Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA User manual

VB5001SNA
User Manual
C 2005 Thermaltake TechnologyCo.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification 1
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation 10
3.2 Case LED connections 11
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection 12
3.4 Ear & Mic Connections 14
Chapter4 Power Supply
TM
4.1 Silent Purepower power supply (optional) 15
Contents
Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.1 How to open the side panel 2
2.2 Installing 5.25" Device 3
2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD 4
2.7 PCI slot tool-free function operation 9
2.6 BTX Upgraded Kits 8
2.4 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray
With Power Button 5
2.5 How to Remove the Fan & Fan Holder 7
Chapter5 Liquid Cooling Installation
5.2 Install waterblock
5.2.1 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(AMD K7) 18
5.2.2 Clip the WaterBlock on CPU(AMD K8) 19
5.2.3 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(P4) 21
5.2.4 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(LGA775) 23
5.3 Install watertube 25
5.4 Fill Coolant 27
5.1 Liquid Cooling Installation Flow Chart 17

Chapter1 Product Introduction Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.1 How to open the side panel
Remove two screws on the right
side of the side panel displayed
in the picture.
Holding the left side of side panel,
remove the left side of the screw.
Caution!!!! The hydraulic lift holding
the side panel will pop open when
screw is not in place.
VB5001SNA
1.1 Specification
Model
Case Type
Net Weight
Dimension
Drive Bays
-Front Accessible
-Internal
Material
color
Expansion Slots
Motherboards
BTX upgraded kits
Features
Tai-Chi --- VB5001SNA (with liquid cooling system)
Liquid Cooling System Case
20.5 Kg
600 x 263 x 546 mm (H*W*D)
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Up to 10 x 5.25" , 1 x 3.5"
3 x 3.5"
Aluminum Extrusion
Silver & Black
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Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTX, Micro BTX, Pico BTX
SRM / Rear plate (option)
All aluminum extrusion built chassis
Compact and stylish chassis
BTX & ATX compatible
Better choice for upgrading liquid cooling system
Hydraulic side panel opening
Tool-free installation
Optimize internal space and airflow
Support to 11 5.25" drive bays
Relocate-able front control panel (Power, Reset switch,
HDD & PWR LEDs)
Removable aluminum motherboard tray
Easy Lifting Handles
Liquid Cooling
system application
Case fan
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm,
17dBA,
Rear (Exhaust) : 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan,
1300rpm 17dBA.
Liquid Cooling system
4 in 1 universal waterblock: All copper base with blue LED,
and universal clips
Cooling system: Dual 1300rpm 12 cm fan with
performance radiator
12V liquid pump: Powerful DC 12V liquid pump (84 L /Hour)
Liquid Tank: Easy to refill the coolant
Water tubes: Transparent green water pipes
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2.2 Installing 5.25" Device
Remove the drive bay cover from the selected position,
then insert the device into the 5.25" drive bay
Finish installation
2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD ( For 12cm Fan Cage )
Insert HDD bysliding HDD into
the 12 cm fan cage.
Secure HDD by tightening screws
to HDD
Remove thumb screws at both side and remove the fan cage
Insert back the fan cage and tighten
with thumb screws at both side.
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2.4 Installing 3.5" Device to 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
Drive tray with Power
Button can be placed
at any drive bay
desired.
Insert the devicetray pictured above and secure thedevice
tray by thumb screws.
Place cover backto drive
tray to its original position.
Insert 3.5" device and
secure device with screw.
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Push fan clip upward to loose fan,
then remove fan holder from inside
2.5 How to remove the fan & fan holder
12 cm rear fan
2.6 BTX Upgraded Kits
BTX rear plate
BTX SRM
(Supported Retention Module)
BTX upgraded kit box
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2.7 PCI slot tool-free function operation
Open the plasticclip then take off the PCI bracket as follow.
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
Each motherboard hasdifferent standoff layout. It ishighly
suggested that yourefer to your motherboard's manual when
installing motherboard intothe case. The case is applicable
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. It is highly recommended that 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.
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3.2 Case LED connections
On the frontof the case, you can find some LEDs and switch leads
(POWER SW*1, POWERLED*1, H.D.D. LED*1, RESET SW*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 the case
front to findout their source.
- POWER LED connects to your M/B at the PLED.
- POWER SW connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.
- H.D.D LED connects to the 2-pin labeled HDD LED connector.
- RESET SW connects to the RSW connector on the motherboard.
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "USB connection".
USB connection
USB2.0
GND1
Data+1
Data-1
GND2
Data+2
Data-2
Vcc 2
Brank)
Vcc1
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IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".
IEEE1394a
TPA+
VG
TPB+
VP
TPA
Brank)
TPB
Brank)
GND
3.4 Ear & MIC connections
Please consult your motherboard manual to find out
the section of "front panel audio connector".
GND
Brank
Return K
MIC IN
MIC BIAS
Spekout R
Brank)
Splout L
AUDIO
Return L
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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 Power Supply
Chapter5
Liquid Cooling Installation
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5.1 Liquid Cooling Installation Flow Chart
In order toensure convenience and safety, following the
installation procedure belowis strongly recommended.
1.Install Waterblock
3.Fill Coolant
4. Installation Complete
K7 CPU
K8 CPU
P4 CPU
LGA775 CPU
2.Install Water tube
P.18
P.19
P.21
P.23
P.25
P.27
Apply a thinlayer of thermal
compound on theprocessor.
Note :
Too muchcompound may decreasethe performance ofwaterblock.
Place waterblock on
top of CPUas shown.
Secure the short
side of theclip first
Complete the CPU
waterblock installation
Place waterblock on
top of CPUas shown.
>>
1
3
2
4
Clip for K7
Plug the 3-pin
power connector
5.2 Install waterblock
5.2.1 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(AMD K7)
P.28
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5.2.2 Clip the WaterBlock on CPU(AMD K8)
Turn to back side of motherboard
and align the"H" insulator tothe
2 holes pointedout.
Remove the retentionmodule and backplate from
motherboard first.
Install for K8
1
3
5
4
2
Place the "H" metal back plate
directly over the " H" insulator.
copper column
screw
Mylar
Insulator
M/B
"H" Plate
washer
"H" Plate
Insert the screws through the holes as shown above.
Turn to the front side
of motherboard.
Insert the washers and copper columns
then tighten the nut as shown.
Apply a thinlayer of thermal
compound on theprocessor.
Note :
Too muchcompound may decreasethe performance ofwaterblock.
6
8
10
12
7
9
11
13
2 copper columns
Plug in the 3-pin
power connector
Apply force to the "H" plate
and tighten the nuts to
each screws.
Tighten additional copper columns to
each screws to ensure proper installation.
copper column
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5.2.3 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(P4)
Turn to the back side of motherboard
and align the"H" insulator tothe
4 holes indicatedabove.
Remove the retentionmodule from bracketmotherboard first.
Clip for P4
1
3
5
2
4
Place the "H" metal back plate
directly over the " H" insulator.
screw
Mylar
Insulator
M/B
"H" Plate
washer
"H" Plate
Insert the screws through the holes as shown above.
Turn to the front side
Of motherboard.
Insert the washers and copper columns
then tighten the nuts as shown.
Apply a thinlayer of thermalcompound on theprocessor.
Note :
Too muchcompound may decreasethe performance ofwaterblock.
6
8
10
12
7
9
11
13
Put the "H" plate on the
waterblock and tighten
the nuts to each
Tighten additional copper columns for
each screw to ensure proper installation.
Plug in the 3-pin
power connector
4 copper
columns
copper column
copper column
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5.2.4 Install the WaterBlock on CPU(LGA775)
Turn to the back side of motherboard and align the "H" insulator to
the 4 holesindicated.
Place the "H" metal back plate
directly over the " H" insulator.
Clip for P4LGA775
1
3
2
screw
Mylar
Insulator
M/B
"H" Plate
washer
"H" Plate
Insert the screws through the holes as shown.
Turn to the front side
of the motherboard.
Insert the washers and copper columns
then tighten the nuts as shown.
Apply a thinlayer of included thermal compound onthe processor.
Note :
Too muchcompound may decreasethe performance ofwaterblock.
4
6
8
10
5
7
9
11
Put the "H" plate on the
waterblock and tighten
the nuts to each
Tighten additional copper columns to each screw
to ensure proper installation.
4 copper
columns
Plug in the 3-pin
power connector
copper column
copper column
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5.3 Install watertube
1. Please measureand cut 2 tubes for connecting water-block and
radiator, itslength is around 40 cm. (shown as fig1)
2. Insert oneend the tube through the nut, plug the tubesin both
inlet and outlet,then tighten the nuts. (shown as fig 2, 3,4)
5. Connect the4pin connector
to power supply.
(Shown as picture)
3. Insert theother end of the tube
through the nut on waterblock.
1
4. Tightenthe nut on waterblock.
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1. Fill thetank up with coolant.
Note:
1.Please make surethere is no air inside the tube when youfirst
time power onthe system.
2.If there arebubbles within the tube when operating. You may tap
the tubes afew times to remove the bubbles.
3. Please makesure the water tube is not bending when closethe
side panel.
5.4 Fill Coolant
2. Turnon the PC power switch.
4. Please makesure liquid is flowing
continously and smoothlywithin
the tube.
5. Close thepump.Installation complete.
3. Important Notice:
Liquid level willdecrease
when you poweron the system,
please keep fillingcoolant
until the tankis filled up. X
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