Riotoro CR101BE User manual

MID TOWER PC CASE
CR101BE

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Note: This manual is a guide for the CR101BE convertible case. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components,
please refer to their documentation.
Thank you for purchasing the CR101BE!
The CR101BE mid-tower blends small budgets, style and a vast interior
with flexible storage and cooling options that make building a powerful
PC building effortless.
Equipped with front and side mounts for 120.0 mm fans and 80.0 mm rear
fan mounts it keeps the critical components cool using air or liquid cooling.
Two 3.5” drive bays and two SSD mounts provide plenty of storage, the
front-mounted I/O and ODD bays provides easy access to external
devices and audio ports.
Welcome to RIOTORO

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Before You Begin
- Exploded view
- What is in the box
- Precautions
- Requirements
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- Specifications
- Remove the side panels
- Install the motherboard
- Connect the Front Panel Switches and LEDs
- Power Supply Installation
- Fan Installation - Front, back, side
- SSD / HDD / ODD Installation
- Water Cooling Installation - 120.0 mm options
- Water Cooling Installation - 240.0 mm options
- Air Cooling Installation
- GPU Installation
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- General Maintenance
- Important Safety Information
- Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty")
- Troubleshooting your new CR101BE
- Recommended parts
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CONTENTS

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Exploded view
1. Side panel
2. Front panel
3. I/O
4. ODD cover
5. Body
6. Fan bracket
7. Side panel
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1120.00 mm fan Ventiallation
2Radiator brackets 240.0 mm radiator
installation
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PSU screws PSU installation
HDD screws HDD installation
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Motherboard screws
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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ITEM IMAGE USEDESCRIPTION
CR101BE
MID TOWER Case
Standoffs
Build your gaming
machine
Motherboard
installation
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Phillip screws
Motherboard
installation
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Watercooling bracket
installationg
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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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PRECAUTIONS

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Note: Handle all components with care, should you need any assistance go to www.riotoro.com/support
REQUIREMENTS
In order to configure the CR101BE you will need:
1. A flat working area (e.g. desk or table)
with sufficient space
2. A magnetic Phillips screw driver
This means you need to have the Phillips screw driver
available in order to complete this assembly.

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- Water Cooling Mounts:
SPECIFICATIONS
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- Type:
- Color:
- Case Material:
- Metal Thickness:
- With Power Supply:
- Motherboard Compatibility:
- Side Panel Window:
- External 5.25" Drive Bays:
- External 3.5" Drive Bays:
- Internal 3.5" Drive Bays:
- Internal 2.5" Drive Bays:
- Expansion Slots:
GENERAL
MID TOWER
Black
Steel, ABS Plastic
0.4 mm
No
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
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EXPANSION
- Front Panel:
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EXTERNAL PORTS
1x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x Headphone
1x Microphone
COOLING SYSTEM
- Fan Mounts: Front: 1x 120.0 mm
Side: 2x 120.0 mm
Rear: 1x 80.0 mm or 1x 90.0 mm
- Max GPU Length:
- Max CPU Cooler Height:
- Max PSU Length:
Front: 1x 120.0 mm
Side: 1x 120.0 mm or 1x 240.0 mm radiator
MAX DIMENSIONS
340.0 mm (with front fans)
140.0 mm
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Remove the side panel by sliding it towards the
rear and the tempered glass towards you.
Remove the thumbscrews from both side
panels and store them in a safe place.
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Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with the rear facing you.
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REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS

Note: some I/O shields come pre-installed on the motherboard, check your motherboard’s manual for details.
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CR101BE comes with enough mounting standoffs for a full ATX or smaller
form factor.
Align the motherboards screw holes with the
case standoff, attach the motherboard using
the provided screws.
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From inside, snap the I/O shield into the
cutout which is located in the rear of the case.
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INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD

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USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HD AUDIO
POWER SW
RESET SW
HDD LED
POWER LED +
POWER LED -
Tips: - LED leads are marked positive (+) or negative (–) and must be connected to the corresponding
pins on the motherboard. The orientation of the RESET SW and POWER SW connectors does not matter
- Use your motherboard manual to correctly identify the front I/O connectors.
The front panel switches, LEDs, and USB ports have wire leads that
need to be attached to the motherboard header pins. Use the motherboard
manual to locate the proper header pins and attach the right connectors.
CONNECT THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND LEDS

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CR101BE is designed for a quick PSU installation, simply put in place and
tighten screws to the back panel.
Tighten screwsSlide the PSU into position
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Note: place the two screws on a safe place as they need to be reinstalled when you put the front panel back.
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Remove the front panel.Remove the security screws from the panel.
In order to install all fans, you need to remove the front panel.
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REMOVE FRONT PANEL
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Note: In order to install two fans on the side panel you need to make sure that the fans are 15.0 mm in depth, otherwise the
top fan will hit the PSU.
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Attach up to two 120.0 mm fans on the side
panel.
Attach the 120.0 mm fan on the front and
an 80.0 mm exhaust on the back.
CR101BE is designed to provide superb cooling; with fan mounts on the
front, back and side.
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FAN INSTALLATION – FRONT, BACK, SIDE
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Note: remember to reinstall the front panel security screws. To install additional drives an optional caddy may be installed.
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Attach the ODD to the respective location,
remove the ODD cover from the front panel and
reinstall the front panel.
Attach the HDD or SSD to the respective
location.
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CR101BE is designed with easy installation 3.5” and 2.5” drive bays and
ODDs.
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HDD
(optional)
HDD
SSD
SSD

Note: make sure the fan are pre-installed to the radiator.
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Attach the fan and radiator to the fan bracket.Attach the water block to the motherboard.
CR101BE is designed to provide superb water cooling, you can easily
install a 120.0 mm radiator in the front.
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WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OPTIONS

Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the air cooling solution manufacturer.
Make sure all screws are tighten and fans
are connected to the correct motherboard
headers.
Attach the brackets and air cooler to the
motherboard
CR101BE is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of
air cooling solutions up to 140.0 mm in height.
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AIR COOLING INSTALLATION
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Note: the total amount of GPUs depends on the motherboard you choose.
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Attach each GPU to the motherboard, place
and tighten the thumbs screws.
Remove the thumb screws for the PCIe
expansion covers.
The CR101BE allows for the installation of up to thee (3) GPUs.
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