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USER MANUAL Carbide SPECM2 CORSAIR

ENGLISH Case Features Accessory Kit Contents

HDD rails I/O Panel (x1 USB 3.0, x1 USB 2.0, Headphone/ Mic, and Power/ Reset) Removable front fascia Mesh front panel x1 Tool-free removable ODD cover CPU backplate cutout Bottom PSU dust filter Windowed side panel Solid side panel x2 Tool-free 3.5” hard drive cages x1 Tool-free 5.25" drive bay x4 PCI-E/PCI expansion slots HDD rails 3-pin 120mm fan

ENGLISH4. Installing the Power Supply3. Installing PCI-E/PCI Card(s)2. Installing the Motherboard1. Removing the Side PanelsSimply 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. SPEC-M2 STEP2 First, install your motherboard’s I/O shield (see your motherboard’s manual for guidance). Align your motherboard with the pre-installed standos.Use the provided screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard tray.

SPEC-M2 ENGLISH8. Installing SSDs7. Installing HDDs6. Installing an ODD (Optical Disk Drive)5. Removing the Front FasciaTo 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. SPEC-M2 STEP5 SPEC-M2 STEP6 SPEC-M2 STEP6 SPEC-M2 Step 8 Step 1 SPEC-M2 STEP7 SPEC-M2 STEP7 Step 2FirstSecondCARBIDE SERIES

ENGLISH Frequently Asked Questions

10. Installing the Front I/O Connectors

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. 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 corsair.force.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 120mm (1 included)To p x2 120mmRear x1 120mmBottom xSide xMid x SPEC-M2 FAQ USB 3.0HD AUDIOUSB 2.0RESET SWPOWER LED +POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LEDCARBIDE SERIES