Carbide 88R - Desktop Computer CORSAIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Micro-ATX Mid-Tower Case
Dimensions (LxWxH)	440 x 198 x 378 mm
Weight	4.6 kg
Power Supply	Bottom-mounted power supply, maximum length 160 mm
Compatible Motherboard	Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum Graphics Card Length	383 mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height	150 mm
3.5" Hard Drive Bays	2 (tool-free)
2.5" SSD Bays	2 (tray mount)
5.25" Optical Drive Bay	1 (tool-free)
Included Fans	1 x 120 mm at rear
Additional Fan Mounts	Front: 2 x 120 mm, Top: 2 x 120 mm
Front I/O Connectors	1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, headphone/mic jack, Power and Reset buttons
Side Panels	One with window, one normal
Front Panel	Removable, minimalist style
Dust Filter	For bottom power supply
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regular cleaning of bottom dust filter
Safety	Compliant with Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable parts (fans, filters). Customer support via support.corsair.com for RMA requests
General Information	Brand Corsair, model Carbide 88R, category Central Unit (case), manual available in multiple languages

Frequently Asked Questions - Carbide 88R CORSAIR

How to remove the I/O panel?

Remove the front panel (step 5), then unscrew the two screws located on each side of the I/O panel.

Is polarity important with the I/O panel power and reset jumper?

No, only with the LED jumpers.

What should I do if my case arrives damaged or a fan stops working?

Please go to support.corsair.com and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) so that we can replace the damaged part(s).

Where can I mount additional fans?

You can mount 120 mm fans at the front (2 slots), on the top (2 slots), and at the rear (1 slot, already included).

How to install the motherboard?

First install the motherboard I/O shield, align the motherboard with the pre-installed standoffs, then secure it using the provided screws.

How to install a 3.5-inch hard drive?

Snap the provided rails onto the drive (pins and connectors in the same direction), then slide the drive into the HDD bay from the back of the motherboard.

How to install a 2.5-inch SSD?

Insert the SSD onto the mounting tray and secure it using the provided screws.

How to install an optical disk drive?

Remove the 5.25-inch bay cover from the front panel, then slide the drive into the slot until the latch clicks. No tools are required.

How to remove the front panel?

Pull the tab located at the bottom of the front panel to remove it.

What are the maximum dimensions for the GPU and CPU cooler?

Maximum graphics card length: 383 mm. Maximum CPU cooler height: 150 mm.

USER MANUAL Carbide 88R CORSAIR

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INSTALLATION GUIDE ■ GUIDE D'INSTALLATION

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Table of contents Case specifications

Congratulations	1
Case specifications	2
Accessory kit contents	3
Case features	4
Removing the side panels	5
Installing the motherboard	5
Installing PCI-e/PCI card(s)	6
Installing the PSU	6
Removing the front fascia	7
Installing an ODD	7
Installing HDDs	8
Installing SSDs	8
Powering the case fans	9
Installing the front I/O connectors	9
Frequently asked questions	10

Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the

Carbide Series 88R Micro-ATX Mid-Tower PC Case.

The Carbide Series 88R Micro ATX Mid Tower Case is sleek and refined. With a minimalist front panel, blacked out interior, and large side panel window, you might find yourself spending as much time staring at your next PC as you do using it. Full SSD and USB 3.0 compatibility means you can use fast drives and modern peripherals without worrying about whether you'll have room.

Length	440mm
Width	198mm
Height	378mm
Weight	4.6kg
Maximum GPU length	383mm
Maximum CPU cooler height	150mm
Maximum PSU length	160mm

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Accessory kit contents

Case features

A I/O Panel (x1 USB 3.0, x1 USB 2.0, Headphone/ Mic, and Power/ Reset)
Removable front fascia
c x1 Tool-free removable ODD cover
Windowed side panel
E Solid side panel
x4 HDD rails
6 3-pin 120mm Fan
Bottom PSU dust filter
PCI-e screw rail
x2 Tool-free 3.5" hard drive cages
Top 120mm fan mount
CPU backplate cutout

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Simply remove the

thumbscrews then slide the side panels back and out.

Note: CORSAIR recommends removing both side panels and setting them aside when building your system to avoid accidental damage. Both side panels are interchangeable and should be removed to reduce clutter.

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First, install your

motherboard's I/O shield

(see your motherboard's manual for guidance).

Align your motherboard with the pre-installed standoff s.

Use the provided screws

to secure the

motherboard to the motherboard tray.

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3. Installing PCI-e/PCI card(s)1. Removing the side panels

Remove slot cover, install expansion card, and secure with screw(s) as necessary

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4. Installing the PSU (power supply unit)2. Installing the motherboard

Position the PSU on the

bottom of the case then align the case holes and secure the PSU with screws provided with your power supply.

bottom at the base with align the case holes and secure the PSU with screws provided with your power supply.

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5. Removing the front fascia

To remove the front fascia (front panel), grasp the tab located at the bottom fascia and pull outward.

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First, remove the front panel 5.25" drive bay cover then slide the ODD into the drive bay until the tool-free latch clicks, securing the drive. To release an optical drive, push in the tool-free tab then pull the drive outward.

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7. Installing HDDs

Step 1 - Clamp the side rails to the drive, with prongs and drive connectors facing the same way.

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Step 2 - Slide the drive and rail assembly into the HDD cage from behind the motherboard as shown.

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8. Installing SSDs6. Installing an ODD (optical disk drive)

Insert an SSD into the mounting tray and attach with screws as shown.

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9. Powering the case fans

After locating your 3 or 4 pin fan headers on your motherboard (see your motherboard's manual for fan header locations), plug in the included fan cable.

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10. Installing the front I/O connectors

See your motherboard's manual for front panel header locations and pin-outs.

USB 3.0 USB 2.0 HD AUDIO RESET SW POWER LED - POWER SW HDD LED POWER LED +

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I remove the I/O Panel?

If needed, you can uninstall your I/O panel by removing the front fascia (step 5) then unscrewing the 2 screws at each side of panel. (see drawing).

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1. Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel's power and reset header? No, only the LED headers.
2. Who should I contact if I received my case damaged or one of the fans is no longer working? Please go to support.corsair.com and request an RMA so that we can replace the damaged part(s).
3. Where can I mount a fan?

Fan mount locations
Front x2 120mm
Top x2 120mm
Rear 120mm (included)
Bottom x
Side x
Mid x

To learn more about this case visit the product page at corsair.com.

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3. Cómo instalar la(s) tarjeta(s) PCI-e/PCI1. Cómo remover los paneles late

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7. Установка HDDs

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1. サイドパネルの取り外し

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9. ケースファンへの電力供給

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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

10 Interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. declares that this equipment is compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be obtained at "[e-mail]".

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After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU in the national legal system, the following applies:

Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste.

Consumers are obligated by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose of point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

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