Antec Sonata Solo White - Manual (Page 8)

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7. Connect the power cord to the PSU.
Power Switch: Both the EarthWatts 500 and NeoPower 550 come with a main
power switch. Make sure you turn the switch to the ON (I) position before you
boot up your computer for the first time. In normal operation there is no need
to turn the switch to the OFF (O) position since the PSU is equipped with a soft
on/off feature, which turns your computer on and off through the soft switch on
your computer case. You may need to turn the switch to the OFF position if your
computer crashes and you cannot shut it down with the front panel switch.
Hard Disk Installation
This case offers two hard disk mounting options. Only use one mounting method
at a time. If the case will be moved periodically, then the drives need to be secured
to trays as described in the Tray Mount section. If you want the quietest possible
installation and the system will not be moved around, then use the suspension
system discussed in the Suspension Mount section.
Tray Mount
There is a hard disk cage right under the external 5.25” drive. You can mount four
hard drives using the trays inside it.
1. Open the front bezel as described in Setting Up section.
2.
Loosen the two thumbscrews. Swing open the fan cage and gently lift the
cage upward to remove it. You will see four drive trays with soft silicon
grommets inside the cage.
3. Squeeze the metal clips on each side of the tray and slide the tray out.
4.
Mount your hard drive into the drive tray through the bottom silicon grommets
with the special screws provided.
Note: Don’t over-tighten. Over-tightening the screws will harm the vibration
and noise reduction qualities of the silicon grommets.
5. Slide and lock the tray back into the case.
6.
Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect it to the device.
7. Repeat this procedure for any additional drives you plan to install.
8.
Put the front fan cage back onto the case. If you plan to mount the optional
92mm case fans, you should do it now. See the Cooling section for
fan installation.
Suspension Mount
This is the ultimate hard disk mounting solution to reduce hard drive noise. There
are three sets of suspenders inside the cage to mount three hard drives. Each hard
drive needs two suspenders (front and rear) to mount.
Note: please DO NOT transport your system with your hard disks suspension
mounted. The drives may slip from the suspenders causing damage to the hard
drives and to other components inside the case.
1.
Remove the trays from the cages. Store them in a safe place. You won’t
need them.
2. Twist the front suspender.
3. Insert the hard drive through the front suspender from the front.
4. Twist the rear suspender and guide the hard drive through it.
5.
Adjust the hard drive position so it has al least 10mm clearance from the
front 92mm fan (fan not included).
6. Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect it to the
device.