CARBIDE SERIES
®
SPEC-ALPHA
Frequently Asked Questions
10. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
9. Connecting the Fan Controller
1.
Connect the SATA power
connector to the PSU SATA
power cable.
2.
Connect the 3 or 4-Pin fan
connecter to the case fan
header.
3.
Push the fan speed selector
button on your case to
toggle fan speed.
1. How do I remove the I/O Panel ?
If needed, you can uninstall your I/O panel by removing the front
fascia (step 5) then unscrewing the 2 screws at each side of
panel. (see drawing).
2. Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel’s power and
reset header?
No, only the LED headers.
3. Where can I mount a fan?
Fan Mount Locations
Front
2 x 140mm or 120mm (2 x 120mm included)
Top
2 x 120mm
Rear
120mm (included)
Bottom
120mm
Side
x
Mid
x
1
2
3
See your motherboard’s
manual for front panel header
locations and pin-outs.
USB 3.0
HD AUDIO
RESET SW
POWER LED +
POWER LED –
POWER SW
HDD LED
SPEC-ALPHA FAQ
