Antec Super LANBOY User manual

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L ANBOY A IR U SER ’ S M ANUAL
Congratulations on our purchase of the Antec LanBo Air.
The LanBo Air is the most modular, most customizable open-air chassis. Nearl ever part on this chassis, down to the
motherboard and PSU mounts, is removable and customizable. The LanBo Air’s cooling s stem allows up to 15
inward-facing fans to create positive internal air pressure, blowing dust and heat out through its panel perforations. Up
front, the ground-breaking AirMount™ HDD s stem literall suspends drives in mid-air for unsurpassed vibration and
noise reduction. With thousands of different possible configurations, two internal 2.5” SSD ba s and a front-panel USB
3.0 port, the LanBo Air is perfect for building just one t pe of computer: Yours.
The LanBo Air comes without a power suppl . Make sure ou choose a power suppl that is compatible with our
computer components and has a long enough power harness to reach our motherboard and peripheral devices. We
recommend our High Current, Signature Series, TruePower Quattro or TP New power supplies for the latest ATX
specification compliance, broad compatibilit , and power savings capabilit .
At Antec, we continuall refine and improve our products to ensure the highest qualit . As such, our new chassis ma
differ slightl from the description in this manual. This isn't a problem; it's simpl an improvement. As of the date of
publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended onl 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.

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
S ECTION 1: I NTRODUCTION
1.1 Getting to Know our Chassis .................................................................................. 5
1.2 Chassis Specifications ................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Included Screws ........................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Before ou Begin ......................................................................................................... 7
S ECTION 2: H ARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Setting up ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Internal 3.5” Device Installation using AirMount™ ............................................. 10
2.3 External 5.25” Device Installation ............................................................................ 10
2.4 Internal 2.5” Device Installation ............................................................................... 11
2.5 Removing and Relocating the Motherboard/PSU ................................................. 13
2.6 Motherboard Installation ........................................................................................... 15
2.7 Power Suppl Installation .......................................................................................... 17
2.8 Cable Management ...................................................................................................... 17
S ECTION : F RONT I/O P ORTS
3.1 USB 2.0 ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 USB 3.0 ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 AC’97 / HD audio ports ............................................................................................ 19
3.4 Front Panel Ground Wire Installation ..................................................................... 20
3.5 Power Switch / Reset Switch / Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors .................. 20
3.6 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections .......................................................... 21
S ECTION 4: C OOLING SYSTEM
4.1 Included Fans ............................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Rear/Side 120 mm TwoCool™ LED Fans ............................................................ 23
4.3 Front 120 mm LED fans with Variable Speed Control ........................................ 24
4.4 Optional Fans .............................................................................................................. 25
4.5 Water Cooling .............................................................................................................. 25

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I NTRODUCTION S ECTION 1

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1.1 G ETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHASSIS
Drive Bays
Hardware Mou ts
1 5.25" drive bays default locatio 10 Removable motherboard tray
2 3.5" AirMou t™ drive bays default locatio 11 Removable power supply mou t
3 2.5" i ter al SSD bay 12 Fro t I/O ports
4 Built-i toolbox for spare screws/parts 13 8 expa sio slots
Cooli g
5 2 x 120 mm top fa mou ts a d water cooli g radiator fitti g
6 1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool™ LED fa
7 2 x 120 mm fro t LED fa s
8 2 x 120 mm TwoCool™ side LED fa s
9 Water cooli g grommets
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10
7
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5
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1.2 C HASSIS S PECIFICATIONS
C
HASSIS
T
YPE
Mid Tower
C
HASSIS
C
OLOR
Yellow
/
Black
Blue / Black
Red / Black
D
IMENSIONS
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2
0.4
” (H) x 8.
7
” (W) x 19.
3
” (D)
- 517.5 mm (H) x 222 mm (W) x 490 mm (D)
W
EIGHT
20.3 lbs / 9.2 kg
C
OOLING
2 x
front
variable
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speed 120 mm LED fans
1 x rear TwoCool™ LED fan
2 x side 120 mm TwoCool™ LED fans to cool graphics cards
2 x CPU fan (optional)
6 x side drive ba fan (optional)
2 x top 120 mm fan (optional)
Water cooling capable
D
RIVE
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AYS
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x internal 3.5
”
3 x external 5.25”
2 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5” SSD drive
E XPANSION S LOTS
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M
OTHERBOARD
S
IZE
Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
F
RONT
I/O
P
ANEL
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
AC’97 / HD Audio In and Out
1. I NCLUDED S CREWS
The LanBo Air is designed to be extremel flexible. A variet of screws are included to accommodate the multitude of
configurations that are possible with this chassis. The included toolbox depicted in section 1.1 contains most of these
screws. An inventor of all screws and intended usage and quantit is provided here:
A. 5.25” external drive mounting screws (12)
B. Motherboard mounting screws (9)
C. Power suppl mounting screw (4)
D. AirMount™ 3.5” internal drive mounting screws (24)
E. Optional top fan mounting screws (8)
F. Motherboard standoffs (9; 6 preinstalled)
G. Optional side fan mounting screws (10)
H. 2.5” drive mounting screws (8)
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Screws included in the toolbox

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I. Case thumbscrew (long)
J. Case thumbscrew (short)
K. Power suppl mount release screw
L. 5.25” drive rail mounting screw
M. Rear panel screw
N. Front panel /motherboard tra / PSU mount screw
1.4 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN
In order to ensure that our building experience with the LanBo Air will be a positive one, please take note of the
following:
•While working inside our LanBo Air, keep our chassis on a flat, stable surface. Make sure our build
environment is clean, well-lit, and free of dust.
•Antec chassis feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries. Nonetheless, exercise
caution and control when handling chassis interiors. We strongl recommend taking the appropriate time and
care when working inside the chassis. Avoid hurried or careless motions. Please use reasonable precaution.
•Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card b
its edges. Hold a component such as a processor b its edges, never b its pins.
•To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ourself periodicall b touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector or screw on the back of this computer) or b using a wrist grounding strap.
•Before ou connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctl aligned and oriented. Bent pins can be
difficult to fix and ma require replacement of the entire connector.
•This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult our
motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting. Before proceeding, check the
manual for our CPU cooler to find out if there are steps ou must take before installing the motherboard.
•Do not sit on our chassis. Although it is constructed of heav -dut steel and internall reinforced, it is not
designed to support the weight of an adult, and ma buckle.
•Remember to use the right tools for each task. Do not use improvised screwdrivers like coins, nails or knife
blades as the ma result in damage to screw threads or even injur . Do not use our fingernails to separate
edges or lift the sides of the chassis, as paint chipping or injur ma occur.
Note: This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please
consult our motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
Preinstalled screws
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H ARDWARE
I NSTALLATION
S ECTION 2

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2.1 S ETTING U P
1. Put the chassis upright on a flat, stable surface so that the rear panel
(power suppl and expansion slots) is facing ou. Remove the
thumbscrews as depicted in Figure 1 on the right, and remove the
corresponding thumbscrews from the other side.
2. Remove the larger panels b pulling them awa from the chassis.
3. Remove the smaller panels b rotating them outward slightl less than
180º (Figure 2), and pulling them off their hinges, starting with the
bottom hinge.
4. The LanBo Air should now look like Figure .
Note: The order in which hardware is installed in this manual is different from that of t pical cases; this is
due to the unique design of the LanBo Air chassis. We recommend that ou follow the order laid
out in this manual, as it takes full advantage of the LanBo Air’s features.
Figure 1 – Side panel thumbscrews
Figure 2 – Rotate smaller panels to
remove
Figure 2 – Rotate smaller panels
outward
and remove the bottom hinge first
Figure 3 – LanBoy Air with side panels
removed

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2.2 I NTERNAL 3.5” D EVICE I NSTALLATION
The LanBo Air utilizes Antec’s revolutionar AirMount™ suspension HDD mounting s stem. This s stem suspends
hard drives in the drive ba s, reducing vibration and subsequent noise. To mount drives using AirMount™:
1. Using four supplied AirMount™ screws (refer to section 1.3) and two AirMount™ mounting brackets (two are
preinstalled in the case, additional brackets are included in a box inside the case), attach the hard drive
mounting brackets to our hard drive, orienting them so that the bottom of the bracket is flush with the
bottom of the hard drive (Figure 4).
2. Determine the horizontal orientation of the drive ou wish to use, and attach the mounting hooks to the
attachment openings closest to the edges of the drive (Figure 5, Figure 6).
3. Mount an other 3.5” HDD devices accordingl .
Note: The next two sections cover installing 3.5” and 5.25” drives in their default locations, with 5.25”
drives on top and 3.5” drives below them. The front fan mounts and drive ba covers can be
removed and relocated to accommodate a number of different mounting configurations.
Figure 5 – Forward-facing 3.5” drive
Figure 6 – Sideways-facing 3.5” drive
Figure 4 – AirMount™ bracket orientation

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2. E XTERNAL 5.25” D EVICE I NSTALLATION
There are three externall accessible 5.25” drive ba s. Drives can be mounted in three possible horizontal orientations.
1. Unscrew and remove the drive ba cover in front of the drive ba in which ou will be installing a drive. You
will need to temporaril remove this cover even if ou mounting a sidewa s-facing drive because ou will need
access to secure screws to the side of the drive.
2. Slide the mounting rails into the chassis, with the metal tabs pointing outward and towards the back (Figure 7).
Secure the rails to the chassis with the provided screws. Make sure to install the mounting rails based on the
orientation ou would like to use. (Figure 8, Figure 9).
3. Slide the drive into the drive ba , and secure it to the mounting rails using four 5.25 external mounting screws
(Figure 10, Figure 11).
4. Mount an other 5.25” devices accordingl .
2.4 I NTERNAL 2.5” D EVICE I NSTALLATION
The bottom of the LanBo Air can accommodate up to two 2.5” SSD
drives. To mount and install these drives:
Figure 7 – Insert 5.25” drive rails
with tabs facing out
Figure 8 – Forward-facing rail
orientation
Figure 9 – Sideways-facing rail
orientation
Figure 10 – Forward-facing drive Figure 11 – Sideways-facing drive
Note:
If ou are transporting the LanBo Air, it is recommended that ou remove an hard drives
prior
to
transport.

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1. Insert the rubber grommets into the mounting holes, with the larger portion of the grommet facing the top of
the case (Figure 12).
2. La the LanBo Air on its side, so ou can access the outside
bottom of the chassis.
3. Align the 2.5” drive with the mounting holes on the bottom of the
chassis with the back of the drive facing the back of the chassis
(Figure 1 ).
4. Secure the drive to the bottom of the chassis using the 2.5” drive
mounting screws (Figure 1 ).
2.5 R EMOVING AND R ELOCATING THE M OTHERBOARD /PSU
Both the motherboard tra and PSU mount are installed on rails inside the chassis and can be removed to make
motherboard and PSU installation easier. In addition, the rails themselves can be relocated to accommodate top-
mounting the PSU.
Removing the PSU Mount
1. Place the chassis upright, with the front facing
right.
2. Remove the left larger panel.
3. Remove the thumb screw and pull the PSU tra
out and put it aside
(Figure 14, Figure 15).
Removing the Motherboard Tray
1. Remove the five rear screws (Figure 16) and remove the back panel.
2. Remove the three cable management ties attached to the back of the motherboard tra .
3. Slide the motherboard tra towards the back, and out of the chassis (Figure 17).
Note:
If ou do not need to change the location of the motherboard/
PSU, ou can now go directl to
section 2.6 for motherboard installation.
Figure 12 – 2.5” drive mounting
grommets
Figure 13 – Securing the 2.5” drive
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 16 – Back panel
screws
Figure 17 – Removing the motherboard tray

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4. Remove the four screws holding the PSU mount in place. Lift and remove the mount, moving it towards the
front of the chassis (Figure 18).

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5. Working with the right side of the chassis, remove the two screws securing each of the rails that the
motherboard slides on. Remove the rails b pulling on the side facing the front of the chassis first. (Figure 19).
6. Install the rails in the lower slots indicated in Figure 20 and secure using the screws ou just removed.
7. Install the PSU mount at the top of the chassis, flipping the PSU mount and installing screws in the top and
rear of the chassis. See Figure 21 for new screw locations.
Figure 18 – PSU mount screw locations
Figure 19 – Removing the motherboard tray rails
Figure 20 – New rail positions

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8. Once ou have secured the rails and PSU mount, the chassis should now look similar to Figure 22.
2.6 M OTHERBOARD I NSTALLATION
Before proceeding:
•Check the manual for our CPU cooler to find out if there are steps ou must do before installing the motherboard
•Make sure ou have the correct I/O panel for our motherboard (Figure 2 ). If the panel provided with the
chassis isn’t suitable, please contact our motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel.
Figure 21 – PSU mount screw locations
Figure 22
Figure 23 – Make sure you have the correct I/O panel. This
mismatched I/O panel can cause difficulties down the road.

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1. With the motherboard tra on a flat surface, la the motherboard on the tra and align it with the standoff
holes on the motherboard tra and remember or mark which holes are lined up (Figure 2 ).
2. Now remove our motherboard b lifting it up.
3. Install standoffs as needed (Figure 24) and put the motherboard back in.
4. Screw in our motherboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard mounting screws (Figure 25).
Caution: Make sure to remove an unused motherboard standoffs. The ma come into contact with the
back of the motherboard and ma electrif our chassis exterior if left connected.
Note:
This section assumes
that ou have removed the motherboard tra in section 2.5. If ou are
installing a motherboard directl into the chassis, la the chassis on its side with the drive mounts on the
right.
Figure 23 – Motherboard tray with motherboard
Figure 24 – Motherboard tray with preinstalled standoffs and additional
standoff holes i
dentified
Figure 25 – Screwing in the motherboard after standoffs are installed

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9. Slide the motherboard tra halfwa into the chassis along the rails. Connect our drive ba devices to the
motherboard and then slide the motherboard tra the rest of the wa into the chassis. Connecting devices when
the motherboard tra is halfwa in gives ou more space to work with when ou make the connections.
10. Replace the rear panel and secure it using the original five screws.
2.7 P OWER S UPPLY I NSTALLATION
1. Slide the PSU into the PSU mount and attach the PSU to the PSU mount with the screws provided (Figure
27)
2. Insert the PSU mount with PSU into the chassis along the rails. Secure the PSU mount with the thumbscrew.
3. Connect the PSU connectors to our devices.
Note: Power supplies with fans on the bottom of the power suppl will need to be mounted so that the fan
is facing the top of the chassis, unless the power suppl is installed in the top of the chassis. The
LanBo Air provides mounting holes for power supplies with standard mounting la outs to be
installed right side up or upside down.
Figure 26 – Reinserting the motherboard tray
Figure 27 – PSU in mount with
screws identified

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2.8 C ABLE M ANAGEMENT
There is a cable management area between the motherboard tra and right side panel, as well as cable ties located on the
back of the motherboard panel. You can tuck excess cables into this compartment.
1. With the front of the chassis facing left, remove the
thumbscrews from the larger side panel, and remove the
panel. You ma also need to remove the smaller side
panel, depending on the horizontal orientation of our
drives.
2. Choose the cables ou would like to pass through the
open sections to behind the motherboard tra . Pull
these cables through and secure them using the cable
management ties.
3. Use the cable ties provided to hold our cables in place.
Cable ties can be anchored to tiedown locations located
on the back of the motherboard tra (Figure 28).
Figure 28 – Cable management tiedown areas

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F RONT I/O
P ORTS
S ECTION 3

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Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names
1
USB Power 1 2 USB Power 2
3
Negative Signal 1 4 Negative Signal 2
5 Positive Signal 1 6 Positive Signal 2
7 Ground 1 8 Ground 2
9 Key (No Connection) 10 Empty Pin
Pin
Signal Names
(HDA)
Pin
Signal Names
(AC’97)
1 MIC2 L 1 MIC In
2 AGND 2 GND
3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power
4 AVCC 4 NC
5 FRO-R 5 Line Out (R)
6 MIC2_JD 6 Line Out (R)
7 F_IO_SEN 7 NC
8 Key (no pin) 8 Key (no pin)
9 FRO-L 9 Line Out (L)
10 LINE2_JD 10 Line Out (L)
.1 USB 2.0
Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on our motherboard. Check our motherboard user’s
manual to ensure that it matches the table below:
.2 USB 3.0
There is a USB 3.0 connector in the front I/O panel. To use this connector, please refer to the instruction sheet
included with the chassis.
. AC’97 / HD A UDIO P ORTS
There is an Intel
®
standard 10-pin AC’97 connector and an Intel® 10-pin HDA (High Definition Audio) connector
linked to the front panel of the chassis.
You can connect either the AC’97 or the HDA connector, depending on our motherboard. Locate the internal audio
connectors from our motherboard or sound card and connect the corresponding audio cable. Consult our
motherboard or sound card manual for the pin-out positions. Even if our s stem supports both standards, onl use one
connector.
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