Armour VA8004 - Computer Case THERMALTAKE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Super Tower Computer Case
Model	Armour VA8004 (Extreme Edition)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	585 x 210 x 558 mm (23.0 x 8.3 x 22.0 in)
Weight	Approx. 14.5 kg (32.0 lbs)
Motherboard Compatibility	Extended ATX, Standard ATX, Micro ATX
Drive Bays - 5.25"	Up to 5 (tool-free clips)
Drive Bays - 3.5"	Up to 6 (including removable HDD cages and 12 cm fan cage)
Cooling - Front	2 x 120 mm fans (included) or optional 140 mm
Cooling - Rear	1 x 90 mm fan (included)
Cooling - Top	Supports 120 mm fan (optional, tool-free mounting)
CPU Cooler Height Limit	Up to 100 mm (with air guide); up to 200 mm without guide
Power Supply Compatibility	Standard ATX PSU (not included); equipped with detachable PSU supporter
Expansion Slots	7 I/O slots (tool-free PCI bracket design)
Front Panel Ports	2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire, audio (AC'97 / HD Audio)
Special Features	Dual channel air guide for AMD Quad FX, removable 12 cm fan cage, tool-free drive installation, side panel lock and key, case open alarm (intrusion switch)
Material	Steel chassis with perforated panels
Included Accessories	Screw kit, side panel key, user manual
Compliance	FCC, CE

Frequently Asked Questions - Armour VA8004 THERMALTAKE

How do I open the side panel of the Thermaltake Armour VA8004?

First, remove the side panel key from the back of the case and unlock it. Then push the small button on the side panel and swing it outward. Refer to section 2.1 of the manual for detailed illustrations.

What motherboard form factors are compatible with this case?

The Armour VA8004 supports Extended ATX, Standard ATX, and Micro ATX motherboards. Always consult your motherboard manual for the exact standoff layout.

How do I install a 3.5-inch HDD?

Unscrew the thumb screw on the removable HDD cage, push down the metal tab, and pull the cage outward. Secure the HDD with screws, then slide the cage back in. Alternatively, you can use the 12 cm fan cage with tool-free clips (section 2.5).

How do I install the power supply?

Place the PSU in the designated area at the bottom rear. Locate the hook of the PSU supporter on the chassis hole, swing the supporter into position, and secure it with a screw. Follow the pictures in section 2.8 for proper alignment.

Can I install a large CPU cooler?

Yes, but the included dual-channel air guide may need adjustment or removal. If the cooler is taller than 100 mm, remove the air guides and cover the air hole with the provided perforated panel. For coolers between 64 mm and 100 mm, you can adjust the air guide depth by twisting it counter-clockwise to unlock and clockwise to lock.

How do I remove the top fan?

Press in the two clips on the side of the fan from inside the case, then push the fan upward to loosen it. Remove the fan and its holder through the interior. Refer to section 2.10 for more details.

Does the case support floppy disk drives?

Yes, using the 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch drive tray. Remove the drive tray, install the floppy drive, secure it with screws marked 'FDD', and replace the tray. You may need to remove the mesh on the drive bay cover.

How do I connect the front panel audio?

The case supports both AC'97 and HD Audio (Azalia). Identify your motherboard's audio standard and connect the corresponding 10-pin header from the case. Refer to section 3.4 and your motherboard manual for pin assignments.

Is the side panel lock key included?

Yes, a key is included for the side panel lock. It is located at the back of the case. Use it to lock or unlock the panel before operating.

How do I install drives using the tool-free clips?

For 5.25-inch devices, squeeze and pull outward the tool-free clip, insert the device, then squeeze and push inward to secure. For 3.5-inch drives in the fan cage, similarly squeeze and pull/push the clips. The clips are designed for quick, screwless installation.

USER MANUAL Armour VA8004 THERMALTAKE

Thermaltake Coolall YOUR LIFE

Extreme Edition VA8004 Series

User's Manual

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©2006 Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 2006.11 All other registered trademarks belong to their respective companies.www.thermaltake.com

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Thermaltake COOLALL YOUR LIFE

AMD Quad FX

Platform Ready Super Tower Chassis

Contents

Chapter1 Product Introduction

1.1 Notice 1

Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation

2.1 How to open the side panel 3
2.2 Installing 5.25" Device 4
2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD 5
2.4 Removable 12cm Fan cage with 3HDD 6
2.5 Installing 3.5" HDD For 12cm Fan Cage 7
2.6 5.25" to 3.5" Drive Tray Device Installation 8
2.7 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray 10

With Power Button

2.8 Installing Power Supply 12
2.9 Installing the Fan on Top of the Case 13
2.10 How to Remove the Fan & Fan Holder 14
2.11 PCI slot tool-free function operation 15

Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation

3.1 Motherboard Installation 16
3.2 Case LED connections 17
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection 18
3.4 Audio Connection 20
3.5 Case open alarm function (Intrusion switch) 20

Chapter1 Product Introduction

1.1 Notice

1. The side panel with dual channel air guide is designed specifically for AMD Quad FX platform
2. If you do not intend to use AMD's designated cooler, please follow the directions listed below:
   a. If the cooler you are planning to use is taller than 100 mm, please remove the air guides and follow directions to cover the air hole with included perforated panel.

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To remove the fan duct, please unscrew the 4 screws on side panel.

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Place the metal mesh over the side panel opening. First, insert the female rivet(A) into the screw hole. Then, insert the male push-pin(B) to secure. Repeat steps for all other screw holes.

Note: Does not apply to non-window version side panel.

b. If the cooler you are planning to use is within the 64 mm and 100 mm range, you may adjust the air guides so that it may cover directly over the cooler.

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To adjust the depth of the air guide, please twist the air guide counter-clockwise to unlock. To lock the air guide in place, please twist the air guide clockwise.

Armor Extreme Edition supports all Intel or AMD systems

Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation

2.1 How to open the side panel

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To find out the side panel key from the back side of the case then open it as the picture.

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Make sure the side panel lock is opened.

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Push the button then swing out the side panel.

2.2 Installing 5.25" Device

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip

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Remove the drive bay cover from the selected position, then insert the device into the 5.25" drive bay

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool-free clip.

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Finish installation

2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD

Unscrew the thumb screw for removable HDD cage

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Push down and hold the metal tab, then pull the HDD cage out-ward to remove from chassis.

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Secure HDD with Screw

2.4 Removable 12cm Fan cage with 3HDD

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip
Note: Remove 12 cm fan cage is secured with 3 tool-free clips. Be sure to free all 3 tool-free clips

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After loosen tool-free clip, remove 3 drive bay covers located in front of the 12cm fan cage. Then slide the fan cage out-ward to remove.

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Remove another 3 drive bay covers at desired location for 12 cm fan cage. Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip at desired location

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Insert the 12 cm fan cage into the desired location by sliding the cage in-ward from the front of chassis.

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the 12 cm fan cage.
Replace back the 3 drive bay covers previously removed

2.5 Installing 3.5" HDD (For 12cm Fan Cage)

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip at desired slot.

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Insert HDD by sliding HDD into the 12 cm fan cage.

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Secure HDD by tightening screw to HDD

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the HDD in the 12 cm fan cage.

2.6 5.25" to 3.5" Drive Tray Device Installation.

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip securing the drive tray

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Remove drive bay cover in front of the drive tray. Then slide out the device tray.

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Insert HDD drive into device tray. Secure HDD with screw from the side of device tray labeled HDD.

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Insert back the device tray and replace back the drive bay cover.

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray.

Installing Floppy Disk Drive to Device tray

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Remove device tray and insert floppy disk drive into device tray. Secure FDD with screw from the side of device tray labeled FDD.

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Insert back device tray. Remove mesh on drive bay cover. Then replace back drive bay cover. Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray

2.7 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray With Power Button

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip securing the drive tray with power button. Remove and slide drive bay out-ward to remove.

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Squeeze both top and bottom portion of drive tray cover picture to the left to remove cover.

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Remove mesh from cover

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Place cover back to drive tray to its original position. Insert 3.25" device and secure device with screw.

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Insert back the device tray pictured above. Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray

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Drive tray with Power Button can be placed at any drive bay desired.

2.8 Installing Power Supply

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Install power supply unit as shown in pictures

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Locate the hook of PSU supporter on the hole which is circled in photo above

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Swing the supporter to its proper position as shown in photo above

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Secure the supporter with screw

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2.9 Installing the fan on top of the case

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Press-in 2 clips on the side of fan

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Align all clips with mounting holes, then push-in the fan against case body to secure it.

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Push fan clip upward to loose fan, then remove fan holder from inside

9 cm rear fan

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To remove fan & fan holder by press-in clips then pull both from inside. Please see above picture

2.11 PCI slot tool-free function operation

Open the plastic clip then take off the PCI bracket as follow.

Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation

3.1 Motherboard Installation

Each motherboard has different standoff layout. It is highly suggested that you refer to your motherboard's manual when installing motherboard into the case. The cases are applicable with Extend-ATX Standard ATX, Micro ATX motherboards. Your motherboard may require a special I/O Panel, which should be included with your motherboard.

Placement Direction:

When installing the motherboard, make sure you follow the direction provided by your motherboard manufacturer. On most standard motherboards, the edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. It is highly recommended that you install CPU, heat sink and modular components before fixing the motherboard inside the chassis.

- = the locations of the screw holes. Note these locations and place included standoffs on the chassis first.
Above illustration is a sample of what the motherboard's layout. For more detail screw hole placement, please refer to your motherboard manual.

3.2 Case LED connections

On the front of the case, you can find some LEDs and switch leads (POWER SW*1, POWER LED*1, H.D.D. LED*1, RESET SW*1, SPEAKER*1).

Please consult user manual of your motherboard manufacturer, then connect these leads to the panel header on the motherboard. These leads are usually labeled; if not, please trace them back to the case front to find out their source.

- POWER LED

connects to your M/B at the PLED.

- POWER SW

connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.

-H.D.D LED

connects to the 2-pin labeled HDD LED connector.

- RESET SW

connects to the RSW connector on the motherboard.

- SPEAKER

find out the 4-pin labeled SPEAKER on the M/B then connect it.

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3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection

USB connection

Please consult your motherboard manual to find out the section of "USB connection".

USB2.0 connection
M/B layout (Ex: ASUS)		Case layout
1	USB+5V	VCC 1	Red	USB 1
2	LDM1	DATA-1	White
3	LDP1	DATA+1	Green
4	GND	GND 1	Black
5	NC	SHIELD 1	Black
6	USB+5V	VCC 2	Red	USB 2
7	LDM2	DATA-2	White
8	LDP2	DATA+2	Green
9	GND	GND 2	Black
10	--	SHIELD 2	Black

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IEEE1394 Firewire connection

Please consult your motherboard manual to find out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".

1394 Firewire connection
M/B layout (Ex. ASUS)		Case layout
1	+12V	VP	White
2	Ground	VG	Black
3	TPB-	TPB- or TPB*	Red
4	TPB+	TPB+ or TPB	Green
5	TPA-	TPA- or TPA*	Orange
6	TPA+	TPA+ or TPA	Blue
7	Ground	Ground	Black

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3-4 Audio Connection

• Please refer to the following illustration of Audio connector and your motherboard user manual.
• Please select the motherboard which used AC'97 or HD Audio (Azalia), (be aware of that your audio supports AC'97 or HD Audio (Azalia)) or it will damage your device(s).
• On some motherboards, the connectors for Audio are not the same as the drawing below. Please check with your motherboard manual before installing.

AUDIO AZALIA Function

3.5 Case open alarm function (Intrusion switch)

To find out the cable with 2pin connector (Micro SW) from the rear of inside the chassis.

To find out the position of Chassis Alarm on your motherboard. (please consult your motherboard manual)