SFF time N-ATX, Manual

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Page 2: ...SFF time N ATX manual 2 Included with case PSU bracket GPU bracket HDD side bracket PCI cover Hex tool Mounting hardware...

Page 3: ...ng the case removing side panels part 1 your case will come with side panels and HDD bracket attached you need to remove them before putting other components into the case unscrew six bolts that hold...

Page 4: ...SFF time N ATX manual 4 2 Preparing the case removing side panels part 2 pull side panels towards the back side of the case approximately 1 cm lift side panels upwards away from the case...

Page 5: ...SFF time N ATX manual 5 3 Preparing the case removing HDD bracket part 1 unscrew nut that holds HDD bracket using provided tool or with 5 5 mm socket or wrench and save it for later use...

Page 6: ...time N ATX manual 6 4 Preparing the case removing HDD bracket part 2 slide HDD bracket towards the top of the case and lift it up remove the washer that sits under the bracket and save it for later u...

Page 7: ...r ITX or DTX motherboard If you are going to install larger motherboard please install additional standoffs see next page to install standoffs you need a standoff and bolt that holds it screw the stan...

Page 8: ...ual 8 6 Installing the motherboard preparing standoffs part 2 following pictures show standoff configurations for different motherboard sizes always install correct standoffs otherwise you could damag...

Page 9: ...ard is only necessary when installing 4 slot GPU taller than 135 mm you need to remove the tab at the top of the motherboard IO cutout and install four motherboard standoffs in alternative position to...

Page 10: ...drives and CPU air cooler if using one install the IO shield align the motherboard on standoffs screw the motherboard down using provided bolts after installing the motherboard connect internal USB 3...

Page 11: ...stall standoffs the same way as motherboard standoffs using screwdriver and provided tool position standoffs according to your GPU thickness this picture shows standoffs installed for 2 3 3 slot GPU p...

Page 12: ...s 4 slot GPU if using 4 slot GPU install riser standoffs in the rightmost position like shown in the picture remove the PCI cover by unscrewing two bolts on the back of the case be sure to have ITX mo...

Page 13: ...ser cable riser and bolts screw down the female end of the riser onto previously installed standoffs install the male end of the riser into the motherboard depending on your configuration you may need...

Page 14: ...e installing the GPU you need to attach the GPU bracket to the GPU like shown in the picture put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket screw down the GPU to the GPU bracket make sure that...

Page 15: ...SFF time N ATX manual 15 13 Installing the GPU GPU install the GPU into the riser be sure that it is fully seated...

Page 16: ...SFF time N ATX manual 16 14 Installing the GPU bolts put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket screw down the GPU bracket to the case with two bolts...

Page 17: ...r supply and orient PSU bracket like shown on the second picture put the power supply on a flat surface take the power supply mounting bracket and put in next to the power supply like shown in the pic...

Page 18: ...case insert male end of the AC cable into the connector on the power supply like shown in the picture if using ATX power supply make sure that the rear side of the power supply is flush with the moth...

Page 19: ...ower supply bolts screw the power supply bracket to the case from the front and the back side of the case using four provided countersunk screws please note that these screws are different than ones u...

Page 20: ...18 Installing hard drives rear 3 5 HDD if you are using a long 3 slot GPU you can install one 3 5 hard drive directly on the motherboard tray align the drive and screw it to the case using three provi...

Page 21: ...ke shown in the picture you only need to screw down 2 5 drives on one side install additional HDD side bracket if using 3 5 drives for 3 5 drives use larger silver colored screws for 2 5 drives use sm...

Page 22: ...SFF time N ATX manual 22 20 Installing hard drives washer before installing the HDD bracket into the case put the washer on the stud like shown on picture this is the washer you removed in step 4...

Page 23: ...rd drives installing the assembly put the HDD bracket with hard drives into the case like shown in the picture slide the assembly towards the bottom of the case making sure that both HDD bracket s tab...

Page 24: ...nstalling hard drives nut secure the HDD bracket using the nut you removed in step 3 you can use provided tool or 5 5 mm socket if using 3 5 hard drives also secure the HDD side bracket to the case fr...

Page 25: ...installing all the main components you can attach other cables such as PSU or SATA you can now proceed to install side panels and the stand installation of water cooling radiators and alternative lay...

Page 26: ...anels left panel install the left side panel following instructions from step 2 but in reverse order secure the panel using two or three bolts bolt on the bottom side towards the rear of the case is r...

Page 27: ...e panels right panel install the right side panel following instructions from step 2 but in reverse order secure the panel using two or three bolts bolt on the bottom towards rear of the case is recom...

Page 28: ...X manual 28 26 Installing the stand rear slots lay the case on its top side align the slots on the stand to the tabs on the bottom of the case like shown in the picture push the stand towards the fron...

Page 29: ...the bottom side of the case bend the stand by a few mm towards the front side of the case and while it s bent like that push it down towards the bottom of the case and release the pressure stand shoul...

Page 30: ...feedback please write to us at info sfftime com be sure to check out our website sfftime com for updates and new case designs you can find instructions for mounting water cooling radiators and altern...

Page 31: ...ater cooling radiator in the position otherwise occupied by hard drives place the radiator in the position shown in the picture and screw it to the case using three provided bolts depending on the thr...

Page 32: ...picture and screw it to the case using seven provided bolts depending on the threads on your radiator use either provided M3 or 6 32 bolts you can also mount the radiator in front of the fans for pul...

Page 33: ...on the right shows one of possible configurations with 360 mm radiator if using 2 slot GPU and up to 30mm thick radiator you will have to use 15 mm fans instead of 25 mm ones used with single slot GPU...

Page 34: ...orter riser cable and mounting hardware this allows for a few alternative water cooling layouts depending on your hardware configuration please note that placing 2 slot GPU in upper position severely...

Page 35: ...SFF time N ATX manual 35 33 Alternative GPU mount motherboard standoff part 2 install the 40 mm long standoff found in the kit using provided tool do not overtighten...

Page 36: ...PU mount preparing the GPU assemble the GPU riser and upper GPU mounting bracket found in the kit like shown in the picture for mounting the riser to the upper GPU bracket follow instructions from ste...

Page 37: ...manual 37 35 Alternative GPU mount installing the assembly part 1 insert the assembly from the previous step into the case line it up so that the GPU s PCI bracket enters the narrow slit on the back s...

Page 38: ...and the motherboard standoff like shown on picture use countersunk bolts to attach the upper GPU bracket to the chassis and use flat head bolt to attach the bracket to the motherboard standoff you can...

Page 39: ...SFF time N ATX manual 39 37 Alternative GPU mount installing the assembly part 3 put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket screw down the GPU bracket to the case with two bolts...

Page 40: ...or this configuration requires mounting GPU to the upper position and SFX power supply in alternative position in front of ATX motherboard to mount power supply to that position you need to use altern...

Page 41: ...time N ATX manual 41 39 Alternative PSU mount rubber feet stick two rubber feet found in the kit to the case like shown in the picture they will raise the PSU to allow the clearance for the stand s t...

Page 42: ...PSU mount bolts place the power supply with the attached bracket in the case like shown in the picture screw it to the case using three provided M3 bolts please note that this PSU mount option is not...

Page 43: ...shown in the picture and screw it to the case using four provided bolts depending on the threads on your radiator use either provided M3 or 6 32 bolts make sure that you insert 2 mm thick washers pro...

Page 44: ...SFF time N ATX manual 44 42 Side mounted radiator rear view rear view of 240 mm radiator installation...

Page 45: ...de mounted radiator complete build picture on the right shows complete build with side mounted 240 mm radiator ATX motherboard and GPU and PSU in alternative positions maximum GPU length will depend o...