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

USER MANUAL Carbide 88R CORSAIR

x16 SSD/ODD screws I/O Panel (x1 USB 3.0, x1 USB 2.0, Headphone/ Mic, and Power/ Reset) Removable front fascia x1 Tool-free removable ODD cover Windowed side panel Solid side panel x4 HDD rails 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

HDD rails Case features Accessory kit contentsCARBIDE SERIES

ENGLISH4. Installing the PSU (power supply unit)2. Installing the motherboardSimply 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.Remove slot cover, install expansion card, and secure with screw(s) as necessary.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. 88R STEP2 First, install your motherboard’s I/O shield (see your motherboard’s manual for guidance). Align your motherboard with the pre-installed stando s.Use the provided screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard tray.

ENGLISH8. Installing SSDs6. Installing an ODD (optical disk drive)To remove the front fascia (front panel), grasp the tab located at the bottom fascia and pull outward.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.Step 1 – Clamp the side rails to the drive, with prongs and drive connectors facing the same way.Step 2 – Slide the drive and rail assembly into the HDD cage from behind the motherboard as shown.Insert an SSD into the mounting tray and attach with screws as shown. 88R STEP5 First 88R STEP6 88R STEP6 Second 88R Step 8 Step 1 88R STEP7 88R STEP7 Step 27. Installing HDDs5. Removing the front fasciaCARBIDE SERIES

10. Installing the front I/O connectors

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

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).

2. Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel’s power and reset header?

No, only the LED headers.

3. 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).

4. Where can I mount a fan?

To learn more about this case visit the product page at corsair.com. Fan mount locations Front x2 120mmTop x2 120mmRear 120mm (included)Bottom xSide xMid x 100R FAQ USB 3.0HD AUDIOUSB 2.0RESET SWPOWER LED +POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LED Frequently asked questions9. Powering the case fansCARBIDE SERIES

Wormerweg 8, 1311 XB, Almere, Netherlands CAUTION! 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 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: () this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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.