
1. Install the CPU, CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard.
Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU and its cooler on
your motherboard. If you are using a liquid CPU cooler you may find it easier to install it after
the motherboard is installed in the case.
2. Install the I/O panel.
Your motherboard should have come with a standard I/O panel that shields and exposes the
rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case. From inside, snap the I/O panel into
the cutout in the rear of the case.
Figure 1 Example I/O panel
3. Attach the motherboard to the case.
The CR1080 comes with enough mounting standoffs for a full ATX or smaller form factor. Slide
the motherboard into the I/O panel and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case
standoff. Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard screws.
Install Hard Drives and SSDs
The CR1080 has one 3.5” dedicated bay and two 2.5” drive bays. That can be adapted into a 3.5 “if
desired to. These bays are located in the compartment behind the motherboard tray
To install a 3.5” hard drive
The 3.5” drive bay comes with a plastic bracket that needs to be used in order to install the HDD in the right
position.
1. Remove the plastic bracket, attach the HDD into it, and place the bracket with the drive in its
original position.