AeroCool Hive Computer Case Installation Guide

Front I/O Panel Cable Connection

Connect the front panel cables to the motherboard headers as indicated. Refer to your motherboard's manual for precise header locations.

Front Panel Connector Pinout:

POWER SW: Power Switch

RESET SW: Reset Switch

HDD LED: Hard Drive Activity LED

POWER LED +/-: Power LED

LED/RGB SW: LED/RGB Control Switch. Note: LED control function is not available for this model.

F-PANEL: Front Panel Header Block

HD AUDIO: High Definition Audio Header

USB: USB 2.0 Header

USB3.0: USB 3.0 Header

Installation Steps

1. Install Motherboard

Mount the motherboard onto the case standoffs. Ensure proper alignment and secure it with screws.

2. Install PSU

Install the Power Supply Unit (PSU) into its designated bay and secure it.

3. Install Add-on Card

Install expansion cards, such as graphics cards or sound cards, into the appropriate PCIe slots.

4. Install 2.5" SSDs

Mount 2.5-inch Solid State Drives (SSDs) in the designated mounting locations. The case supports multiple SSD installations.

5. Install Radiators

Install radiators for liquid cooling systems. Radiators are not included with the case.

Front Radiator: Supports up to 360mm or 240mm radiators.
Rear Radiator: Supports radiators up to 240mm.

6. Install Case Fans

Mount case fans for optimal airflow. Fans are not included with the case.

Front Fans: Supports 120mm or 140/160mm fans.
Rear and Top Fans: Supports fans for rear and top mounting.

I/O Panel and Controls

The front I/O panel provides access to essential ports and controls:

Power Button
Reset Button
HD Audio Port
USB 2.0 Ports
USB 3.0 Ports

LED Control Button Instructions

Press and hold the LED control button for 2 seconds to switch between motherboard and LED button control modes. Cycle through LED modes to turn off the LEDs.

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Hive Computer Case Installation Guide