Riotoro CR1280, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Your Installation Guide For The CR1280 FULL Tower CASE ...

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Page 3: ...Congratulations you are on your way to build the perfect gaming machine ...

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Page 5: ...and SSDs Install Drives to 2 5 Mounts Attaching Cables Attaching the Case Fan Cables Fan Mounting Point and Water Cooling Support Install the Power Supply Troubleshoot Your New CR1280 Chapter 3 Specifications Specifications Recommended Parts Recommended Peripherals Chapter 4 Everything Else Important Safety Information General Maintenance LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Limited Warranty ...

Page 6: ... RGB color options to choose from it also provides ample space and it is one of the lightest Full tower cases in the market with support to both USB 2 0 0 and USB 3 0 Note This manual is a guide for RIOTORO s computer cases For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components please refer to their documentation ...

Page 7: ...Before You Begin 1 www riotoro com cases ...

Page 8: ...hat s in the Box Included Hardware 6x nylon ties 4x long screws 8x screws for fans 2x motherboard standoff 12x small Phillips head screws 12x small accessories screws 6 Chapter 1 Before You Begin Aluminum Base CR1280 Case ...

Page 9: ...Front Panel USB 3 0 Ports Fast Slow Button USB 2 0 Ports Power Switch Microphone Jack Reset Switch Headphone Jack Power LED Strip RGB Button Hard Disk Drive LED 2 I O Panel Cutout 3 PCI E Expansion Slots 2 3 1 Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7 ...

Page 10: ...r 1 Before You Begin CR1280 FULL TOWER Product Details 4 Fans Fan Rad Mounts 5 Motherboard Mount Points 6 Power Supply Bay 7 2 5 Tool less Drive Mount 8 2 3 Tool less Drive Mounts 9 Radiator Mounts 4 5 7 6 8 9 ...

Page 11: ...s To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge periodically ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap Before connecting cables make sure the connectors are correctly aligned Consult the documentation of your motherboard and other components for specific installation instructions and troubleshooting Chapter 1 Before You Begin 9 ...

Page 12: ... to reduce clutter for a cleaner look and to improve airflow The case is designed with cable pass through cutouts throughout and space to conceal cables under the right side panel as seen from the front Use the provided nylon zip ties to hold the cables in place 10 Chapter 1 Before You Begin ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Before You Begin 11 Ready Setup Go 2 www riotoro com cases ...

Page 14: ...Panels Put the case upright on a stable flat surface with rear facing you Remove the thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear 12 Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...CR1280 FULL TOWER Install the Motherboard The CR1280 is compatible with motherboards up to E ATX including ATX Micro ATX and Mini ITX Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 13 ...

Page 16: ...mory on the motherboard Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU and its cooler on your motherboard If you are using a liquid CPU cooler you may find it easier to install it after the motherboard is installed in the case 14 Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go ...

Page 17: ... shield Your motherboard should have come with a standard I O shield that exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case From inside snap the I O shield into the cutout in the rear of the case Example I O panel Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 15 ...

Page 18: ... the case The CR1280 comes with most pre installed standoff it also adds a couple extra if you need to add them Slide the motherboard into the I O shield and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case standoff Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard screws ...

Page 19: ... FULL TOWER Install HDD SSD The CR1280 has four 3 5 drive bays and four 2 5 drive bays These bays are located in the compartment under the motherboard just in front of the PSU area Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 17 ...

Page 20: ...ds to be installed before sliding the HDD back Instructions Remove the bracket and simply add the HDD making sure the connector side is looking backwards directly to you With the HDD Connector heading to your position slide it back until it is secured in the 3 5 HDD cage Connect the cables both SATA cables energy and data 18 Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go ...

Page 21: ...ts for 2 5 drives such as solid state drives SSD The mounts are also Tool less Instructions In the right side of the case there is 4x 2 5 inch mounts compartments place the 2 5 drives into each of the tool less brackets Slide it back to its original position Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 19 ...

Page 22: ... locate the proper motherboard header pins and attach the cable connectors listed below Tips The LED leads are marked positive or negative and must be connected to the corresponding pins on the motherboard The orientation of the switch connectors does not matter Use your motherboard manual to correctly identify the front I O connectors USB 3 0 USB 2 0 HD AUDIO POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED POWER LED P...

Page 23: ...SM fans sold separately Only RIOTORO compatible RGB Fans are supported by the installed controller The CR1280 comes with an exhaust fan that needs to be connected to an unused motherboard fan header please note that this fan is NON RGB and should not be connected to the RGB controller Note connecting a NON RGB RIOTORO FAN will potentially set the RGB lightning out of sync connect any non RGB fan o...

Page 24: ...fan mounts on top Bottom 1x120mm Fan mount The fan mounts on the CR1280 can also be used to mount Water cooling radiators the following are supported Front Radiator supported 120 140 240 280mm Back Radiator supported 120 140mm Top Radiator supported 120 140 240 280 360mm Bottom Radiator supported 120mm Tips Screws and rubber grommets are provided in the accessory box to allow you to add optional f...

Page 25: ...cated on the opposite side were the motherboard area is located Slide the PSU in the case PSU bay with the fan facing the case bottom Push the power supply to the rear Align the PSU and case mounting holes and attach the power supply to the case with the provided PSU thumbscrews Connect the relevant PSU cables to your motherboard and drives Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 23 ...

Page 26: ...t of sync therefore only use appropriate RGB fans if you wish to add more Lightning to the RIOTORO PRISM controller How to clean the Dust filters The CR1280 comes with dust filters and are meant to help keep the computer components clean blocking the dust from the outside they are located across several points that could potentially be used as intake areas Fresh air intake Magnetic filters simply ...

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Page 28: ...ront Panel I O 2x USB 3 0 ports 2x USB 2 0 ports 1x Headphone 1x Microphone RGB button Fan Slow and Fast Buttons Expansion Slots 8 Fans Front 2x 120mm RGB PRISM intake fans included Back 1x120mm exhaust fan included Additional fan mounting points Bottom 1x 120mm Top 3x120mm 2x140mm 26 Chapter 3 Specifications ...

Page 29: ...0 120mm radiator Top 3x120 2x140mm Radiator Front 2x120 140mm Radiator PSU Support Standard ATX up to 220mm Long Max GPU Length 400mm 180mm Up to 220mm Materials Steel aluminum plastic Dimensions 478 1 x 250 72 x 577 50 mm Weight 17 5lbs 7 93kg Chapter 3 Specifications 27 ...

Page 30: ...SUs include full over voltage under voltage over current over power and short circuit protections ENIGMA 850W Unleash your gaming computer potential with the high efficiency and power of ENIGMA power supplies The large built in fan prevents it from overheating during heavy use and the sturdy construction makes it easy to mount 28 Chapter 3 Specifications P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T ...

Page 31: ...on water cooling solution The BiFrost 120ti a new generation water cooling solution for both AMD and Intel platforms Using a 45mm extra thick radiator the BiFrost 120ti uses more liquid improving its cooling performance RIOTORO LED FAN Cross X Red White or Blue The FW120 delivers unparalleled Cooling Performance with it s Precision Molded Fan Blade Design and a Fan Speed of 1500 RPM The FW120 exce...

Page 32: ...million different colors The Ghostwriter Classic is a brand new keyboard featuring unique stealth design and low profile quiet membrane keys blend understated style with comfort and quiet efficiency The Ghostwriter PRISM features cutting edge stealth design with German made Cherry MX switches With many different options to choose from the Ghostwriter PRISM keyboards have been designed to enhance y...

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Page 34: ... are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure optimum comfort while using your CR1280 FULL TOWER Position your keyboard mouse and monitor need to be placed directly in front of you Place your elbows next to your side not too far away and your mouse within easy reach Height Adjust the your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below elbow height Support Keep your feet well supp...

Page 35: ...own of your machine display and peripherals Disconnect all the power cables from the electrical outlet power strip Disconnect all peripherals from the machine Clean the machine with a soft lint free paper or cloth damped with mild soap and water Note Do not spray liquid directly onto the case liquid could drip inside it and cause electrical shock Chapter 4 Everything Else 33 ...

Page 36: ...ct caused by using accessories parts or components not made by RIOTORO Damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not officially acting as an employee representative or sub contractor of RIOTORO Claims arising from any unacceptable use or care of the Product Claims arising from external causes including without limitation accidents acts of God liquid cont...

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