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P183 V3
USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1.1 Case Specifications.…..………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 1.2 Diagram…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.1 Setting Up….…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 2.2 Power Supply Installation……………………………………………………………………………… 4 2.3 CP Series Power Supply Mount..…………………………………………………………………… 5 2.4 Cable Management………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 2.5 Motherboard Installation..……………………………………………………………………………. 5 2.6 Inter
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P183 USER’S MANUAL At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. It’s possible that your new case will differ slightly from the descriptions in this manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the date of publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct. Disclaimer This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s computer enclosures. For more comprehensive instructions on installing
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1.1 CASE SPECIFICATIONS Case Type Advanced Mid Tower Color Gunmetal Gray Dimensions 21.3”(H) x 8.1”(W) x 19.9”(D) 540 mm (H) x 205 mm (W) x 507 mm (D) Weight 31.0 lbs / 14.0 kg Cooling 1 x Rear 120 mm TriCool™ fan 1 x Top 120 mm TriCool™ fan 1 x Lower chamber 120 mm TriCool™ fan (optional) 1 x Front 120 mm fan mount (optional) 1 x Middle 120 mm fan mount (optional) Drive Bays 11 Drive Bays: - 4 x External 5.25” drive bays - 1 x External 3.5” drive bay - 6 x Internal 3.5” dri
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 thumbscrews from the right side panel. Grip the panel at the top and bottom and slide it toward you to open the case. 3. Remove the screws from the left side panel. Grip the panel at the top and bottom and slide it toward you to remove the left side panel. Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels.
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2.3 CP SERIES POWER SUPPLY MOUNT Your Antec P183 enclosure comes with a power supply mounting adapter to mount either a standard-size power supply or Antec's exclusive CP Series high-performance power supply. This adapter is mounted to the chassis with standard Phillips-head screws. In order to install a CP Series power supply, remove the mounting plate first. 2.4 CABLE MANAGEMENT There is a cable management compartment between the motherboard and right side panel. You can
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2.6 INTERNAL 3.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION With the front bezel facing you, swing the front door open. It can swing 270º so the door will be parallel with the side of the case. You can see there are four 5.25” and one 3.5” external drive bays. Inside the case there are two 3.5” drive cages, which can house up to six hard drives. Note: We recommend using the lower HDD cage to maximize cooling and quiet computing. Upper HDD Installation 1. Remove the thumbscrew holding the upper HDD cage
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2.7 EXTERNAL 3.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION There is one external 3.5” drive bay. 1. Carefully remove the plastic drive bay cover and metal plate covering the drive bay. 2. Find a pair of 3.5”drive rails in the included hardware kit box. 3. Mount the drive rails onto the sides of the 3.5” device. Make sure the metal portion is angled on the outside and facing forward. 4. Slide the device into the drive bay until it clicks into place. 5. Connect a small 4-pin connector from the power
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2.9 INTERNAL 2.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION Your case has two HDD trays in the upper HDD cage that can each support one 2.5” device. Note that installing a 2.5” device in one of these trays will make it unavailable for 3.5” device use. 1. Remove the thumbscrew holding the upper HDD cage. 2. Pop the pull-ring free from its holder. Remove the HDD cage from its position by pulling the ring toward you. 3. There are two HDD trays inside the cage. Squeeze the metal clips on ea
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CONNECTING THE FRONT I/O PORTS 3.1 USB 2.0 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check the motherboard manual to ensure that it matches the table below: 1 2 Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names USB Power 1 USB Power 2 1 2 Negative Signal 1 Negative Signal 2 3 4 Positive Signal 1 Positive Signal 2 5 6 7 Ground 1 8 Ground 2 Key (No Connection) Empty Pin 9 10 9 10 3.2 USB 3.0 There is a pre-routed cable f
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3.4 POWER SWITCH / RESET SWITCH / HARD DISK DRIVE LED CONNECTORS Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power, reset, 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 informatio
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COOLING SYSTEM 4.1 TRICOOL™ FANS Rear / Top TriCool™ Fan – There are 120 x 25 mm TriCool™ fans pre-installed at the rear and top of the case. They have external, three-speed switches that let you choose between quiet, performance, or maximum cooling on each of the fans. The default speed setting is Low. The two fans are mounted so that the air is blowing out of the case. There are externally accessible switches for these fans located at the top rear of your case. Size: 120 x 25 mm
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4.2 OPTIONAL FANS There are three optional 120 mm fan mounts – two front fans (in front of the upper HDD cages) and a middle fan (at the rear end of the upper HDD cage). These three fans should be installed so that the air is blowing into the case from the front. Front Fans – The front fans are designed to enhance HDD cooling. Middle Fan – If you decide to mount any HDD into the upper cage, you will not be able to use the middle fan. The middle fan is specially designed to cool the
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