Antec Sonata Solo White - Manual (Page 2)

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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest
quality. It’s possible that your new case will differ slightly from the descriptions
in this manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the date of
publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct.
Sonata Solo / Solo White / Designer 500 / Plus 550
SUPER QUIET MINI TOWER CASES
USER’S MANUAL
The Sonata Solo / Solo White / Designer 500 / Plus 550 cases are designed with
Quiet Computing™ in mind. Many unique design features help make this case quiet
and cool.
1. Solid steel structure (1.0 mm thick steel).
2. Two-layer (steel/plastic) side and top panels to deaden noise.
3. Dual hard drive mounting system for maximum noise reduction.
4. Quiet 120mm TriCool™ rear fan.
5. Dual front 92mm fan mounts for spot cooling hard drives.
6.
Intake vents along the sides of the front bezel to prevent noise from leaking
toward the user.
7. Built-in cable organizer to tuck away extra cables behind the hard drive cage.
8.
The Sonata Designer 500 comes with the environmentally friendly EarthWatts
500 power supply unit (PSU), which meets the 80PLUS® specification.
9. The Sonata Plus 550 comes with the NeoPower 550 PSU with better
power distribution and modular cabling.
10. The Sonata Solo / Solo White comes without any PSU, which allows you to
add the Antec PSU of your choice.
Setting Up
1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface.
2.
Loosen the thumbscrews from the left side panel. Remove it by swinging it
out.
Note: Do not use your fingernail to pry or lift the panels.
3. Inside the case you should see the PSU, some wiring with marked connectors
(USB, PWR etc.), an installed I/O panel, a power cord, a plastic bag containing
modular PSU output cables (for Sonata Plus 550 model), a plastic bag with
more hardware (screws, brass standoffs, specialty screws, etc.), and six
drive rails.
4. Three plastic tabs on the left side of the bezel fasten the front bezel to the
metal chassis. Release the tabs from the top down to release the bezel.
5. Swing open the bezel about 45º and gently lift the bezel upward. The front
bezel will come off easily. Set the bezel in a safe place.
Installing the Motherboard
This manual does not cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult
your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s Computer Enclosures. For more
comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals, please
refer to the user’s manuals that come with those components.