AeroCool Rift BG Computer Case Installation Guide
Front I/O Panel Cable Connection
This section details the connection of front panel cables to the motherboard. Please refer to your motherboard's manual for specific pin assignments.
Front Panel Connector
The front panel connector typically includes:
- POWER SW (Power Switch)
- RESET SW (Reset Switch)
- HDD LED (Hard Drive Activity LED)
- POWER LED+ / POWER LED- (Power Indicator LED)
Diagram shows a typical pinout for a front panel connector block labeled "F-PANEL" with labels like POWER SW, RESET SW, HDD LED, POWER LED+, POWER LED-.
Other Front Panel Connections
- HD AUDIO
- USB (likely USB 2.0)
- Card Reader (if applicable)
- USB (likely USB 3.0 or Type-C)
Diagrams show separate connectors for HD AUDIO, USB, Card Reader, and another USB port, with corresponding labels.
Accessory Bag Contents
The accessory bag typically contains the following items for installation:
- Fan Screw: Screws for mounting case fans.
- MB Standoff: Standoffs to elevate the motherboard from the case chassis.
- SSD Screw: Screws specifically for mounting Solid State Drives.
- MB Screw: Screws for securing the motherboard to the standoffs.
- PSU Screw: Screws for mounting the Power Supply Unit.
- PCI Screw: Screws for securing expansion cards (like graphics cards) to the case.
Diagrams show individual illustrations of each accessory item with its name.
How to Install Guide
(1) Motherboard Installation
This step involves installing the motherboard into the PC case.
Action: Install the motherboard.
Diagram shows a motherboard being placed onto standoffs inside the PC case chassis.
(2) PSU Installation
This step involves installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU).
Action: Install the PSU.
Diagram shows a power supply unit being mounted into its designated bay in the PC case.
(3) Add-on Card Installation
This step involves installing expansion cards, such as graphics cards or sound cards.
Action: Install Add-on Card.
Diagram shows an expansion card being inserted into a PCI-e slot on the motherboard, secured to the case bracket.
(4) 3.5" HDD Installation
This step involves installing one or two 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs).
Action: Install 3.5" HDD.
Diagram shows a 3.5-inch HDD being mounted into a drive bay using screws or a tool-less mechanism.
(5) 2.5" SSD Installation
This step involves installing up to three 2.5-inch Solid State Drives (SSDs).
Action: Install 2.5" SSD.
Diagram shows a 2.5-inch SSD being mounted into a drive bay or bracket.
(6) Fan Installation
This step involves installing case fans for airflow.
Action: Install Fan.
Diagram shows a case fan being mounted to the front, rear, or top of the PC case using screws.
I/O Panel Details
The front I/O panel provides access to essential controls and ports:
- Power Switch: Button to turn the computer on/off.
- Reset Switch: Button to restart the computer.
- USB 2.0 x 2: Two USB 2.0 ports.
- USB 3.0 x 1: One USB 3.0 port.
- HD AUDIO & Mic.: Connectors for headphones and microphones.
- Card Reader: Slot for memory cards (if equipped).
Diagram shows the front panel with labels pointing to the Power Switch, Reset button, USB ports, Audio jacks, and Card Reader.
LED Mode Switch
This switch controls the RGB lighting modes of the case.
Functionality:
- Press to cycle through LED modes: Purple, Cyan, Yellow-White, Blue, Green, Red.
- Hold the switch for 2 seconds to turn off the LED lighting.
Diagram shows the LED Mode Switch and lists the available colors (Purple, Cyan, Yellow-White, Blue, Green, Red) and the function to turn off LEDs.
