GAMDIAS TALOS M1A Mid-Tower PC Case
Quick Installation Guide
Specifications
| Model Name | TALOS M1A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 448 x 210 x 466 mm 17.6 x 8.3 x 18.3 inch |
| Case Type | MID Tower |
| Material(s) | Tempered Glass, SPCC, ABS |
| Side Panel | 4mm Tempered Glass x 2 (Left & Front) |
| Motherboard Support | 6.7" x 6.7" (Mini ITX), 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX), 12" x 9.6" (ATX) |
| IO Port Light | Rainbow Color RGB |
| Panel Light | Rainbow Color RGB |
| IO Port | USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, HD Audio x1, Fan Speed Control x1, Fan LED Control x1 |
| Expansion Slots | 7+2 |
| Drive Bays | 2 x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5"(HDD Cage) 2 x 2.5" |
| Radiator Support | Front: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 280mm Rear: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm |
| Fan Support | Top: 2 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm |
| PSU | ATX PS2 |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation: 168mm VGA length limitation: 350mm PSU length limitation: 180mm |
Exploded View & Parts
An illustration displays the GAMDIAS TALOS M1A PC case with its components separated and labeled numerically. The labels correspond to: 0 Chassis Body, 1 Swing Door, 2 Tempered Glass Left Side Panel, 3 Right Side Panel, 4 Top Dust Filters, 5 Tempered Glass Front Panel, 6 Front Panel, 7 Logo Panel, 8 IO Port, 9 HDD Tray, and 10 Rubber Foot. An accessory list details screws, cable ties, a buzzer, and RGB sync cables.
Parts List
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Chassis Body |
| 1 | Swing Door |
| 2 | Tempered Glass Left Side Panel |
| 3 | Right Side Panel |
| 4 | Top Dust Filters |
| 5 | Tempered Glass Front Panel |
| 6 | Front Panel |
| 7 | Logo Panel |
| 8 | IO Port |
| 9 | HDD Tray |
| 10 | Rubber Foot |
Accessory List
| Figure | Parts Name | Qty | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Screw Icon] | Stand-off #32 x 6 mm | 3 | Motherboard |
| [Screw Icon] | Screw #6 x 6 mm | 8 | PSU |
| [Screw Icon] | Screw #6 x 5 mm | 8 | HDD |
| [Screw Icon] | Screw M3 x 5 mm | 18 | 2.5" HDD/Motherboard/ODD |
| [Cable Tie Icon] | Cable Tie | 5 | Cable Management |
| [Buzzer Icon] | Buzzer | 1 | Motherboard Alarm |
| [RGB Header Icon] | ASUS Aura Addressable Header MSI JRAINBOW Header ASRock Addressable LED Header GIGABYTE Digital LED Header | 1 | RGB sync via motherboard |
| [Wiping Cloth Icon] | Wiping Cloth | 1 | Cleaning the Surface |
Side Panel Removal
An illustration shows the PC case with the left side panel detached and leaning outwards, indicating the removal process.
Remove the side panel.
Motherboard Installation
An illustration depicts the PC case chassis laid horizontally. An arrow points to the designated area inside the chassis where the motherboard should be installed.
Lay down the chassis. Install the motherboard in the proper location and secure it with screws.
PSU Installation
An illustration shows the rear of the PC case. The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is shown being inserted into the bottom mounting bay.
Place the PSU in the proper location.
3.5" & 2.5" HDD Installation
Two mounting brackets are illustrated. Bracket A is designed for a 3.5-inch HDD, and Bracket B is for a 2.5-inch SSD. Arrows indicate aligning the drives with the mounting holes on the brackets and securing them with screws.
A. 3.5" HDD: Align the HDD into the mounting holes and screw in.
B. 2.5" SSD: Align the SSD into the mounting holes and screw in.
PCI-E / PCI Card(S) Usage
Diagram A shows the interior of the PC case, highlighting the expansion slots on the motherboard tray. Diagram B shows the rear exterior of the case where expansion cards are mounted.
(Optional) Extend installation to the motherboard. PCI-E Cable Not Included.
Air Cooling Compatibility
An exploded view of the PC case illustrates fan mounting points. Fans can be installed at the top (up to two 120mm or 140mm fans), front (up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans), and rear (one 120mm or 140mm fan).
Top: 120 mm x 2 or 140 mm x2
Front: 120 mm x 3 or 140 mm x2
Rear: 120 mm x 1 or 140 mm x1
Radiator Compatibility
An illustration shows the PC case with radiators positioned for installation. It indicates that the front supports 360mm or 280mm radiators, and the rear supports 120mm or 140mm radiators.
Front: 360 mm or 280 mm
Rear: 120 mm or 140 mm
I/O Ports
A close-up view of the PC case's front panel I/O ports displays: Power Button (0), Speed Controller (1), Fan LED Control (2), MIC (3), Headphone (4), USB 2.0 (5), and USB 3.0 (6). A note explains that a long press on the LED button toggles fan control between the case and the motherboard.
The front panel features switchable I/O and a logo plate.
I/O Connectors
Illustrations detail various front panel connectors: USB 3.0, HD AUDIO, FAN SW (Fan Switch), POWER SW (Power Switch), FAN LED, HDD POWER, POWER LED+, POWER LED-, and RGB sync via MB (Motherboard). The guide advises consulting the motherboard manual for specific header locations and pin assignments.
Refer to your motherboard's manual for front panel header locations and pin-outs.
