Antec Mini P180 White User Manual
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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest
quality. As such your new case may differ slightly from the descriptions in this
manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the date of publication,
all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct.
quality. As such your new case may differ slightly from the descriptions in this
manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the date of publication,
all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are correct.
Mini P180 / Mini P180 White User’s Manual
The Mini P180 is a small case that’s big on features. It is a professional case that
is highly configurable. For that reason, this case comes without a power supply.
Make sure you choose a power supply that conforms to the newest ATX standard
and is compatible with your motherboard.
is highly configurable. For that reason, this case comes without a power supply.
Make sure you choose a power supply that conforms to the newest ATX standard
and is compatible with your motherboard.
Most ATX power supplies come with an on/off switch. Make sure you turn the
switch to the ON (I) position before you boot up your computer for the first time.
Normally, you won’t need to switch to the OFF (O) position, since the power supply
includes a soft on/off feature. This lets you turn your computer on and off by using
the soft switch on your computer case. If your computer crashes and you can’t
shut it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power to the OFF (O)
position to clear the fault, then reboot.
switch to the ON (I) position before you boot up your computer for the first time.
Normally, you won’t need to switch to the OFF (O) position, since the power supply
includes a soft on/off feature. This lets you turn your computer on and off by using
the soft switch on your computer case. If your computer crashes and you can’t
shut it down using the soft switch, you can switch the main power to the OFF (O)
position to clear the fault, then reboot.
Setting Up
1.
Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface with the rear of the case facing you.
2.
Remove the thumbscrews from the right side panel. Grip the panel at the top
and bottom and slide it towards you to open the case.
and bottom and slide it towards you to open the case.
3.
Remove the screws from the left side panel. Grip the panel at the top and
bottom and slide it towards you to remove the left side panel.
bottom and slide it towards you to remove the left side panel.
Note: Don’t use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels.
Inside the case you should see two separate chambers — the upper chamber
for motherboard, a 5.25” external drive and up to 5 hard drives; and the lower
chamber for power supply and two bays for 5.25” external drives. The upper
5.25” bay will accommodate a CD or DVD drive up to 170mm in length. You
will also find some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), drive
rails for 5.25” drives, installed I/O panel, and a 5.25” to 3.5” drive bay adapter.
Remove the middle hard disk cage to access the tool box which contains all
the hardware screws, spare silicone grommets, and standoffs.
Inside the case you should see two separate chambers — the upper chamber
for motherboard, a 5.25” external drive and up to 5 hard drives; and the lower
chamber for power supply and two bays for 5.25” external drives. The upper
5.25” bay will accommodate a CD or DVD drive up to 170mm in length. You
will also find some wiring with marked connectors (USB, PWR etc.), drive
rails for 5.25” drives, installed I/O panel, and a 5.25” to 3.5” drive bay adapter.
Remove the middle hard disk cage to access the tool box which contains all
the hardware screws, spare silicone grommets, and standoffs.
Installing the power supply
1. With the case upright, install the power supply into the case.
Note: You can mount the power supply either side up. If you have a power
supply with a large fan, the fan should be on top once the unit is installed.
supply with a large fan, the fan should be on top once the unit is installed.
2.
Between the two chambers a plastic structure lets you run cables between
the upper and lower chambers.
the upper and lower chambers.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s Computer Enclosures. For more
comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals, please
refer to the user’s manuals that come with those components.
comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals, please
refer to the user’s manuals that come with those components.