Carbide SPECM2 - Desktop Computer CORSAIR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Carbide SPECM2 CORSAIR

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CARBIDE SERIES*

CORSAIR

47100 Bayside Parkway • Fremont • California • 94538 • USA | corsair.com

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PN: 49-001433 rev AA

SPEC-M2

INSTALLATION GUIDE ■ GUIDE D'INSTALLATION

INSTALLATIONSANLEITUNG ■ Guía de instalación

РУКОВОДСТВО ПО УСТАНОВКЕ ■ GUIA DE INSTALAÇÃO

インストールガイド

English: 5-14

Français: 15-24

Deutsch: 25-34

Español: 35-44

Россию: 45-54

Português: 55-64

日本人：65-74

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Table of Contents Case Specifications

Congratulations: 5

Case specifications: 6

Accessory kit contents: 7

Case features: 8

Removing the side panels: 9

Installing the motherboard: 9

Installing PCI-E/PCI card(s): 10

Installing the power supply: 10

Removing the front fascia:....11

Installing an ODD: 11

Installing HDDs: 12

Installing SSDs: 12

Powering the case fans: 13

Installing the front I/O connectors: 13

Frequently asked questions: 14

Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the

Carbide Series SPEC-M2 Micro-ATX Gaming Case.

The Carbide Series SPEC-M2 Micro ATX Gaming Case is built with performance in mind. A mesh front intake and 120mm LED fan pushes cool air across your graphics card and CPU, and room for up to five fans total and native support for SSDs mean your next system will be easily upgraded when you want it to be.

Length: 448mm

Width: 198mm

Height: 378mm

Weight: 4.6kg

Maximum GPU length: 383mm

Maximum CPU cooler height: 150mm

Maximum PSU length: 160mm

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	x4	x10	x16
Cable ties		MBD/HDD screws	SSD/ODD screws
	x4	x16	x4
SSD pan head screws		Short fan screws	Long fan screws

	x1	x4
Motherboard standoff	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

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1. Removing the Side Panels

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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2. Installing the Motherboard

First, install your

motherboard's I/O shield

(see your motherboard's

manual for guidance)

Align your motherboard with the pre-installed standoffs.

Use the provided screws

to secure the

motherboard to the

motherboard tray.

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3. Installing PCI-E/PCI Card(s)

Remove slot cover, install

expansion card, and secure with screw(s) as necessary.

necessary.

4. Installing the Power Supply

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.

e holes and secure the with screws provided with 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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6. Installing an ODD (Optical Disk Drive)

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.

Step 1 Step 2

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

8. Installing SSDs

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.

ng your 3 or 4 ders on your rd. (see your rd's manual der locations). included fan cable.

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 corsair.force.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 (1 included)
Top x2 120mm
Rear x1 120mm
Bottom x
Side x
Mid x

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

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Foire aux questions: 24

Félicitations!

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3. Installation des cartes PCI-E/PCI

Retirez les caches

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378mm 448mm198mm

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Motherboards (die Position

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Fan Mount Locations
Parte delantors x2 120mm (1 included)
Parte superior x2 120mm
Posterior x1 120mm
Parte inferior x
Lateral x
Parte central x

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3. Установка плат PCI-E/PCI

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3. Instalando a(s) placa(s) PCI-E/PCI

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アクセサリーキットの内容

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1. サイドパネルの取り外し

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2. マザーボードの取り付け

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4. 電源ユニットの取り付け

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6. 光学ドライブの取り付け

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8. SSD の取り付け

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9. ケースファンへの電力供給

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