 4 Cooling System The 120mm TriCool fans The NSK 2480 comes with two 120mm TriCool fans preinstalled These fans sit right next to the CPU and are installed so that the air is blowing out of the case Please leave at least 1 2 5cm between the right side of the case and anything that would block the exhaust from these fans Failure to do so may cause the chamber or CPU to overheat These fans have a three speed switch that lets you choose between quiet performance or maximum cooling See specifications below Connect a large 4 pin connector from the power supply to the male 4 pin connector on the fan Note The default setting of the fans is Low We recommend this speed to maximize quiet computing Note regarding using fan speed controllers with TriCool fans The minimum voltage to start the fan is 5V We recomme
6. ltage protection and SCP short circuit protection The PSU comes with a main power switch Make sure you turn the switch to the ON I position before you boot up the computer for the first time Normally you won t need to switch to the OFF O position since the PSU includes a soft on off feature This lets you turn the computer on and off by using the soft switch on the computer case If the computer crashes and you can t shut it down using the soft switch you can switch the main power to the OFF O position to shut the system down Then turn the switch back to the ON I position and reboot Although care has been taken to prevent sharp edges in your Antec case we strongly recommend taking your time and the appropriate care when working with it Hurried or careless motion and use of excessive force particularly when you are working in areas you cannot see clearly are but a few examples of activity that should be avoided Please use reasonable precaution Setting Up 1 Place the case on a flat stable surface 2 Remove the thumbscrews from the back of the top panel Slide the panel towards the rear to remove it from the case 3 Inside the case you should see the power supply some wiring with marked connectors USB PWR etc an installed I O panel and a power cord The Triple Chamber structure The case interior is divided into three separate chambers the power supply chamber the motherboard chamber and the HDD chamber
7. nd our users set the fan speed to High if the fan will be connected 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 to it The voltage may start as low as 4 5 V to 5V Connecting a TriCool set on Medium or Low to a fan control device may result in the fan not being able to start The already lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further reduced by the TriCool circuitry below 5V Specifications Size 120 x 120 x 25 4 mm Rated Voltage DC 12V Operating Voltage 10 2V 13 8V Speed Input Static Pressure Acoustical Input Current Noise Power High 0 24A 2 24 m min 2 54 mm H 0 30 dBA 2 9 W 2000 RPM Max 79 CFM 0 10 inch H 0 Medium 0 2A 1 59 m min 1 53 mm H 0 28 dBA 2 4 W 1600 RPM 56 CFM 0 06 inch H 0 Low 0 13A 1 1 m min 0 92 mm H 0 25 dBA 1 6 W 1200 RPM 39 CFM 0 04 inch H 0 The Bottom Air Intake There are intake vents at the bottom of the case right under the HDD chamber Fresh cool air will flow through the vents through the hard drives and then flow into the motherboard chamber and exhaust by the two 120mm TriCool fans Note Do not place the NSK2480 on a soft surface or over anything that will block the bottom air vents The Upper Air Intake There are vents on the top panel above the PCI expansion slots Fresh air will flow through them into the motherboard chamber to cool the VGA ca
8. nector on a cable attached to the front USB ports This is an Intel standard connector which is keyed so that it can t be accidentally reversed as long as it is connected to a proper Intel standard motherboard header Connect the 10 pin connector to the motherboard headers so that the blocked pin fits over the missing header pin Note Please check the motherboard manual for the USB header pin layout and make sure it matches the table below If it does not match this Intel standard please visit Antec s web store at http www antec com StoreFront bok and search for part number 30095 to order a USB Internal Adapter Cable This adapter will allow you to connect the front USB to your motherboard on a pin by pin basis Motherboard Pin Layout Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names USB Power 1 USB Power 2 Negative Signal 1 Negative Signal 2 Positive Signal 1 6 Positive Signal 2 gt fema e foom 9 Key No Connection 10 Empty Pin Connecting the Audio Ports AC 97 and HDA There is an Intel standard 10 pin AC 97 connector and an Intel 10 pin HDA High Definition Audio connector you can connect either the AC 97 or the HDA connector to your motherboard depending on the spec of the motherboard If your motherboard supports Intel s standard onboard AC 97 audio connector plug the AC 97 connector directly onto the board If your motherboard supports Intel s High Definition Audio plug the HDA connector o
9. nto the board Locate the internal audio connectors from your motherboard or sound card Consult your motherboard or sound card manual for the pin out positions O00 00000 p o Pin Assignment for Audio Ports HDA and AC 97 Signal Names Signal Names HDA AC 97 MIC2 L oa MIC In O3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power a on s eon 6 mem 6 tine our my _ e Key ino pin 8 Key ino pm __ o mo o monn _ 3 Hard disk Drive Installation There is a hard disk drive bracket with soft silicone grommets inside the HDD chamber that can hold two hard drives 1 Remove the HDD bracket from the chamber by removing the four screws on top of it 2 Mount the left side of the hard drives facing from the front of the hard drive onto the drive bracket through the top silicone grommets with the special screws provided See picture 3 Note Don t over tighten the screws Over tightening the screws will reduce the vibration and noise dampening ability of the rubber grommets 3 Place the HDD bracket assembly back into the case Each hard drive should rest on two soft silicone grommets preinstalled at the bottom of the case It is optional but not necessary to attach the hard drives with screws through the bottom grommets Fasten the bracket using the screws provided Find a 4 pin Molex or a SATA connector on the power supply and connect it to the corresponding power connector on the dev
10. rd Note Do not place anything on top of the NSK2480 that will block the top air vents The Rear Air Intake There are vents right above the rear I O panel and on the PCI expansion slot covers to bring in fresh air to help cool the CPU and VGA card CPU Air Guide The CPU Air Guide and rear air intake work together to provide fresh air to the CPU cooler to enhance the CPU cooling The CPU Air Guide consists of several sections that can be adjusted to best suit each individual motherboard CPU position The Power Supply Air Intake There are vents on the left side of the case to bring fresh air into the power supply chamber to cool the power supply Note Please leave at least 1 2 5cm between the left side of the case and 5 anything that could block airflow to the power supply This is required so that the power supply will have sufficient cooling Learn more about 80 PLUS 80 PLUS is an innovative electric utility funded incentive program to integrate more energy efficient power supplies into desktop computers and servers The 80 PLUS performance specifications require power supplies in computers and servers to be 80 or greater energy efficient This makes an 80 PLUS certified power supply at least 33 more efficient than current power supplies 80 PLUS certified power supplies e Achieve energy savings up to 70 over the life of a desktop computer e Reduce a room s cooling load increasing comfort and saving up to 30
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