Page 2 - SER; Disclaimer
2 SOLO II U SER ’ S M ANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec SOLO II. The SOLO II emphasizes Quiet Computing™ and reinvents Antec’s renowned Sonata line with a new set of attractive, practical features. Externally, the SOLO II’s dual-layer 1.0 mm SECC / polycarbonate top & side pane...
Page 3 - Installing the KUHLER H
3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS S ECTION 1: I NTRODUCTION 1.1 Getting to Know your Chassis ..................................................................5 1.2 Chassis Specifications...............................................................................6 1.3 Included Screws ...........................
Page 5 - ETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHASSIS
5 1.1 G ETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHASSIS 1. Internal: 3 x 3.5” / 2.5”using tray mount OR 2 x 3.5” with suspension mount cables 2. Internal: 1 x 2.5” SSD (dedicated) 3. External: 2 x 5.25” 4. 1 x rear 120 mm TrueQuiet™ fan with 2-speed switch 5. 2 x front 120 mm fans (optional) and removable, washable air...
Page 6 - Mid Tower; NCLUDED
6 1.2 C HASSIS S PECIFICATIONS Chassis Type Mid Tower Chassis Color Piano Black Dimensions 17.3” (H) x 8.1” (W) x 18.5” (D) 440 mm (H) x 205 mm (W) x 470 mm (D) Weight 20.2 lbs / 9.1 kg Cooling - Rear 120 mm TrueQuiet™ fan with preinstalled silicone grommets and 2-speed switch - 2 front 120 mm fan m...
Page 9 - ETTING; The SOLO II should now look like this.
9 2.1 S ETTING U P Begin by removing the left side panel by loosening the thumbscrews and swinging the panel outward, pulling it back towards you; this will completely remove it. Cut the ties on the 5.25” drive cage with a wire cutter and remove the plastic bag of screws. The SOLO II should now look...
Page 10 - Make sure to remove any
10 2.2 M OTHERBOARD I NSTALLATION Before proceeding: Check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must do before installing the motherboard. Make sure you have the correct I/O panel for your motherboard. If the panel provided with the chassis isn’t suitable, please contact...
Page 11 - NSTALLING THE; KUHLER; We strongly recommend installing the KUHLER H
11 3. Screw your motherboard into the standoffs with the provided motherboard mounting screws. 2.3 I NSTALLING THE KUHLER H 2 O The following instructs how to install the Antec KUHLER H 2 O liquid CPU cooler (620 / 920). For any other CPU coolers, please consult your manufacturer’s installation guid...
Page 12 - OWER; Locate and remove the first screw on the drive cage.
12 2. The TrueQuiet™ fan has two small black clips attached to the fan’s two-speed switch. With your thumb and forefinger, spread the clips while pushing from the rear of the case to remove the switch. 3. Preparing the KUHLER H 2 O backplate is specific to your CPU socket. Please refer to the KUHLER...
Page 14 - Locate and remove two 5.25” rails from the bottom of the case.
14 2.5 C ABLE M ANAGEMENT There is a cable management area between the motherboard and right side panel as well as cable hooks located on the side of the 3.5” drive cage. You can tuck excess cables in this area or route them to the drive bays. Choose the cables you would like to pass through the hol...
Page 15 - Mount any other 5.25” devices accordingly.
15 2. Attach the drive rails to your 5.25” device. These rails have three depth settings that accommodate the depth of your 5.25” drive. 3. Make sure to properly align your drive rails with your 5.25” drive. We recommend attaching one rail with one of the 5.25” drive screws and closing the bezel as ...
Page 16 - Open the drive cage by loosening the top thumbscrew.
16 2.7 I NTERNAL 3.5” AND 2.5” I NSTALLATION ( TRAY MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION MOUNTING SYSTEM ) The following text outlines the preparatory stages for installing 3.5” / 2.5” drives using drives trays and the suspension mounting system. 1. If you have reattached it, remove the left side panel. Loosen the...
Page 18 - NTERNAL
18 4. Twist the rear suspender and guide the hard drive through it. 5. Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect it to the device. 6. Repeat the same procedure for a second drive if necessary. 7. Close and secure the drive cage door. 2.8 I NTERNAL 2.5” D EVICE I NSTALLATION Toward ...
Page 20 - USB; Identify the USB 3.0 header on your motherboard.
20 Pin SignalNames Pin SignalNames 1 USBPower1 2 USBPower2 3 NegativeSignal1 4 NegativeSignal2 5 PositiveSignal1 6 PositiveSignal2 7 Ground1 8 Ground2 9 Key(NoConnection) 10 EmptyPin 3.1 USB 2.0 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check your motherboard u...
Page 21 - HD; There is an Intel; LED; Note
21 Pin SignalNames (HDA) Pin SignalNames (AC’97) 1 MIC2L 1 MICIn 2 AGND 2 GND 3 MIC2R 3 MICPower 4 AVCC 4 NC 5 FRO-R 5 LineOut(R) 6 MIC2_JD 6 LineOut(R) 7 F_IO_SEN 7 NC 8 Key(nopin) 8 Key(nopin) 9 FRO-L 9 LineOut(L) 10 LINE2_JD 10 LineOut(L) 3.3 AC’97 / HD A UDIO P ORTS There is an Intel ® standard ...
Page 24 - 20 mm Fan Specifications:; There are two filters located behind the SOLO II’s front bezel.
24 4.1 I NCLUDED 120 MM T RUE Q UIET ™ REAR FAN The SOLO II comes with a 120 mm TrueQuiet™ rear fan. This fan has a two-speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your need. The switch is located at the rear of the case. The default fan speed setting is Low. 120 mm Fan Specifications...
Page 25 - Remove the fan filter as depicted in section 4.2.
25 4.3 O PTIONAL F ANS The SOLO II can accommodate two 120 mm front intake fans. The following shows you how to install one of thesefans using a 120 mm TrueQuiet™ fan: 1. Remove the fan filter as depicted in section 4.2. 2. Insert the mounting pin through the mounting hole tail-first. Pull the tail ...
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