Gigabyte GZ FSCA1 AN User Manual

3D AURORA

GZ-FSCA1-AN

GZ-FSCA1-SN

User's Manual

20050608-GZFSCA1AN

rev.1003

Content

Components Introduction ............................................................................................4

1-1 Casing’s Internal Structure....................................................................... 4

1-2 Front, Rear, and Left Side Panel Structure.............................................. 6

Features ......................................................................................................................7

Specification Features.................................................................................................8

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 Casing’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 DIY Front Bracket of Projector Light ...................................................... 15

4-10 Application of Security Lock................................................................... 16

4-11 Application of Foot Supports.................................................................. 16

4-12 Liquid cooling System Support .............................................................. 17

4-13 Recommended Air Cooling/ Liquid Cooling ........................................... 17

Components Introduction

1-1 Casing’s Internal Structure

Power supply

PCI tool-free fastener

Motherboard/panel card

5.25” Front device bay

3.5” Floppy

Built-in hard disk

Foot support

b. Power extension

cable x 2

Tool enclosure

a. Standoff x 9

d. Key x 2

c. Securing runner x 10

e. Wire clamp x 2

f. Motherboard

securing screw x 9

(Refer to the right figures for the

attachments in the tool

enclosure)

h. DIY transparent projector panel x 1

(Equipped with 3D AURORA at

shipment)

g. Power supply

securing screw x 4

Front cable kit

a. USB 2.0

b. AUDIO

c. IEEE 1394

(Refer to the right figures for

the cable connectors)

f. Basic casing

power switch

control cable kit

d. Front fan power

supply

e. Rear fan power

supply

1-2 Front, Rear, and Left Side Panel Structure

Left side panel (A-1)

Latch (A-2)

Side panel security lock (A-3)

Left side panel (A)

Front panel (B)

Features

High quality design -

Gigabyte top-class full tower cooling casing.

Lightweight aluminum casing (GZ-FSCA1-AN only)

Full-open aluminum panel design, top-class hairline finish

Personalized ‘Gigabyte LOGO projector display (patent pending)

Complete support -

Complete front multimedia support, including 2 USB 2.0 ports / 1 IEEE 1394 /1 audio line-out

and mic-in jacks.

Liquid cooling system full support:

including large-sized drainage inlet/outlet, pump securing hole, and cooling kit securing hole

Supporting ATX/Micro AT/Mini AT/Flex ATX motherboard.

Specification Features

Model

: GZ-FSCA1-AN / GZ-FSCA1-SN

Case Type

Dimensions

Front bezel Material

Colour

: Full Tower

: 205 x 522 x 510 (W x H x D)

: Aluminum

: Silver / Black

Side Panel

Body Material

: Elegant design

: Aluminum (1.0mm) GZ-FSCA1-AN / SECC (1.0mm)

GZ-FSCA1-SN

Net Weight

: 7.1 kg /11.7 kg

5.25” drive bay (External)

3.5” drive bay (External)

3.5” drive bay (Internal)

PCI port

: 5

: 2

: 5

: 7

Compatible Motherboard

System Fan (front)

: ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ATX / Flex ATX

: One 12 cm silent fan equipped with blue LEDs (1000 rpm)

: Two 12 cm silent fans equipped with blue LEDs (1000 rpm)

: 2 USB2.0 / One IEEE 1394 / 1 audio line-out and mic-in jacks

System Fan (rear)

I / O Ports (front)

Optional Thermal Solutions

GIGABYTE Liquid Cooling

GIGABYTE Air Cooling

- 3D Galaxy Series

- G-Power Series

- 3D Rocket Series

Installation Instruction

Please follow the reference sections in order for installation.

4-1 Installation of Power Supply

To facilitate the installation, it is recommended to place the 3D AURORA casing upright on the

table.

Required tools: power supply securing screws x 4.

4-1-1 Remove the side panel.

Unscrew the thumbscrews of the side panel and

detach the panel by pressing the latch.

4-1-2 Place the power supply into the casing.

4-1-3 Use screws to secure the power supply from the rear

side.

4-1-4 For a larger power supply, please loosen the cross

cross bar

bar screws first, disassemble the bar, and then install

the power supply; fasten the screws to secure the

cross bar after installation.

4-2 Installation of Motherboard

The 3D AURORA is compatible with the ATX/Micro ATX/Mini ATX/Flex ATX motherboard. Please

confirm the dimension and specifications of the motherboard before installation.

Required tool: motherboard standoffs x 9 and securing screws x 9

4-2-1 According to motherboard specifications, select

proper screw holes, engage the standoffs into the

corresponding holes of the casing.

4-2-2 Secure the motherboard with securing screws.

Motherboard

ATX

MINI ATX

MICRO ATX

FLEX ATX

Code

A1-A9

M1-M9

U1-U9

F1-F6

Securing screw

Standoffs

Select proper “rear I/O panel” of the motherboard (typically supplied by motherboard

manufactures).

4-3 Installation of Interface Card

The 3D AURORA supports tool-free installation of interface cards, e.g. Graphic card and Network

Card, etc.

Required tool: None

4-3-1 Open the PCI slot retention lock.

4-3-2 Remove the internally attached dust-proof PCI cover.

4-3-3 Insert the interface card into the expansion slot with

care.

Make sure all interface cards are fully seated in the

corresponding slots.

4-4 Installation of Front I/O Panel

Incorrect connector installation may possibly burn out the motherboard and other

components. Be sure to observe the instructions on installation in the manual. Any loss

arising from nonobservance of the proper operation provided is not covered by the

warranty.

Different motherboards may have different installation positions. For detailed

instructions, please refer to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer.

The front panel consists of (1) 2 USB 2.0 / 1 IEEE 1394 / 1 audio line-out jack; and

(2) a basic casing power switch control cable kit

Required tool: None

(1) 2 USB 2.0 / 1 IEEE 1394 / 1 Audio line-out jack

4-4-1 Insert the USB 2.0 connectors into the corresponding sockets on the motherboard.

Definition

USB 2.0 Connector

Power

USB Dx-

USB Dy+

GND

USB Dy-

USB Dx+

USB Over Current

4-4-2 Insert the IEEE 1394 connector into the corresponding socket on the motherboard.

Please refer to the instructions supplied by the motherboard manufacturer and make sure

the correct type of connector prior to installation.

Definition

TPB-

a. IEEE1394 Connector A

b. IEEE1394 Connector B

c. IEEE1394 Connector C

TPA+

TPA-

GND

TPB+

+12V

GND

Definition

TPA+

TPA-

GND

TPB+

TPB-

+12V

GND

Definition

+12V

TPA+

TPA-

GND

TPB+

TPB-

+12V

TPA1+

TPA1-

GND

TPB1+

TPB1-

4-4-3 Insert the Audio connector into the corresponding socket on the motherboard.

Definition

MIC

GND

Definition

Rear Audio (R)

Reserved

REF

POWER

Front Audio (R)

Front Audio (L)

Rear Audio (L)

(2) Basic casing power switch control cable kit.

Follow the connectors listed below for installation (see the figure below).

Connector

Speaker

Color

Red(+) / Black(-)

Green(+) / White(-)

Red(+) / White(-)

Black

White

Brown(+) / White(-)

Reset SW

Power SW

POW LED+

POW LED-

H.D.D. LED

Be sure to remember that different motherboards may have different installation

positions. For detailed instructions, please refer to the instructions supplied by the

motherboard manufacturer.

4-5 Casing’s Internal Structure

The 3D AURORA is equipped with one 12cm silent LED cooling fan at front / two at rear.

Required tool: None

4-5-1 Plug the front fan 4-pin power cable into the 4-pin

connector on the motherboard.

4-5-2 Plug the rear fan 3-pin power connector into the fan

power connector of the motherboard system.

4-6 Installation of 5.25” Front Device Bay

The installation of 5.25” CD-ROM is also intended for installation of general 5.25” front device bay.

Required tool: None

4-6-1 Open the front panel, remove the 5.25” plastic drive

rail and internal metal panel.

4-6-2 Slide the 5.25” CD-ROM into the drive.

4-6-3 Refer to the installation order illustrated in 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 3.5” front device bay

Required tool: None

4-7-1 Same as Step 4-6-1.

4-7-2 Slide the 3.5” floppy disc drive into the drive bay.

4-7-3 Refer to the installation order illustrated in 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 Built-in HDD (Hard Disc Drive)

The 3D AURORA provides built-in bays to accommodate up to 5 hard disc drives (after removal of

the tool enclosure). The built-in HDD requires securing runners, which can be found in the black

tool enclosure.

Required tool: Securing runners x 10 in the tool enclosure and power extension cables x 2.

4-8-1 Use the runners installed on both sides of the HDD

evenly and slide the HDD into the hard disk drive

bay.

4-8-2 For installation of the fourth and fifth HDDs, loosen

the tool enclosure, and then install the HDD in

accordance with Step 4-8-1.

4-8-3 In case the length of power cable is not sufficient for

installation of the bottom HDD, it is possible to use

the power extension cable inside the tool enclosure,

depending on the HDD with 4-pin or SATA power

cable.

4-9 DIY Front Bracket of Projector Light

The 3D AURORA is provided with another transparent projector panel, which can be DIY designed

and replaced with the projector bracket under front panel.

Required tool: transparent projector panel (slides and laser printer or copy machine should be

provided by the user)

4-9-1 Visit Gigabyte’s website,

(http://tw.giga-byte.com/Peripherals/Support/

Manual/Manual_List.htm)

and search for the 3D AURORA series; the file name:

DIYbracket.doc

Print out the slides by 1:1 (please use the laser

printer or copy machine).

4-9-2 Trim the slide along the edge lines.

4-9-3 Post the trimmed slide onto the transparent projector

panel.

4-9-4 Lay the casing on the table, disassemble the original

projector panel, as shown in Figure a; install the

newly made projector panel onto the casing, as

shown in Figure b.

4-9-5 Installation completed.

4-10 Application of Security Lock

The 3D AURORA is supplied with two security locks, including a panel lock and a side panel lock.

Required tool: key x 2

4-10-1 Insert and turn the key by 90° as shown in the figure,

and lock it.

4-10-2 Insert and turn the key by 90° as shown in the figure,

and unlock it.

4-11 Application of Foot Supports

The 3D AURORA is supplied with four foot supports for ensuring the casing is firmly seated on the

holding surface.

4-11-1 Swivel these four feet by 90° as shown in the figure

to loosen the feet.

4-11-2 Swivel these four feet by 90° as shown in the figure

to fasten the feet.

4-12 Liquid cooling System Support

The 3D AURORA series casing 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.

The liquid cooling system is optional.

4-13 Recommended Air Cooling/ Liquid Cooling

The 3D AURORA is recommended to be used with the Gigabyte Air Cooling series.

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