Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL Installation Guide
Case Components
The Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL case includes the following components:
- (A) Power switch / reset button
- (B) IO ports: USB 3.0 x 2, HD audio & mic, USB 3.1 x 1 (Type-c)
- (C) USB 3.0 x 2
- (C) ARGB control button (M: Mode, C: Color)
- (D) ARGB LED strip
- (E) Supports 120 mm fan x 3 or 140 mm fan x 2 or 360 mm radiator x 1
- (F) Removable fan/SSD tray: Supports 120 mm fan x 3 or 140 mm fan x 2 or 360 mm radiator x 1 or 2.5" SSD x 3
- (G) Additional SSD trays x 3: Supports 120 mm fan x 3 or 360 mm radiator x 1 or 2.5" SSD x 3
- (H) Removable SSD tray: Supports 2.5" SSD x 3
- (I) Supports 120 mm fan x 1
- (J) Hot swappable drive trays: Supports 3.5" HDD x 4 or 2.5" SSD x 4 or ATX PSU x 2
- (K) PSU tray: Supports ATX PSU x 1
Hardware List
The package includes various screws and accessories for installation:
- Screws for motherboard & 2.5" SSD mount (a) - 28 pcs
- Stand-off bolt (Spare parts) for motherboard mount (b) - 3 pcs
- Screws for 3.5" HDD mount (c) - 8 pcs
- Screws for 2.5" SSD mount (d) - 24 pcs
- Screws for PSU mounting (e) - 4 pcs
- Rubber pad for PSU mounting (g) - 2 pcs
- Velcro for cable management (f) - 4 pcs
- Screws for fan mounting (d) - 4 pcs
- Parts for Graphics Card Anti-Sag Bracket (GB-001) installation
Installation Steps
1. Remove Top Panel
Unscrew the screws securing the top panel and remove it.
2. Remove Side and Front Glass Panels
Carefully remove the side and front glass panels. Peel off the protective film from both sides of the glass.
3. PSU Installation
Install the Power Supply Unit (PSU) into its designated tray. If installing up to two additional PSUs, remove the two hot-swappable drive trays.
4. Motherboard Installation
Place the motherboard onto the stand-off bolts and secure it with screws. Ensure proper alignment for special specification motherboards (e.g., with LED modules or thicker shields) by trimming rubber pads if necessary.
5. 2.5" SSD / 3.5" HDD Installation
Mount 2.5" SSDs or 3.5" HDDs onto the provided trays using the appropriate screws. The hot-swappable drive trays can accommodate 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs. Additional SSD trays can be installed on the front right side or the bottom removable fan/SSD tray.
6. Cable Management
Organize and secure cables using the provided Velcro ties and routing channels for a clean build.
7. I/O Ports and LED Control
Connect the front panel I/O cables to the motherboard, following the pin definitions for HD AUDIO and USB 3.0 headers. The ARGB LED strip can be controlled via the M (Mode) and C (Color) buttons on the case, or synced with the motherboard's ARGB header.
8. Graphics Card Anti-Sag Bracket Installation
Install the anti-sag bracket to support your graphics card. Adjust the bracket by loosening the screws for optimal positioning.
9. Radiator & Cooling Support
The case supports various fan and radiator configurations. Side mounts can accommodate 120mm fans or 360mm radiators. Bottom mounts support 120mm fans.
10. Optional Kits
- Model: O11DXL-1 Upright Display Card Kits: Includes a 200 mm PCI-e Express 16X Riser Card Adapter Extender Cable Kit for vertical GPU mounting.
- Model: O11DXL-2 Extension panel: For EEB sized motherboard installation.
11. Hardware Clearance
The O11 Dynamic XL offers ample space for components:
- CPU Cooler Height: 167 mm
- PSU Length: 210 mm
- GPU Length: 446 mm
- Side Fan/Radiator Clearance: 50 mm / 65 mm
- Top/Bottom Radiator Clearance: 65 mm