Gigabyte 3D MARS User manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: 3D MARS

Category: Computer cases

Type: User manual

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GZ-FA2CA-AJS/AJB

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User’s Manual

3D MARS

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The following are not covered by the warranty:

1.Using the product incorrectly or in a manner other than the designed pur-

pose.

2.Nonobservance of the proper operation provided

3.Malfunction due to interference from other devices

4.Unapproved modification of the product

5.Consequential damage to other objects due to the product’s fault.

6.Malfunction arising from natural hazards E.g. earthquake, lightning, fire,

and floods.

7.The product’s warranty label has been removed or damaged.

8.The devices inside, including power supply, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, moth-

erboard, ventilator, etc, are not detached from the casing prior to transpor-

tation of the computer system, resulting in damage to the casing or other

computer-related devices.

9.Any loss/damage caused by failure to follow the installation process with in

the user manual.

Failure to wear gloves during installation of computer

products may cause bodily harm or damage to your

devices. Incorrect connector installation may possibly burn

out the motherboard and other components. Be sure to

observe the instructions in the installation manual.

Thank you for purchasing Gigabyte Tech.

thermal product. Gigabyte Tech. is dedicated

to the integration of casing liquid/air-cooling

solution technology to provide users with the

most optimal solution for heat dissipation.

For further information and specifications of

“3D Mars” series, please visit Gigabyte Tech.

website. (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw)

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Table of Contents

1. Components Introduction 3

1-1 Casing’s Internal Structure 3

1-2 Front, Rear, and Left Side Panel Structure 3

1-3 Removal of Side and Front Panels 3

2. Features 4

3. Specifications 5

4. Installation Instruction 6

4-1 Installation of Power Supply 6

4-2 Installation of Motherboard 6

4-3 Installation of Add-on Card 6

4-4 Installation of Front Multi-Media I/O port 7

4-5 Connection of Fan Power Cable 8

4-6 Installation of 5.25” Front Device Bay 8

4-7 Installation of 3.5” Front Device Bay 9

4-8 Installation of 3.5” Internal Device Bay 9

4-9 Application of Removable/Dual Directional HDD Rack 9

4-10 Application of Security lock 10

4-11 Application of Foot Supports 11

4-12 Application of Liquid Cooling System 12

4-13 Recommended Gigabyte Tech. Thermal Solution Products 12

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Power Supply Bay

PCI Tool-Free Fastener

Motherboard tray and

PCI Slot panel

5.25” Front Device Bay

3.5” Front Device Bay

1. Components Introduction

1-1 Casing’s Internal Structure

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8. Accessory Box (Refer to the figures below for the attachments in the

accessory box)

Copper Stand Off

x 12

Power Extension

Cable x 2

3.5” Device

Thumbscrews x 20

Wire Clamp x 2

Motherboard Securing

Screw x 12

Power Supply Securing

screw x 4

Dust Remover Cloth Magnet Ring

Key x 2

a b c d

h i

9.Cable Kit ( Refer to the figures below for the cable connectors)

USB 2.0

Audio (HD & AC’

97)

IEEE1394 ( Multi-

connectors)

Power SW / Reset

SW / Power

LED / HDD LED

Connector

3-Pin Fan

Connector

a b c d

3.5” Internal Device Bay

Foot Support

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1-2 Front, Rear, and Left Side Panel Structure

1-3 Removal of Side and Front Panels

A-1 Left Side Panel

A-2 Latch

A-3 Security Lock

A-4 Ventilated Mesh / Transparent Side Panel

A.Left Side Panel

B.Front Panel

B-1 Power / Reset

Switches and LED

light

B-2 Front Multi-Media

I/O port

C-1 Dual Rear fans

C-2 LCS Tube Outlets

C.Rear Panel

1-3.1 To remove side panels:

1-3.1a Remove the 4 thumb

screws at the rear of the side

panel, and detach the side

panels.

1-3.2 To remove front panel:

1-3.2a Remove the left and

right side panels (see step 1-3.1

), release the 6 clamps that hold

the front panel onto the chassis.

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C.Rear Panel

2. Features

- All New Upgrade, Extremely Big Volume

Extended Body, for easy installation and service, supports SLI, Cross Fire

Dual/Quad multi-graphic G80 cards, and support 12” x 13” motherboard.

- High Quality Design

Gigabyte Tech. top-class full tower thermal solution casing.

Lightweight aluminum alloy with hair-line brush anodized finishing.

Fully-open aluminum side panel door design, with hair-line brush anodized

finishing.

Aluminum 3D front panel design with hair-line brush anodized finishing.

Removable/Dual directional HDD rack.

- Complete Support

Complete front panel multi-media support, include 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE1394,

1 x Audio Set (HD & AC’97).

Full Support of Gigabyte Tech. thermal solution LCS and Air cooling products

lines.

Supports ATX / Micro ATX / Flex ATX / CEB motherboards.

- Integration of Cooling Technology

Aluminum alloy chassis for accelerating system cooling performance.

Dual right panel 8cm air intake fans to actively cool HDD.

Unique illuminated front air intake design.

- System Security

Side panel security lock to provide optimal system security.

Reinforced nickel-plated rear panel.

1.0mm reinforced aluminum structure.

- Convenience of assembly

Scratch-resistant processing that ensures safety during assembly.

Tool-free installation design.

Single handed latch to open side panel, for easy disassembly.

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3.Specification

Model GZ-FA2CA-AJS/AJB

Case Type FULL TOWER

Size 205 x 522 x 565mm (W x H x D)

Front Bezel Material Aluminum

Color Silver/Black

Side Panel Ventilated Mesh / Transparent

Body Material Aluminum (1.0mm)

Net weight 8KG

5.25” drive bay (external) 5

3.5” drive bay (external) 1

3.5” drive bay (internal) 5

PCI slot 7

Motherboard size ATX / Micro ATX / Flex ATX / CEB

System Fan (Front) 1 x 12cm Silent Blue LED fan (1000 RPM)

System Fan (Rear) 2 x 12cm Silent Blue LED fan (1000 RPM)

Multi-Media I/O port 2 x USB 2.0 / 1 x IEEE1394

1 x Audio Set HD & AC’97

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4. Installation Instruction

4-1 Installation of Power Supply

To facilitate the installation, it is recommended to set the chassis upright

on the table.

〔Required Tools: Power supply securing screw x 4〕

4-2 Installation of Motherboard

This chassis supports ATX / Micro ATX / Flex-ATX / CEB motherboards.

Please confirm the dimensions and fixing points of the motherboard prior

to installation.

〔Required Tools: Copper stand offs, Motherboard screws〕

Please follow the reference sections in order for installation

According to

motherboard

specifications, select

proper screw points,

screw in the copper

stand offs into the

corresponding points

on the motherboard.

2.1

Change the

motherboard I/O

bracket on the rear

panel (supplied by

the motherboard

manufacturer).

2.2

2.3

Motherboard

Code

name

Motherboard

screws

case

copper

post

ATX A1-A9 9 9

Micro ATX U1-U9 9 9

Flex-ATX F1-F6 6 6

E-ATX E1-E12 12 12

Secure the motherboard with the motherboard screws (refer to your

motherboard manual to check what type of motherboard you have).

1.1 1.2 1.3

Remove side panel (see step

1-3.1 on page 6). Place the

power supply unit into the case.

Secure the power supply with

the 4 securing screws.

When using a larger power

supply unit, Please disassemble

the cross bar by loosening

the securing screws. Fasten

the screws to secure the cross

bar after the power supply is

installed.

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4-3 Installation of Add-On Card

This chassis supports tool-free installation of interface cards, e.g. graphics

cards, sound cards, and etc.

〔Required Tools: None〕

4-4 Installation of Front Multi-Media I/O Ports

The front panel includes (1) 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 and 1 x Audio Set (HD

or AC’97) / (2) Basic casing power switch control cable kit

〔Required Tools: None〕

(1)2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 and 1 x Audio Set (HD or AC’97)

4-4.1 Insert the USB 2.0 connectors into the corresponding sockets on the

motherboard (please refer to the motherboard user manual for further

information)

3.1 3.2 3.3

Unlock the PCI slot retention

lock.

Remove the internally attached

dust proof PCI cover.

Insert the interface card

carefully into the expansion

slot and lock the PCI slot

retention lock.

Incorrect connection of sockets can cause the

motherboard to malfunction or completely destroy the

motherboard. Please observe the installation instructions

in the manual carefully as incorrect installations or

connection causing faults will void your warranty.

USB 2.0 connector

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 Power 6 USB Dy+

2 Power 7 GND

3 USB Dx- 8 GND

4 USB Dy- 9

5 USB Dx+ 10 USB Over current

Please refer to the instructions supplied by the motherboard

manufacturer and make sure the correct type of connector is used

prior to installation.

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4-4.2 Insert the IEEE 1394 connector into the corresponding socket on the

motherboard.

4-4.3 Insert the Audio connector into the corresponding socket on the moth-

erboard.

(2) Basic casing power switch control cable kit

Follow the connectors list below for installation (see figure below)

IEEE 1394 connector A

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 TPA+ 6 TPB-

2 TPA- 7

3 GND 8 +12V

4 GND 9 +12V

5 TPB+ 10 GND

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 TPA+ 6 TPB-

2 TPA- 7 +12V

3 GND 8 +12V

4 GND 9

5 TPB+ 10 GND

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 +12V 9 +12V

2 +12V 10 +12V

3 TPA+ 11 TPA1+

4 TPA- 12 TPA1-

5 GND 13 GND

6 GND 14

7 TPB+ 15 TPB1+

8 TPB- 16 TPB1-

IEEE 1394 connector B

IEEE 1394 connector C

HD AUDIO

AC'97

Pin Definition Pin Definition

MIC2_L

FSENSE1

GND

FAUDIO_JD

MIC2_R

-ACZ_DET

LINE2_L

LINE2_R

FSENSE2

Pin Definition Pin Definition

MIC

GND

MIC Power

Line Out(L)

Line Out(R)

Connector Color

Reset SW

Green(+) / Wite(-)

Power SW

Orange(+) / White(-)

H.D.D. LED

Red(+) / White(-)

Different Motherboards have different installation areas,

specifications, screw holes and connectors. Please read the

motherboard user manual supplied by the motherboard

manufacturer.

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4-5 Connection of Fan Power Cable

This chassis has 1 x 12cm silent blue LED cooling fan at the front and 2 x

12cm silent blue LED fans at the rear. There are internal connectors that

connects the front and rear fans making it into a single 3-pin power con-

nector.

〔Required Tools: None〕

4-5.1 Insert the 3-pin connector into

the system fan power connector

on the motherboard.

4-6 Installation of 5.25” Front Device Bay

4-7 Installation of 3.5” Front Device Bay

Installation of 3.5” front device is the same as 5.25” front devices, please

refer to step 4-6.

4-8 Installation of 3.5” Internal Device Bay

This chassis provides a removable/dual directional HDD rack to accommo-

date up to 5 hard disc drives.

〔Required Tools: Thumbscrews (4 per hard disc drive)〕

Detach the front

panel (see step 1-3.2

on page 6) and

remove the front

drive rail.

6.1

Remove the

corresponding EMI

plate and attach the

front panel onto the

chassis.

6.2

Secure the 5.25”

device with the

internal latch.

Refer to the figure

for installation

procedure.

6.3

Installation complete

6.4

Slide the HDD into

the rack and secure

the HDD with the

thumbscrews.

8.1 8.2

Lock

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4-9 Application of Removable/Dual Directional HDD Rack

This chassis includes a removable/dual directional HDD rack for preferred

installation direction and optimal heat dissipation.

〔Required Tools: None〕

4-10 Application of Security Lock

This chassis includes a safety lock on the side panel.

Insert the key into the lock and rotate it 90 degrees ac-

cording to the diagram to lock and unlock it

4-11 Application of Foot Supports

This chassis consists of four foot supports for ensuring

the casing is firmly seated on the holding surface. Swivel

the foot support 90° according to the diagram to open or

retract.

In case the length of the power cable is not sufficient for installation

of the bottom HDDs, please use the power extension cable which

can be found inside the accessory box. Connect it according to the

type of connector of your HDD.

9 .1 9.2

4-9.1 Remove the thumbscrew

that secures the

removable HDD rack.

4-9.2 Unlock tool-free fastener of the removable HDD rack by

pushing it downwards.

4-9.3 Change the HDD rack directional alternating fastener on

top of the rack and align the arrows for desired direction.

(Dual Direction Only)

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4-12 Application of Liquid Cooling System

This chassis fully supports Gigabyte Tech. 3D Galaxy series liquid cool-

ing system (also supports most of the liquid cooling systems currently

available). While installing the liquid cooling system, please refer to its

manual in advanced.

4-13 Recommended Gigabyte Tech. Thermal Solution Products.

It is recommended to use the following thermal products for optimal

heat dissipation with this chassis.

When moving or laying down the chassis, please swivel the foot

support to the closed position, to prevent bending and damage

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