Antec P280 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Getting to Know Your Chassis ............................................................................ 5
1.2 Chassis Specifications......................................................................................... 6
1.3 Included Screws ................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 7
Section 2: Hardware Installation
2.1 Setting Up .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................... 9
2.3 Installing KUHLER H
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O Liquid Coolers ................................................................ 11
2.4 Power Supply Installation .................................................................................. 12
2.5 External 5.25” Device Installation ...................................................................... 13
2.6 Internal 2.5” Device Installation ........................................................................ 14
2.7 Internal 3.5” / 2.5” Device Installation .............................................................. 14
2.8 Cable Management ............................................................................................ 16
Section 3: Front I/O Ports
3.1 USB 2.0 ............................................................................................................... 18
3.2 USB 3.0 ............................................................................................................... 18
3.3 AC’97 / HD Audio Ports ...................................................................................... 19
3.4 Power Switch / Reset Switch / Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors ....................... 19
3.5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections ..................................................... 20
Section 4: Cooling System
4.1 Included Fans ..................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Optional Fans ..................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Air Filters ............................................................................................................ 24