Antec VSK-1000 computer case
Contents
1. into place 15 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 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 2011 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 162. 1 7 m min 0 8 mm H20 Max 58 9 CFM 0 03 inch H20 zon DA Sw 3 1 _ 0 2A 0 95 m min 0 3 mm H20 21 8 dBA 2 AW 33 6 CFM 0 01 inch H20 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 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 14 4 2 OPTIONAL FANS There are two optional 120 mm front intake fan mounts at the front of the HDD cage We recommend using Antec 120 mm speed control fans and setting the speed to Low These fans must be installed so that the air is blowing into the case Front Fans You can install two 120 mm fans to the fan cages in front of the hard drive bays To install the front fans 1 Remove the front bezel as described in section 2 5 2 Secure your 120 mm fan s to the fan holder The fan should be installed so that air is blowing into the case 3 Reattach the fan holder to the case by inserting the right side into the corresponding slots on the front of the case then rotating the holder back into position until it clicks
3. TION 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 1 TVG ATS nt quos a RR a QNIN IN D D ENIM IAM NIMES DAL 14 4 2 Optional Front Intake Fans seen 15 SECTION 1 i INTRODUCTION VSK 1000 USER S MANUAL 1 1 l CASE SPECIFICATIONS Case Type Mid Tower Color Black Dimensions 18 9 H x 7 8 W x 18 8 D 475 mm H x 198 mm W x 490 mm D Weight 15 1 lbs 6 9 kg Cooling 1 x top 140 mm TwoCool fan 1 x rear 120 mm TwoCool fan 2 x front 120 mm fans for HDDs optional Drive Bays 11 Drive Bays 6 x internal 3 5 3 x external 5 25 1 x external 3 5 1 x internal bottom mounted 2 5 SSD drive Expansion Slots 8 Motherboard Size Mini ITX microATX Standard ATX Front I O Panel 2 x USB 2 0 AC 97 HD Audio In and Out 1 2 l DIAGRAM 1 1x120 mm rear TwoCool fan 2 Motherboard Mini ITX microATX or Standard ATX 3 Power supply mount 3 x 5 25 external drive bays 5 6x3 5 internal drive bays bottom mounted 2 5 SSD 6 1x3 5 external drive bay 7 Front I O panel 1 3 INCLUDED SCREWS Motherboard standoff 10 6 preinstalled Power supply expansion slot screw 12 Hard drive motherboard screw 21 Optical drive screw 12 gos SECTION 2 l HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 i SETTING Up 1 Place the case upright on a flat stable surface with the reat of the case facing you 2 Remove the side panels by first removing the thumbscrews at the rear of the ca
4. ds for power 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 o rm o by 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 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 wotk gets disturbed 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 vety 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
5. e 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 CONTENIS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Case Specifications ssicsssisssssssesssessasscsssssssssedesnssatansessecszaesiesseqeapsaduscataedvaspoatdssesbaeanassuaapvanasiedaseas 4 1 2 DADA 2 35 ON 4 1 3 IncludediSCteWws innata alto alta a tatal 5 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 21 Nui 7 2 2 Power Supply Installation cacao cacat i cata 7 2 3 Motherboard Installatioriz 3 5 ion 8 2 4 Internal 3 57 Device Installation tddi 8 2 5 External 5 25 Device Installation cccccessesssesessesessesessessescssescsscsesscsesscsesecseeecseeeeseeseseeasees 9 2 6 External 35 5 Device Installation sista sita tataie cata cata a esatta nti ena Dni ta aa ta 9 2 Internal 2 5 Device Installation eese entere tnter nnne 9 2 8 Cable Manag emen suec tenerte durat un anca noa du cada an data 10 SECTION 3 FRONT I O PORTS 34 USD 2 Uta UH HH Nu ARN RR EU IUD E HTC HUC 82 mu CNN 12 3 2 ACIT HD Audio POS sunca iii aa pata 12 3 3 Power Switch Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors een 13 3 4 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections esset 13 SEC
6. keep the cables from interfering with airflow in your case and help with cooling 4 Use the cable ties provided to hold them in place 10 SECTION 3 FRONT I O PORTS 3 1 i USB 2 0 Connect the front 1 O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard Check the motherboard user s manual to ensure that it matches the table below a Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names Ho 1 USB Power 1 2 USB Power 2 2 9 3 Negative Signal 1 4 Negative Signal 2 5 d 5 Positive Signal 1 6 Positive Signal 2 O 7 Ground 1 8 Ground 2 9 10 9 Key No Connection 10 Empty Pin 32 i AC 97 HD AUDIO PORTS 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 Signal Names Signal Names HDA AC 97 MIC2 L MIC In AGND GND 1 MIC2 R MIC Power on AVCC NC oo FRO R Line Out R 9 I 10 MIC2_JD Line Out R F IO SEN NC Key no pin Key no pin FRO L Line Out L LINE2_JD 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 12 3 3 POWER SWITCH HARD Disk DRIVE LED CONNECTORS Connected to your front panel are LED and switch lea
7. n 6 Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips head screws 2 4 i INTERNAL 3 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION The VSK 1000 provides space for up to six 3 5 hard drives 1 Insert your 3 5 device into the 3 5 drive cage from the rear of the cage until the mounting holes align with the screw holes in the cage 2 Fasten the device in place with the provided screws Mount any other 3 5 HDD devices accordingly 4 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to the device s U 2 5 i EXTERNAL 5 25 DEVICE INSTALLATION There are three externally accessible 5 25 drive bays To access these bays you must first remove the front bezel and drive bay cover 1 Press on the three tabs pictured to the left to release the front bezel The bezel should swing outward like a door 2 Lay the bezel face down to access the drive bay covers 3 Remove the drive bay cover as shown below by pressing on the tabs and lifting the cover out of the bezel 4 Slide your 5 25 device into the bay from the front of the case 5 Secure the drive into position in the drive cage using the provided screws Mount any other 5 25 devices accordingly 7 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device s za gn gard i 5 Cc My lo 3 2 6 EXTERNAL 3 25 DEVICE INSTALLATION Press on the three tabs to release the front bezel The bezel should swing outward like a doo
8. r Lay the bezel face down to access the drive bay covers Remove the drive bay cover as shown below by pressing on the tabs and lifting the cover out of the bezel Slide your 3 5 device into the bay from the front of the case Secure the drive into position in the drive cage using the provided screws Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device s 2 7 i INTERNAL 2 5 DEVICE INSTALLATION At the bottom of your case there are mounting holes designed to support one 2 5 SSD device 1 Locate the plastic bag labeled For 2 5 HDD and remove the 4 silicone grommets Install the grommets into the four holes at the base of the case at the bottom of the drive bay area as shown You should install them with the thick part of the grommets facing the inside of the case e Lay the VSK 1000 on its side and hold the drive in place on top of the grommets 4 Secure the device to the case with the screws provided tightening the screws with your fingers first and then the screwdriver 5 Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device 2 8 CABLE MANAGEMENT There 1s a cable management compartment behind the 3 5 drive cage You can tuck or route excess cables in this compartment 1 Remove the right enclosure panel 2 Locate the cable management compartment with cable ties located behind the walls of the 3 5 drive cage 3 Tuck or route your excess cables to the compartment This will
9. rintec 25 VS K 1000 INTUITIVE DESIGN WITH EXCEPTIONAL VALUE USER MANUAL VSK 1000 USER MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the VSK 1000 With its simplicity and elegance the VSK 1000 delivers excellent functionality at an affordable price Its clean perforated front bezel maximizes air intake working together with the included rear 120 mm TwoCool fan to create a professional look that stays cool 11 drive bays and eight expansion slots support a variety of configurations while the cable management compartment with included cable ties keep the case neat and organized Able to meet the demands of your build while offering a sharp appearance competitive price and an Antec AQ3 limited warranty on parts and labor the VSK 1000 is the best choice for nearly any value conscious build The VSK 1000 does not come with a power supply unit PSU 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 Gamer High Current Pro 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 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 dat
10. se Then grip each panel at the top and bottom and slide it toward the rear of the case until it detaches from the chassis Note Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels 2 2 POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION 1 With the case on its side align your power supply with the power supply mounting location near the top panel of 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 bottom of the case 2 Attach the power supply to the case with the screws provided 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 VSK 1000 provides mounting holes for power supplies with standard mounting layouts to be installed upside up or upside down 2 3 MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION 1 Lay the case down with the open side facing up The drive cages and power supply should be visible 2 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 3 Align 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 won t affect its functionality 4 Remove your motherboard by lifting it up 5 Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard back i
11. the wires connectors 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 13 4 1 INCLUDED FANS There is a 120 x 25 mm TwoCool fan preinstalled at the rear of the case The fan is installed so the air will be blown out of the case This fan comes with a two speed switch that let you choose the speed best suited to your need The default fan speed setting is Low 120 mm TwoCool Specifications Size 120 x 25 mm TwoCool M fan Rated Voltage 12V Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2V Input 2 Static Acoustic Input Current Airilow Pressure Noise Power 0 30A 1 4 m min 1 2 mm H2O Max 51 2 CFM 0 05 inch H20 etn SES 3 6W 0 08 m min 0 5 mm H2O ones 30 1 CFM 0 02 inch H20 ieee stl Top TwoCool Fan The case comes with a 140 mm top exhaust fan The fan is installed so the air will be blown out of the case This fan comes with a two speed switch that let you choose the speed best suited to your need The default fan speed setting is Low 140 mm TwoCool Specifications Size 140 x 25 mm TwoCool Rated Voltage 12V Operating Voltage 10 8V 13 2 V Input Static Acoustic Input Current Aie Pressure Noise Power 0 3A
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search