Antec P280 User Manual
Page 3

3
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1
Getting to Know Your Chassis ............................................................................ 5
1.2
Chassis Specifications......................................................................................... 6
1.3
Included Screws ................................................................................................. 6
1.4
Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 7
Section 2: Hardware Installation
2.1
Setting Up .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2
Motherboard Installation................................................................................... 9
2.3
Installing KUHLER H
2
O Liquid Coolers ................................................................ 11
2.4
Power Supply Installation .................................................................................. 12
2.5
External 5.25” Device Installation ...................................................................... 13
2.6
Internal 2.5” Device Installation ........................................................................ 14
2.7
Internal 3.5” / 2.5” Device Installation .............................................................. 14
2.8
Cable Management ............................................................................................ 16
Section 3: Front I/O Ports
3.1
USB 2.0 ............................................................................................................... 18
3.2
USB 3.0 ............................................................................................................... 18
3.3
AC’97 / HD Audio Ports ...................................................................................... 19
3.4
Power Switch / Reset Switch / Hard Disk Drive LED Connectors ....................... 19
3.5
Rewiring Motherboard Header Connections ..................................................... 20
Section 4: Cooling System
4.1
Included Fans ..................................................................................................... 22
4.2
Optional Fans ..................................................................................................... 22
4.3
Air Filters ............................................................................................................ 24