The Tower 250
User's Manual
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Introduction
| 1.0 | Specification | 01 |
| 1.1 | Accessory | 02 |
| 1.2 | Warning and Notice | 03 |
Chapter 2. Installation Guide
| 2.0 | Remove Panels | 06 |
| 2.1 | Power Supply Unit (PSU) Installation | 07 |
| 2.2 | Motherboard Installation | 09 |
| 2.3 | 3.5" & 2.5" HDD Installation | 10 |
| 2.4 | VGA Card Installation | 12 |
| 2.5 | Air Cooling Installation | 13 |
| 2.6 | AIO Liquid Cooling Installation | 14 |
| 2.7 | I/O Connection | 15 |
| 2.8 | Remove Filters | 16 |
Specifications
| Case Type | Mini Tower |
| Dimension (H"/H") | 506 x 300 x 281 mm (19.9 x 11.8 x 11.5 inch) |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass x 3 |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Top (exhaust): 120 x 120 x 25 mm CT120 fan (2000 rpm, 25.8 dBA) x 2 |
| Drive Bays | 1 x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5" |
| Expansion Slots | 3 |
| Motherboards | 6.7" x 6.7" (Mini ITX) |
| I/O Port | USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 |
| PSU | Standard SFX or ATX PSU (optional) |
| Fan Support | Top, Right Side, Rear, Power Cover |
| Radiator Support | Right Side (AIO) |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation, VGA length limitation, PSU length limitation |
Accessories
| Figure | Part Name | Q'ty | Used For |
| Screw #6-32 x 6 mm | 4 | Power Supply | |
| Screw #6-32 x 6 mm | 14 | Motherboard / 3.5" HDD | |
| Screw M3 x 5 mm | 8 | 2.5" SSD / HDD | |
| Screw #6-32 x 29 mm | 4 | Case Fan on the Power Cover | |
| Screw T5 x 10 mm | 8 | Case Fan | |
| Stand-off #6-32 x 6.5 mm | 3 | Motherboard | |
| Nut setter | 1 | Motherboard Stand-off | |
| Zip Ties | 10 | Cable Management | |
| Buzzer | 1 | Motherboard Alarm | |
| Side Plate Clip | 6 | Side Panel | |
| Bottom Front Panel | 1 | LCD Display | |
| ATX PSU Bracket | 1 | ATX PSU | |
| Velcro-1 meter | 1 | Cable Management |
Chassis Dimensions
The chassis has the following dimensions: Height: 480mm, Width: 300mm, Depth: 281mm. The overall height including the top panel is 506mm.
Motherboard Compatibility
This chassis supports Mini ITX motherboards (6.7" x 6.7").
Clearances
- CPU cooler maximum height: 210 mm
- PSU maximum length: 200 mm
- VGA card maximum length: 245 mm (With Power Cover), 360 mm (Without Power Cover)
- Radiator maximum length: 400 mm
Component Installation
Power Supply Unit (PSU) Installation
The Tower 250 supports both SFX and ATX PSUs. Install the PSU using four #6-32 x 6 mm screws.
Motherboard Installation
Install the motherboard onto the stand-offs using four #6-32 x 6 mm screws.
3.5" & 2.5" HDD Installation
3.5" HDD: Secure the 3.5" HDD with four #6-32 x 6 mm screws.
2.5" SSD / HDD: Secure the 2.5" SSD/HDD with four M3 x 5 mm screws.
VGA Card Installation
Install the VGA card into the expansion slots. The chassis supports up to 3 expansion slots.
Cooling Installation
Air Cooling Installation
Fan support:
- Top: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm fans
- Right Side: 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm fans
- Rear: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm fans
- Power Cover: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm fan
AIO Liquid Cooling Installation
Radiator support:
- Right Side: 1 x 360mm or 1 x 280mm radiator
I/O Connection
Connect the front panel I/O cables to the motherboard. These include Power SW, Power LED, Reset SW, HDD LED, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Type-C, and HD Audio.
Front Panel Header Diagram:
Power LED: Connect to Power LED +/- terminals.
Power Switch: Connect to Power Switch terminals.
HDD LED: Connect to HDD LED +/- terminals.
Reset Switch: Connect to Reset Switch terminals.
USB 3.0: Connect to USB 3.0 header.
USB 3.2 Type-C: Connect to USB 3.2 Type-C header.
HD Audio: Connect to HD Audio header.
Remove Panels
The manual illustrates the process of removing and reattaching various panels of the chassis for component installation and maintenance.
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