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VSK-1000 USER MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the VSK-1000. With its simplicity and elegance, the VSK-1000 delivers excellent functionality at an affordable price. Its clean, perforated front bezel maximizes air intake, working together with the included rear 120 mm TwoCool™ fan to create a professional look that stays cool. 11 drive bays and eight expansion slots support a variety of configurations, while the cable management compartment with included cable ties keep t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Case Specifications ....................................................................................................................4 1.2 Diagram ......................................................................................................................................4 1.3 Included Screws ........................................................................................................................5 SECTION 2: HARDWARE
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 3
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VSK-1000 USER’S MANUAL 1.1 CASE SPECIFICATIONS Case Type Mid Tower Color Black Dimensions 18.9” (H) x 7.8” (W) x 18.8” (D) 475 mm (H) x 198 mm (W) x 490 mm (D) Weight 15.1 lbs / 6.9 kg Cooling 1 x top 140 mm TwoCool™ fan 1 x rear 120 mm TwoCool™ fan 2 x front 120 mm fans for HDDs (optional) Drive Bays 11 Drive Bays: 6 x internal 3.5” 3 x external 5.25” 1 x external 3.5” 1 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5” SSD drive Expansion Slots 8 Motherboard Size Mini-ITX,
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1.3 INCLUDED SCREWS A. Motherboard standoff (10; 6 preinstalled) B. Power supply / expansion slot screw (12) C. Hard drive / motherboard screw (21) D. Optical drive screw (12) 5
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SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
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2.1 SETTING UP 1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface with the rear of the case facing you. 2. Remove the side panels by first removing the thumbscrews at the rear of the case. Then, grip each panel at the top and bottom and slide it toward the rear of the case until it detaches from the chassis. Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels. 2.2 POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION 1. With the case on its side, align you
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2.3 MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION 1. Lay the case down, with the open side facing up. The drive cages and power supply should be visible. 2. Make sure you have the correct I/O panel for your motherboard. If the panel provided with the case isn’t suitable, please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel. 3. Align your motherboard with the standoff holes and remember which holes are lined up. Not all motherboards will match with all the provided holes; this is
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2.5 EXTERNAL 5.25” DEVICE INSTALLATION There are three externally accessible 5.25” drive bays. To access these bays, you must first remove the front bezel and drive bay cover: 1. Press on the three tabs pictured to the left to release the front bezel. The bezel should swing outward, like a door. 2. Lay the bezel face down to access the drive bay covers. 3. Remove the drive bay cover as shown below by pressing on the tabs and lifting the cover out of the bezel. 4. Slide you
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3. Lay the VSK-1000 on its side, and hold the drive in place on top of the grommets. 4. Secure the device to the case with the screws provided, tightening the screws with your fingers first, and then the screwdriver. 5. Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device 2.8 CABLE MANAGEMENT There is a cable management compartment behind the 3.5” drive cage. You can tuck or route excess cables in this compartment. 1. Remove the right enclosure panel. 2. Lo
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SECTION 3 FRONT I/O PORTS 11
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3.1 USB 2.0 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check the motherboard user’s manual to ensure that it matches the table below: 1 2 Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names 1 USB Power 1 2 USB Power 2 3 Negative Signal 1 4 Negative Signal 2 Positive Signal 1 Positive Signal 2 5 6 Ground 1 Ground 2 7 8 9 Key (No Connection) 10 Empty Pin 9 10 3.2 AC’97 / HD AUDIO PORTS There is an Intel® sta
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3.3 POWER SWITCH / HARD DISK DRIVE LED CONNECTORS Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power and HDD LED activity. Attach these to the corresponding connectors on your motherboard. Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin header locations. For LEDs, colored wires are positive ( + ). White or black wires are negative ( – ). If the LED does not light up when the system is powered on, try reversing the connection. For more information on connecti
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4.1 INCLUDED FANS There is a 120 x 25 mm TwoCool™ fan preinstalled at the rear of the case. The fan is installed so the air will be blown out of the case. This fan comes with a two-speed switch that let you choose the speed best suited to your need. The default fan speed setting is Low. 120 mm TwoCool™ Specifications Size: 120 x 25 mm TwoCool™ fan Rated Voltage: 12V Operating Voltage: 10.8V ~ 13.2V Speed Input Static Acoustic Input Airflow (RPM) Current Pressu
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4.2 OPTIONAL FANS There are two optional 120 mm front intake fan mounts at the front of the HDD cage. We recommend using Antec 120 mm speed control fans and setting the speed to Low. These fans must be installed so that the air is blowing into the case. Front Fans – You can install two 120 mm fans to the fan cages in front of the hard drive bays. To install the front fans: 1. Remove the front bezel as described in section 2.5 2. Secure your 120 mm fan(s) to the fan holder
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