Antec DF-35
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1. 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 Lay 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 Now insert your motherboard aligning your motherboard with the standoff holes and remember which holes are lined up Al hs de de 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 12 3 Now remove your motherboard by lifting it up MARA Lift your motherboard out to install the standoffs 4 Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard back in 5 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 Step 5 Screwing in the motherboard after standoffs are installed 13 Note The DF 35 comes with a 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 35 can accommodate a standard size ATX power supply 1 With the case upright place the power suppl2. 1 Open the Fleet Release access door and insert your 3 5 SATA device into a 3 5 drive bay that contains a Fleet Swap bay at the back 2 Push gently until it engages the adapter pins on the Fleet Swap bay and stops in position Do not secure the device with screws if you want it to be removable Loading aF leet Swap drive 3 Mount any other 3 5 HDD devices accordingly 4 Close the Fleet ReleaseTM Access Door C UNLOADING THE FLEET SWAP BAYS 1 Ensure that your HDD is not in use 2 Open the Fleet Release Access Door by pressing the left side to release it and then swing it open 20 21 Open the Fleet Release Access Door to access the drive you want to unload 3 Grasp the top and bottom of your HDD Now pull the HDD free Removing a Fleet Swap drive 4 Close the Fleet Release Access Door 2 8 i USING THE ToP 2 5 HOT SwaP BAY The DF 35 s top 2 5 hard drive bay is hot swap capable To use the hot swap feature ensure that your motherboard is configured for hot swap Make sure to install all related drivers that come with your motherboard and turn on the AHCI function in the BIOS to activate the hot swap feature Using the top 2 5 hot swap drive bay A LOADING 1 Align your SATA HDD with the drive bay with the connector facing the case 2 Push the HDD all the way into the bay until it locks into position B UNLOADING 1 Ensure that your HDD is not in use 2
3. Antec Believe it DF 35 THE ADVANCED DARK FLEET GAMING FORCE USER MANUAL DF 35 USER S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec Dark Fleet DF 35 The DF 35 is a completely unique chassis massively convenient but in a swifter lighter mid tower size It starts with the brilliant white LEDs set in variable speed knob controlled Fleet Release 120 mm access door fans They open to allow rapid access to the DF 35 s 11 total drive bays and two Fleet Swap modular SATA interfaces in a blacked out presentation interior with cable routing Two more SATA bays one external hot swappable bay on the front panel for convenience and another floor mounted inside for internal SSDs round out the feature set With full tower capability and convenience and swift mid tower size the DF 35 is the paradox that performs The DF 35 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 impr
4. C 97 HD Aupio 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 MIC2 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 motherboard or sound card manual for the pin out positions Even if your system supports both standards only use one connector 26 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 switc
5. Carefully pull the HDD out of the hot swap drive bay 22 2 9 i 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 2 Slide your 5 25 device into the bay from the front of the case dai 5 25 device installation Secure the drive into position in the drive bay using the provided screws on each side of the drive Mount any other 5 25 devices accordingly Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device s Nw e amp Replace both side panels 23 2 10 l 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 The 2 5 mounting location 2 Using the screws provided secure your 2 5 device Secure your 2 5 device from the bottom 24 SECTION 3 i FRONT I O PORTS 3 1 f vse 20 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 Signal Names USB Power 1 Negative Signal 1 OOO 00000 Positive Signal 1 Key No Connection SO 3 2 l A
6. e Fleet Release access door Opening the Fleet Release access door by gently pressing the left side to release it and then swing it open 2 Insert your 3 5 device into the 3 5 drive cage from the front of the case You will feel resistance from presstabs on either side of the drive cage which will create friction against the drive Push gently until the drive s mounting holes align with the screw holes in the cage Installing a 3 5 internal device 3 Fasten the device in place with the provided screws on both side of the drive cage 16 Make sure to install screws on the left side as well as the right side 4 Mount any other 3 5 HDD devices accordingly 5 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to the device s using cable routing as desired 6 Close the Fleet Release access door 2 6 l 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 17 Insert your drive as shown 2 With one hand supporting the drive fasten the drive with the screws provided 3 Find a small 4 pin white connector on the power supply and connect it to the male 4 pin connector on the floppy drive 2 7 l USING FLEET SWAP The DF 35 includes one set of Fleet Swap 3 5 d
7. h 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 N Iu Front panel headers 1 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 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 wite 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 w
8. ire you need to change 27 SECTION 4 l COOLING SYSTEM 4 1 INCLUDED FANS OTIA Irr Standard fans on the DF 35 A 1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool LED fan B 1 x 140 mm top TwoCool fan C 2 x Fleet Release access door modules w front variable speed 120 mm white LED fans Rear fan control panel 29 4 2 l Top 140 MM TwoCooL FAN The DF 35 comes with one 140 mm TwoCool fan This fan has a two speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your need These switches are 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 I y Speed el Air Flow Static Pressure Noise Input Current Power High 1 7m min 0 8 mm H20 1200RPM 0 34 58 9 CFM 0 03inch H20 26 dBA 36W Low 0 95m min 0 28 mm H20 gt 800RPM 024 33 6 CFM coma mo 218 BA 24W 4 3 l FRONT 120 MM WHITE LED FANS The DF 35 comes with two white 120 x 25 mm white LED fans which are pre installed in front of each Fleet Release access door to cool the hard drives These fans are installed so that air will be blown into the case Each fan comes with a speed control knob at the front of the faceplate Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed The lowest speed is 1200 rpm while the highest speed is 2000 rpm 30 120 MM RED LED FAN SPECIFICATIONS Size 120 x 25 m
9. l 3 5 Fleet Swap SATA drive bays position changeable 1 x internal bottom mounted 2 5 SSD bay 1 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN In order to ensure that your building experience with the Dark Fleet DF 35 will be a positive one please take note of the following e While working inside your Dark Fleet DF 35 keep your case on a flat stable surface Make sure your build area is clean well lit and free of dust e 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 e 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 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 trouble
10. m speed control fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2 V I y Speed apn Air Flow Static Pressure Noise Input Current Power Highest 1 89m min 2 55 mm H gt O 2000RPM 66 60CFM tino 343 BA 36W Lowest 0 94m3 min 0 637 mm H20 19 45 1000RPM D 33 30 CFM 0 03inch H20 dBA 18 W Turn this knob to adjust the fan 4 4 l REAR EXHAUST 120 MM TwoCooL WHITE LED FANS There is one 120 x 25 mm TwoCool white LED fan preinstalled at the rear of the case This fan is designed to pull hot air out of the case Each fan comes with two speed switch that let you choose the speed best suited to your need These switches are located at the rear of the case The default fan speed setting is Low 120 MM FAN SPECIFICATIONS Size 120 x 25 mm TwoCool Fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage 12V 10 Speed Input Air Flow Static Pressure Noise Input Current Power High 0 30A 1 43 m3 min 1 21 mm H2O 1500RPM max 51 2 CFM E 777 BA 36W Low 0 84 m min 0 49 mm H gt O 900RPM 9 184 30 1 CFM Wii o 169 BA 22W Note The rear 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
11. nd that users put any liquid containing items drinks ice cream coffee perfume etc on the drive bay It was not designed for storage purposes SECTION 2 i HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 l SETTING UP Put the case upright on a 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 Note Place the panel thumbscrews aside carefully and remember where they are they look very similar to the HDD cage thumbscrews but they are NOT interchangeable 10 Now rest your case with the left side up Here s what we ll be working with first E E A Power supply mounts B 5 25 drive bay area C 3 5 drive bay area with Fleet Swap SATA bays D Front panel wiring E I O panel Note Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels Damage to the panels or injury to your fingernails may result consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting Note This manual is not designed to cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please 11 2 2 l 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
12. ots 27 3 4 Rewiring motherboard header conte ctions s css05 sientan siena diri 27 SECTION 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 1 Included fans dai idas 29 4 2 Top 140m eed LED AAA 30 4 3 Front 120 MM ted LED fa A dh deb Sande e at eee IAS 30 4 4 Rear exhaust 120 mm TwoCool fans eee ee none 31 4 5 Optional FANS o ick lea ut ini ADS dat uda ta 31 4 6 Washable aietiltersi sa ias 32 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 l GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CASE Drive bays Hardware mounts 5 25 drive bays 9 Motherboard standoffs pre 3 5 drive bays installed Fleet Swap SATA bays 10 Power supply mounts 2 5 internal SSD bays 11 Front I O ports 2 5 external hot swap ah WON Cooling 140 mm top TwoCool fan 120 mm tear TwoCool fan Fleet Release access door modules w front variable speed 120 mm red LED fans onan 1 2 i CASE SPECIFICATIONS CASE TYPE Mid Tower COLOR Matte black DIMENSIONS 19 1 H x 7 8 W x 19 1 D 485 mm H x 198 mm W x 486 mm D COOLING DRIVE BAYS MOTHERBOARD SIZE Mini ITX microATX Standard ATX FRONT I O PANEL 2 x USB 2 0 AC 97 HD Audio In and Out x top 140 mm TwoCool fan 1 x rear white 120 mm TwoCool white bladed fans with white LED 2 x front variable speed 120 mm white bladed LED fans with white LED 1 x side 120 mm fan for graphics cards optional 6 x internal 3 5 3 x external 5 25 1 x top external 2 5 hot swap SATA drive bay 2 x interna
13. ovement 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 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Getting to know YOU da 5 1 2 Case SPCCIMEA MOIS iy oars aca de 6 1 3 Before you Wee its 44 eo ea eh a ert AAA 7 1 4 Locating and positioning your computers lt s vests dy passe la ala ut a i 8 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 SEEM MD ei cote AS AAA 10 2 2 Motherboard installation 00 ccc eee eee 12 2 3 Standard ATX power supply installations aceea site d cried te ete la cei 14 2 4 Cable management td 15 2 5 Internal 3 5 device installation eee eee 16 2 6 External 3 5 device installation ccccccccceenecesseccceetacesueccceenace 17 2 7 Using Fleet Map ni sea ea fe DAA la bre ct een evans 18 2 8 Using the top 2 5 hot swap Did i e de 22 2 9 External 5 29 device instalation ide 23 2 10 Internal 2 5 device installation eee ceea eee eee e ea eee ue ana aa eens 24 SECTION 3 FRONT I O PORTS 3 1 USB 2D dea e za aa ibaa eld a 7 a eG Os a i a e e RS a aa 26 3 2 ACO97 TIO MG POLS 235 si hase nectgeeaieeg eases nang pease Wiens a et i a 26 3 3 Power switch reset switch hard disk drive LED connect
14. rive bays Each set contain two connectors for a total of two hot swappable SATA drive bays pre installed on the bottom of the internal 3 5 drive cage A PREPARING YOUR FLEET SWAP SATA BAYS FOR USE 1 Remove the left side panel of the case Open the Fleet Release Access Door by pressing the left side to release it then swing it open Locate the Fleet Swap bays inside the drive cage Fleet Swap default locations 18 A Fleet Swap SATA and power connectors B Fleet Swap bay screws 2 You may wish to move the Fleet Swap bays There are two screws securing each Fleet Swap bay to the drive cage To move or remove the Fleet Swap bay remove these screws slide the Fleet Swap bay towards the side opposite the screws and carefully remove it Moving or removing a Fleet Swap bay 3 Now move the Fleet Swap bay to the desired location secure it in place and screw it in Fleet Swap bays can be relocated to anywhere in the 3 5 drive cage 4 Before you can use the hot swap feature of the Fleet Swap bays you must install all related drivers for your motherboard and enable the AHCT function in the BIOS to activate the hot swap feature 19 Configure SATA As AHCI One example of AHCI configuration your motherboard may vary B LOADING THE FLEET SWAP BAYS Fleet Swap bays are designed to be accessible from the front of the case through the Fleet Release access doors
15. shooting Before proceeding check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the motherboard e Donot 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 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 case as paint chipping or injury may occur 1 4 l LOCATING AND POSITIONING YOUR COMPUTER Your DF 35 has backwards and top facing exhaust fans as well as front mounted intake fans and one side mounted front air intake For optimum performance we recommend leaving the front air intakes unobstructed When open the DF 35 s Fleet Release doors take up an additional 15 5 cm of space in the front Since loading and unloading the DF 35 s internal Fleet Swap SATA bays through the doors will require opening and closing them you may wish to leave space in front of the computer open for this purpose The DF 35 can operate resting sideways as well as vertically Do not rest the DF 35 upside down with the case feet up in the air as this will impede operation of optical drives The DF 35 comes with a top 2 5 Hot Swap drive bay While it s in a handy location we do not recomme
16. stems every day and on environmental conditions 32 33 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 Printed in China Version 1 0 0 06 28 2010
17. 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 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 TwoCool circuitry below 5V 4 5 f OPTIONAL FANS There is one optional 120 mm fan mount on the left side panel A fan can be placed here to enhance graphics card cooling We recommend using Antec 120 mm TriCool fans and setting the speed to Low This fan brings cool air into the case 31 4 6 l WASHABLE AIR FILTERS There is a filter located behind the faceplate of each Fleet Release Access Door There are total of three front air filters that come with the case Removing the washable air filter Note the filter tabs To clean the filter 1 Open the Fleet Release Access Doors Locate the filter tab behind the faceplate 2 Lift the tab right and pull it upwards to remove the filter See picture 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 use their sy
18. y on the bottom of the case i NE 2 Push the power supply to the back of the case and align the mounting holes 3 Attach the power supply to the case with the screws provided 14 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 35 provides mounting holes for power supplies with standard mounting layouts to be installed right side up or upside down 2 4 l CABLE MANAGEMENT There is a cable management compartment behind the 3 5 drive cage You can tuck or route excess cables in 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 Note If you plan to use the Fleet Swap feature you should leave one or two cables with four SATA connectors in the main compartment so that they will be able to reach the Fleet Swap bay without stretching 15 2 5 l INTERNAL 3 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION The DF 35 includes two Fleet Release access doors With the front bezel facing you they are located by default on the bottom nine drive bay slots each door covers three drive bays 1 Open th
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