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    SKELETON User’s Manual[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction 1.1 Case Specifications………………...……………......…………… 2 1.2 Diagram……………………………………………....…......……… 2 1.3 How to Carry the Skeleton…………………………….…......…. 3 Hardware Installation Guide 2.1 Removing/Replacing the Component Tray?[...]

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    1 At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. As such, it’s possible that your new case may differ slightly from the description 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. [...]

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    2 1.1 Case Specifications Case Type Open Case Design Color Metallic Silver Dimensions 13”(H) x 14.8”(W) x 16.5”(D) 33.02 (H) x 37.6 cm (W) x 41.9 cm (D) Weight 15.5 lbs / 7 kg Cooling 1 x Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED Fan 1 x 92mm Hard Drives Fan Drive Bays 2 x Quick Release 5.25” Bays 2 x Quick Release 3.5” Bays 4 x Externally Mounted 3.[...]

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    3 1.3 How to Carry the Skeleton The Skeleton case is designed to be held by either set of grips on the top of the side railing. Use these handles when moving or transporting your case. Do not carry the case by the plastic PCI holder, as it was not designed to be a load-bearing device. Hardware Installation Guide This manual is not designed to cover[...]

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    4 2. To completely remove the Component Tray from the Frame, find the release tab on the lower left side of the Component Tray when the Tray is fully extended. Press it upwards, then pull the Tray out and completely free of the Frame. 3. To replace the Component Tray in the Frame, align the Tray with the back of the case, and slide it forward. Once[...]

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    5 3. Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs. Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head screws. Replace the Motherboard Tray onto the Component Tray, and the Component Tray in the Frame as detailed in sections 2.1 and 2.2. Note : You do NOT need to install an I/O panel for Skeleton. Your motherboard should come [...]

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    6 3. Slide the plate-mounted power supply into the bottom level of the Component Tray until it locks into position. There are two possible locations to mount the power supply, depending on the size of your equipment. Note : Power supplies equipped with an 80mm fan will draw air through the Skeleton and power supply more effectively. We recommend po[...]

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    7 4. Connect the data and power connectors from the motherboard and power supply to the device. Note : It may be necessary to remove the motherboard tray and/or side screens as detailed in sections 2.2 and 2.3 to effectively route cables to your devices. 2.8 3.5” Device Frame-Mounted Installation Your Antec Skeleton case has the ability to mount [...]

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    8 Connecting the Front I/O Port s 3.1 USB 2.0 Ports Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your mother- board. Check the motherboard manual to ensure that it matches the table below: Motherboard USB Pin Layout Locate the internal USB connector on your motherboard and connect the corresponding cable. 3.2 eSATA Port Connect th[...]

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    9 3.4 AC’97/HD Audio Ports Connected to your front I/O panel there is an Intel® standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio) connector. The pin assignments for these connectors are as follows: Pin Assignment for Audio Ports (HDA and AC’97) You can connect either the AC’97 or the HDA connector, but not b[...]

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    10 Cooling System 4.1 The Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED Fan The Skeleton’s unique and innovative open case design provides that only one Super Big Boy 250mm Multi-LED fan is required to cool most of your system components. This overhead fan is adjustable, allowing you to choose the best speed suited to your needs. The fan speed switch is located [...]

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    11 4.3 Removing the 92 mm Hard Drive Fan Ensure that the fan power cable is disconnected before removing the fan. 1. While facing the front of the case, depress the two tabs on the top of the 92mm fan and detach it from the front of the hard drive housing. 2. Remove the four screws on the front of the fan casing. 3. Pull the fan out of the fan hous[...]

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    Antec, Inc. 47900 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 USA tel: 510-770-1200 fax: 510-770-1288 Antec Europe B.V. Stuttgartstraat 12 3047 AS Rotterdam The Netherlands tel: +31 (0) 10 462-2060 fax: +31 (0) 10 437-1752 Customer Support: US & Canada 1-800-22ANTEC customersupport@antec.com Europe +31 (0) 10 462-2060 europe.techsupport@antec.com www.antec[...]