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... the product has been removed or damaged. 8. over-clocking) 3. The warranty label of Gigabyte Poseidon series is not covered by the warranty 1. The devices inside, including power supply, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, motherboard, ventilator, etc, are not covered by the warranty. Incorrect connector installation may cause damage to the chassis or computer-related devices. 9. Using the patent 2 colors front projector light...
... the product has been removed or damaged. 8. over-clocking) 3. The warranty label of Gigabyte Poseidon series is not covered by the warranty 1. The devices inside, including power supply, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, motherboard, ventilator, etc, are not covered by the warranty. Incorrect connector installation may cause damage to the chassis or computer-related devices. 9. Using the patent 2 colors front projector light...
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... and Rear Panel Instruction 7 2 Features...8 3 Specification ...8 4 Installation Instruction ...9 4-1 Installation of Power Supply 9 4-2 Installation of Motherboard 9 4-3 Installation of Interface Card 10 4-4 Installation of Front I/O Panel 11 4-5 Chassis's Internal Structure 12 4-6 Installation of 5.25" Front Device Bay 13 4-7 Installation of 3.5" Front Device Bay 13 4-8 Installation of Built-in HDD (Hard Disc Drive 14 4-9 Power cable installation of the front projector light 14 4-10 DIY Front Bracket of Projector Light 15 4-11 Foot Stand Instruction 16 4-12...
... and Rear Panel Instruction 7 2 Features...8 3 Specification ...8 4 Installation Instruction ...9 4-1 Installation of Power Supply 9 4-2 Installation of Motherboard 9 4-3 Installation of Interface Card 10 4-4 Installation of Front I/O Panel 11 4-5 Chassis's Internal Structure 12 4-6 Installation of 5.25" Front Device Bay 13 4-7 Installation of 3.5" Front Device Bay 13 4-8 Installation of Built-in HDD (Hard Disc Drive 14 4-9 Power cable installation of the front projector light 14 4-10 DIY Front Bracket of Projector Light 15 4-11 Foot Stand Instruction 16 4-12...
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English English English 1 Components Introduction 1-1 Chassis's Internal Structure 1 4 3 2 8 1 Power supply 5 6 7 2 PCI tool-free fastener 3 Motherboard/panel card 4 5.25" Front device bay English Deutsch Deutsch English 4
English English English 1 Components Introduction 1-1 Chassis's Internal Structure 1 4 3 2 8 1 Power supply 5 6 7 2 PCI tool-free fastener 3 Motherboard/panel card 4 5.25" Front device bay English Deutsch Deutsch English 4
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... AUDIO c.IEEE1394 (Refer to the right figures for the cable connectors) d. Motherboard securing screw x 9 d. Basic chassis power front projector light front and rear fans switch control cable kit 5 English Standoff x 9 b. DIY transparent projector panel x 1 (Equipped with Poseidon at shipment) a.USB 2.0 b. Power supply of the e. English 5 3.5" Floppy 6 Build-in hard disk English English English Deutsch Deutsch 7 Accessory box (Refer to the right...
... AUDIO c.IEEE1394 (Refer to the right figures for the cable connectors) d. Motherboard securing screw x 9 d. Basic chassis power front projector light front and rear fans switch control cable kit 5 English Standoff x 9 b. DIY transparent projector panel x 1 (Equipped with Poseidon at shipment) a.USB 2.0 b. Power supply of the e. English 5 3.5" Floppy 6 Build-in hard disk English English English Deutsch Deutsch 7 Accessory box (Refer to the right...
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English English English English 1-2 Side Panel Introduction See-through side panel installation complete figure (A-1) (Factory default: vent side panel) 1-2-1 To replace the See-through side panel properly to remove the panel. Step 4: Place and screw the See-through side panel: Step 1: Release 4 screws at the rear of the side panel to complete the installation procedure. 6 Deutsch Deutsch English Step 3: Draw out the perforated side panel. Step 2: Remove the factory default perforated side panel.
English English English English 1-2 Side Panel Introduction See-through side panel installation complete figure (A-1) (Factory default: vent side panel) 1-2-1 To replace the See-through side panel properly to remove the panel. Step 4: Place and screw the See-through side panel: Step 1: Release 4 screws at the rear of the side panel to complete the installation procedure. 6 Deutsch Deutsch English Step 3: Draw out the perforated side panel. Step 2: Remove the factory default perforated side panel.
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Figure a Figure b Front panel (B-1) Figure c Rear fan (C-1) English Deutsch Deutsch English Front fan (B-2) Drainage outlet(C-2) Front panel (B) Rear panel (C) 7 English English English 1-3 Front and Rear Panel Instruction 1-3-1 To remove front panel: Step 1: Remove the left and right side panels ( see Step 1-2-1 on Page 6) and slightly pull out both sides of the upper (see, Figure a) and lower (see Figure b) fasteners (see Figure c).
Figure a Figure b Front panel (B-1) Figure c Rear fan (C-1) English Deutsch Deutsch English Front fan (B-2) Drainage outlet(C-2) Front panel (B) Rear panel (C) 7 English English English 1-3 Front and Rear Panel Instruction 1-3-1 To remove front panel: Step 1: Remove the left and right side panels ( see Step 1-2-1 on Page 6) and slightly pull out both sides of the upper (see, Figure a) and lower (see Figure b) fasteners (see Figure c).
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... Assembly 3 Specification Model Case Type Dimension Front bezel Material Color Side Panel Body Material Net Weight 5.25" drive bay (External) 3.5" drive bay (External) 3.5" drive bay (Internal) Expansion Slot Compatible MB System Fan (front) System Fan (rear) I /O (USBx2,IEEE1394x1, HD audiox1) Dual 12cm silent & shockproof fan (Rear fan w/ LED) Supports water cooling systems - Front bezel I / O Ports Optional Thermal Solutions GIGABYTE Liquid Cooling GIGABYTE Air Cooling : GZ-XA1CA...
... Assembly 3 Specification Model Case Type Dimension Front bezel Material Color Side Panel Body Material Net Weight 5.25" drive bay (External) 3.5" drive bay (External) 3.5" drive bay (Internal) Expansion Slot Compatible MB System Fan (front) System Fan (rear) I /O (USBx2,IEEE1394x1, HD audiox1) Dual 12cm silent & shockproof fan (Rear fan w/ LED) Supports water cooling systems - Front bezel I / O Ports Optional Thermal Solutions GIGABYTE Liquid Cooling GIGABYTE Air Cooling : GZ-XA1CA...
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... power supply into the corresponding holes of the chassis. 4-2-2 Secure the motherboard with the ATX/Micro ATX motherboard. Motherboard ATX MINI ATX MICRO ATX FLEX ATX Code A1-A9 M1-M9 U1-U9 F1-F6 Motherboard securing screw 9 9 9 6 Standoffs 9 9 9 6 Select proper rear I/O panel of the motherboard (typically supplied by motherboard manufactures). 9 English English Deutsch Deutsch 4-2 Installation of Motherboard The Poseidon is recommended to place the Poseidon chassis...
... power supply into the corresponding holes of the chassis. 4-2-2 Secure the motherboard with the ATX/Micro ATX motherboard. Motherboard ATX MINI ATX MICRO ATX FLEX ATX Code A1-A9 M1-M9 U1-U9 F1-F6 Motherboard securing screw 9 9 9 6 Standoffs 9 9 9 6 Select proper rear I/O panel of the motherboard (typically supplied by motherboard manufactures). 9 English English Deutsch Deutsch 4-2 Installation of Motherboard The Poseidon is recommended to place the Poseidon chassis...
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Make sure all interface cards are fully seated in the corresponding slots. 10 Deutsch Deutsch English Required tool: None 4-3-1 Unlock securing fasteners of interface cards, e.g. Graphic card and Network Card, etc. English English English English 4-3 Installation of Interface Card The Poseidon supports tool-free installation of the PCI socket; push the fastener downwards first. 4-3-2 And then, push the fastener upwards. 4-3-3 Remove the internally attached dust-proof PCI cover. 4-3-4 Insert the interface card into the expansion slot with care.
Make sure all interface cards are fully seated in the corresponding slots. 10 Deutsch Deutsch English Required tool: None 4-3-1 Unlock securing fasteners of interface cards, e.g. Graphic card and Network Card, etc. English English English English 4-3 Installation of Interface Card The Poseidon supports tool-free installation of the PCI socket; push the fastener downwards first. 4-3-2 And then, push the fastener upwards. 4-3-3 Remove the internally attached dust-proof PCI cover. 4-3-4 Insert the interface card into the expansion slot with care.
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... High Definition Audio connector. (2) Basic chassis power switch control cable kit Required tool: None (1) Two USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394, and one High Definition Audio connector. 4-4-1 Insert the USB2.0 connector into the corresponding socket on installation in the manual. Please refer to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer. IEEE1394 Connector B Pin Definition...
... High Definition Audio connector. (2) Basic chassis power switch control cable kit Required tool: None (1) Two USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394, and one High Definition Audio connector. 4-4-1 Insert the USB2.0 connector into the corresponding socket on installation in the manual. Please refer to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer. IEEE1394 Connector B Pin Definition...
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Connector Speaker Reset SW Power SW POW LED+ POW LEDH.D.D. For detailed instructions, please refer to remember that different motherboards may have different installation positions. LED Color Yellow(+) / Black(-) Blue(+) / White(-) Orange(+) / White(-) Green White Red(+) / White(-) Be sure to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer. 4-5 Chassis's Internal Structure The Poseidonis equipped with dual 12cm silent fans (front and rear). English...
Connector Speaker Reset SW Power SW POW LED+ POW LEDH.D.D. For detailed instructions, please refer to remember that different motherboards may have different installation positions. LED Color Yellow(+) / Black(-) Blue(+) / White(-) Orange(+) / White(-) Green White Red(+) / White(-) Be sure to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer. 4-5 Chassis's Internal Structure The Poseidonis equipped with dual 12cm silent fans (front and rear). English...
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... the left figure and secure the 5.25" CD-ROM by controlling the latch. (Reverse steps for disassembly) 4-6-4 Installation completed. 4-7 Installation of 3.5" Front Device Bay The installation of 3.5" floppy disc drive intended for installation of general 5.25" front device bay. Required tool: None 4-6-1 Remove the front panel (see Step 1-3-1 on Page 7) and take off the 5.25" internal metallic...
... the left figure and secure the 5.25" CD-ROM by controlling the latch. (Reverse steps for disassembly) 4-6-4 Installation completed. 4-7 Installation of 3.5" Front Device Bay The installation of 3.5" floppy disc drive intended for installation of general 5.25" front device bay. Required tool: None 4-6-1 Remove the front panel (see Step 1-3-1 on Page 7) and take off the 5.25" internal metallic...
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... the left figure and secure the 3.5" floppy disc drive by controlling the latch. (Reverse steps for disassembly) 4-7-4 Installation completed. 4-8 Installation of the front projector light 4-9-1 Plug the front projector light 4-pin power cable into the hard disk drive bay. 4-9 Power cable installation of Built-in HDD (Hard Disc Drive) The Poseidon built-in the accessory box below. English English English English 4-7-3 Refer...
... the left figure and secure the 3.5" floppy disc drive by controlling the latch. (Reverse steps for disassembly) 4-7-4 Installation completed. 4-8 Installation of the front projector light 4-9-1 Plug the front projector light 4-pin power cable into the hard disk drive bay. 4-9 Power cable installation of Built-in HDD (Hard Disc Drive) The Poseidon built-in the accessory box below. English English English English 4-7-3 Refer...
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... projector panel (slides and laser printer or copy machine should be DIY designed and replaced with the projector bracket under front panel. English English English English 4-10 DIY Front Bracket of the front panel. (See Figure a and Figure b) 4-10-5 Push forward to search the Poseidon series case products by the user) 4-10-1 Please visit Gigabyte website (http:// gwebmanager1:7001/Products/Chassis...
... projector panel (slides and laser printer or copy machine should be DIY designed and replaced with the projector bracket under front panel. English English English English 4-10 DIY Front Bracket of the front panel. (See Figure a and Figure b) 4-10-5 Push forward to search the Poseidon series case products by the user) 4-10-1 Please visit Gigabyte website (http:// gwebmanager1:7001/Products/Chassis...
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...fit the front panel. 4-10-8 DIY projector installation complete figure. 4-11 Foot Stand Instruction The Poseidon is supplied with four skid-proof foot stands for changing the color of projection lamp on the holding surface. 4-11-1 High-end skid-proof food stand. English English English 4-10-6 There is a switch for ensuring the chassis is firmly...
...fit the front panel. 4-10-8 DIY projector installation complete figure. 4-11 Foot Stand Instruction The Poseidon is supplied with four skid-proof foot stands for changing the color of projection lamp on the holding surface. 4-11-1 High-end skid-proof food stand. English English English 4-10-6 There is a switch for ensuring the chassis is firmly...
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While installing the liquid cooling system, please consult its manual first. 4-13 Recommended Air Cooling The Poseidon is recommended to be used with the Gigabyte Air Cooling series. 17 Deutsch Deutsch English English English English English 4-12 Liquid Cooling System Support The Poseidon series chassis can fully support the Gigabyte 3D Galaxy Liquid cooling kit (also support most of the liquid cooling systems commercially available).
While installing the liquid cooling system, please consult its manual first. 4-13 Recommended Air Cooling The Poseidon is recommended to be used with the Gigabyte Air Cooling series. 17 Deutsch Deutsch English English English English English 4-12 Liquid Cooling System Support The Poseidon series chassis can fully support the Gigabyte 3D Galaxy Liquid cooling kit (also support most of the liquid cooling systems commercially available).
