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16          Chapter 2          Ready, Setup, Go

CR480 MID TOWER

Install the Motherboard

Attach the motherboard to the case.  

The CR480 comes with most pre-installed standoff, it also adds a couple 

extra if you need to add them, Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield 

and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case standoff. 

Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard 

screws.

Summary of Contents for CR480 MID

Page 1: ...Your Installation Guide For The CR480 MID Tower CASE...

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Page 3: ...Congratulations you are on your way to build the perfect gaming machine...

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Page 5: ...and SSDs Install Drives to 2 5 Mounts Attaching Cables Attaching the Case Fan Cables Fan Mounting Point and Water Cooling Support Install the Power Supply Troubleshoot Your New CR480 Chapter 3 Specifi...

Page 6: ...e price A well thought product for those that wish a versatile solution featuring an incredible amount of heat dissi pation performance for its price range it also supports 120mm radiators a tool free...

Page 7: ...Before You Begin 1 www riotoro com cases...

Page 8: ...in CR480 MID TOWER What s in the Box Included Hardware 6x nylon ties 8x long screws 8x screws for fans 2x spare thumbscrews for optional cooling radiators 16x small Phillips head screws 10x small acce...

Page 9: ...Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7 CR480 MID TOWER Product Details 1 Front Panel USB 3 0 ports Microphone jack Headphone jacks Power switch Reset switch Hard Disk Drive LED 1...

Page 10: ...8 Chapter 1 Before You Begin CR480 MID TOWER Product Details 2 I O shield cutout 3 PCI E expansion slots 4 Power supply bay 2 3 4...

Page 11: ...to avoid damaging components To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge periodically ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap Before conn...

Page 12: ...d bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter for a cleaner look and to improve airflow The case is designed with cable pass through cutouts throughout and space to conceal cables under the right sid...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Before You Begin 11 Ready Setup Go 2 www riotoro com cases...

Page 14: ...OWER Remove the Case Side Panels Put the case upright on a stable flat surface with rear facing you Remove the thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place Remove each panel by sli...

Page 15: ...Chapter 2 Ready Setup Go 13 CR480 MID TOWER Install the Motherboard The CR480 is compatible with motherboards up to E ATX including ATX Micro ATX and Mini ITX...

Page 16: ...the CPU CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU and its cooler on your motherboard If you are using a liquid CPU cooler you may f...

Page 17: ...otherboard Install the I O shield Your motherboard should have come with a standard I O shield that exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case From inside snap the I O shield...

Page 18: ...he case The CR480 comes with most pre installed standoff it also adds a couple extra if you need to add them Slide the motherboard into the I O shield and then align the motherboards screw holes with...

Page 19: ...ocated in the compartment under the motherboard The Cr480 comes with three 3 5 bays for HDD the bays and retention mechanism are tool less Instructions Pull each of the brackets to remove the plastic...

Page 20: ...into the 2 5 Mounts The CR480 case has two mounts for 2 5 drives such as SSD s Instructions Place the 2 5 drive and align the drive to a position where it can be secured From the other side of the ca...

Page 21: ...5 Mounts The CR480 supports a total of 2 Optical Drive bays Instructions Remove the plastic cover from the front Bezel By gently pushing the cover out Once the cover is removed slide the unit into the...

Page 22: ...our motherboard manual to locate the proper motherboard header pins and attach the cable connectors listed below Tips The LED leads are marked positive or negative and must be connected to the corresp...

Page 23: ...t the 3 pin connector of each fan to a 3 pin fan header on your motherboard Refer to your motherboard manual for more information Tips CR480 includes mounts for two more 120mm fans on TOP Note connect...

Page 24: ...exhaust 1x120mm fan included Top 2x 120mm fan mounts on top Bottom 1x120mm Fan mount Some of the fan mounts on the CR480 can also be used to mount Water cooling radiators the following are supported...

Page 25: ...thumb screws located on the opposite side were the motherboard area is located Slide the PSU in the case PSU bay with the fan facing the case bottom Push the power supply to the rear Align the PSU an...

Page 26: ...filters The CR480 comes with dust filters and are meant to help keep the computer components clean blocking the dust from the outside they are located across several points that could potentially be u...

Page 27: ...Specifications 3...

Page 28: ...ro ATX Mini ITX Drive Bays 3x 3 5 3x 2 5 2x 5 25 Front Panel I O 2x USB 3 0 ports 1x Headphone 1x Microphone Power button Reset button Expansion Slots 7 Fans Front 1x 120mm intake fan included Back 1x...

Page 29: ...ecifications Fan Radiator Mount Points Top 1x120mm Radiator Front 1x120mm Radiator PSU Support Standard ATX up to 220mm Long Max GPU Length 320mm 164 8mm Materials Steel plastic Dimensions 18 3x8 3x17...

Page 30: ...uilt in fan prevents it from overheating during heavy use and the sturdy construction makes it easy to mount ONYX 650W ONYX 750W Are designed to hit the sweet spot for practi cal real world performanc...

Page 31: ...AMD and Intel platforms Using a 45mm extra thick radiator the BiFrost 120ti uses more liquid improving its cooling performance Cross X LED Fan Red White Blue Delivers unparalleled Cooling Performance...

Page 32: ...llion different colors The Ghostwriter PRISM features cutting edge stealth design with German made Cherry MX switches With many different options to choose from the Ghostwriter PRISM keyboards have be...

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Page 34: ...s tendons and muscles Below are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure optimum comfort while using your CR480 MID TOWER Position your keyboard mouse and monitor need to be placed directly in front...

Page 35: ...structions Complete power down of your machine display and peripherals Disconnect all the power cables from the electrical outlet power strip Disconnect all peripherals from the machine Clean the mach...

Page 36: ...and or damage to the Product caused by using accessories parts or components not made by RIOTORO Damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not officially a...

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Page 38: ...reserved RIOTORO the RIOTORO logo and CR480 are trademarks of RIOTORO Inc Registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Product may vary s...

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