Riotoro CR1280 User manual

Your Installation
Guide For The
CR1280 FULL 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 CR1280
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 CR1280 FULL TOWER
computer case.
The CR1280 FULL TOWER chassis allows up to 256 RGB
color options to choose from, it also provides ample space
and it is one of the lightest Full tower cases in the market with
support to both USB 2.0.0 and USB 3.0.
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 motherboard
standoff
- 12x small Phillips
head screws
- 12x small
accessories screws
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Aluminum BaseCR1280 Case

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Product Details
1) Front Panel:
- USB 3.0 Ports - Fast & Slow Button
- USB 2.0 Ports - Power Switch
- Microphone Jack - Reset Switch
- Headphone Jack - Power LED Strip
- RGB Button - Hard Disk Drive LED
2) I/O Panel Cutout
3) PCI-E Expansion Slots
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Product Details
4) Fans & Fan/Rad Mounts 5) Motherboard Mount Points
6) Power Supply Bay 7) 2.5” Tool-less Drive Mount
8) 2.3” Tool-less Drive Mounts 9) Radiator 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 compo-
nents.
- 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 CR1280 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 CR1280 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 CR1280 has four 3.5” drive bays and four 2.5” drive bays.
These bays are located in the
compartment under the
motherboard, just in front
of the PSU area.
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Installing a 3.5” HDD
There are four 3.5” HDD bays located directly in front of the PSU area,
each bay contains a HDD bracket that needs to be installed before sliding
the HDD back.
Instructions:
- Remove the bracket and
simply add the HDD,
making sure the connector
side is looking backwards
directly to you.
- With the HDD Connector
heading to your position
slide it back until it is secured
in the 3.5 HDD cage.
- Connect the cables, both
SATA cables (energy and data)
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