Antec Sonata IV
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1. Quiet computing A Quarter Century of Quality and innovation SONATA IV SONATA IV USER S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec Sonata IV Antec presents the Sonata IV built from the ground up for Quiet Computing to continue the legacy of its predecessors All of the features in the Sonata IV optimize the case s quiet design from the included 620 watt power supply with silent 120 mm fan to the redesigned case airflow that allows for maximum cooling with minimal fans to the vibration reducing silicone grommets for hard drives Sonata IV is also the most capable Sonata to date offering a 2 5 drive mount and front panel USB 3 0 At Antec we continually refine and improve out products to ensure the highest quality It s possible that your new case will differ slightly from the descriptions 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 Table of Contents Introduction 1 1 Quiet Computing Features suisse niin es ES UP Caine ad UR dS EY AE RT UR 3 1 2 Case SPECIFICATIONS sustentat Deui qoid bes cnn casas Des sea ec tees EB PES Lp quei EE2. Internal 2 5 Device Installation Note If you are planning to install both 2 5 and 3 5 drives you must install the 2 5 drive first Installing a 3 5 drive first will prevent you from installing the screws for a 2 5 drive To the left of the 3 5 hard drive cage is a space to mount a 2 5 drive To utilize this drive mount 1 Place the drive and hold on top of the four raised mount points 2 Locate the thumbscrews in the bag labeled for 2 5 HDD Use these screws to secure the drive 2 4 Internal 3 5 Device Installation This case offers a unique hard disk mounting system There are two dedicated hard disk compartments right under the external 5 25 drive cage Each compartment can hold two hard disk drives 1 Open the side panel as described in Setting Up You will find four metal mounting rails with soft silicone grommets preinstalled inside each of the HDD compartments Each drive rail is fastened inside the compartment with a thumb screw You will need two mounting rails to mount a HDD One rail is fastened to the upper wall of the compartment and the other rail is fastened to the lower wall of the compartment 2 Remove both the upper and the lower mounting rails by loosening the thumb screws 3 Fasten the rails to the sides of the HDD through the silicone grommets with the special screws provided Note Don t over tighten Over tightening the screws will harm the vibration and noise reduction qualities of the sili
3. that you set the fanspeed switch to high if you choose to connect the fan to a fan control device or to a 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 TriCool fan set on medium or low to a fan control device may result in the fan not being able to start because the already lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further reduced by the TriCool circuitry below 5V 4 3 Washable Air Filter From time to time it will be necessary to clean the installed 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 To clean the filter 1 Remove the filter screw on the right side if installed 2 Grip the handle on the right side of the intake vent as shown and pull away from the case Wash the filter as needed 4 Latch the filter back into place and secure with screw if desired w 10 Antec Inc 47900 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 USA tel 510 770 1200 fax 510 770 1288 Antec Europe B V otuttgartstraat 12 3047 AS Rotterdam The Netherlands tel
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6. cone grommets 4 Slide the HDD assembly into the compartment 5 The connectors of the drive must face the left side panel away from the intake vent 6 Use the thumb screws to fasten the HDD assembly into the case 7 Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect the device 8 Find the appropriate data cable and connect the hard drive to the motherboard 2 5 External 3 5 Device Installation To install a floppy drive card reader or other external 3 5 device using the 5 25 to 3 5 adapter 1 Locate the 5 25 to 3 5 adapter bracket 2 Place the device in the adapter and fasten with the screws provided 3 Install the drive rails to the adapter as described in the External 5 25 Device Installation section 4 Slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click 6 5 Connect the appropriate data and power cables from the device to the motherboard 2 6 There are three external 5 25 drive bays External 5 25 Device Installation Carefully remove the plastic cover and metal plate covering the drive bay Make sure the clip on the end of the drive rail is angled away from the device and facing forward Mount a plastic drive rail on each side of the 5 25 device Slide the device into the drive bay until you hear a click Connect the appropriate data and power cables from the device to the motherboard 2 7 Cable Organizer Instead of running all the power cables into the motherb
7. d card manual for the pin out positions Even if your system supports both audio standards you may only use one connector 3 4 Power Switch Reset Switch Hard Disk Drive Power LED Connectors Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power reset HDD and Power 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 manual Note Polarity positive and negative does not matter for switches 3 5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connectors If a case connector does not have the same pin out as the corresponding motherboard header it may need to be reconfigured 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 manual or your motherboard manufacturer s website to be sure of 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 is disturbed 1 Determine which wires you need to remove in order to rewire your plug to match the USB pin outs on your mo
8. hould see a brown box secured by a single screw Inside the box are parts and screws you may need during installation These parts and screws are as follows Front panel keys 2 2 5 drive bay thumb screw 4 Motherboard standoff 9 6 preinstalled Motherboard auxiliary screw 15 Optical drive 5 25 to 3 5 adapter bracket screw side filter screw 18 moomr 2 2 Motherboard Installation This manual does not cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting 1 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 2 To remove the I O panel press the panel from the outside pushing towards the inside 3 Line up your motherboard with the standoff holes and remember which holes are lined up Not all motherboards will match with all the provided holes this is normal and will not affect functionality 4 Lift and remove motherboard 5 Screw the brass standoffs into the threaded holes that line up with your motherboard Do not over tighten the standoffs Some standoffs may be preinstalled for your convenience 6 Place your motherboard on the brass standoffs 7 Fasten your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Philips head screws Your motherboard is now installed 2 3
9. oard compartment the cables can be organized between the motherboard and right side panel 1 2 Remove both side panels Choose the cables you would like to hide or pass through the organizer behind the motherboard tray Run the cables to the organizer and use the cable ties to hold them in place Connecting the Front I O Ports 3 1 USB 2 0 Ports Connect the front I O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard Check the motherboard manual to ensure that it matches the table below 2 o Pin _ SionalNames Pm SunaNams O O O O OOOLl 5 Pestwefignai 6 Postwesina2 7 Groundt 8 jGmud2 LX Deom C L WO y O 3 2 USB 3 0 Port There is a pre routed cable for the front panel USB 3 0 port Plug the back end of this cable into an on board USB 3 0 port on your motherboard to enable the front USB 3 0 port 3 3 AC 97 HD Audio Ports There is an Intel amp standard 10 pin AC 97 connector and an Intel amp 10 pin HDA High Definition Audio connector linked to the front panel of the case Dem e HDA AC 97 END 2 Il CD CR Une Out 40 wic2Jb 6 tneOuwR er nop 8 Kerron rot o Line Out Une Out You can connect either the AC 97 or the HDA connector depending on the model of the motherboard Locate the internal audio connectors from your motherboard or sound card and connect the corresponding audio cable Consult your motherboard or soun
10. rtments dedicated for motherboard and hard disk drives Unique hard drive mounting system for maximum noise reduction oide intake vents designed to maximize passive airflow Quiet 120 mm TriCool rear exhaust fan Built in cable management to tuck away extra cables behind the drive cage Included 620 watt power supply with 120 mm double ball bearing low noise cooling fan PUE M cet 1 2 Case Specifications Case Type Quiet Mini Tower Piano Black Dimensions 17 3 H x 8 2 W x 18 8 D 440 mm H x 208 mm W x 478 mm D 21 1 Ibs 9 6 kg Coolin 1 x rear 120 mm TriCool fan Drive Bays 8 Drive Bays 3 x 5 25 external 4x 3 5 internal 1 x 2 5 internal 1 x 3 5 external drive bay bracket O Motherboard Size Mini ITX microATX standard ATX Front I O Panel x USB 2 0 1 x USB 3 0 AC 97 HD Audio In und Out 1 2 Diagram 1 Rear 120 mm TriCool fan 2 Motherboard Mount Mini ITX microATX or standard ATX 620W power supply 3 x 5 25 external drive bays 4 x 3 5 HDD trays 1 x 2 5 SSD Front I O Panel SUP a Hardware Installation Guide 2 1 Setting Up 1 Place the case upright on a flat stable surface 2 Loosen the thumbscrews from the left side panel Remove by swinging panel out 3 Loosen the thumbscrews from the right side panel Remove by swinging panel out Note Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels 4 Inside the case you s
11. therboard refer to your motherboard 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 connectors or pins slowly remove the pin from the connector Repeat these steps for each wire you need to change 3 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 Cooling System 4 1 TriCool Fan There is one 120 x 25 mm TriCool fan pre installed at the rear of the case This fan is installed so air will be blown out of the case It has a 3 speed switch that lets you choose between quiet performance or maximum cooling This switch is located at the rear of the case The default fan speed setting is low Size 120 x 25 mm TriCool fan Rated Voltage DC 12V Operating Voltage 10 2V 13 8V Speed RPM Input Current Static Pressure High 2 2m3 min 2 5 mm H 9 0 24A max HIERRO ica 30 dBA 29W 2000RPM max 79 CFM 0 1 inch H20 Medi 1 6m mi 1 H edium 02A 6 m min 5 mm H2O 28 dBA 24W 1600RPM 56 CFM 0 06 inch H20 L 1 1m mi H dd 0 13A LEE a 1 6 W 1200RPM 39 CFM 0 04 inch H20 Note The minimum voltage to start a 120 mm TriCool fan is 5V We recommend
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