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Fit the I/O Shield and DC Jack

Before replacing the back panel to the case, install the I/O shield supplied 
with your motherboard onto the panel. It should be installed onto the 
recessed side and will snap into place, just check the correct orientation as 
there are two possibilities.

The  DB1  supports  both  5.5mm  and  4PIN  DIN  type  DC  jacks,  so 
depending on which Nano power supply you install, the procedure will 
differ slightly.

When  using  a  5.5mm  jack,  you  will  need  to  use  2  x  14mm  washers 
supplied with the DB1, one on each side of the back panel to reduce the 
opening size. The 5.5mm jack will fit through those washers and is then 
secured with the included nut.

If the PSU has a compatible 4PIN DIN jack, this will be secured directly to 
the back panel using the 2 holes either side of the socket. Note that these 
screws should be supplied with the PSU.

Replace the Front & Back Panels

Replacing the front panel is relatively simple, just ensure the USB and 
power  switch  cables  are  routed  into  the  case  whilst  sliding  the  panel 
between the bumper tabs and into the slot in the heat sink.

As the rear panel has the I/O shield installed, it will require being installed 
at an angle in order to clear the motherboard ports. This can be made 
easier by rotating the bumper at the top of each pillar so that tabs don't 
interfere, then once the lower edge of the back panel is in place, moving 
the top edge into place, then rotating the bumpers back to the original 
orientation.  If  this  also  proves  difficult,  you  can  remove  the  upper 
bumpers completely, then replace once the back panel is in place.

If you still find it difficult to install, you can simply remove one or both of the 
pillars from the heat sink which will greatly reduce any interference in 
fitting the back panel.

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I/O Shield

5.5mm Jack

14mm Washer

4PIN DIN

14mm Washer

Nut supplied with Jack

Summary of Contents for DB1

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Page 2: ...ication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or in any means by electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission All trademarks and registered trademarks in this publication are the property of their respective owners Before we get into this super exciting user guide we would just like to share a few words of appreciati...

Page 3: ...5 m 2 2 Front Port USB Type A 3 0 Dimensions 222 x 222 x 101mm Volume 4 98ℓ Primary Material AL 6063 Finish Sandblast Anodised Colour Options Silver or Black Weight 1 8kg Specification 1 5 5mm DC jack or 4PIN DIN 2 Determined by the motherboard used 3 Modular can be replaced with optional Type C Acrylic Panel Side Panel PVC Net CPU Mount 6mm Heat Pipe USB Type A Silicon Bumper Power Button LED Pil...

Page 4: ...them with care as they can be easily deformed or damaged 4 CPU Cooler Hardware Side Panel HCS M4x12 2 5 Slot Remove Other Panels With the side panel off all the other panels can be easily removed by sliding them away from the heat sink Note that there are slots cut along the edge of the heat sink also on the side panel that the panels fit into and that the silicon bumpers have tabs that also suppo...

Page 5: ...e motherboard orientation is independent of being able to rotate the front panel to allow for alternative I O module location relative to the top bottom of the case and the I O module can also be rotated for preferred USB button orientation Another adjustment that can be made is the position of the heat sink mount retention brackets For most motherboards placement towards the front of the case is ...

Page 6: ...ion screws are M3 so if your motherboard already has a backplate with that thread you won t need to install the supplied M3 nuts to the back of the motherboard The rest of the parts are individual packed for protection and should be assembled as shown For optimal cooling performance the heat pipes must run perpendicular to the heat sink fins It is also critical to apply thermal paste to every cont...

Page 7: ... centrally on the IHS Next apply thermal paste along the exposed surfaces of the heat pipes in the CPU mount Don t apply any to the heat sink mount yet Carefully lower the CPU mount assembly onto the copper shim ensuring it has the correct orientation relative to the heat sink fins and that it sits correctly on the copper shim Secure the cooler assembly to the motherboard using the retention screw...

Page 8: ... it from the side of the case under the retention bracket closest to the heat sink mount until it almost reaches the bracket on the other side The bar should also be position along the heat sink mount in the slot furthest away from where the heat pipes enter Apply pressure to the top of the bar so that it bends and slide it under the retention bracket When correctly position it will be evenly spac...

Page 9: ...hould be supplied with the PSU Replace the Front Back Panels Replacing the front panel is relatively simple just ensure the USB and power switch cables are routed into the case whilst sliding the panel between the bumper tabs and into the slot in the heat sink As the rear panel has the I O shield installed it will require being installed at an angle in order to clear the motherboard ports This can...

Page 10: ...e set and layout the m 2 socket location will vary but if located on the back it will be easily accessible and should be installed now before replacing the side panel Please refer to the motherboard user guide for more detail on installing the drive 10 2 5 Drive M 2 Drive Rubber Pads for Horizontal Case Orientation If you plan on using the DB1 in the horizontal orientation a set of 4 rubber pads i...

Page 11: ...ables to the drive Replace the side panel to the case ensuring the edges of all the other panels go into the slots along the edge of the side panel Once the side panel sits flush against all the pillars replace the M4 screws to secure the side panel to the case The system is now fully built and ready for connecting power and peripherals As with all fanless systems when positioning your case please...

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