Riotoro CR280 MINI User manual

Your Installation
Guide For The
CR280 MINI Tower CASE

Congratulations you are
on your way to build the
perfect gaming machine

Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
- What is in the box
- Product Details
- Before You Begin
Chapter 2: Ready, Setup, Go
- Removing the Side Panel
- Install the Motherboard
- Install Hard Drives and SSDs
- Install Drives to 2.5” Mounts
- Attaching Cables
- Attaching the Case Fan Cables
- Fan Mounting Point and Water Cooling Support
- Install the Power Supply
- Troubleshoot Your New CR280
Chapter 3: Specifications
- Specifications
- Recommended Parts
- Recommended Peripherals
Chapter 4: Everything Else
- Important Safety Information
- General Maintenance
- LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ("Limited Warranty")

Welcome to RIOTORO
Thank you for purchasing the CR280 Mini Tower
Computer Case.
The CR280 was engineered to provide a solution that
offers plenty of expansion space, and lots of features at a
very competitive price. A well thought product for those
that wish a versatile solution, featuring an incredible
amount of heat dissipation performance for its price range,
it also supports 120mm radiators, a tool free design, USB
3.0 and multiple SSD/HDD bays.
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
Included Hardware
- 6x nylon ties
- 4x long screws
-8x screws for fans
-2x spare thumbscrews
for optional cooling radiators
- 8x small Phillips
head screws
- 4x small accessories screws
CR280 Case

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Product Details
2) I/O shield cutout
3) PCI-E expansion slots
4) Power supply bay
1) Front Panel:
- USB 3.0 ports
- Microphone jack
- Headphone jacks
- Power switch
- Reset switch
- Hard Disk Drive LED
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5) Motherboard 6) Fans & Fan/Rad Mounts
7) 3.5” Drive Mount 8) 2.5” Tool-less Drive Mounts
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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, make sure 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
Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter for a cleaner
look and to improve airflow. The case is designed with cable pass-through
cutouts throughout and space to conceal cables under the right side panel
(as seen from the front). Use the provided nylon zip ties to hold the cables
in place.

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Ready, Setup, Go
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Remove the Case Side Panels
Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you. Remove
the thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place.
Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear.
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Install the Motherboard
The CR280 is compatible with motherboards up to E-ATX, including ATX,
Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX.

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Install the Motherboard
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.

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Install 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 panel

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Install the Motherboard
Attach the motherboard to the case.
The CR280 comes with most pre-installed standoff, it also adds a couple
extra if you need to add them, Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield
and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case standoff.
Attach the motherboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard
screws.

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Install HDD & SSD
The CR280 has one 3.5” drive bays and two 2.5” drive bays. These bays
are located in the motherboard compartment area.
To install a 3.5” hard drive
The 3.5” hard drive will be held in place by two pins on the side of the case
and by pins a retaining bracket. Instructions:
- Remove the thumbscrew and
retaining bracket. Take note of
the pin locations under the lip
of the case.
- With the circuit board facing up,
align the holes on the side of the
drive with the case pins.
- Align the retaining bracket pins
with the holes on the other side
of the drive. Then use the
Thumbscrew to secure the drive
in the case.

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Installing Drives into the 2.5” Mounts
The CR280 case has two mounts for 2.5” drives such as solid state drives
(SSD). The mounts are two sets of four screw
Instructions:
- In the motherboard compartment
of the case, place the 2.5” drive on
one set of screws This may require
sliding the drive under the case
front fan.
- From other side of the case, screw
the drives in place with the provided
Philips screws.