Antec P183 User manual

P183
U SER ’ S M ANUAL

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
I NTRODUCTION
1.1 Case Specifications.…..………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
1. Diagram…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 3
H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION G UIDE
.1 Setting Up….…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
. Power Supply Installation……………………………………………………………………………… 4
.3 CP Series Power Supply Mount..…………………………………………………………………… 5
.4 Cable Management………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
.5 Motherboard Installation..……………………………………………………………………………. 5
.6 Internal 3.5” Device Installation……………………………………………………………………. 6
.7 External 3.5” Device Installation…………………………………………………………………… 7
.8 External 5. 5” Device Installation…………………………………………………………………. 7
C ONNECTING THE F RONT I/O P ORTS
3.1 USB .0 Ports………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 8
3. eSATA Ports…………………………………….……………………………………………………………. 8
3.3 AC’97 / HD Audio Ports……………………….………………………………………………………… 8
3.4 Switch and LED Connectors…………………………………………………………………………… 9
3.5 Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections………………………………………………… 9
C OOLING S YSTEM
4.1 TriCool™ Fans ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
4. Optional Fans.………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
4.3 Washable Air Filters………………………………………..……………………………………………. 11

P183 U SER ’ S M ANUAL
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.
Dis c laim er
Th i s m a nu a l i s i n te nd e d on l y a s a gu i d e fo r A n te c’ s c o m pu t e r e n c l o s u r e s . F o r m o r e c o m p r e h e n s i v e
i n s t r u c t i on s on i n s t a lli ng t h e m o t h e r bo a r d a nd p e r i ph e r a l s, p l ea s e r e fe r to t h e u s e r ’ s m a nu a l s t h a t
c o m e w i t h t ho s e c o m pon e n t s .
The P183 does not come with a power supply (PSU). Make sure you choose a power
supply that is compatible with your computer components and has a long enough power
harness to reach your motherboard and peripheral devices. We recommend our CP
series, TruePower or Signature Series power supplies for the latest ATX specification
compliance, broad compatibility, and energy-saving capability.
Although care has been taken to prevent sharp edges in your Antec case, we strongly
recommend taking the appropriate time and care when working with it. Avoid hurried
or careless motions. Please use reasonable precaution.
This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please
consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
Before proceeding , check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must
take before installing the motherboard. While installing hardware, keep your case on a flat,
stable surface.

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1.1 C ASE S PECIFICATIONS
Case Type
Advanced Mid Tower
Color
Gunmetal Gray
Dimensions
540mm (H) x 05mm (W) x 507mm (D)
1.3”(H) x 8.1”(W) x 19.9”(D)
Weight
31 lbs / 14 kg
Cooling
1 x Rear 1 0mm TriCool
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1 x Top 1 0mm TriCool™ fan
1 x Lower chamber 1 0mm TriCool™ fan (optional)
1 x Front 1 0mm fan mount (optional)
1 x Middle 1 0mm fan mount (optional)
Drive Bays
11 Drive Bays:
- 4 x External 5. 5” drive bays
- 1 x External 3.5” drive bay
- 6 x Internal 3.5” drive bays
Expansion Slots 7
Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
Front I/O Panel
x USB .0
1 x eSATA
AC’97 / HD Audio In and Out
1. D IAGRAM
1. 1 0mm rear TriCool™ fan
. 1 0mm top TriCool™ fan
3. Washable air filters
4. Motherboard mount
5. Power supply mount
6. 5. 5” drive bays
7. 3.5” drive bays
8. Front I/O panel

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H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION G UIDE
.1 S ETTING U P
1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable
surface with the rear of the case facing
you.
. Remove the thumbscrews from the right
side panel. Grip the panel at the top and
bottom and slide it toward you to open
the case.
3. Remove the screws from the left side
panel. Grip the panel at the top and
bottom and slide it toward you to
remove the left side panel.
Note : Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift
the panels.
. P OWER S UPPLY I NSTALLATION
1. Between the two chambers there is a plastic structure that lets
you run the cables to the upper and lower chambers. It is a
two-piece structure – one large and one small. Both pieces can
slide back and forth to adjust the openings.
. Loosen the two thumbscrews holding the plastic structure.
Slide the large piece all the way to the rear of the case to fully
extend the opening. Take any cables that will not be routed
through the cable management chamber and carefully guide
them through the openings to the upper chamber.
3. Fasten the power supply to the back of the case with the
screws provided.
4. Slide the small plastic piece to the rear of the case to fully
extend the other opening.
6. Slide both the large and small plastic pieces all the way to the
front of the case to close the openings when finished with the
hard drive installation.
7. Tighten the two thumbscrews on the plastic structure.