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At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest
quality. So it’s possible that your new case may differ slightly from the descrip-
tions in this manual. This isn’t a problem; it’s simply an improvement. As of the
date of publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual are
correct.
P180 User’s Manual
The P180 comes without a power supply. Make sure you choose a power supply
that is compatible with and has long enough power harnesses to reach your
motherboard and peripheral devices. We recommend our TruePower 2.0, Neo HE
or Phantom power supplies for the latest ATX specification compliance, wide com-
patibility, and power savings capability.
Setting Up
1. Place the case upright on a flat, stable surface.
2. Remove the thumbscrew from the left side panel. Grip the panel at the top and
bottom and slide it towards you to open the case. Don’t use your finger-Note:
nail to pry or lift the panels.
3. Remove the screws from the right side panel. Grip the panel at the top and bot-
tom and slide it towards you to remove.
4. Inside the case you should see two separate chambers - the upper chamber for
motherboard, external drives and hard drives; and the lower chamber for power
supply and hard drives. You will also find some wiring with marked connectors
(USB, PWR etc.), and installed I/O panel, a box containing the top fan spoiler
and drive rails for 5.25” drives and floppy disk drive, a tool box attached to the
upper HDD cage (the inside of the cage) containing more hardware (screws,
brass standoffs, spare silicone grommets, etc.)
Installing the Motherboard
This manual does not cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please con-
sult your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting.
1. Lay the case down, with the open left side facing up. The drive cages and
power supply cage should be visible.
2. 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 manu-
facturer for the correct I/O panel.
3. 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 functionally. (In other words, there will likely be extra
holes.)
4. Remove your motherboard by lifting it up.
5. Screw the brass standoffs into the threaded holes that line up with your moth-
erboard. Do not over-tighten the standoffs. Some standoffs may be
pre-installed for your convenience.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s Computer Enclosures.
For more comprehensive instructions on installing the motherboard and peripherals,
please refer to the user’s manuals which come with the components and drives.
