Riotoro CR1288 PRISM User manual

Installation Guide
CR1288 pRiSM

Congratulations!
You are on your way to
building your dream machine!

Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
- What's in the box
- Product details
- Before you begin
Chapter 2: Ready, Setup, Go
- Removing the Side Panel
- Installing the Motherboard
- Installing Hard Drives
- Installing SSDs
- Attaching Case Cables
- Attaching the Case Fan Cable
- Attaching the RGB LED Strip
- Installing Optional Fans and Water Coolers
- Installing the Power Supply
- Customizing RGB Lighting
- Optional: Controlling Case Lighting with RGB Motherboards
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 3: Specifications
- Specifications
- Recommended Components
- Recommended Peripherals
Chapter 4: Everything Else
- Important Safety Information
- General Maintenance
- Warranty

Welcome to RIOTORO
Thank you for purchasing the CR1288 Prism!
The CR1288 Prism full-tower case with its bold looks, RGB
lighting, incredible cooling performance, quiet operation, and
builder-friendly features, provides the ideal foundation for
building your dream PC.
Note: This manual is a guide for RIOTORO’s computer cases. For instructions on installing
the motherboard and other components, please refer to their documentation.

Before You Begin
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What’s in the Box?
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-6x nylon ties
-13x motherboard screws
-2x motherboard standoffs
-4x SSD screws
-8x radiator screws
-8x fan screws
-1x RGB LED strip
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CR1288 Prism
Product Details
1) Front Panel:
- USB 3.0 Ports
- USB 2.0 Ports
- Microphone Jack
- Headphone Jack
- RGB Button
2) Motherboard I/O Panel Cutout
3) Expansion Slots
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- Fast & Slow Buttons
- Power Switch
- Reset Switch
- Power LED
- Hard Disk Drive LED

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Product Details
4) Fans and radiator mounts
5) Motherboard mounting area
6) Tool-less SSD mounts
7) Tool-less hard drive mounts
8) Power supply bay
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Before You Begin
Please take the following precautions:
- Handle all PC components and cards with care.
- Hold cards and processors by their edges to avoid damaging
components.
- To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge, periodically
ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a
wrist grounding strap.
- Before connecting cables, ensure the connectors are correctly aligned.
- Consult the documentation of your motherboard and other components
for specific installation instructions and troubleshooting.
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Before You Begin
When routing cables
The case is designed with cable pass-through cutouts and tie down points.
- Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter and improve
airflow.
- Use the provided nylon zip ties to hold the cables in place.
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Ready, Setup, Go
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Removing the Side Panels
- Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with the rear facing you.
- Remove the thumbscrews from side panels.
- Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear.
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Installing the Motherboard
The CR1288 Prism is compatible with all common motherboard sizes:
E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX.
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Installing the Motherboard
Install the CPU, CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard.
Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation 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.
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Installing the Motherboard
Install the I/O shield
Your motherboard should have come with a standard I/O shield that
exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case.
From inside, snap the I/O shield into the cutout in the rear of the case.
Example I/O shield
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Installing the Motherboard
Mount the motherboard.
The CR1288 Prism comes with pre-installed standoffs for the motherboard
mounting screws. Extra standoffs are provided if you need to add them.
- Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield
- Align the motherboards screw holes with the standoff screw holes
- Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the motherboard screws.
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Installing Hard Drives and SSDs
The CR1288 has four 3.5” hard drive bays and four 2.5” SSD bays. These
bays are located in the compartment under the motherboard in front of the
PSU area.
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Hard Drive Bay
SSD mounts

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Installing 3.5” Hard Drives
There are four 3.5” hard drive bays located in bottom compartment of the
case. Each bay contains a drive tray. No screws or tools are required to
mount the drives.
- Pinch the tray’s grips and slide the tray out of the bay.
- With the drive connectors facing the track grips, attach the drive with the
tray pins inserted into the drive screw holes.
- Slide the tray back in the bay.
- Connect the SATA and power cables.