P280 User Manual
P280 User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec P280. Sophisticated and cutting-edge, the P280 emphasizes the ease of use, quiet technology and unparalleled performance characteristic of Antec’s Performance One series. This advanced enclosure comes equipped with features that will maximize your PC experience, from Quiet Computing™ panels & HDD drive bays, to grommet-lined cable routing holes with ample space behind the motherboard tray.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Getting to Know Your Chassis ............................................................................5 Chassis Specifications.........................................................................................6 Included Screws .................................................................................................6 Before You Begin................................................................................................
Section 1 Introduction P280 User Manual 4
1.1 Getting to Know Your Chassis 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 5 3 x 5.25” tool-less drive bays 2 x 2.5” drive trays (dedicated) 6 x 3.5” / 2.5” drive trays 2 x 120 mm top TwoCool™ exhaust fans 1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool™ exhaust fan 2 x 120 mm internal intake fans (optional) 2 x 120 mm front intake fans (optional) 9 expansion slots CPU cutout Cable routing holes Motherboard mount: XL-ATX, Standard ATX, microATX or Mini-ITX Power supply mount / PSU intake filter Front Ports (USB 3.0, USB 2.
1.2 Chassis Specifications Chassis Type Chassis Color Dimensions Weight Cooling Drive Bays Expansion Slots Motherboard Size Front I/O Panel 1.3 Super Mid-Tower Black with aluminum door 20.7” (H) x 9.1” (W) x 22.1” (D) 526 mm (H) x 231 mm (W) x 562 mm (D) 22.3 lbs / 10.2 kg - 2 x 120 mm top TwoCool™ exhaust fans - 1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool™ exhaust fan - 2 x 120 mm internal intake fans (optional) - 2 x 120 mm front intake fans (optional) - 3 x 5.25” tool-less drive bays - 6 x 3.5” / 2.
1.4 Before You Begin In order to ensure that your building experience with the P280 will be a positive one, please take note of the following: 7 • While working inside your P280, keep your chassis on a flat, stable surface. Make sure your build environment is clean, well-lit, and free of dust. • Antec chassis feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries. Nonetheless, exercise caution and control when handling chassis interiors.
Section 2 Hardware Installation P280 User Manual 8
2.1 Setting Up Put the case upright on a flat, stable surface so that the rear panel (power supply and expansion slots) is facing you. To remove the left and right side panels, remove these thumbscrews first. Note: Place the panel thumbscrews aside carefully and remember where they are. Remove the panel by gripping the end of the panel at the top & bottom and swinging the panel outward. Do not pull the panel back toward the rear of the chassis. Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels.
The P280 comes with six preinstalled motherboard standoffs. These are positioned for Standard ATX motherboards but can be relocated to accommodate other form factors. 1. Align the motherboard with the standoff holes on the motherboard tray and remember or mark which holes are lined up 2. Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard in. Installing the motherboard standoffs. Caution Make sure to remove any unused motherboard standoffs.
2.3 Installing KUHLER H2O Liquid Coolers The following instructs how to install the Antec KUHLER H2O liquid CPU cooler (620 / 920). For any other CPU coolers, please consult your manufacturer’s installation guide. Caution: Check your motherboard’s CPU socket to ensure its compatibility with the KUHLER H2O. The KUHLER H2O 620 / 920 is compatible with the following CPU sockets: Intel® LGA 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011* AMD® AM2 / AM3 / AM2+ / AM3+ / FM1 *Your unit may not contain the LGA 2011 mounting bracket.
3. Preparing the KUHLER H2O backplate is specific to your CPU socket. Please refer to the KUHLER H2O installation guide, available at http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=Mjc2OCYxNw== (KUHLER H2O 620) or http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NzA0MzcwJjE3 (KUHLER H2O 920) for more information. 4. Prepare the retention ring according to the CPU socket you’re using. 5. Complete installation according to the KUHLER H2O instructions. 2.4 Power Supply Installation 1.
2.5 External 5.25” Device Installation To install a 5.25” drive, you will need to remove the side panel and open the front door. For side panel removal, please see Section 2.1. 1. With the side panel off, carefully push the drive bay cover out of the drive bay. 2. Slide your 5.25” drive through the front of the chassis until it lines up flush with the front bezel. You will feel the drive lock into position 3.
2.6 Internal 2.5” Device Installation There are two dedicated 2.5” drive bays in the P280. To install a 2.5” drive: 1. With the side panel open, slide your 2.5” drive into the drive bay so that the drive’s holes align with the drive bay holes. 2. Secure your drive with the 2.5” screws provided (D in Section 1.3). 2.7 Internal 3.5” / 2.5” Device Installation The P280 has six drive bays that are compatible with both 3.5” and 2.5” drives. To install a 3.5” drive: 1.
4. Now that your drive is secure to the tray, pinch the ends of the tray and insert your drive into the bay. You will hear your device click into place. To install a 2.5” drive: 1. Extract one of the drive trays by pinching the ends of the tray inward and pulling the drive tray out. 2. Place your 2.5” drive on the tray so that the holes line up with the 2.5” tray holes. 3. Using the 2.5” drive screws (F in Section 1.3), secure your 3.5” drive to the tray with a screwdriver. 4.
2.8 Cable Management There is a cable management compartment between the motherboard and right side panel, as well as cable tiedowns located on the back of the motherboard panel. You can tuck excess cables in this compartment or route them to the drive bays. Choose the cables you would like to pass through the holes behind the motherboard tray. Pull them through the hole toward the right side of the case. Use the zip ties provided to hold your cables in place.
Section 3 Front I/O Ports P280 User Manual 17
3.1 USB 2.0 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check your motherboard user’s manual to ensure that it matches the table below: 1 2 Pin 9 10 3.2 Signal Names Pin Signal Names 1 USBPower1 2 USBPower2 3 NegativeSignal1 4 NegativeSignal2 5 PositiveSignal1 6 PositiveSignal2 7 Ground1 8 Ground2 9 Key(No Connection) 10 Empty Pin USB 3.0 The SOLO II comes with two front panel USB 3.0 ports and includes an internal motherboard connector.
3.3 AC’97 / HD Audio Ports There is an Intel® standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio) connector linked to the front panel of the chassis.
3.5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections There may come a time when you need to reconfigure the pin-out of a motherboard header connector. Examples could be for your USB header, audio input header, or some other front panel connector such as the Power Button connector. Before performing any work, please refer to your motherboard user’s manual or your motherboard manufacturer's website to confirm the pin-out needed for your connector.
Section 4 Cooling System P280 User Manual 21
4.1 Included Fans The P280 comes with two standard top 120 mm TwoCool™ fans and a standard rear 120 mm TwoCool™ fan. These fans have two-speed switches on the rear of the case that let you choose the speed best suited to your need. The default fan speed setting is Low. 120 mm TwoCool™ fan specifications: Size 120 x 25 mm two-speed fan Rated Voltage 12V DC Operating Voltage: 12V±10% Speed High 1500RPM ±10% Low 900RPM ±10% 4.2 Input Current 0.30A 0.18A Airflow 1.43 m³ / min (51.2CFM) 0.84 m³ / min (30.
Internal intake 120 mm fans Just outside of the 3.5” drive bay area are two fan mounts for 120 mm internal intake fans. 1. Align your fan with the pegs that correspond with the fan screw holes on the fan. 2. Push your fan into the slot until secure. You will hear your fan lock into place when the brackets around the fan snap into place.
4.3 Air Filters There are two filters in the P280 that can be removed and washed. One filter is the front filter and the other is the PSU intake filter. You can access the front filter by opening the front door and pushing down on the tabs at the top of the filter. Note: From time to time it will be necessary to wash the installed air filter. Not washing the air filter will result in higher system temperatures and possible stability problems.
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