SFF time P-ATX V2.1 User manual

SFF TIME P-ATX V2.1 MANUAL

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Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing SFF time P-ATX V2 case. Please read full compatibility list before assembling your PC. You can find it on
sfftime.com.
If you have any doubts about choosing your components, or steps in this manual, please contact us via email on [email protected]m, and we will
be glad to assist you.
Important notes:
- always use the correct screwdriver tip for corresponding bolts (PH1 or PH2)
- always use the correct bolt type
- do not overtight the bolts
- do not force the components in, each component should be installed without using excessive force

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Included with case:
PSU bracket
GPU bracket
92 mm fan adapter
AC bracket and grommet
Hex tool
Mounting hardware

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1. Preparing the case –removing side panels (part 1)
- your case will come with side panels and HDD bracket attached
- you need to remove them before putting other components into the case
- unscrew six bolts that hold the side panels, marked on the picture

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2. Preparing the case –removing side panels (part 2)
- push side panels towards the back side of the case approximately 1 cm
- lift panels upwards, away from the case

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3. Preparing the case –removing HDD bracket (part 1)
- unscrew the nut that holds HDD bracket using provided tool or with 5.5 mm socket or wrench and save it for later use

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4. Preparing the case –removing HDD bracket (part 2)
- slide the HDD bracket towards the top of the case, and
lift it up
- remove the washer that sits under the bracket and save
it for later use

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5. Installing the motherboard –preparing standoffs (part 1)
- case comes with standoffs installed for ITX
or DTX motherboard. If you are going to
install larger motherboard, please install
additional standoffs (see next page)
- to install standoffs, you need a standoff and
bolt that holds it
- screw the standoff to the bolt with your
hands
- to tighten the standoff, use screwdriver and
provided tool like shown on the picture

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6. Installing the motherboard –preparing standoffs (part 2)
- following pictures show standoff configurations for different
motherboard sizes
- always install correct standoffs, otherwise you could damage the
motherboard

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7. Installing the motherboard –bolts and cables
- prepare the motherboard by installing CPU,
RAM, M.2 drives, and CPU air cooler if using
one
- install the IO shield
- align the motherboard on the standoffs
- screw the motherboard down using provided
bolts
- after installing the motherboard, connect
internal USB 3.0 cable and power switch
connector
- if you are not sure about motherboard
connector positions, please consult its manual

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8. Installing GPU riser cable –preparing standoffs (part 1)
- install the standoffs the same way as
motherboard standoffs, using screwdriver
and provided tool
- position the standoffs according to your
GPU thickness; if using 2-slot GPU, place
the standoffs closer to the left side of the
case, and if using 3-slot GPU closer to the
right side of the case. You can also adjust
the GPU position after installation

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9. Installing GPU riser cable –preparing standoffs (part 2)
- if using 3-slot GPU that is taller than 130 mm,
use shorter, 6mm long standoffs
- position the standoffs all the way to the right,
like shown on the picture

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10. Installing GPU riser cable –riser and bolts
- install the male end of the riser into the
motherboard
- screw down the female end of the riser onto
previously installed standoffs
- depending on your configuration, you may
need to bend the riser like shown on the
picture

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11. Installing the GPU –GPU bracket
- before installing GPU, you need to attach GPU bracket to the GPU, like shown on the picture
- put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket
- screw down GPU to the GPU bracket
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12. Installing the GPU –GPU
- install the GPU into the riser
- be sure that it is fully seated

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13. Installing the GPU –bolts
- put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket
- screw down GPU bracket to the case with two screws
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14. Installing SFX power supply –PSU bracket
- select the PSU orientation
- put the power supply on the flat surface
- take the power supply mounting bracket
and put in next to power supply like
shown on the picture
- bottom of the power supply bracket and
power supply should be on the same
level
- screw down the power supply to the
bracket using four bolts
- please use the bolts supplied with your
PSU, as they vary in length

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15. Installing SFX power supply –cable
- before installing the power supply
into the case, insert the AC plug
into the connector on the power
supply like shown on the picture
- please take care of the PSU bracket
orientation, part with the notch goes
towards the left side of the case,
like shown on the picture

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16. Installing SFX power supply –bolts
- screw the power supply bracket to the case
from the front and the back side of the case
using four provided countersunk screws
- please note that these screws are different
than ones used for mounting motherboard
and GPU

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17. Installing hard drives –HDD bracket
- screw down your 3.5” or 2.5” drives to the HDD bracket
using provided screws like shown on the picture
- you only need to screw down drives on one side
- for 3.5” drives use larger, silver colored screws
- for 2.5” drives use smaller, black screws
- install the HDD bracket even if you are not using any
hard drives or SSD’s, as it provides support for the left
panel