DF-10 DARK FLEET THE ADVANCED GAMING FORCE USER MANUAL
DF-10 USER’S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Antec Dark Fleet DF-10. Meet the DF-10, the Dark Fleet enclosure rocking elite style at an attractive price. Our industry-acclaimed 0.6 mm SECC internals are cooled by TwoCool™ fans pulling air through a blacked-out interior featuring a transparent side window and front washable fan filter. And building with the DF-10 is a snap, thanks to a CPU cutout and cable routing compartment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 Getting to know your case .........................................................................................5 Case specifications.......................................................................................................6 Before you begin..........................................................................................................7 SECTION 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Setting up ..............
SECTION 1 4 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CASE 4 1 8 5 6 2 7 Drive Bays 1 5.25" drive bays 2 3.5" drive bays 3 2.
1.2 CASE SPECIFICATIONS CASE TYPE Mid-tower COLOR Matte black 19.2″ (H) x 7.8″ (W) x 19.6″ (D) 488 mm (H) x 198 mm (W) x 497 mm (D) 15.1 lbs / 6.9 kg 1 x top 140 mm TwoCool™ fan 1 x rear 120 mm TwoCool™ black-bladed fans with blue LED 2 x front 120 mm fans (optional) 1 x side 120 mm fan for graphics cards (optional) 6 x internal 3.5″ 3 x external 5.25″ 1 x external 3.5″ 1 x internal bottom-mounted 2.
1.3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN In order to ensure that your building experience with the Dark Fleet DF-10 will be a positive one, please take note of the following: While working inside your Dark Fleet DF-10, keep your case on a flat, stable surface. Make sure your build area is clean, well-lit, and free of dust. Antec cases feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries. Nonetheless, exercise caution and control when handling case interiors.
SECTION 2 8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 SETTING UP Put the case upright on a flat, stable surface so that the rear panel (power supply and expansion slots) is facing you.
Now rest your case with the left side up. Here’s what we’ll be working with first: E D B C A A – Power supply mounts B – 5.25” drive bay area C – 3.5” drive bay area D – Front panel wiring E – I/O panel Note: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels. Damage to the panels or injury to your fingernails may result. Note: This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION 2.2 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 case isn’t suitable, please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel. Make sure you have the correct I/O panel. This mismatched I/O panel can cause difficulties down the road. 1.
3. Now remove your motherboard by lifting it up. Lift your motherboard out to install the standoffs. 4. Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard back in. 5. Screw in your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Phillips-head screws. Caution: Make sure to remove any unused motherboard standoffs. They may come into contact with the back of the motherboard and may electrify your case exterior if left connected.
Note: The DF-10 comes with a CPU cutout on the motherboard tray, which will allow you to change your CPU heatsink without removing the motherboard. STANDARD ATX POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION 2.3 The DF-10 can accommodate a standard-size ATX power supply. 1. With the case upright, place the power supply on the bottom of the case. PSU resting on the standard PSU mount. 13 2. Push the power supply to the back of the case and align the mounting holes. 3.
Use these screws to secure your power supply to the case. Note: Power supplies with fans on the bottom of the power supply will need to be mounted so that the fan is facing the top of the case. The DF-10 provides mounting holes for power supplies with standard mounting layouts to be installed right side up or upside down. CABLE MANAGEMENT 2.4 There is a cable management compartment behind the 3.5” drive cage. You can tuck or route excess cables in this compartment. 14 1.
INTERNAL 3.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION 2.5 The portion of the bezel covering the internal 3.5” drive bays can be removed. 1. With the left side of the case facing you, push on the tabs near the front behind the bezel away from you to release the bezel (see picture). The left side of the bezel will swing open, allowing you to remove the bezel. 2. Insert your 3.5” device into the 3.5” drive cage from the front of the case. Push gently until the drive’s mounting holes align with the screw holes in the cage.
EXTERNAL 3.5” DEVICE INSTALLATION 2.6 There is one external 3.5” drive bay under the 5.25” drive bays. Remove this drive bay cover. 1. Carefully remove the 3.5” drive bay cover from the bezel. Load the drives from the front, lining them up to the front of the drive cage. 2. With one hand supporting the drive, fasten the drive with the screws provided. 3. Connect the appropriate power and data cables to the device(s), using cable routing as desired. EXTERNAL 5.25” DEVICE INSTALLATION 2.
2. Slide your 5.25” device into the bay from the front of the case. 5.25” device installation 3. Secure the drive into position in the drive bay using the provided screws on each side of the drive. 4. Mount any other 5.25” devices accordingly. 5. Connect the appropriate power and data cables to your device(s). 6. Replace both side panels. INTERNAL 2. 5” DEVICE INSTALLATION 2.9 There is a 2.5” device mounting location located at the bottom of the case. To use this mounting location: 1.
SECTION 3 18 FRONT I/O PORTS
USB 2.0 3.1 Connect the front I/O panel USB cable to the USB header pin on your motherboard. Check your motherboard user’s manual to ensure that it matches the table below: 1 2 Pin 1 3 5 7 9 9 3.
POWER SWITCH / RESET SWITCH / HARD DISK DRIVE LED CONNECTORS 3.3 Connected to your front panel are LED and switch leads for power, reset, and HDD LED activity. Attach these to the corresponding connectors on your motherboard. Consult your motherboard manual for specific pin header locations. For LEDs, colored wires are positive ( + ). White or black wires are negative ( – ). If the LED does not light up when the system is powered on, try reversing the connection.
SECTION 4 21 COOLING SYSTEM
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4.2 TOP 140 MM TWOCOOL™ FAN The DF-10 comes with one 140mm TwoCool™ fan. This fan has a two-speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your need. This switch is located at the rear of the case. The default fan speed setting is Low. 140 MM FAN SPECIFICATIONS: Size: Rated Voltage: Operating Voltage: 4.3 140 x 25 mm two-speed fan 12V DC 10.8V ~ 13.2 V Speed Input Current Air Flow High 1200RPM 0.3A 1.7m³ / min (58.9 CFM) Low 800RPM 0.2A 0.95m³ / min (33.6 CFM) Static Pressure 0.
4.4 OPTIONAL FANS There is one optional 120 mm fan mount on the left side panel. A fan can be placed here to enhance graphics card cooling. There is also space to mount two fans in the bezel in front of the 3.5” internal drive bays for hard drive cooling. We recommend using Antec 120 mm TriCool™ fans and setting the speed to Low. These fans brings cool air into the case. 4.5 WASHABLE AIR FILTERS There is a washable air filter in the bezel in front of the 3.5” internal drive bays.
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