SD LEET User manual

SD HTPC User Manual
February 17th, 2016
Revision2.2
(Latest revision of this manual is available for download on our website at
www.steigerdynamics.com/support-downloads)
COPYRIGHT © 2012-2016 STEIGER DYNAMICS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2
Welcome
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing a hand-assembled, custom-made living room PC
from STEIGER DYNAMICS.
It is our pleasure to welcome you to our exclusive community of customers.
We hope you will have years of you joy and high-performance computing
with your new system.
Each one of our living room PCs is designed and assembled in the United
States and supported in-house by the very engineer who created it.
Your system was manufactured to your specifications with your needs in
mind, and we are confident that you are going to love it as much as we did
manufacturing it.
We know you are extremely excited to get started right away, but it is
very important that you read the following “Quick-Start-Guide” to
assure a hassle-free setup and an ideal user experience.
Please pay special attention to the items that are marked with this icon:
Kind regards,
Martin Gossner
CEO
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Table of Content
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I. Quick-Start-Guide 4
Step 1 – Unpacking & Hardware Check 4
Step 2 – Intro to System Buttons & Connectors 5
Step 3 – System Placement Considerations 6
Step 4 – Connecting the System 7
Step 5 – Connecting the Peripherals 9
Step 6 – Ready to Roll 9
IV. Manufacturing Log 17
1. BIOS, Drivers, and Windows Software & Settings 13
2. Software & Apps 14
3. Backup & Restore 15
4. Hardware 16
Phase 1 – Preparation 17
Phase 2 – Initial Software Installation 17
Phase 3 – Final Hardware Assembly & Software Installation 17
Phase 4 – Final Tests 18
Phase 5 – Finishing 18
III. Best Practices 13
II. DIY Builder Guide 10
1. Hardware Assembly 10
2. Software Setup 12

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Please call us (1-855-915-9000)or email us ([e-mail]), if anything is damaged or missing.
Please keep all original packaging material incl. interior Instapak foam for potential warranty shipment!
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C. Check accessories
§Power cable
§HDMI Cable (standard withLEET)
§Wifi Antennas (Standard with LEET)
§Black STEIGER DYNAMICS Box with spare parts
§Black STEIGER DYNAMICS Binder with disks
A. Unpack your system
Step 1 – Unpacking & Hardware Check
4. Reattach lid
5. Reattach lid screws
3. Remove foam and check connections
§Check cable connections
§Check that PCI cards are in place
1. Remove lid screws
§The 2 thumb screws on rear side of chassis
are easily unfastened by hand
2. Remove Lid
§Lift up back of lid by approx. 1 inch
§Pull lid back and out of bracket
D. Check peripherals
§Other peripherals you have ordered
Peripherals might be drop shipped and arrive
separately from your system.
B. Optional: Inspect system for external internal damage/flaws
HDD cables
GPU cables
GPU
Other
PCI-E
1. Unpack outer box
§Cut outer box
open on top and
unfold cover
§Flip outer box up
side down
§Lift off outer box
(inner box will be
up side down)
2. Unpack inner box
§Cut inner box
open on bottom
and unfold cover
§Flip box up side up
§Lift off inner box
to reveal system
SSD cables
(NOTE: Your configuration may vary!)

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Step 2 – System Buttons & Connectors (Photos: LEET HTPC)
Blu-ray drive slot
Optical drive button
(push to open/close)
Front screen
Front panel connectors
(push door to access)
HD
Audio
out Mic
in 2x USB 3.0
SDHC
card
reader
Power
button
A. Front view
B. Rear view
IR
receiver
Power
supply
switch
Power
cable
plug
USB 2.0 (black)
USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 3.1 (turquoise)
Onboard audio incl.
optical S/PDIF
digitalin/out
Lid screws
Engineer Signature Badge
Primarydedicated DVI
FYI: DVI and HDMI are 100% lossless
compatible without signal conversion.
Dedicated HDMI
Dedicated DisplayPort
Secondary dedicated DVI
Onboard HDMI and DisplayPort
(use only if you have no dedicated graphics card)
Gigabit Ethernet
(NOTE: Your configuration may vary!)
E. LED Light switch (optional, LEET only)
LED light switch
(Behind left
front foot on
bottom left
(LEET only))
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna connectors
C. Power button light indicators
§No light: System is off
§Constant blue light: System is turned on
§Blinking blue light: System is in sleep mode
D. Power button functionality
§When off or in sleep mode: Press button to turn on.
§When on: Press button to put system to sleep
§When on: Press button for 4 seconds for hard system
shut down (same as if you unplug system while on)

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High performance systems like the STEIGER DYNAMICS HTPCs require proper system placement toassure safe
operating temperatures and solid system stability even under hours of heavy load. Please follow the
instructions below.
A. Optimize airflow
§Ensure good air circulation and do not place into
fully closed cabinets.
§If you place your system in an AV-Rack or
under/in a desk, ensure 2” (5 cm) air intake and
exhaust clearance for the fans and ventilation
holes on bottom, rear, and left side, and top.
§Do not put system on carpet or soft surfaces
since they block air intakes on the bottom.
B. Keep away from water, heat, and dust
§Setup in dry area and avoid exposure to
water/rain and excessive humidity.
§Do not use system as a drink holder or coaster.
§Avoid hot/warm areas like proximity to heaters.
§Dust decreases system cooling performance,
hence avoid dusty areas.
C. Keep accessible
Keep system accessible to do any of the following:
§Gently clean system exterior and interior from
dust
§Turn on light switch
§Open/close optical drive
§Access front panel connectors
§Access connectors on the back
D. Place IR receiver (opt.) in direct line of sight
§Place system in a way soyou can easily see the
front screen for system monitoringparameters
and entertainment information (LEET only)
§The IRreceiver onthe front leftneeds tobe in
line of sight touse the IR remote control.
E. Other considerations
§Never push objects into the PC. This could cause
short circuits, liquiddrain, shock and/or fire.
§Keep juniors’hands away.
§Keep system away from strong magnetic fields.
§The system weighs up to 70 pounds. To avoid
injury, it should only be moved by a person with
a respective fitness level.
Step 3 – System Placement Considerations
Keep
clean Keep dry Keep
cool
No
Kids No magnets
Rear
air intakes
Rear
air outtakes
Left air
outtakes
Bottom air
intakes
Airflow of custom built liquid cooling configuration
NOTE: Your airflow may differ depending on specific
system configuration and products – especially pre-
sealed liquid cooling configurationsfeature a different
airflow.

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D. Connection chart with Audio/Video-Receiver (AVR)
§Connect your HTPC to AVR/AmplifierwithHDMI cable orDVI-HDMI cable.
§Plug cable into HDMI or DVI port of your graphics card as explained on page 5 (Step 2B).
§Connect AVR to TV with HDMI cable.
§Connect AVR to speakers with speaker cables.
A. Ensure sufficient power
§Depending on system configuration, your SD HTPC may draw up to 1600 Watts under full load. Hence,
please make sure, your power outlet is ready for this amount of power draw when you have a
configuration with multiple graphics cards.
B. Connect to surge protector (optional )
§Protect your investment by connecting the system’s power cableto a surge protector and/or UPS
(Uninterruptable Power Supply)
§This surge protector should be directly connected tothe power outlet in the wall.
C. Avoid cable traps
§Route the power cable and all other cables in a way that they won’t be walked on or tripped over.
E. Connection chart without Audio/Video-Receiver (AVR)
§Connect HTPC to TV with HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI cable.
§Plug cable into HDMI or DVI port of your graphics card as explained on page 5 (Step 2B).
§Connect HTPC to speaker with optical S/PDIF or analog audio cables
HDMI HDMI
Speaker Cables (Stereo/Surround)
HDMI
Optical S/PDIF or Analog Audio Jacks (Stereo/5.1 Surround)
Step 4 – Connecting the System
F. Important AVR and TV settings
§Activate “HDMI pass-through” in your AVR settings
§Activate “Game Mode” or “PC Mode” in your TV settings. If your TV does not have these settings, you
need todeactivate any picture processing options inyour advanced TV settings (please see TV manual).
§Failure to configurethese settings willresult inhigh lags (e.g. slow mouse responsiveness)

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NOTE: When turning on your HTPC for the first time, it is recommended to connect the bare minimum
peripherals, suchas keyboard, mouse, and TV/monitor before connectingother devices like gamepads, Wi-Fi
receivers, scanners, printers, headsets, external hard drives, etc. After initialsetup, shut down your system and
then connect your remaining devices.
A. Mouse and keyboard
§Connect mouse and keyboard (or their respective wireless receivers if you have wireless devices) to the
black USB 2.0 ports onthe back ofthe system. Some ofthe motherboard I/O-shields have dedicated
mouse and keyboard USB connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard symbol. In this case, please
make sure that you use these connectors.
§If you have a wireless mouse and keyboard:
§Use the supplied USB extension cables and place the receivers some feet away from the system, since
the chassis may distort or weaken the wireless signalif the receiver is placed inthe USB portdirectly.
§For optimum performance, place the receivers in direct sight without any obstructions between the
receiver and your wireless mouse and keyboard.
B. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas
§Please connect the supplied antennas to their respective connectors on the back of the system
§If wired antennas, place them away from the system, since the aluminum chassis may distort or weaken
the wireless signal.
§Place the antennas away from other wireless receivers (e.g. wireless keyboard and mouse receivers) since
their wireless signals may interfere witheach other and result inwireless lags, hangs, and/or disconnects.
§Keep the receivers clear of obstructions to assure proper wireless performance
NOTE: We recommend to use a wired Ethernet Internet connection rather than a Wi-Fi connection. Wired
connections are simply more reliable, faster, and have lowerlatency for lag free high-end gaming.
Step 5 – Connecting the Peripherals
Devices we offer and recommend:
§Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
§Logitech G700(S) Wireless Gaming Mouse
§Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard
§Logitech K830 Keyboard/Touchpad
Devices we had issues with and do not recommend:
§Razer Naga Wireless Mouse
§Razer Mamba Wireless Mouse
§Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Wireless Mouse
§Logitech MX5500 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
§Logitech MX Performance Mouse
§Logitech K750 Wireless Keyboard
§Logitech K820 Keyboard/Touchpad
C. Wireless recommendations
§We have tested and continuously test variousleading wireless miceand keyboards in themarket, and can
at this point only recommend and vouch for a few specific devices. Many devices we tested had issues
withlong wireless distances (up to 15 feet), lags, disconnects, hangs, battery life, interferences , etc.

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A. Firing up your STEIGER DYNAMICS HTPC
1. Switchthe Power Supply switch atthe rear of the system to “I”(on).
2. Press the round Power Button in the front of the system.
3. Your first boot may take a bit longer as usual and the system may turn on and off several times before it
boots into Windows. This is normal. Should you run into any problems or error messages, please refer to
the first page of the quick start guide, the next section of this manual, “Best Practices”, and/or contact
us for help.
B. Windows key
§We usually pre-activate your Windows license during installation, so you do not have to activate your
Windows license when you boot up the system for the first time.
§If Windows ever asks you for your Windows key, you can find it on the sticker at the rear of the system.
C. Microsoft user account
§When we install and configure your HTPC we do so with a local account, without any password.
§We recommend that you change your account type from a local account to a Microsoft account. This will
allow you to experience the full integration of Windows cloud services incl. Microsoft OneDrive, Outlook,
Store Apps. To doso, please follow the steps below:
1. Navigate to “Control Panel” >>> “User Accounts” .
2. Click on “Make changes to my account in PC settings”.
3. Click on “Switch to a Microsoft account” and follow the instructions.
D. Your binder
Your binder (which you have open right now) is a great place to keep important system software and
documentation – we have started you off by including:
§Manual: Follow the “Quick-Start-Guide”, find out about “Best Practices”, and check out your individual
“Manufacturing Log” (LEET).
§Original Windows Disc: For a any scenarios that require to boot from the Windows DVD, like Automatic
Repair or restoring a restore point from boot.
§Other software: Software that may have been providedby the manufacturers of your system’s
components.
Step 6 – Ready to Roll

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A. Remove slider from chassis
1. Unscrew 2 screws on the inside that attach
the slider’s left fan mount to the chassis
2. Unscrew 4 thumb screws on the back side
that attach the slider tothe chassis
3. Carefully slide out the slider from the
chassis’ backside
1. Hardware Assembly (LEET Chassis only)
C. Detach front panel cables
Disconnect and remove the following cables
from the chassis’ interior:
1. USB 2.0 card reader
2. HD audio
3. USB 2.0 front display extension cable
4. Power switch/power LED 4-pin from
power button
5. 2-pin motherboard power switch from
Infrared module
6. 4-pin USB from Infrared module
Please follow this section if you purchased the LEET chassis by itself, i.e. not a fully pre-assembled system. It
is important that you follow this guide step by step since the integration of high-end components may not
be as straight forward as withstandard full tower desktop chassis.
B. Remove drive-cage from chassis
1. Unscrew 3 thumb screws that hold the drive-
cage in place
2. Unscrew 2 screws that attach the drive-cage
to the chassis’ front wall
3. Carefully lift the drive-cage out of the chassis
D. Install HDDs
1. Unscrew 4 thumb screws that fix HDDs
2. Attach rubber screws to HDDs
3. Slide HDDs with rubber screws into the bays
4. Reattach 4 thumb screws