Antec NSK 3300 User manual

New Solution Series
NSK 3300
User’s Manual
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Manuale per l’operatore
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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest
quality. So it’s possible that the new case may 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.
New Solution Series User’s Manual
NSK 3300
Quiet Micro ATX Case
The Power Supply
NSK 3300 comes with a 300 Watt universal input, active PFC, single 80mm fan
cooled power supply which meets the SFX version 3.0 specification. It is a high
efficiency power supply that delivers cleaner and environmentally friendlier power
to the system. This includes dual 12V output rails that deliver safer and more
reliable output to the system’s components, as well as higher energy efficiency
which reduces power consumption by up to 25%, saving you money on your
electricity bill. In addition we’ve included a variety of industrial-grade protective
circuitry: OPP (over power protection), OVP (over voltage protection), UVP (under
voltage protection), and SCP (short circuit protection).
This power supply is backwards compatible with previous SFX form factor power
supplies. To make sure you connect the power supply properly, please refer to the
user manuals supplied with the motherboard and peripherals before connecting any
of them to the power supply.
The power supply comes with a main power switch. Make sure to turn the switch
to the ON ( I ) position before you boot up the computer for the first time.
Normally, you won’t need to switch to the OFF (O) position, since the power
supply includes a soft on/off feature. This lets you turn the computer on and off
by using the soft switch on the computer case. If the computer crashes and you
can’t shut it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power to the
OFF (O) position, to clear the fault, then reboot.
This power supply features Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuitry in accordance
with European standard regulation code EN61000-3-2. By altering the input
current wave shape, PFC improves the power factor of the power supply. This
results in increased energy efficiency, reduced heat loss, prolonged life for power
distribution and consumption equipment, and improved output voltage stability.
Together with the high efficiency design and the quiet 80mm fan, the power
supply delivers not only a cleaner but also a quieter operating environment.
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 which come with the components and drives.

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The Dual Chamber Structure
The case is divided into two chambers — the motherboard chamber and the power
supply chamber to separate heat and noise from each section for maximum quiet
and cool operation.
Set Up
1. Take the case out of the box. Remove the biodegradable carton and plastic bag.
2. Place the case upright with the power supply fan at the back facing you on a
stable flat surface.
3. Remove the two thumbscrews fastening to the top cover of the case. These
are the only screws you need to remove to open the case. Set these screws
aside and keep them separate from the other screws.
4. Slide the top panel toward the rear of the case and lift it up.
5. At the top of the each side panel, in front of the power supply, there is a tab.
Using this, lift and pull the side panels out to remove.
6. Inside the case you should see the power supply, some wiring (LED’s, etc.), an
installed I/O panel, a power cord and a plastic bag containing more hardware
(screws, brass standoff, plastic stands, etc.).
Motherboard Installation
This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation.
Please consult the motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and
troubleshooting.
1. Lay the case down so that the open side is up. You should be able to see the
drive cage and power supply.
2. Make sure you have the appropriate I/O panel for the motherboard. If the panel
provided is not suitable for the motherboard, please contact the motherboard
manufacturer for the correct I/O panel.
3. Line up the motherboard with the standoff holes, and determine which ones
line up and remember where they are. Not all motherboards will match with all
of the provided screw holes, and this is not necessary for proper functionality.
Some standoffs may be pre-installed for your convenience.
4. Lift up and remove the motherboard.
5. Screw in the brass standoffs to the threaded holes that line up with the
motherboard.
6. Place the motherboard on the brass standoffs.
7. Screw in the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head
screws.
8. The motherboard is now installed.
Connecting the Power and LED
The power supply conforms to the SFX version 3.0 standard. Before you connect
the power supply to any of the devices, please consult the appropriate user manu-
als for the motherboard and other peripherals.
1. Connect the 24-pin Main Power Connector and the
4-pin to the motherboard as needed. If the moth-
erboard uses a 20-pin connector; detach the 4-pin
attachment on the 24-pin power
connector (see pictures 1 and 2).
Picture 1 Picture 2
For 24-pin
motherboards
For 20-pin
motherboards

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2. Connect the Reset switch (labeled RESET SW) to the motherboard at the RST
connector. Make sure the label always faces the front of the case.
3. Power LED (labeled POWER LED) connector is located behind the Reset
connector.
4. Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on the
motherboard.
5. Hard Drive LED (labeled H.D.D. LED) connects to the IDE connector.
USB Connection
You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front USB ports.
This is an Intel standard connector, which is keyed so that it can’t be accidentally,
reversed as long as it is connected to a proper Intel standard motherboard header.
Connect the 10-pin connector to the motherboard headers so that the blocked pin
fits over the missing header pin.
Note: Please check the motherboard manual for the USB header pin layout and
make sure it matches the attached table. If it does not match this Intel standard,
please call Antec customer support at (800) 22ANTEC (North America) or at
[phone] (Europe) to buy a USB adapter. This adapter will allow you
to connect the front USB to the motherboard on a pin-by-pin basis.
Motherboard Pin Layout
Connecting the IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®) Port
You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front IEEE 1394
connection. This is an Intel standard connector, which is keyed so that it can’t be
accidentally reversed as long as it is connected to a proper Intel standard
motherboard header. Connect the 10-pin connector to the motherboard header so
that the blocked pin fits over the missing header pin.
Note: Please check the motherboard manual for the IEEE 1394 header pin layout
and make sure it matches the attached table. If you intend to connect the front
FireWire® port to an IEEE 1394 add-on card that comes with an external-type IEEE
1394 connector, please call Antec customer service at (800) 22ANTEC
(North America) or [phone] (Europe) to buy an adapter. This adapter
will allow you to connect the front IEEE 1394 port to the external-type connector.
Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names
1USB Power 1 2USB Power 2
3Negative Signal 1 4Negative Signal 2
5Positive Signal 1 6Positive Signal 2
7Ground 1 8Ground 2
9Key (No Connection) 10 Empty Pin
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Pin Assignment for Front Panel IEEE 1394 Connector
Connecting the Audio Ports
There is an Intel standard 10-pin connector (with 7 individual wires with
connectors) coming out from the front panel speaker and microphone connection.
If the motherboard supports Intel’s standard onboard audio connector, you can
plug in the 10-pin connector directly onto the board. For non-Intel standard audio
connection, you need to plug the 7 individual connectors to the motherboard.
See instruction below:
Locate the internal audio connectors from the motherboard or sound card.
Consult the motherboard or sound card manual for the pin-out positions.
1. Microphone Signal Pin: Connect the MIC connector to this pin.
2. Microphone Power: Connect the MIC-BIAS connector to this pin.
3. Ground Pin: Connect the AUD GND connector to this pin.
4. Front Right Speaker Out Pin: Connect the FPOUT-R connector to this pin.
5. Front Left Speaker Out Pin: Connect the FPOUT-L connector to this pin.
6. Rear Right Speaker Out Pin: Connect the RET-R connector to this pin.
7. Rear Left Speaker Out Pin: Connect RET-L connector to this pin.
3.5” Device Installation
There is one external 3.5” drive bay under the 5.25” drive bay.
1. Carefully remove the 3.5” drive bay cover from the bezel. Load the drives from
the front, lining them up to the front of the drive cage.
2. With one hand supporting the drive, fasten the drive with the screws provided.
3. Find a small 4-pin connector on the power supply and connect it to the male
4-pin connector on the floppy drive.
There are two internal 3.5” drive bays for the hard disk. One is inside the lower
5.25” drive bay and the other is at the bottom of the case. Both use a HDD tray
with soft silicone grommets to mount the HDD.
1. Remove the screw fastening the HDD tray to the case and slide the tray out of
the case.
2. Mount the hard drive into the drive tray through the bottom silicone grommets
with the special screws provided. Note: Don’t over-tighten the screws.
Over-tightening the screws will reduce the vibration and noise-dampening
ability of the silicone grommets.
3. Slide and fasten the tray back into the case.
4. Repeat the same procedure for the other as necessary.
Pin Signal Names Pin Signal Names
1 TPA+ 2 TPA–
3 Ground 4 Ground
5 TPB+ 6 TPB–
7 +12V (Fused) 8 +12V (Fused)
9 Key (No Pin) 10 Ground
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Note: We recommend using the upper drive tray (the one inside the lower 5.25”
drive bay) as it will provide better cooling and cable management. Using the HDD
bay at the bottom of the case may result in being unable to use the 4th PCI slot
depending on the length of the card used.
5. Find a 4-pin Molex connector on the power supply and connect it to the male
4-pin connector on the device.
5.25” Device Installation
There are two external 5.25” drive bays (with one HDD tray inside the lower
5.25” bay). Note: If you choose to use the lower drive bay for the HDD, you can
only install one 5.25” device to the case.
1. Looking from the rear of the case you can see some metal grilles covering the
5.25” drive bays. Carefully push a screwdriver through the metal grille and
gently push the plastic drive bay cover outwards until it comes off.
2. Use your hands to twist the metal plate back and forth until it breaks off.
Be careful of the newly exposed metal where the grille was attached, as these
areas are likely to be sharp. Note: Don’t break off the metal grilles covering the
drive bays that you are not using now
3. Slide the 5.25” device into the bay from the front.
4. Fasten the 5.25” device into the drive bay with screws provided.
5. Repeat the same procedure for other devices.
6. Connect a 4-pin large white connector from the power supply to the male 4-pin
connector on each of the devices.
Cooling System
The Rear Exhaust TriCool™ fan:
The NSK 3300 comes with one 120mm TriCool™ fan preinstalled. This fan has a
three-speed switch that lets you choose between quiet, performance, or maximum
cooling. (See specifications below.) The fan is installed so that the air is blowing
out of the case. Connect a large 4-pin connector from the power supply to the
male 4-pin connector on the fan. Note: The default setting of the fan is Low. We
recommend this speed to maximize quiet computing.
Note regarding fan speed controllers: The minimum voltage to start the fan is 5V.
We recommend setting the fan speed to High if the fan will be connected to a fan
control device or to the Fan-Only connector found on some of Antec’s power
supplies. A fan-control device regulates the fan speed by varying the voltage to it.
The voltage may start as low as 4.5V to 5V. Connecting a TriCool™ set on
Medium or Low to a fan-control device may result in the fan not being able to
start. The already lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further
reduced by the TriCool™ circuitry below 5V.

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Specifications:
Size: 120 x 120 x 25.4mm
Rated Voltage: DC 12V
Operating Voltage: 10.2V ~ 13.8V
The Front 92mm Fans
This case comes with two optional 92mm fan mounts in the front of the case.
The front fan should be installed so that the air is blowing into the case from the
front. We recommend using Antec TriCool™ 92mm fans and setting the speed to
LOW.
1. There are four special fan screws in the toolbox. Use these to fasten the fan to
the case from the inside.
2. Connect the fan to the power supply or onto the motherboard.
Speed Input
Current
Air Flow Static
Pressure
Acoustical
Noise
Input
Power
High
2000 RPM
0.24A
(Max.)
2.24 m³ / min
(79 CFM)
2.54 mm-H2O
(0.10 inch-H2O)
30 dBA 2.9 W
Medium
1600 RPM
0.2A 1.59 m³ / min
(56 CFM)
1.53 mm-H2O
(0.06 inch-H2O)
28 dBA 2.4 W
Low
1200 RPM
0.13A 1.1 m³ / min
(39 CFM)
0.92 mm-H2O
(0.04 inch-H2O)
25 dBA 1.6 W

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Printed in China.
Version 1.0.1 03/02/2006