Antec NX300 Mid Tower Gaming Cabinet User Manual

1. Produktet er slutview

The Antec NX300 is a mid-tower gaming cabinet designed to accommodate ATX, Micro-ATX, and ITX motherboards. It features a tempered glass side panel for showcasing internal components and an integrated LED control button for managing lighting effects. The cabinet comes with one pre-installed 120mm ARGB fan at the rear to assist with cooling.

Figur 1.1: Front view of the Antec NX300 cabinet, highlighting the integrated RGB lighting strip on the front panel.

2. Funktioner og komponenter

2.1 Nøglefunktioner

• Materialer: Constructed from SPCC steel and plastic, with a tempered glass side panel.
• Bundkort support: Compatible with ATX, Micro-ATX, and ITX form factor motherboards.
• Front Access & Controls: Includes Power button, Reset button, LED Control button, MIC/Audio jacks, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, and 1 x USB 3.0 port.
• Fan Support: Supports up to 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm fans at the front, 2 x 120mm fans at the top, and 1 x 120mm fan at the rear.
• Forinstalleret ventilator: One 120mm ARGB fan is pre-installed at the rear.

2.2 Intern indretning

Figur 2.1: Indre view of the Antec NX300, showing the main compartment for motherboard and component installation, along with the power supply shroud at the bottom.

2.3 Bagpanel

Figur 2.2: Bag view of the Antec NX300, illustrating the I/O shield cutout, expansion slots, and the pre-installed 120mm ARGB exhaust fan.

3. Opsætning og installation

3.1 Klargøring af kabinettet

1. Place the cabinet on a stable, flat surface.
2. Carefully remove the tempered glass side panel by unscrewing the four thumb screws. Set the panel aside in a safe location to prevent damage.
3. Remove the opposite metal side panel by unscrewing the two rear thumb screws and sliding the panel backward.

3.2 Installation af bundkort

1. Install the I/O shield provided with your motherboard into the cutout at the rear of the cabinet.
2. Align your motherboard with the pre-installed standoffs. Ensure all screw holes on the motherboard match the standoffs.
3. Fastgør bundkortet med de passende skruer.

3.3 Installation af strømforsyningsenhed (PSU).

1. Position the PSU into its designated compartment at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
2. Ensure the PSU fan faces downwards (if there is a bottom vent) or upwards (if no bottom vent).
3. Secure the PSU with screws from the rear of the cabinet.

3.4 Installation af lagerdrev

The NX300 supports 3.5-inch HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs. Refer to the internal layout for drive bay locations.

Figur 3.1: View behind the motherboard tray, showing cable routing channels and mounting points for 2.5-inch SSDs and 3.5-inch HDDs.

1. For 3.5-tommer harddiske: Slide the HDD into the drive cage located under the PSU shroud. Secure with screws if necessary.
2. For 2.5-inch SSDs: Mount SSDs onto the dedicated trays behind the motherboard tray or on top of the PSU shroud. Secure with screws.

3.5 Kabelstyring

Utilize the cutouts and tie-down points behind the motherboard tray to route cables neatly. This improves airflow and aesthetics.

4. Betjeningsvejledning

4.1 Betjeningselementer på frontpanelet

• Power knap: Press to turn the computer on or off. Hold for several seconds to force a shutdown.
• Nulstil knap: Tryk på for at genstarte computeren.
• LED-kontrolknap: Press this button to cycle through various ARGB lighting modes for the pre-installed rear fan and the front panel LED strip.
• USB-porte: Tilslut USB-enheder til USB 2.0- og USB 3.0-portene.
• Lydstik: Connect headphones and microphones to the MIC/Audio ports.

4.2 ARGB-lysstyring

The pre-installed ARGB fan and front panel LED strip are controlled via the dedicated LED Control button on the front panel. Repeatedly pressing this button will cycle through different color effects and static colors. If your motherboard has an ARGB header, you may be able to synchronize the cabinet's lighting with other ARGB components using motherboard software, provided the cabinet's ARGB controller supports passthrough or synchronization.

5. Vedligeholdelse

5.1 Rengøring

• Ydre: Brug en blød, damp klud til at tørre de udvendige overflader af. Undgå slibende rengøringsmidler.
• Støvfiltre: Regularly check and clean any removable dust filters (e.g., front, top, bottom). Rinse with water and allow to dry completely before re-installing.
• Indre: Use compressed air to remove dust buildup from internal components and fan blades. Ensure the system is powered off and unplugged before cleaning the interior.

5.2 Optimering af luftstrøm

Ensure proper airflow by keeping the cabinet's vents unobstructed. Periodically check fan operation to ensure they are spinning correctly and quietly.

6. Fejlfinding

6.1 Systemet tænder ikke

• Verify that the power supply is properly connected to the wall outlet and the PSU switch is in the 'ON' position.
• Check all internal power connections, including the 24-pin ATX power, 8-pin CPU power, and GPU power cables.
• Sørg for, at kablet til strømafbryderen på frontpanelet er korrekt tilsluttet til bundkortets frontpanelheader.

6.2 Ventilatorer drejer ikke / LED'er lyser ikke

• Confirm that all fan power cables are securely connected to the motherboard or fan controller.
• Check that the ARGB cables are properly connected to the cabinet's LED controller or the motherboard's ARGB header.
• Press the LED Control button on the front panel to cycle through lighting modes.

6.3 USB-porte fungerer ikke

• Sørg for, at USB 2.0- og USB 3.0-headsene fra frontpanelet er korrekt tilsluttet de tilsvarende headers på dit bundkort.
• Tjek enhedsdriverne til dit bundkorts USB-controllere.

7. Specifikationer

8. Garanti og support

8.1 Garantioplysninger

Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Antec website for detailed warranty terms and conditions. Warranty coverage typically applies to manufacturing defects and may vary by region.

8.2 Teknisk support

For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or inquiries regarding parts, please contact Antec customer support. You can find contact information on the official Antec webhjemmeside eller gennem den forhandler, hvor produktet blev købt.

Fabrikantens kontaktoplysninger: Antec Inc. 8F, No 107, Jhouzih St, Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan

Importørens kontaktoplysninger: Acro Engineering Company, 522/1 Jonapur Village, New Delhi - 110020