Riotoro CR488 User manual

MID TOWER PC CASE
CR488

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Note: This manual is a guide for the CR488 MID TOWER case. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components,
please refer to their documentation.
Thank you for purchasing the CR488!
The RIOTORO CR488 mid-tower blends elegant style, incredible
cooling efficiency, and a vast interior with flexible storage and cooling
options that make building a powerful PC building effortless, even with
the largest GPUs and PSUs. A front red LED 120.0 mm fan and rear
120.0 mm fan keeps GPUs and the CPU and motherboard extra cool.
Additional mount points provide more cooling options, including support
for 120.0 mm and 240.0 mm radiators or 120.0 mm and 140.0 mm fans.
Two 3.5” drive bays and three SSD mounts provide plenty of storage,
and a top-mounted panel provides easy access to USB 3.0 and audio
ports. A side window and cable management ensures the inside as
good as the outside.
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
- SSD / HDD Installation
- Fan Installation - Front, top, rear, bottom
- Attaching the Case Fan Cables
- Water Cooling Installation - 120.0 mm or 240.0 mm options
- GPU Installation
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- General Maintenance
- Important Safety Information
- Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty")
- Troubleshooting your new CR488
- Recommended parts
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CONTENTS

Before You Begin
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Exploded view
1. Front panel
2. I/O panel
3. Dust filter
4. Side panel
5. Structure
6. PCIe cover
7. 120.0 mm Red LED fan
8. 120.0 mm fan
9. PCIe cover
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Thumb screws GPU installation 2
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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ITEM IMAGE USEDESCRIPTION
CR488
Mid Tower Case
Nylon ties
Long screws
Fan screws
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machine
Cable management
Water cooling
installation
Fan installation
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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 assemble CR488 to the desired form factor
(either mini or mid tower) 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 and the
type of screw you need.

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Ready, Setup, Go
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- Water Cooling Mounts:
SPECIFICATIONS
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- Type:
- Color:
- Case Material:
- 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
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ATX, micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
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EXPANSION
- Top Panel:
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EXTERNAL PORTS
2x USB 3.0
1x Headphone
1x Microphone
- Front included:
COOLING SYSTEM
Front: 2x 120.0 mm Red LED
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
- Fan Mounts: Front: 2x 120.0 mm
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
Top: 2x 120.0 mm
Bottom: 1x 120.0 mm
- Max GPU Length:
- Max CPU Cooler Height:
- Max PSU Length:
Front: 1x 120.0 mm or 1x 240.0 mm
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
MAX DIMENSIONS
400.0 mm
165.0 mm
220.0 mm

Remove each panel by sliding the panel
toward the rear.
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 rear facing you.
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REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS

CR488 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 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 header pins the motherboard. Use your motherboard
manual to locate the proper header pins and attach the right connectors.
CONNECT THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND LEDS

CR488 is designed for quick PSU installation, simply put in place and
tighten screws to the back panel.
Tighten screwsSlide the PSU into position
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POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
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Place each bracket with the installed drive in its
original position.
Remove the tool-less bracket, attach
the SSD and/or HDD to each bracket
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CR488 is designed with tool-less 3.5” (convertible to 2.5”) and 2.5”
drive bays.
SSD / HDD INSTALLATION
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Additional 120.0 mmfans may be installled to
increase airflow. As an option you may install
RGB fans with an external controller.
Remove the front panel and magnetic filter
CR488 is designed to provide superb cooling with the two included
120.0 mm fans.
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FAN INSTALLATION – FRONT, TOP, REAR, BOTTOM
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Position the fan hub to allow facilitate good
cable management and allows you easy
access to the controller.
To connect fans directly to the motherboard
always make sure you use the correct header;
12V fan to 12V header / 5V fan to 5V header.
Note: The fans included are NON-RGB fans, DO NOT connect to the RGB header. To avoid issues follow the instructions
provided by the fan, controller and motherboard manufacturer. Connecting a NON-RGB RIOTORO FAN will potentially
set the RGB lightning out of sync, connect any non RGB fan or third party fan to the motherboard fan headers if needed.
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Connect the fans directly to the motherboard using the appropriate fan header.
Alternatively, connect the fans to an RGB hub and controller (make sure they
are connected to the PSU).
ATTACHING THE CASE FAN CABLES
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Remove the front panel, attach the 240.0 mm
radiator to the front or top.
Remove the front panel, attach the 120.0 mm
radiator to the front or top.
CR488 is designed to provide superb fan cooling with two options, use
a 120.0 mm or a 240.0 mm radiator in the front or top.
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WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OR 240.0 MM OPTIONS
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Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the air cooling solution manufacturer.
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Make sure all screws are tighten and fans
are connected to the correct motherboard
headers.
Attach the brackets and air cooler to the
motherboard
CR488 is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of
air cooling solutions up to 165.0 mm in height.
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AIR COOLING INSTALLATION

Attach each GPU to the motherboard, place
and tighten the thumbs screws and PCIe cover.
For 2nd and 3rd GPU punch put the PCIe covers.
Remove the thumb screws for the PCIe
expansion covers.
The CR488 allows for the installation of up to thee (3) GPUs.
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GPU INSTALLATION
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