Solution SLK3800B - Computer Case ANTEC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mid Tower Computer Case
Model	SLK3800B (Black)
Motherboard Support	ATX / microATX
Expansion Slots	7
External 5.25" Drive Bays	4
External 3.5" Drive Bays	2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	5
Included Power Supply	400W SmartPower 2.0 (ATX12V 2.0)
Power Supply Features	Soft on/off, main power switch; EU models include PFC
Voltage Selector (Non-EU)	115V / 230V switch (check before installation)
Cooling System	Rear: 1x120mm TriCool fan (3-speed); Optional front 120mm intake; Optional side 80mm intake
Fan Speeds (Rear TriCool)	High: 2000 RPM / 2.24 m³/min, Medium: 1600 RPM / 1.59 m³/min, Low: 1200 RPM / 1.1 m³/min
Acoustical Noise (Rear Fan)	30 dBA (High), 28 dBA (Medium), 25 dBA (Low)
Air Guide	Adjustable chassis air guide with duct for CPU cooling
Air Filter	Washable filter behind front bezel; monthly cleaning recommended
Front I/O Ports	2 x USB 2.0
Front I/O Connector	Intel standard 10-pin header (keyed)
LED Indicators	Power LED, HDD LED, plus two extra LED headers (LED I, LED II)
Drive Installation	Tool-less 5.25" drive rails; removable 3.5" cages (upper external, lower internal)
Security	Thumbscrews for side panels; latches secure panels
Reparability	Spare EMI cover plates included; standard screws and standoffs
Maintenance	Clean air filter monthly; keep cooling unobstructed
Included Accessories	Power cord, drive rails, screws, standoffs, I/O shield
Warranty	See Antec support; contact via phone or email (US: 1-800-22ANTEC)

Frequently Asked Questions - Solution SLK3800B ANTEC

How do I turn on the power supply?

The 400W SmartPower 2.0 power supply has a main power switch on the back. Ensure it is set to ON (I) before first boot. Normally, you can use the soft power button on the front panel to turn the computer on/off. If the system crashes and the soft switch doesn't work, flip the main switch to OFF (O) and back to ON.

What voltage should I set on the power supply?

If your model is not for the European Union, check the red voltage switch on the power supply. Set it to 115V for North America/Japan, or 230V for Europe and most other countries. Incorrect setting may damage components and void warranty. EU models have fixed voltage (no switch) and include PFC.

How many fans are included and can I add more?

The case comes with one 120mm TriCool fan installed at the rear. You can add an optional 120mm fan in the front (behind the lower 3.5" cage) and an optional 80mm fan on the side panel. The TriCool fan has three speeds (Low/Medium/High) selected by a switch.

How do I remove the side panels?

Loosen the two thumbscrews on the right side panel (they stay attached). Press the latches to release them, then push the latches fully outward to 90 degrees. Swing the panel off. Left panel may be removed similarly (if equipped with thumbscrews).

How do I install a 5.25" device?

Remove the metal cover and EMI plate from the desired bay by twisting it off. Attach drive rails to your device, then slide it in until it clicks. For top bay, the metal plate is already removed. Connect power using a large 4-pin connector from the PSU.

How do I install 3.5" hard drives?

The lower drive cage holds internal 3.5" devices. Remove the cage by unscrewing the thumbscrew and pressing the release tab, then pull it out. Mount your drive using the special screws with rubber grommets to reduce vibration. Slide the cage back into the case and secure.

How do I connect the front USB and audio?

The front USB uses a single 10-pin Intel standard connector. Plug it into the motherboard USB header (keyed to prevent reversal). The case does not include front audio. For non-Intel standard headers, you may need an adapter from Antec. Check your motherboard manual for pin layout.

How do I clean the air filter?

Remove the front bezel by pressing the release tabs at the bottom. The washable filter is behind the grille. Clean it with lukewarm water and mild detergent at least once a month. Let it dry completely before reinstalling. A clean filter helps maintain stable system temperatures.

Does the case support liquid cooling?

The manual does not describe liquid cooling mounting. However, the rear 120mm fan location could potentially be used for a radiator. There are no dedicated radiator mounts. For custom loops, you may need to modify the case. For safety, we recommend air cooling as intended.

Where can I find the manual or get support?

The user manual is available for free download on notice-facile.com in multiple languages. For technical support in the US/Canada call 1-800-22ANTEC or email [e-mail]. In Europe call [phone] or email [e-mail].

USER MANUAL Solution SLK3800B ANTEC

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SLK3800B

User's Manual

At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. So it's possible that your new case may 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 your motherboard and peripherals, please refer to the user's manuals which come with your components and drives.

SLK3800B - Black Super Mid Tower Case

Your new case features a quiet 400 Watt SmartPower2.0 power supply, with a main power switch. Make sure you turn the switch to the ON (I) position before you boot up your computer for the first time. Normally, you won't need to switch to the OFF (O) position, since the power supply includes a soft on/off feature. This lets you turn your computer on and off by using the soft switch on your computer case. If your computer crashes and you can't shut it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power to the OFF (O) position.

Note [Applies only to models designed for sale in the European Union:

SmartPower models designed for the EU include Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuitry in accord with European standard regulation code EN61000-3-2. By altering the input current wave shape, PFC improves the power factor of the power supply. This results in increased energy efficiency, reduced heat loss, prolonged life for power distribution and consumption equipment, and improved output voltage stability.]

Setting Up

1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface. The power supply fan (at the back of the case) should be facing you.
   Note (not applicable to models designed for the European Union): Before installation, check the red voltage switch setting on the power supply. It should match your local voltage (115V for North America, Japan, etc. and 230V for Europe and many other countries). If it doesn't match, please change the setting. If you don't, you could damage your equipment and void your warranty.

2. Completely loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the right side panel. (Note: they remain attached to the panel so you won't easily lose them.)

3. There are two latches on the side panel. Press the releases on each latch. The latches will pop up partially. Disengage the latches by pushing them fully out to the 90-degree position, and remove the panel by swinging it out.

4. 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. You will also find an expansion slot protective cover mounted above the expansion slots.

5. Place the case with the front bezel facing you and press the release tabs on the bottom of the bezel to remove the front bezel. Set the bezel aside in a safe place.

Installing the Motherboard

This manual does not cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.

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. Line up your motherboard with the standoff holes, and remember which holes are lined up. Not all motherboards will match with all of the provided holes; this is normal, and won't affect functionality. (In other words, there will likely be extra holes.)
4. Remove your motherboard by lifting it up.
5. Screw the brass standoffs into the threaded holes that line up with your motherboard. Do not overtighten the standoffs. Some standoffs may be pre-installed for your convenience.
6. Place your motherboard on the brass standoffs.
7. Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head screws. Your motherboard is now installed.

Connecting the Power and LED

The power supply conforms to the latest ATX12V Version 2.0 standard. It is also backwards-compatible with previous ATX form factor power supplies. Before you connect the power supply to any of your devices, please consult the appropriate user manuals for your motherboard and other peripherals.

The power supply is also equipped with a 3-pin fan signal connector. Connect it to one of the fan connectors on your motherboard. You may monitor the speed of the rear power supply fan through your motherboard BIOS or through the monitoring software that's supplied with your motherboard. Note: At low temperatures, the fan may run as slow as 950RPM. At these speeds, some motherboards may not properly detect the fan speed and may generate false warnings of fan failure. To ensure proper monitoring of the fan, please check your motherboard manual.

1. Connect the Main Power Connector and the 4-pin +12V connector to your motherboard as needed. If your motherboard uses a 20-pin connector; detach the 4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector (see pictures 1 and 2).

2. Connect the Reset switch (labeled RESET SW) to your motherboard at the RST

For 24-pin motherboards

For 20-pin motherboards

1. Power LED (labeled POWER LED) connector is located behind the Reset connector.

2. Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.

3. Speaker (labeled SPEAKER) connector is behind the PWR connector.

4. Hard Drive LED (labeled H.D.D. LED) connects to the IDE connector.

5. LED I, LED II connectors: This case comes with two extra LEDs, marked LED I, LED II. You may use these LED for various purchases such as SCSI LED, Message LED, etc.

Connecting the USB Ports

You will find a single 10-pin connector 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's connected to an Intel-standard motherboard header). Connect the 10-pin connector to your motherboard headers so that the blocked pin fits over the missing header pin.

Note: Please check your motherboard manual for your USB header pin layout and make sure it matches the attached table. If it does not match this Intel standard, please call Antec customer service at (800) 22ANTEC (North America) or [phone] (Europe) to buy a USB adapter. This adapter will allow you to connect the front USB to your motherboard on a pin-by-pin basis.

Pin	Signal names	Pin Signal	names
1	USB Power	1 2 USB Power	2
3	Negative Signal	1 4 Negative	Signal 2
5	Positive Signal	1 6 Positive	Signal 2
7	Ground	1 8 Ground 2
9	Key (No Connection)	10	Empty Pin

Installing 5.25" Devices

Your new case features four 5.25" drive bays. Each is covered by a ventilated metal cover and an EMI Contact plate as one contiguous assembly. To make installation easier and quicker, we've prepared the top drive bay without the metal plate. If you'd like to install a 5.25" drive in another bay:

1. Find the EMI Contact plate covering the lower half of your chosen drive bay. Then bend it 90 degrees inwards to form a drive support. (See Photo 1).
2. Carefully twist the assembly that covers the upper half of your chosen drive bay back and forth. When it breaks off, remove it.

Note: Please watch your fingers. Where you removed the assembly, you're likely to find sharp metal. If you don't plan to use certain drive bays, leave the metal cover assemblies in place. And if you later decide to cover drive bays again, we've included two EMI cover plates in the toolbox.

Photo 1

1. Mount two drive rails to the sides of your 5.25" device.

2. Slide the device into the drive bay until you hear a click.

3. To install more drives, simply repeat the same procedure.

4. Connect a large 4-pin connector from the power supply to the male 4-pin connector on each device.

5. When you're done, carefully push the plastic drive bay covers off the bezel. Then re-attach the bezel to the case.

Installing 3.5" Devices

There are two 3.5" drive cages inside the case. The upper one can hold 2 external 3.5" drives, and the lower one can hold 5 internal 3.5" drives.

1. Release the upper cage by pulling the quick-release lever and then the cage towards the rear of the case.
2. Unscrew the thumbscrew at the bottom of the lower cage. To remove the lower cage, press the release tab at the top of the lower cage and pull the cage out of the opening towards yourself.

Note: Some other removable drive cages require you to pull the cage towards the back of the case. This does NOT apply to the lower drive cage.

1. Put both cages on a flat surface.

Note: If you want to install a 120mm fan at the front of the case, you should do this before you re-install the lower drive cage. See the next section ('Installing the Fan') for details.

1. Mount your floppy drives or other external devices in the upper cage.

2. Mount your hard drive or other internal 3.5" devices in the lower drive bays with the special screws provided. Don't over-tighten. Over-tightening the screws will harm the vibration and noise reducing ability of the rubber grommets.

3. Slide and lock both drive cages back into the case. Secure the thumbscrew at the bottom of the lower drive cage.

4. For each floppy drive you've installed, find a small 4-pin connector on the power supply and connect it to the male 4-pin connector on the floppy drive.

5. For each hard drive or other internal 3.5" device you've installed, find a peripheral connector on the power supply and connect it to the on the 3.5" device.

Cooling System

The TriCool fan

The case includes one 120mm TriCool fan installed in the rear. This fan has a three-speed switch that lets you choose between quiet, performance, or maximum cooling. See specifications below. The fan is installed so that the air is blowing out of the case. Connect a large 4-pin connector from the power supply to the male 4-pin connector on the fan.

Note: The minimum voltage to start the fan is 5V. We recommend our users to set the fan speed to High if you choose to connect the fan to a fan control device or to the Fan-Only connector found on some of Antec's power supplies. A fan-controlled-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	Current	Air Flow Static Pressure	Acoustical Noise	Input Power
High 2000 RPM	0.24A (max.)	2.24m3 / min (79 CFM)	2.54mm- H2O (0.10inch- H2O )	30 dBA 2.88 W
Medium 1600 RPM	0.2A 1.59	m3 / min (56 CFM)	2.54mm- H2O (0.06inch- H2O )	28 dBA 2.4 W
Low 1200 RPM	0.13A 1.1	m3 / min (39 CFM)	0.92mm- H2O (0.04inch- H2O )	25 dBA 1.56 W

The front fan (optional) should be installed so that the air is blowing into the case from the front. To install it:

1. Drop the fan into the cage and push it in until it snaps into place.
2. If you're using a 4-pin fan, connect a large 4-pin connector from the power supply to the male 4-pin connector on the fan. If you're using a 3-pin fan, connect the 3-pin connector to a motherboard fan header.

Chassis Air Guide

Your new case includes a chassis air guide and vents, for improved cooling of your CPU and overall system. The air guide consists of three parts: an upper duct, flange, and lower duct. If you prefer, you can adjust the distance between the lower duct and your CPU for maximum cooling efficiency.

You can also install an 80mm intake fan between the air guide and the case's side panel. This will further improve your system's cooling airflow. To install the optional fan:

1. Remove Chassis Air Guide from the side panel
2. Attach the fan to the side panel (see Photo 2).
3. Using the fan screws, lock the flange of the air guide to the fan (see Photo 3).
4. Connect a large 4-pin peripheral connector from the power supply to the make 4-pin connector on the fan.

Washable Air Filter Maintenance

Your new case includes a washable air filter behind the front grill. To access it, simply remove the front bezel. Initially, we recommend washing the air filter at least once a month. By keeping the air filter clean, you'll help your system remain stable and cool.

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