Thermaltake Armor-VA8000SWA User manual

User's ManualUser's Manual
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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification 1
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation 18
3.2 Case LED connections 19
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection 20
3.4 Ear & Mic Connections 22
Chapter4 Other
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4.1 Silent Purepower power supply (optional) 23
Contents
Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.1 How to open the side panel 3
2.2 Installing 5.25" Device 4
2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD 5
2.4 Removable 12cm Fan cage with 3HDD 6
2.13 PCI slot tool-free function operation 17
2.5 Installing 3.5" HDD For 12cm Fan Cage 7
2.6 5.25" to 3.5" Drive Tray Device Installation 8
2.7 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray
With Power Button 10
2.8 Installing Power Supply 12
2.9 Installing the Fan on Top of the Case 13
2.10 How to Remove the Fan & Fan Holder 14
2.11 Air Cooling System 15
2.12 BTX Upgraded Kits 16

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VA8000SWA
Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification
Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXMotherboards
Transparent side panel
Side Panel
7.5 Kg
Net Weight
SRM / Rear plate
Armor --- VA8000SWA
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
Rear (Exhaust) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
1300rpm,17dBA &90 x 90 x 25mm,1800rpm,19dBA
530 x 220 x 560 mm (H*W*D)
Silver
Super TowerCase Type
7Expansion Slots
BTX upgraded kits
color
Chassis: 1.0 mm Aluminum
Front bezel: Aluminum
Material
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Up to 10 x 5.25 , 2 x 3.5
6 x 3.5
Drive Bays
-Front Accessible
-Internal
Cooling
System
Dimension
Model
Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXMotherboards
Transparent side panel
Side Panel
7.5 Kg
Net Weight
SRM / Rear plate
Armor --- VA8000SWA
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
1300rpm, 17dBA
Rear (Exhaust) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
Top (Exhaust) : 90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
530 x 220 x 560 mm (H*W*D)
Silver
Case Type
7Expansion Slots
BTX upgraded kits
color
Chassis: 1.0 mm Aluminum
Front bezel: Aluminum
Material
11
Up to 10 x 5.25" , 2 x 3.5"
6 x 3.5"
Drive Bays
-Front Accessible
-Internal
Cooling
System
Dimension
Model
Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXMotherboards
Transparent side panel
Side Panel
16.2Kg
Net Weight
SRM / Rear plate
Armor---
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
Rear (Exhaust) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
530 x 220 x 560 mm (H*W*D)
Super TowerCase Type
7Expansion Slots
BTX upgraded kits
color
Chassis: 1.0 mm
Front bezel: Aluminum
Material
11
Up to 10 x 5.25 , 2 x 3.5
6 x 3.5
Drive Bays
-Front Accessible
-Internal
Cooling
System
Dimension
Model
Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXMotherboards
Transparent side panel
Side Panel
Net Weight
SRM / Rear plate
Armor---VA8000BWS
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
1300rpm, 17dBA
Rear (Exhaust) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
1300rpm,17dBA & 90x90 x25mm,1800rpm,19dBA
Top (Exhaust) : 90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
530 x 220 x 560 mm (H*W*D)
Black
Case Type
7Expansion Slots
BTX upgraded kits
color
Chassis: 1.0 mm SECC
Front bezel: Aluminum
Material
11
Up to 10 x 5.25" , 2 x 3.5"
6 x 3.5"
Drive Bays
-Front Accessible
-Internal
Cooling
System
Dimension
Model
VA8000BWS
(option :A9358) (option :A9358)
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Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.1 How to open the side panel
Tofind out the side panel
key from theback side of
the case thenopen it as
the picture. 1
Make sure theside panel
lock is opened. 2
Push the buttonthen swing
out the sidepanel. 3
2.2 Installing 5.25" Device
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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip
Remove the drive bay cover from the selected position,
then insert the device into the 5.25" drive bay
Squeeze and push in-ward the
tool-free clip.
Finish installation
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2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD
Secure HDD withScrew
Push down and hold the metal tab,
then pull theHDD cage out-ward
to remove fromchassis.
Unscrew the thumb screw
for removable HDD cage
2.4 Removable 12cm Fan cage with 3HDD
Squeeze and pull out-ward the
tool-free clip
Note: Remove 12 cm fan cage is secured
with 3 tool-free clips. Be sure to free all
3 tool-free clips
After loosen tool-free clip,
remove 3 drivebay covers
located in front of the
12 cm fan cage.
Then slide the fan
cage out-ward to remove.
Remove another 3drive
bay covers at desired
location for 12 cm fan cage.
Squeeze and pullout-ward
the tool-free clip at desired
location
Insert the 12 cm fan cage
into the desired location by
sliding the cagein-ward
from the front of chassis.
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2.5 Installing 3.5" HDD ( For 12cmFan Cage )
Squeeze and pullout-ward
the tool-free clip at desired
slot.
Insert HDD by sliding HDD
into the 12 cm fan cage.
Secure HDD by tightening
screw to HDD
Squeeze and pushin-ward
the tool free clip tosecure
the HDD in the 12 cm fan cage.
Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the
12 cm fan cage.
Replace back the 3 drive bay covers previously removed
2.6 5.25" to 3.5" Drive Tray Device Installation.
Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip securing the drive tray
Remove drive bay cover in front of the drive tray. Then slide out
the device tray.
Insert HDD drive into device tray. Secure HDD with screw from the
side of device tray labeled HDD.
Insert back the device tray and replace back the
drive bay cover.
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Squeeze and push in-ward the
tool free clip to secure the
device tray.
Remove device trayand insert floppy disk drive into
device tray. Secure FDD with screw from the side of
device tray labeled FDD.
Insert back device tray. Remove mesh on drive bay cover.
Then replace back drive baycover. Squeeze and push
in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray
Installing Floppy Disk Drive to Device tray
2.7 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray With
Power Button
Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip securing the
drive tray with power button. Remove and slide drive bay
out-ward to remove.
Squeeze both top and bottom
portion of drivetray cover picture
to the left to remove cover.
Remove mesh from cover
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Drive tray with Power Button can be
placed at any drive bay desired.
Insert back the device tray pictured above. Squeeze and
push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray
Place cover backto drive
tray to its original position.
Insert 3.25" device and
secure device with screw.
2.8 Installing Power Supply
Locate the hook of PSU supporter on the hole
which is circledin photo above
Install power supply unit as shown in pictures
Swing the supporter to its proper
position as shownin photo above
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Secure the supporter with screw
Press-in 2 clips on the side of fan
Align all clipswith mounting holes,
then push-in the fan against case body
to secure it.
2.9 Installing the fan on top of the case
Push fan clip upward to loose fan,
then remove fan holder from inside
2.10 How to remove the fan & fan holder
To remove fan & fan holder by press-in clips then pull
both from inside. Please see above picture
12 cm rear fan
9 cm rearfan
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2.11 Air Cooling System
-Front (intake) :
120 x 120x25 mm
blue LED fan,
1300rpm, 17dBA
-Top (Exhaust):
90 x 90x 25mm,
1800rpm, 19dBA
-Rear (Exhaust) :
120 x 120x25 mm blueLED fan,
1300rpm
-90 x 90x 25mm, 1800rpm,19dBA
-Rear HDD cooling
2.12 BTX Upgraded Kits
BTX rear plate
BTX SRM
(Supported Retention Module)
BTX upgraded kit box
4-pin connector:
connect to PSU
3-pin signal connector:
connect to M/B
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Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
Each motherboard hasdifferent standoff layout. It is highly
suggested that yourefer to your motherboard's manual when
installing motherboard intothe case. The cases areapplicable
with Extend-ATX Standard ATX, MicroATX motherboards.
Your motherboard may requirea special I/OPanel, which should
be included withyour motherboard.
Placement Direction:
When installing themotherboard, make sure you follow the
direction provided byyour motherboard manufacturer. On most
standard motherboards, theedge with external ports goes to the
rear part ofthe chassis. Itis highly recommendedthat you install
CPU, heat sinkand modular components before fixing the
motherboard inside thechassis.
3.1 Motherboard Installation
= the locationsof
the screw holes. Note
these locations and
place included
standoffs on thechassis
first.
This side towards
the rear ofthe
chassis
Above illustration isa sample ofwhat
the motherboard's layout.For more
detail screw holeplacement, please
refer to yourmotherboard manual.
2.13 PCI slot tool-free function operation
Open the plasticclip then take off the PCI bracket as follow.
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3.2 Case LED connections
On the frontof the case, you can find some LEDs andswitch leads
(POWER SW*1, POWERLED*1, H.D.D. LED*1, RESET SW*1,
SPEAKER*1).
Please consult usermanual of your motherboard manufacturer, then
connect these leadsto the panel header on the motherboard. These
leads are usuallylabeled; if not, please trace them back to thecase
front to findout their source.
- POWER LED connects to yourM/B at the PLED.
- POWER SW connects to thePWR connector on the motherboard.
- H.D.D LED connects to the2-pin labeled HDDLED connector.
- RESET SW connects to theRSW connector on the motherboard.
- SPEAKER connector: find outthe 4-pin labeled SPEAKER on the M/B
then connect it.
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "USB connection".
USB connection
USB2.0 connection
M/B layout (Ex: ASUS) Case layout
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
8
USB+5V
LDM1
LDP1
GND
NC
USB+5V
LDM2
LDP2
GND
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VCC 1 Red
DATA-1 White
DATA+1 Green
GND 1 Black
SHIELD 1 Black
VCC 2 Red
DATA-2 White
DATA+2 Green
GND 2 Black
SHIELD 2 Black
USB 1
USB 2
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1394 Firewire connection
M/B layout (Ex: ASUS) Case layout
+12V
Ground
TPB-
TPB+
TPA-
TPA+
Ground
VP White
VG Black
TPB- or TPB*
Red
TPA- or TPA* Orange
Blue
TPA+ or TPA
Black
Ground
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
TPB+ or TPB Green
IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".
3.4 Ear & MIC connections
Please consult your motherboard manual to find out
the section of "front panel audio connector".
1
Tofind out thecable with 2pin
connector (Micro SW)from the
rear of insidethe chassis.
2
Tofind out theposition of Chassis
Alarm on yourmotherboard.
(please consult yourmotherboard
manual)
3.5 Case open alarm function
( Intrusion switch )
White Wire
Black Wire
Ear & Mic connection
EAR R Red
Return R White
EAR L Green
Return L Yellow
MIC IN
MIC VCC or MICBIAS
Ground Black
LINE_OUT R
LINE_IN R
LINE_OUT L
LINE_IN L
MIC
MIC PWR
Ground
M/B layout (Ex: ASUS) Case layout
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
Red
White
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TM
The Thermaltake Silent Purepower specification meetsIntel
Pentium 4 andAMD K7; it offers plenty of functions, which mainly
include:
TM
4.1 Silent Purepower power supply (optional)
There are three main products of Thermaltake PSU, it is divided into
standard, VR and specialty power supply unit. Please refer to
http://www.thermaltake.com/purepower/main.htm
Besides, Thermaltake enables the quality assurance of the Silent
TM
Purepower : 100% Hi-POT and ATE Function Test, 100% Burn-In and
AC Input cycled on/off under high temperature condition. Furthermore,
it has been approved by UL, CSA, TUV, VDE, NODIC, CB, FCC, CE,
CNS.
4.Over current protection.
3.Over voltage protection / Under voltage protection.
2.Short circuit protectionon all output.
1.Over thermal protection at 100 C-105 C
TM
The functions can assure the Silent Purepower meet the balance in
TM
noise control and heat exhausted. The Silent Purepower provides
complete protection function as follow:
2.Ultra Silent:Ball bearing fans with high reliability and super low
acoustic noise under all load condition.
TM
1.Automatic Fan SpeedControl: The Silent Purepower power
supply can detect the inside heat and automatically adjust the fan
speed to provide adequate airflow.
Chapter4 Other
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Important Notice -
Contents below are additional information for
proper motherboard installation for
Thermaltake Armor (page 18) / Kandalf
(page 20) Full Tower Chassis.
Inside the accessorybox, please
locate the Mylars
(clear plastic films).
*Note: Due tothe unique designof the
Armor /Kandalf Chassis, theseMylar
tapes are includedto prevent ATX
motherboards from contactingthe
chassis.
Remove the adhesive backing and
place the Mylarsover each
locations as shown.
Completed. Please note the Mylar
tapes included aretransparent.
The image here is for
reference only.
*Note: When assemblingBTX
motherboards into theArmor / Kandalf
chassis, these Mylartapes are not
necessary.