February, 2012 FORTRESS SERIES FT03-MINI G11215350
FORTRESS SERIES FT03-MINI The new desktop computer paradigm in smaller size Contents Specifications P.2 Disassemble Chart P.3 Installation guide P.5 Front panel connector guide P.14 Front I/O connector guide P.16 Component size limitations P.19 Recommended cooling device setup and selection P.22 Upgrade and maintenance P.27 Q&A P.
FORTRESS SERIES FT03-MINI The new desktop computer paradigm in smaller size Aluminum outer shell, steel body Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX SST-FT03B-MINI (black) SST-FT03S-MINI (silver) Model No. Slot loading slim optical drive x 1 3.5” x 1 , 2.5” x 2 Bottom 1 x 140mm Air Penetrator fan, 1500rpm 2 USB 3.0 x 2 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0) audio x 1 MIC x 1 1 x Optional standard SFX Expansion Card Compatible up to 9.8” long 189mm(W) x 394mm(H) x 235mm(D) ©2012 SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd.
TOP I/O RESET BUTTON POWER BUTTON SFX PSU (OPTION) EXPANSION SLOTS x 2 2.5” DRIVE BAY 3.5” DRIVE BAY 2.5” DRIVE BAY FAN FILTER PICTURE 3 140MM FAN x 1 RIGHT SIDE PANEL SLIM SLOT-LOADING OPTICAL DRIVE (NOT INCLUDE) ITEM PURPOSE SCREW-CROSS-U-FLAT-SELF-TAP5x10 SECURE 12 CM FAN SCREW-CROSS-P-W-M3X4 SUPPORT MB SCREW-CROSS-P-M2X3 SECURE CDROM SCREW-CROSS-P-M3X4 SECURE 2.5” HDD MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE SCREW-CROSS-P-632X4-NI SECURE 3.
TOP I/O ( USB 3.0 x 2 / audio x 1 / MIC x 1 ) USB 3.
lnstallation Guide Before you begin, please make sure that you (1) have all components collected. ! (2) check that all components do not have compatibility problems with each other or with the case. (3) if possible, assemble the components outside the case first to make sure they are working. Caution (4) keep the motherboard manual ready for reference during installation. (5) prepare a Philips screwdriver. 1 Pull the top cover off the case evenly in the direction as illustrated by the arrow.
lnstallation Guide 3 4 Remove the right panel удаление правой панели Entfernen Sie das rechte Blende 拆下右側板 Enlever le panneau de droite 拆下右侧板 Retirar el panel de la derecha 右側のパネルを取り外し Rimuovere il pannello di destra 오른쪽 패널을 제거합니다 Place the FT03-MINI on its side Поместите корпус FT03-MINI на бок Legen Sie das FT03-MINI auf die Seite 把保護包材放在桌面,將機殼 推倒,左側板壓在保護包材上 Mettez le FT03-MINI sur le côté 把保护包材放在桌面,将机箱 推倒,左侧板压在保护包材上 Ponga la FT03-MINI de lado FT03-MINIは側面を下にして 置き Poggiare il FT03-MIN
lnstallation Guide 5 6 7 Unscrew screws holding the hard drive bracket to remove it. Выкрутите крепежные винты кронштейна жесткого диска, чтобы извлечь его. Lösen Sie die Schrauben der Festplattenhalterung; entfernen Sie sie. 卸下右側鎖固硬碟架的螺絲, 拆下硬碟架 Dévisser les vis maintenant le support de disque dur puis le retirer. 卸下右侧锁固硬碟架的螺丝, 拆下硬碟架 Quite los tornillos que sujetan el bracket del disco duro para sacarlo.
lnstallation Guide 7 Install your motherboard into the chassis as shown and secure with included screws. Installieren Sie Ihr Motherboard im Chassis und befestigen Sie es mit den beiliegenden Schrauben. Installer le I/O shield et de la carte mère et installer cette dernière. 8 Установите материнскую плату в корпус и закрепите ее прилагаемыми шурупами. 將主機板安裝上機殼 将主机板安装上机箱 Instale su placa base en el chasis como se muestra y asegúrela con los tornillos incluidos.
lnstallation Guide 9 Install your slim optical drive onto the bracket and secure with included screws. Installieren Sie Ihr dünnes optisches Laufwerk in der Halterung und befestigen Sie es mit den beiliegenden Schrauben. 10 Установите тонкий оптический привод в кронштейн и закрепите прилагаемыми шурупами. 將薄型光碟機裝上光碟架 Installez votre lecteur optique slim sur le casier et fixez-le avec les vis incluses.
lnstallation Guide 11 Unscrew screws from the hard drive bracket to remove it. Вывинтите винты из кронштейна жесткого диска, чтобы снять его. Lösen Sie die Schrauben von der Festplattenhalterung; entfernen Sie sie. 拆下底部的2.5”硬碟架,裝上 2.5”硬碟 Dévissez les vis du casier à disque dur pour le démonter. Quite los tornillos del bracket para discos duros y retírelo 12 拆下底部的2.5”硬盘架,装上 2.5”硬盘 ハードドライブブラケットか らネジを外してから取り外し ます。 Svitare le viti dal supporto hard drive e rimuoverlo.
lnstallation Guide 13 Reinstall the optical drive bracket into the chassis and secure with screws (step 6) Installieren Sie die Halterung für optische Laufwerke wieder im Chassis und befestigen Sie sie mit Schrauben (Schritt6). Réinstallez le casier du lecteur optique dans le boîtier et fixez-le avec des vis (étape 6) 14 將光碟機架裝回機殼內並以步 驟六卸下的螺絲鎖固. 将光驱架装回机壳内并以步骤 六卸下的螺丝锁固 Reinstale el bracket para dispositivos ópticos en el chasis y asegúrelo con tornillos (paso 6).
lnstallation Guide 15 Install your graphics card or expansion card. Installieren Sie Ihre Grafikoder andere Expansionskarte Installez vos cartes graphiques ou d’extensions. 16 Установите графическую карту или карту расширения. 安裝顯示卡或擴充卡 安装显示卡或扩充卡 Instale su tarjeta gráfica o tarjeta de expansión. グラフィックスカードまたは 拡張カードをインストールし ます。 Installare la scheda grafica o la scheda di espansione. 그래픽카드나 확장 카드를 설치합니다.
lnstallation Guide 17 13 Installation complete Установка завершена. Die Installation ist vollständig. 安裝完成 Installation terminée. 安装完成 Instalación completa. インストール完了 Installazione completata.
Connector Definition (1) Front panel connector installation Power switch and reset switch installation guide: Please refer to the motherboard manuals for the motherboard’s “Front Panel Connector” or “System Panel Connector” pin definition. Power switch and reset switch have no polarity, so they can be connected in any orientation.
Connector Definition (1) Front panel connector installation LED connector installation guide： Please refer to the motherboard manuals for the motherboard’s “Front Panel Connector” or “System Panel Connector” pin definition.；the white wires are negative while other colors are positive wires. The Power LED wires are separate pins for compatibility with different motherboard pin definition so please make sure they are connected in the right polarity by referring to your motherboard manual.
Connector Definition (2) Front I/O connector installation Below are the front I/O connectors pin definition, please also check your motherboard manual to cross reference with motherboard’s front I/O pin headers. SilverStone’s I/O connectors are in block type to simplify installation. Nachstehend finden Sie die Pinbelegung der vorderen E/A-Anschlüsse; bitte gleichen Sie zudem das Handbuch Ihres Motherboards mit den vorderen E/A-Pinzuweisungen ab.
Connecting the power cord 1 Remove top cover Снимите верхнюю крышку. Entfernen Sie die obere Abdeckung. 移除上蓋 Enlever le capot supérieur 2 移除上盖 Retire la cubierta superior 上部カバーを取り外す Rimuovere la copertura superiore 상단 커버 제거 Connect the power cord onto the power supply Подключите кабель питания к блоку питания. Schließen Sie das Stromkabel an das Netzteil an.
Connecting the power cord 3 Remove the back panel, and run the power cord through the I/O bay. Снимите заднюю панель и пропустите кабель питания через отсек ввода-вывода. Entfernen Sie die hintere Blende und verlegen Sie das Stromkabel durch den E/A-Einschub. 將後板扳開,讓電源線穿過I/O 座的凹槽 Enlever le panneau arrière, et faire passer le cordon d'alimentation dans la baie E/S. 将后板扳开,让电源线穿过I/O 座的凹槽 Retire el panel posterior y haga pasar el cable de potencia a través de la bahía de E/S.
Component Size Limitations Tip Although the FT03-MINI is small, it is still compatible with many oversized components, please refer to the following guidelines for component selection and future upgrade considerations: (1) CPU cooler height limitation Maximum 82 mm Maximum 7 mm CPU cooler height limit figure The FT03-MINI has 82mm height limitation for CPU cooler. The cooler can protrude 7mm over the motherboard edge Das FT03-MINI unterstützt beim CPU-Kühler eine Maximalhöhe von 82 mm.
Component Size Limitations (2) PSU limitation The FT03-MINI supports standard SFX power supply with a 100mm depth. Der FT03-MINI unterstützt SFX-Standardnetzteile mit einer Tiefe von 100 mm. Le FT03-MINI supporte une source d'alimentation SFX standard avec une profondeur de 100mm. La FT03-MINI acepta fuentes de alimentación SFX estándar con una profundidad de 100mm. FT03-MINI supporta l’alimentatore standard SFX con una profondità di 100 mm.
Component Size Limitations (3) Graphics card/expansion card length limitation Graphic Card Length Reference: AMD Radeon HD 6870 – 9.8” NVIDIA Geforce GTX470 – 9.5” AMD Radeon HD6850 – 9” AMD Radeon HD7770, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 Ti,560,550Ti,460 – 8.25” FT03-MINI can support 9.8”(250mm) consumer level graphics cards Das FT03-MINI nimmt bis zu 250 mm lange Grafikkarten auf. Le FT03-MINI est compatible avec les cartes graphiques de 9.8” ou 250 mm. La FT03-MINI puede aceptar tarjetas gráficas de hasta 9.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (1) CPU cooler Liquid CPU cooler picture When using a high-end CPU, we recommend you to install liquid cooler on the bottom of the case Bei Verwendung eines Hochleistungsprozessors empfehlen wir die Installation eines Flüssigkeitskühlers unten im Gehäuse.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout Liquid CPU cooler install 1 We recommend you to install the liquid cooler after step 6. Es wird empfohlen, den Flüssigkeitskühler nach Schritt 6 zu installieren. Nous vous recommandons d’installer le système de refroidissement liquide après l'étape 6.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout Liquid CPU cooler install 3 or We included two types of short screws, #6-32 and M3. Normally liquid coolers come with long screws for you to secure the 120mm fan and the radiator together. We suggest you to use the screws from the spare part box to install the radiator at the bottom of the case and than reinstall the 140mm fan. Mitgeliefert werden zwei Arten kurzer Schrauben, #6-32 und M3.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout Liquid CPU cooler install 4 The radiator pipe can be installed either facing the front or the back. If you install the radiator tubes facing the back, you can not utilize the 3.5” HDD space we therefore recommend you to install the radiator tubes facing the front Die Kühlerleitung kann entweder nach vorne oder nach hinten installiert werden.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (2) GPU cooler When choosing a graphics card, we recommend models that have fan blowing exhaust air to the rear slot, this will ensure smooth and efficient airflow within the FT03-MINI for maximum cooling performance. Мы рекомендуем выбирать такие модели графических карт, у которых вентилятор гонит отработанный воздух к заднему слоту. Это обеспечивает беспрепятственную и эффективную циркуляцию воздуха в корпусе FT03-MINI и максимальную защиту от перегрева.
UpgradeThermal And Maintenance Optimal Performance Layout (1) Fan filter removal guide FT03-MINI’s positive air pressure design is an effective configuration that will reduce dust buildup inside the case. Small air particles or lint will accumulate over time on intake filters instead of on the components inside the case. To maintain FT03-MINI’s excellent cooling performance for years to come, we recommend to clean all fan filters regularly every three months or half a year (depending on your environment).
UpgradeThermal And Maintenance Optimal Performance Layout (1) Fan filter removal guide Place the FT03-MINI on its side and remove the bottom filter. Legen Sie das FT03-MINI auf die Seite; entfernen Sie den unteren Filter. Mettez le FT03-MINI sur le côté et retirez le filtre du bas. Ponga la FT03-MINI de lado y quite el filtro inferior. Poggiare il FT03-MINI su un lato e rimuovere il filtro sul fondo. Поместите корпус FT03-MINI на бок и снимите нижний фильтр.
UpgradeThermal And Maintenance Optimal Performance Layout (2) Fan removal guide 1 Please repeat steps 1-4 of the installation guide to remove the top cover and side panel. Bitte wiederholen Sie die Schritte 1 – 4 der Installationsanleitung, um die obere Abdeckung und die seitliche Blende zu entfernen, und legen Sie das Gehäuse auf die Seite. Veuillez répéter les étapes 1-4 du guide d'installation pour enlever le capot supérieur et le panneau latéral et posez le boîtier sur son côté.
UpgradeThermal And Maintenance Optimal Performance Layout (2) Fan removal guide 3 Remove the fan connectors from the motherboard. Отсоедините разъемы вентиляторов от материнской платы. Entfernen Sie die Lüfteranschlüsse vom Motherboard. 移除風扇的連接線材， 穿出機殼 Enlevez les connecteurs de ventilateur de la carte mère. 移除风扇的连接线材， 穿出机箱 Retire los conectores del ventilador de la placa base マザーボードからファンコネ クタを取り外します。 Rimuovere i connettori della ventola dalla scheda madre. 4 팬 커넥터를 메인보드에서 분리하십시오.
UpgradeThermal And Maintenance Optimal Performance Layout (2) Fan removal guide 5 If you wish to install a 120mm fan, please install from the inside using normal screws. If you wish to install a 140mm fan, please install from the outside using long screws. Special note: This case was designed for use with a 140mm fan, so replacing it with a 120mm fan will result in lower performance due to open gaps around the smaller fan.
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (1) Liquid Cooler Q: Why do you recommend using all-in-one liquid coolers? A: Many Mini-ITX motherboards are currently designed based off of Intel’s reference layout, which means the CPU is likely positioned too close to the PCI Express slot and limits the size of CPU coolers that can be installed. Normally if the same size fan is used, a high-end air cooler is more efficient than liquid cooler.
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (1) Liquid Cooler Вопрос: Почему рекомендуется использовать жидкостные кулеры конструкции «все в одном»? Ответ: Многие современные материнские платы форм-фактора Mini-ITX разрабатываются на основе референсной компоновки Intel, при которой ЦП зачастую располагается слишком близко к слоту PCI Express и ограничивает допустимые размеры процессорных кулеров.
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (2) Custom Cooler Q: I have a custom cooler, how do I know which way the heat pipes should be situated to obtain the best performance in the FT03-MINI? A: There are two main types of heat pipes used in popular aftermarket coolers, they are groove and powder. Groove heat pipes are very susceptible to gravity while powder heat pipes are less so.
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (2) Custom Cooler Вопрос: Я использую специализированный кулер, как расположить тепловые трубки для достижения наилучшего охлаждения в корпусе FT03-MINI? Ответ: В кулерах популярных марок применяются тепловые трубки двух основных типов: полые трубки и трубки с наполнителем. Полые тепловые трубки подвержены воздействию силы тяжести гораздо сильнее, чем тепловые трубки с наполнителем.
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (2) Custom Cooler Horizontal style CPU Cooler Good orientation Good orientation Bad orientation Many CPU coolers can be rotated when installing on motherboards, the illustration here shows a SilverStone NT06-E Zahlreiche CPU-Kühler können bei der Installation auf Motherboards gedreht werden; diese Abbildung zeigt einen NT06-E von SilverStone Beaucoup de refroidisseurs de processeur peuvent être tournés lors de l'installation sur les cartes mère
Questions and Answers Optimal Thermal Performance Layout (2) Custom Cooler VGA Cooler The illustration here shows a VGA cooler that will not work well in the FT03-MINI because the heat source side (touching the GPU) ends up being located higher than the other end. Diese Abbildung zeigt einen VGA-Kühler, der im FT03-MINI nicht richtig funktioniert, da die Seite der Wärmequelle (diese berührt die GPU) höher ist als die andere Seite.
Optimal Thermal Performance Layout Warranty Information During warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available at the place of purchase with receipt or valid proof of purchase. The warranty does not cover repair or exchange of product resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance, or failure caused by non-SilverStone product.
