Riotoro CR480 User manual

Your Guide
to Great Gaming
CR480 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 CR480
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 RIOTORO CR480
Computer Case.
The CR480 was engineered to provide a solution that offers
plenty of expansion space, and lots of features at a very competi-
tive 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 radia-
tors, 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
- 10x thumb screws
- 2x spare thumbscrews for
optional cooling radiators
- 16x small Philips head screws
- 8x screws for fans for tying cable
- 8x long screws
- 6x nylon ties
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Product Details
1) Front Panel:
- USB 3.0 ports
- Microphone jack
- Headphone jacks
- Power switch
- Reset switch
- Hard Disk Drive LED 1
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Product Details
2) I/O shield cutout 3) PCI-E expansion slots
4) 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, 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 CR480 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 CR480 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 moth-
erboard to the standoffs with the provided motherboard screws.
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Install HDD & SSD
The CR480 has one 3.5” drive bays and two 2.5” drive bays. These bays are
located in the compartment under the motherboard.
The Cr480 comes with three 3.5” bays for HDD, the bays and retention mecha-
nism are tool less.
Instructions:
- Pull each of the brackets
to remove the plastic bracket
out of the bay, once out, place
the HDD into the plastic bracket
and slide it back to its original
position until it is secure.
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Installing Drives into the 2.5” Mounts
The CR480 case has two mounts for 2.5” drives such as SSD’s.
Instructions:
- Place the 2.5” drive and
align the drive to a position
where it can be secured.
- From the other side of the
case, screw the drives in
place with the provided
Philips screws.
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