Antec Skeleton
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1. a Quiet Antec Believe it SKELETON User s Manual Table of Contents Introduction 1 1 Es ea essa SR 1 2 Dee sasssa 1 3 How to Carry the SKkeletOM rssrosrorrorrorrerrrrrer rens er Hardware Installation Guide 2 1 Removing Replacing the Component Tray cccceceeeeeeeees 2 2 Removing the Motherboard Tray cccccceeeeeeeeueeeeees 2 3 Motherboard InstallatiOn s ssssssssessesrrrrrerrrr ers ers rr rr rskr rr rna 2 4 Removing the Frame Side Screen PanelS sssssssssssssrersrrrr rna 2 5 Power Supply InstallatiON ssssssseosesresresresrrrrr nr ens r ren r ror rna 2 6 5 25 Quick Release Device Installation 0000088 2 3 5 Quick Release Device lInstallation 0000000 0 2 8 3 5 Device Frame Mounted Installation c ceeeeee 2 9 PCI Card Mounting Bar Installation cccceeeeeeeee eee es Connecting the Front I O Ports 3 1 USB 20 FO rriei E E 3 2 eSATA PO aie eee tee ee es E EEEE 3 3 IEEE A saa E aa ln 3 4 AC 97 I HD Audio POTTS ss 3 5 Power Switch Reset Switch Hard Disk Drive LED CONNECtOrS ssseesserrsrrrrrerr rr rr rr renen orena Cooling System 4 1 The Super Big Boy 250mm Multi LED Fa sssssssessesrrrrerrerr er 4 2 92 mm Hard Drive FA sn ann a RKA anta 4 3 Removing the 92mm Hard Drive Fa cccccceeeeeeeeeees At Antec we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highe2. in the Frame as detailed in sections 2 1 and 2 2 Note You do NOT need to install an I O panel for Skeleton Your motherboard should come with one Keep it in a safe place You will need it if you decide to move your motherboard to a traditional case in future 2 4 Removing the Frame Side Screen Panels Removing the screens on either side of the Frame will allow access to the lower level of the Component Tray for power and data cable routing 1 Locate and simultaneously press inward the two tabs on the left and right sides of the screen panel 2 Pull the panel away from the Frame 2 5 Power Supply Installation 1 Remove the power supply mounting plate from the rear of the Component Tray by pulling upward on the metal tab and sliding the plate backward out of the tray 2 Mount the power supply into the power supply mounting plate with the screws provided 3 Slide the plate mounted power supply into the bottom level of the Component Tray until it locks into position There are two possible locations to mount the power supply depending on the size of your equipment Note Power supplies equipped with an 80mm fan will draw air through the Skeleton and power supply more effectively We recommend power supplies such as Antec s TruePower Quattro or Signature series power supplies However if using a power supply with a 120mm fan ensure that the power supply fan will face the top of the case when installed 2 6 5 25 Qui
3. the case and slide it forward Once completely inserted replace the Component Tray screws along the inside of the Component Tray 2 2 Removing the Motherboard Tray Remove the Component Tray from the Frame as detailed in section 2 1 1 Remove the two screws holding the removable Motherboard Tray to the top of the Component Tray 2 Remove the Motherboard Tray and place it on a flat stable surface 3 To replace the Motherboard Tray slide the Motherboard Tray onto the top of the Component Tray from the front such that the tray clips underneath the Component Tray clips Secure the Motherboard Tray in place with the provided screws 2 3 Motherboard Installation Remove the Component Tray from the Frame and the Motherboard Tray from the Component Tray as detailed in sections 2 1 and 2 2 1 Line up the motherboard with the standoff holes on the Motherboard Tray Determine which holes line up and remember where they are Not all mother boards 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 2 Lift up and remove the motherboard Screw in the brass standoffs to the threaded holes that line up with the motherboard 4 3 Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips head screws Replace the Motherboard Tray onto the Component Tray and the Component Tray
4. ay thumb screws 10 Power Supply mount 11 Removable Motherboard Tray 1 3 How to Carry the Skeleton The Skeleton case is designed to be held by either set of grips on the top of the side railing Use these handles when moving or transporting your case Do not carry the case by the plastic PCI holder as it was not designed to be a load bearing device Hardware Installation Guide This manual is not designed to cover CPU RAM or expansion card installation Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and trou bleshooting Before proceeding check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take before installing the motherboard While installing hardware keep the Skeleton on a flat stable surface 2 1 Removing Replacing the Component Tray While facing the rear of the case remove both of the Component Tray Screws on the inside of the Component Tray 1 Pull back on the rear of the Component Tray until it slides out of the Frame The Component Tray will slide out about three quarters of the way 3 2 To completely remove the Component Tray from the Frame find the release tab on the lower left side of the Component Tray when the Tray is fully extended Press it upwards then pull the Tray out and completely free of the Frame 3 To replace the Component Tray in the Frame align the Tray with the back of
5. ck Release Device Installation 1 Find the tool bag marked For 5 25 device which contains round silver headed screws Align one of the screws with your 5 25 device For the upper 5 25 drive bay fasten the screw to the right side lower front screw hole For the lower 5 25 device fasten the screw to the right side upper front screw hole 2 While facing the front of the case insert your 5 25 device into the corresponding slot in the Component Tray until it locks into position 3 Connect the data and power connectors from the motherboard and power supply to the device Note It may be necessary to remove the motherboard tray and or side screens as detailed in sections 2 2 and 2 3 to effectively route cables to your device 2 7 3 5 Quick Release Device Installation 1 Find the tool bag marked For HDD which contains round black headed screws Fasten one of the screws to your 3 5 device in the front left screw hole 2 While facing the front of the case depress the two tabs on the top of the 92mm fan casing and detach it from the front of the hard drive housing 3 Insert your 3 5 device into the corresponding slot until it locks into position then replace the 92mm fan housing 6 4 Connect the data and power connectors from the motherboard and power supply to the device Note It may be necessary to remove the motherboard tray and or side screens as detailed in sections 2 2 and 2 3 to effective
6. etly and efficiently This fan is attached directly to the hard drive cage and is designed to blow air directly into the HDDs 92 mm fan specifications Rated Voltage DC 12V Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2V Speed Input Static Acoustical Input RPM Current Pressure Noise Power 1100 ee 15 6CFM 0 014 inch H O 12 7 dBA 0 96 W Max 5 10 4 3 Removing the 92 mm Hard Drive Fan Ensure that the fan power cable is disconnected before removing the fan 1 While facing the front of the case depress the two tabs on the top of the 92mm fan and detach it from the front of the hard drive housing 2 Remove the four screws on the front of the fan casing 3 Pull the fan out of the fan housing 11 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 2008 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
7. ly route cables to your devices 2 8 3 5 Device Frame Mounted Installation Your Antec Skeleton case has the ability to mount up to four additional 3 5 devices externally on the Frame for additional storage capacity 1 Align your 3 5 device with the included 3 5 device mounting plates and secure them together with the included screws 2 Hook the mounting plate along the sides of the Frame 3 Connect the data and power connectors from the motherboard and power supply to the device For extra stability and security your mounted 3 5 device can be attached to the inside of the screen panels with screws Note It may be necessary to remove the motherboard tray and or side screens as detailed in sections 2 2 and 2 3 to effectively route cables to your devices 2 9 PCI Card Mounting Bar installation The Skeleton includes a PCI card mounting bar to help stabilize your system s PCI cards 1 Align the PCI card mounting bar with the screw holes on the back side of the Frame 2 Mount the bar to the Frame with the screws provided 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 mother board Check the motherboard manual to ensure that it matches the table below Motherboard USB Pin Layout so USB Power 1 O O Negative Signal 1 O O Positive Signal 1 6 Positive Signal 2 9 10 Key No Connection Locate the internal USB connector on y
8. our motherboard and connect the corresponding cable 3 2 eSATA Port Connect the front I O panel SATA cable to a standard SATA connector on your motherboard 3 3 IEEE 1394 Port Connected to the Skeleton front I O panel there is an Intel standard 10 pin connector The pin assignments for these connectors are as follows Pin Assignment for Front Panel IEEE 1394 Connector 12 fim Signal Names Pin Signal Names m og So Ce dm e e oo ol COo Eara 8 eav Locate the internal IEEE 1394 connector on your motherboard and connect the corresponding cable 3 4 AC 97 HD Audio Ports Connected to your front I O panel there is an Intel standard 10 pin AC 97 connector and an Intel 10 pin HDA High Definition Audio connector The pin assignments for these connectors are as follows Pin Assignment for Audio Ports HDA and AC 97 HDA AC 97 Cos 7 m You can connect either the AC 97 or the HDA connector but not both at once to your motherboard depending on the spec of the 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 3 5 Power Switch Reset Switch Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors Connected to the front of the Skeleton case Frame are LED and switch leads for power reset and HDD LED activity Attach these to the corresponding connectors on yo
9. phics cards 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 publi cation all features descriptions and illustrations in this manual are correct Note Skeleton comes without any panels or cover Antec does not recommend that users place any liquid containing items drinks ice cream candles coffee perfume etc near it It is highly recommend that you keep your pets or children away from it 1 1 Case Specifications Case Type Open Case Design Dimensions 13 H x 14 8 W x 16 5 D 33 02 H x 37 6 cm W x 41 9 cm D Cooling 1 x Super Big Boy 250mm Multi LED Fan 1 x 92mm Hard Drives Fan Drive Bays 2 x Quick Release 5 25 Bays 2 x Quick Release 3 5 Bays 4 x Externally Mounted 3 5 Bays Motherboard Size Mini ITX MicroATX Standard ATX Front I O Panel 1 x IEEE 1394 Firewire 2 x USB 2 0 1x eSATA AC 97 HD Audio In and Out 1 2 Diagram 1 Super Big Boy 250mm Multi LED Fan 2 Front panel switches and I O module 3 2 x 5 25 Quick Release Drive Bays 4 92mm Hard Drives Cooling Fan 5 2 x 3 5 Quick Release Drive Bays 6 Removable Frame Side Screens 7 Removable PCI Mounting Bar et a II iif l a F TS 8 250mm Fan Speed and LED switches i YT 9 Removable Component Tray AA Tr
10. st quality As such it s possible that 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 SKELETON User s Manual THINK BEYOND THE BOX Introduction The innovative Skeleton case by Antec is designed with an open air system in mind giving you the freedom to design your ideal computing solution without the usual limitations that come with a standard enclosure This enclosure consists of two major parts the Component Tray and the Frame The Component Tray is the main structure holding motherboard 5 25 devices HDD and power supply It can slide in and out from the Frame for component installation The Skeleton comes without a power supply Make sure you choose a power supply that is compatible with your computer components We recommend our Signature TruePower Quattro or NeoPower power supplies for the latest ATX specification compliance broad compatibility and power savings capability The Antec Skeleton is 3 way SLI ready meaning that you have enough space in your enclosure to install up to three 11 PCI E gra
11. ur motherboard Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin positions 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 Note There is no Power LED in this case The illuminated case fans will turn on when there is power to the computer Cooling System 4 1 The Super Big Boy 250mm Multi LED Fan The Skeleton s unique and innovative open case design provides that only one Super Big Boy 250mm Multi LED fan is required to cool most of your system components This overhead fan is adjustable allowing you to choose the best speed suited to your needs The fan speed switch is located at the top rear of the case near the fan The default speed is Low The Super Big Boy 250mm fan also includes six multi colored LED lights and can be set to color oscillation one color lighting off and more nine settings total The LED switch is located next to the fan speed switch at the top rear of the case 250 mm fan specifications Rated Voltage DC 12V Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2 V Speed Input Static Acoustical Input RPM Current Pressure Noise Power High 0 45A a 118 392 CFM 0 026 inch H O 26 dBA Low z 4 2 92 mm Hard Drives Fan The Skeleton s integrated 92 mm fan on the front of the Component Tray cools your installed hard drives qui
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