Antec Sonata Designer 500 User Manual

Sonata Solo / Solo White /  
Designer 500 / Plus 550  
User’s Manual  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
Anwenderhandbuch  
Manuale per l’operatore  
Manual del usuario  
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1. 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.  
2. Line up your motherboard with the standoff holes, and remember which holes  
are lined up. Not all motherboards will match with all the provided holes; this  
is normal, and won’t affect functionality. (In other words, there will likely be  
extra holes.)  
3. Remove your motherboard by lifting it up.  
4. Screw the brass standoffs into the threaded holes that line up with your  
motherboard. Do not over-tighten the standoffs. Some standoffs may be  
pre-installed for your convenience.  
5. Place your motherboard on the brass standoffs.  
6. Fasten your motherboard to the standoffs with the provided Philips-head  
screws. Your motherboard is now installed.  
Connecting the Front I/O  
1. Connect the Reset switch (labeled RESET SW) to the motherboard at the RST  
connector. Polarity (positive and negative) does not matter for switches.  
2. Power Switch (labeled POWER SW) connects to the PWR connector on the  
motherboard.  
3. Connect the Power LED (labeled POWER LED) to your motherboard. 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. For more info on connecting LEDs to your  
motherboard, see your motherboard manual.  
4. Hard Drive LED (labeled HDD LED) connects to the hard drive activity  
header.  
Connecting the USB Ports  
You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front USB ports.  
This is an Intel® standard connector that is keyed so that it can’t be accidentally  
reversed when connected to a proper Intel® standard motherboard header. Connect  
the 10-pin connector to the motherboard headers so that the blocked pin fits over  
the missing header pin.  
Note: Please check the motherboard manual for the USB header pin layout and  
make sure it matches the table below. If it does not match this Intel® standard,  
search for part number 30095 to order a USB Internal Adapter Cable. This adapter  
will allow you to connect the front USB to your motherboard on a pin-by-pin basis.  
Motherboard USB Pin Layout  
1
2
Pin  
1
Signal Names  
USB Power 1  
Pin  
2
Signal Names  
USB Power 2  
Negative Signal 2  
Positive Signal 2  
Ground 2  
Negative Signal 1  
Positive Signal 1  
Ground 1  
3
4
5
6
7
8
Key (No Connection)  
Empty Pin  
9
10  
9 10  
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Connecting the IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®) Port  
You will find a single 10-pin connector on a cable attached to the front IEEE 1394  
connection. This is an Intel standard connector, which is keyed so that it can’t be  
accidentally reversed as long as it is connected to a proper Intel standard motherboard  
header. Connect the 10-pin connector to your motherboard header so that the  
blocked pin fits over the missing header pin.  
Note: Please check your motherboard manual for your IEEE 1394 header pin  
layout and make sure it matches the attached table. If you intend to connect the  
front FireWire port to an IEEE 1394 add-on card that comes with an external-type  
IEEE1394 connector, please call Antec customer service at (800) 22ANTEC (North  
America) or +31 (0) 10 462-2060 (Europe) to buy an adapter. This adapter will  
allow you to connect the front IEEE 1394 port to the external connector.  
Motherboard FireWire Pin Layout  
1
2
Pin  
1
Signal Names  
TPA+  
Pin  
2
Signal Names  
TPA–  
3
Ground  
4
Ground  
5
TPB+  
6
TPB–  
7
+12V (Fused)  
Key (No Pin)  
8
+12V (Fused)  
Ground  
9
10  
9 10  
CONNECTING THE AUDIO PORTS (AC’ 97 and HDA)  
There is an Intel standard 10-pin AC’ 97 connector and an Intel 10-pin HDA (High  
Definition Audio) connector. You can connect either of them to your motherboard  
depending on the specification of the motherboard. See instruction below:  
Note: Please check your motherboard manual for your audio header pin layout and  
make sure it matches the table below. Even if your system supports both audio  
standards, you may only connect one connector not both.  
Pin Assignment for Audio Ports (HDA and AC’97)  
Pin  
Signal Names  
(HDA)  
Pin  
Signal Names  
(AC’97)  
1
2
MIC2 L  
AGND  
1
2
MIC In  
GND  
3
MIC2 R  
3
MIC Power  
NC  
10 6 4 2  
9 7 5 3 1  
4
AVCC  
4
5
FRO-R  
5
Line Out (R)  
Line Out (R)  
NC  
6
MIC2_JD  
F_IO_SEN  
Key (no pin)  
FRO-L  
6
7
7
8
8
Key (no pin)  
Line Out (L)  
Line Out (L)  
9
9
10  
LINE2_JD  
10  
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EarthWatts™ 500 Power Supply (Sonata Designer 500 Model Only)  
Sonata Designer 500 comes with a 500 Watt EarthWatts PSU which is built to be  
compatible with the ATX12V version 2.2 specification. This PSU is very efficient,  
which reduces power consumption by up to 25% and saves you money on your  
electricity bill. EarthWatts power supplies have achieved 80 PLUS® Certification,  
the latest independent standard in PSU efficiency. In addition EarthWatts includes  
a variety of protective circuitry: OPP (over power protection), OVP (Over Voltage  
Protection), and SCP (Short Circuit Protection).  
EarthWatts also includes Universal Input with Active Power Factor Correction  
(PFC). Universal Input allows you to connect your Antec EarthWatts PSU to any  
AC power outlet between 100~240V without having to worry about setting a  
voltage switch. Active PFC reduces electrical waste by improving the power factor  
value to the PSU, helping the power plant to provide power to users more efficiently.  
Installation:  
This PSU is backwards compatible to previous ATX specifications. To make sure  
you connect your PSU properly, please refer to the user manual supplied with your  
motherboard and peripherals before connecting the EarthWatts to any of your  
devices.  
Picture 2  
Picture 3  
1. Connect the 24-pin main power connector. If your  
motherboard uses a 20-pin connector, detach the  
4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector  
(see pictures 2 and 3). Note: the detachable 4-pin  
section cannot be used in place of the 4-pin +12V  
connector.  
For 24-pin  
motherboards  
For 20-pin  
motherboards  
2. Connect the 4-pin or 8-pin +12V connector as needed for your motherboard.  
3. You will find 2 cables with 4-pin Molex connectors. Connect this connector  
to any of your peripherals that use Molex connectors. Repeat as necessary.  
4. There are 2 cables with SATA connectors. Connect this connector to any of  
the SATA hard drives in your system. Repeat as necessary.  
5. There are two connectors for PCI Express graphic cards. They are labeled PCI-E  
on the connector. Connect these to your PCI Express graphic card if needed.  
Note: Please consult the user manual supplied with your PCI Express graphic  
card for detailed usage instructions.  
6. If you have a floppy drive, you will find the correct power connector at the  
end of one of the cables with 4-pin Molex connectors. Connect the female  
floppy power connector to your floppy drive.  
7. Connect the power cord to the PSU.  
NeoPower 550 Power Supply (Sonata Plus 550 Model Only)  
The NeoPower 550 PSU installed in the Sonata Plus 550 supports the newest  
ATX12V version 2.2 specification. This PSU includes Universal Input and Active  
Power Factor Correction (PFC). Universal Input allows you to connect your  
NeoPower PSU to any AC power outlet between 100~240V without having to  
worry about setting a voltage switch. Active PFC improves the power factor value of  
the PSU by altering the input current wave shape, helping the power plant  
provide power to users more efficiently.  
Also included are a variety of industrial-grade protective circuits: OPP (over power  
protection), OVP (over voltage protection), SCP (short circuit protection), and UVP  
(under voltage protection).  
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Special Quiet Computing Fan Operation  
NeoPower power supplies feature an innovative design that decreases noise during  
normal use, but which allows for superior cooling capabilities as loads increase.  
Owing to its ultra high efficiency and low heat generation, NeoPower can utilize an  
80mm exhaust fan that rotates slowly and quietly to blow hot air out of the PSU,  
speeding up as heat increases.  
Advanced Cable Management System  
NeoPower power supplies feature Antec’s Advanced Cable Management System.  
It allows you to use only the power cables that you need, thereby reducing clutter  
and improving airflow inside your case. Inside the package, apart from a power  
cord, you will find the following cables: (see picture 1)  
Picture 1  
Attached to the power supply, you’ll find the following:  
1. Five 6-pin output sockets, for use with the wire sets to power your drives and  
other peripherals.  
2. 4-pin and 8-pin +12V connectors.  
3. A 24-pin configurable main power connector with detachable 4-pin section  
for 20-pin applications.  
Advanced Cable Management Wire Set (Modular Cables)  
4. One Y-adapter with one standard 4-pin Molex peripheral connector at one end  
and two female Floppy power connectors at the other end.  
5. Two sets of wires with a 6-pin PCI Express graphic card connector at one end  
and a 6-pin PSU connector at the other end.  
6. Two sets of wires with three standard 4-pin Molex peripheral connectors at  
one end and a 6-pin PSU connector at the other end.  
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7. Two sets of wires with two SATA drive connectors at one end and a 6-pin  
PSU connector at the other end.  
Note: The SATA connectors include a +3.3V output so you can power the  
latest SATA devices.  
Modular Cables:  
#
Quantity  
Part Name  
Power supply  
Description  
1-3  
1
Includes 24-pin main connector and a  
4+4-pin +12V connector  
4
1
14 cm Molex to  
Floppy connectors  
w/cable  
Includes one Molex and two floppy  
connectors  
5
6
7
2
2
2
60 cm PCI Express  
connector w/cable  
Includes one PCI Express connector  
Includes three Molex connectors  
Includes two Serial ATA connectors  
77 cm Molex  
connector w/cable  
73 cm Serial ATA  
connector w/cable  
Installation:  
This PSU is backwards compatible to previous ATX specifications. To make sure  
you connect your PSU properly, please refer to the user manual supplied with your  
motherboard and peripherals before connecting the NeoPower to any of your devices.  
1. Connect the 24-pin main power connector. If your  
Picture 2  
Picture 3  
motherboard uses a 20-pin connector, detach the  
4-pin attachment on the 24-pin power connector  
(see pictures 2 and 3). Note: the detachable  
4-pin section cannot be used in place of the 4-pin  
+12V connector.  
For 24-pin  
motherboards  
For 20-pin  
motherboards  
2. Connect the 4-pin or 8-pin +12V connector as  
needed for your motherboard.  
3. In the package, you will find 2 sets of power supply-to-peripheral  
Molex connectors. Connect the 6-pin connector to any of the 6 pin sockets  
on the PSU and connect the peripheral Molex connectors to your peripheral  
devices. Repeat as necessary.  
4. In the package, you’ll find 2 sets of power supply-to-SATA connectors. Connect  
the 6-pin connector to any of the 6-pin sockets on the PSU and connect a  
SATA connector to your SATA drives. Repeat as necessary.  
5. In the package, you’ll find one PCI Express graphic card connector. It’s the  
only 6-pin connector with 3 yellow wires and 3 black ones. Connect the 6-pin  
connector to any of the 6-pin sockets on the PSU and connect the 6-pin  
PCI Express connector marked “PCI-E” to your PCI Express graphic card if  
needed. Note: Please consult the user manual supplied with your PCI Express  
graphic card for detailed usage instructions.  
6. If you have a floppy drive, connect the Y-adapter to any of the Molex connectors  
and connect the female floppy power connector to your floppy drive.  
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7. Connect the power cord to the PSU.  
Power Switch: Both the EarthWatts 500 and NeoPower 550 come with a main  
power switch. Make sure you turn the switch to the ON (I) position before you  
boot up your computer for the first time. In normal operation there is no need  
to turn the switch to the OFF (O) position since the PSU is equipped with a soft  
on/off feature, which turns your computer on and off through the soft switch on  
your computer case. You may need to turn the switch to the OFF position if your  
computer crashes and you cannot shut it down with the front panel switch.  
Hard Disk Installation  
This case offers two hard disk mounting options. Only use one mounting method  
at a time. If the case will be moved periodically, then the drives need to be secured  
to trays as described in the Tray Mount section. If you want the quietest possible  
installation and the system will not be moved around, then use the suspension  
system discussed in the Suspension Mount section.  
Tray Mount  
There is a hard disk cage right under the external 5.25” drive. You can mount four  
hard drives using the trays inside it.  
1. Open the front bezel as described in Setting Up section.  
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews. Swing open the fan cage and gently lift the  
cage upward to remove it. You will see four drive trays with soft silicon  
grommets inside the cage.  
3. Squeeze the metal clips on each side of the tray and slide the tray out.  
4. Mount your hard drive into the drive tray through the bottom silicon grommets  
with the special screws provided.  
Note: Don’t over-tighten. Over-tightening the screws will harm the vibration  
and noise reduction qualities of the silicon grommets.  
5. Slide and lock the tray back into the case.  
6. Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect it to the device.  
7. Repeat this procedure for any additional drives you plan to install.  
8. Put the front fan cage back onto the case. If you plan to mount the optional  
92mm case fans, you should do it now. See the Cooling section for  
fan installation.  
Suspension Mount  
This is the ultimate hard disk mounting solution to reduce hard drive noise. There  
are three sets of suspenders inside the cage to mount three hard drives. Each hard  
drive needs two suspenders (front and rear) to mount.  
Note: please DO NOT transport your system with your hard disks suspension  
mounted. The drives may slip from the suspenders causing damage to the hard  
drives and to other components inside the case.  
1. Remove the trays from the cages. Store them in a safe place. You won’t  
need them.  
2. Twist the front suspender.  
3. Insert the hard drive through the front suspender from the front.  
4. Twist the rear suspender and guide the hard drive through it.  
5. Adjust the hard drive position so it has al least 10mm clearance from the  
front 92mm fan (fan not included).  
6. Find the appropriate power connector on the PSU and connect it to the  
device.  
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7. Repeat the same procedure for the other drives as necessary.  
8. Put the front fan cage back to the case. If you plan to mount the optional  
92mm case fans, you should do it now. See Cooling system section for fan  
installation.  
5.25” Device Installation  
There are four external 5.25” drive bays (one with 5.25” to 3.5” adapter). The top  
two drive bays come with a universal drive door that allows you to hide your  
optical drive behind the door.  
1. Carefully remove the metal plate covering the drive bay.  
2. Make sure the clip on the end of the drive rail is angled away from the device  
and facing forward. Put a plastic drive rail on each side of the 5.25” device.  
Use the rear set of the screw holes on the drive rails for the top two drive  
bays and use the front set of screw holes for the lower two drive bays.  
3. Slide the device into the drive bay until you hear a click.  
4. Mount the other devices accordingly.  
5. Connect a large 4-pin connector from the PSU to the male 4-pin connector on  
each of the devices.  
External 3.5” Device  
To install a floppy or other external 3.5” device to the 5.25” to 3.5” adapter:  
1. Slide the adapter out.  
2. Place the drive to the adapter and fasten the drive with screws provided.  
3. Find a 4-pin floppy power connector on the PSU and connect it to the male  
4-pin connector on the devices.  
Cable Organizer  
There are six hooks (cable organizers) located at the back of the hard drive cage.  
Loop any long cables you have around the hooks to keep them tucked away. This  
will prevent tangles and improve airflow through the case. To get to the cable  
organizer you need to open the right side panel.  
Cooling System  
The TriCool™ fan:  
The case includes one 120mm TriCool™ fan installed in the rear. This fan has a  
three-speed switch that lets you choose between quiet, performance, or maximum  
cooling. (See specifications below.) The fan is installed so that the air is blowing  
out of the case. Connect a large 4-pin connector from the PSU to the male 4-pin  
connector on the fan.  
Note: The minimum voltage to start the fan is 5V. We recommend setting the fan  
speed to High if you choose to connect the fan to a fan control device or to the  
Fan-Only connector found on some of Antec’s power supplies. A fan-controlled  
device regulates the fan speed by varying the voltage supplied to it. The voltage  
may start as low as 4.5 V to 5V. Connecting a TriCool™ set on Medium or Low  
to a fan-control device may result in the fan not being able to start. The already  
lowered voltage from the fan control device will be further reduced by the TriCool™  
circuitry below 5V.  
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Specifications:  
Size: 120 x 120 x 25.4 mm  
Rated Voltage: DC 12V  
Operating Voltage: 10.2V ~ 13.8V  
Acoustical  
Noise  
Speed  
Input  
Current  
Air Flow  
Static  
Pressure  
Input  
Power  
High  
2000 RPM  
0.24A  
(Max.)  
2.24 m³ / min 2.54 mm-H2O  
(79 CFM) (0.10 inch-H2O)  
30 dBA  
2.9 W  
Medium  
1600 RPM  
0.2A  
1.59 m³ / min 1.53 mm-H2O  
28 dBA  
25 dBA  
2.4 W  
1.6 W  
(56 CFM)  
(0.06 inch-H2O)  
Low  
1200 RPM  
0.13A  
1.1 m³ / min  
(39 CFM)  
0.92 mm-H2O  
(0.04 inch-H2O)  
The Front 92mm Fan Mounts  
You can install two 92mm fans into the fan cage in front of the internal 3.5”  
drives. These fans must be installed so that the air is blowing into the case.  
We recommend using Antec 92mm TriCool™ fans to balance quiet performance  
with maximum cooling. See our web site for product information.  
Note: Please choose your fan speed wisely. In most cases, a medium or low speed  
setting will be enough to supply adequate cooling.  
The Washable Air Filter  
There is a washable air filter attached to the front of the 92mm fan cage. From  
time to time it will be necessary to wash the installed air filter. Not washing the air  
filter will result in higher system temperatures and possible stability problems.  
We recommend checking the air filter at least once a month initially.  
The frequency will change depending on system usage (users whose systems run  
24/7 will likely have to check/wash more often than those who don’t use their  
systems every day) and on environmental conditions.  
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Antec, Inc.  
47900 Fremont Blvd.  
Fremont, CA 94538  
USA  
tel: 510-770-1200  
fax: 510-770-1288  
Antec Europe B.V.  
Stuttgartstraat 12  
3047 AS Rotterdam  
The Netherlands  
tel: +31 (0) 10 462-2060  
fax: +31 (0) 10 437-1752  
Customer Support:  
US & Canada  
1-800-22ANTEC  
Europe  
+31 (0) 10 462-2060  
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.  
Printed in China.  

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