Zalman R2 ATX Mid Tower Case

User's Manual

Ver. 062221

To ensure safe and easy installation, please read the following precautions. Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality and performance without notice.

Developed and designed by ZALMAN in Korea. This product is protected by ZALMAN's pending or registered patents.

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Precautions

Read this manual carefully before installing.

Check the product and components before installing. If you find any abnormality, contact the location where you purchased the product for a replacement or refund.
Wear gloves ? to prevent accidents when installing the product.
Severe damage may occur when mounting the system, so do not apply excessive force.
Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause a fire due to a short circuit. Make sure to refer to the manual when connecting the cable.
Be careful not to block the ventilation hole of the product when using the system.
Avoid locations with direct sunlight, water, moisture, oil, and excessive dust. Store and use the product in a well-ventilated location.
Do not wipe the surface of the product using chemicals (organic solvents such as alcohol or acetone).
Do not insert your hand or other object into the product during operation, as this may injure your hand or damage the object.
Store and use the product out of children's reach.
Zalman assumes no responsibility for any problem that occurs due to the use of the product for purposes other than its designated purposes and/or the carelessness of the consumer.
The exterior design and specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice to consumers for quality improvement.

Specifications

Model	R2
Case Form Factor	ATX Mid-Tower
Dimensions	420 x 207 x 457(H)mm
Weight	5.4kg
Case Materials	Plastic, Steel, Tempered Glass
Motherboard Support	E-ATX(~280mm) / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX
Maximum VGA Length	350mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height	162mm
Maximum PSU Length	190mm
PCI Expansion Slots	7
Drive Bays	2 x 3.5", 2 x 2.5"
Fan Support	Top: 2 x 120mm Front: 3 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm
Fan(s) Included	Rear: 1 x 120mm (with Spectrum RGB LED Effect)
Radiator Support	Front: 240mm Rear: 120mm
I/O Ports	1 x Headphone, 1 x Mic, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, Power Button, Reset Button, LED Button

Diagrams show case dimensions: Front view indicates a height of 420mm and width of 207mm. Side view indicates a height of 457mm and width of 207mm. This suggests the case height is 457mm, depth is 420mm, and width is 207mm.

Accessories

Manual: User's Manual
Buzzer: Audio alert component
Cable ties (5 pcs): For cable management
3.5" Thumb screws for hard drives (4 pcs): For securing 3.5" HDDs
Rubber washers for hard drives (4 pcs): To dampen vibration for HDDs
Screws for SSD/Motherboard (18 pcs): For mounting SSDs and motherboards
Screws for PSU/VGA (6 pcs): For mounting Power Supply Units and VGA cards
Motherboard Standoffs (3 pcs): To elevate the motherboard from the chassis
Fan screws (4 pcs): For mounting fans
Sliding screws for hard drives (4 pcs): For easy installation of HDDs

Installation Guide

I/O Ports Identification

The front panel I/O ports are labeled as follows:

a: Power Button
b: HDD / Power LED
c: Reset Button
d: LED Control Button
e: Headphone Jack
f: Microphone Jack
g: USB 2.0 Ports
h: USB 3.0 Port

1. Side Panel Removal

1) Tempered Glass: Remove the screws securing the tempered glass panel and slide it off.

Diagram shows a PC case with screws being removed from the tempered glass side panel, indicating it slides off after screw removal.

2) Steel Panel: Remove the screws securing the steel side panel and slide it off.

Diagram shows a PC case with screws being removed from the steel side panel, indicating it slides off after screw removal.

2. Front Panel Removal

Remove the front panel by pulling it forward.

Diagram shows the front panel of the PC case being pulled away from the main chassis.

3. Motherboard Installation

Install Motherboard Standoffs: Screw the standoffs into the motherboard tray at the correct positions for your motherboard size.

Diagram shows small metal standoffs being screwed into the motherboard mounting tray inside the PC case.

Mount Motherboard: Place the motherboard onto the standoffs and secure it with screws (SSD/MB screws).

Diagram shows a motherboard being placed onto the standoffs and secured with screws.

3-1. Motherboard Size Compatibility

The case supports various motherboard sizes:

1) E-ATX (~280mm)
2) ATX
3) mATX
4) Mini-ITX

Diagrams illustrate the mounting points for E-ATX, ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards within the case.

4. PCI-E (VGA) Card Installation

Remove the expansion slot covers and insert the PCI-E card into the appropriate slot. Secure with PSU/VGA screws.

Diagram shows expansion slot covers being removed and a graphics card being inserted into a PCI-E slot, then secured.

5. 2.5" SSD Installation

Mount 2.5" SSDs in the designated bays using SSD/MB screws.

Diagram shows 2.5" SSDs being mounted into drive bays within the PC case using screws.

6. 3.5" HDD Installation

Install 3.5" HDDs using the provided sliding screws and thumb screws with rubber washers.

Diagram shows a 3.5" HDD being installed using sliding screws and thumb screws with rubber washers in the drive cage.

7. PSU Installation

Slide the Power Supply Unit (PSU) into its bay and secure it with PSU/VGA screws.

Diagram shows a PSU being inserted into the PSU bay at the bottom of the case and secured with screws.

8. Radiator Installation

1) Mounting the front radiator: Install a 240mm radiator at the front.

Diagram shows a 240mm radiator being mounted at the front of the case.

2) Mounting the rear radiator: Install a 120mm radiator at the rear.

Diagram shows a 120mm radiator being mounted at the rear of the case.

9. Fan Installation

1) Mounting the top fans: Install up to two 120mm fans at the top.

Diagram shows two 120mm fans being mounted at the top of the case.

2) Mounting the front fans: Install up to three 120mm or 140mm fans at the front.

Diagram shows three 120mm or 140mm fans being mounted at the front of the case.

3) Mounting the rear fan: Install one 120mm fan at the rear.

Diagram shows one 120mm fan being mounted at the rear of the case.

10. Included Fan / Fan Characteristics

The case includes a Spectrum RGB LED FAN with the following specifications:

Fan: 12V 0.14A ±10%
LED: 5V = 0.24A
Bearing: Rifle Bearing

Diagram shows the Zalman Spectrum RGB LED Fan.

11. Connecting LEDs & Additional Fans

Connecting the LED Switch: Connect the LED SW to the control box.

Diagram shows the connection between an LED switch and a control box.

Connecting additional fan: Connect additional fans to the control system.

Diagram shows the connection of an additional fan to a control system.

LED Control:

Press: Change LED Pattern
Press and Hold for 5 seconds: LED Off

12. I/O Connectors

The following front panel connectors are provided:

HDD LED
Reset
Power LED
Power
LED SW
LED
HD Audio
USB 3.0
USB 2.0

Diagrams illustrate the various front panel connectors and their labels.

Product Warranty

The product comes with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase, provided a receipt is available.

Free A/S (After-Sales Service): Applicable for product defects within the warranty period.

Paid A/S: Applicable for issues arising after the warranty period.

Exclusions from warranty (even within the period):

Failure to follow installation precautions in the manual.
Damage due to user's intentional act, negligence, or carelessness.
Damage caused by unauthorized modification.
Removal or damage to the warranty sticker.
Damage caused by natural disasters (force majeure).
Damage caused by use in environments with high humidity, dust, or foreign objects (insects).

Parts Retention Period: 2 years from the product discontinuation date.

A/S Information:

Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 - 16:00 (Closed on holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays).
Service Application: Apply via www.zalmansvc.com (requires member registration). Visit the service center with the product or send it via courier.
Service Center: Check the website for the exact location and address.

Product Shipping Costs:

Initial Defect: Zalman covers round-trip shipping costs.
Free A/S: Customer pays one-way shipping (prepaid) for free warranty service.
Paid A/S and Post-Warranty: Customer covers all round-trip shipping costs.

Manufacturing Date Confirmation Method:

Example Serial Number: 2070120A01A00001
Year of Production: 20 (for 2020), 21 (for 2021), 22 (for 2022), etc.
Month of Production: 1 (for January), 2 (for February), 3 (for March), etc. For October, November, December, use A, B, C respectively.

Certifications: CE, RoHS

The CE mark indicates compliance with European Union directives. The RoHS mark indicates compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive. The disposal symbol indicates proper disposal of electronic waste.

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