GAMEMAX Spark Mini Air Installation Guide
Unobstructed Hardware Showcase
Hardware List
The following hardware components are included:
- a Screws for Motherboard / 2.5" SSD Mounting (x14)
- b Screws for PSU Mounting (x7)
- c Screws for 3.5" HDD Mounting (x4)
- d Motherboard Standoff (x1)
- e Self-adhesive Cable Ties (x2)
- f Cable Ties for Cable Management (x6)
I/O Panel
The front I/O panel includes:
- Power SW
- Reset SW
- USB 3.0
- Combo Audio
- Type-C
USB 3.0 Pinout:
VBUS, SSRX1-, SSRX1+, GND, SSTX1-, SSTX1+, GND, D1-, D1+, VBUS, SSRX2-, SSRX2+, GND, NC, SSTX2-, SSTX2+, GND, D2-, D2+
Type-C Gen2 Pinout:
GND, B12, A2 TX1+, RX1+ B11, A3 TX1-, RX1-B10, VBUS, VBUS B9, CC, SBU2 B8, B6, SBU1, VCONN BS, A9 VBUS, VBUS B4, A10 RX2-, TX2- B3, A11 RX2+, TX2+ B2, A12 GND, GND B1
Combo Audio Pinout:
PORT 1L, AUG GND, PORT 1R, PRESENCE, PORT 2R SENSE1_R, SENSE_S, PORT 2L SENSE2_R
Exploded View
The following diagram shows the components of the Spark Mini Air case:
- A "L" side panel
- B Front panel
- C Chassis
- D Power supply bracket
- E HDD bracket
- F Top panel fan bracket
- G Front 120mm fan (optional)
- H Top 120mm Fan (optional)
- I Rear Fan (optional)
- J Bottom Fan (optional)
Remove the side panel
To remove the side panel, follow these steps:
Tempered glass is fragile, please handle with care, and pay attention to safety! ?
PSU Installation
Follow these steps to install the Power Supply Unit (PSU):
- Step 1: Mount the PSU bracket.
- Step 2: Place the PSU into the bracket.
- Step 3: Secure the PSU with screws.
Motherboard Installation
Install the motherboard using the provided standoffs and screws. Ensure proper alignment with the I/O shield and expansion slots.
GPU Card Installation
Install the graphics card (GPU) into the appropriate PCIe slot:
- Step 1: Remove the expansion slot covers.
- Step 2: Insert the GPU into the PCIe slot and secure it.
- Step 3: Secure the GPU bracket.
Cooling Fan and Liquid Cooling System Installation
The Spark Mini Air supports various cooling configurations:
Rear:
- 120mm Fan x2 (included)
- 120mm Liquid cooling system (optional)
M/B Cover:
- 120mm Fan x3 (optional)
- 140mm Fan x2 (optional)
- 120/240/280/360mm Liquid cooling system (optional)
Bottom:
- 120mm Fan x3 (included)
It is recommended to use a reverse blade fan at the bottom. ⚙️
