THOR ZONEN A N O QU SER MANUAL (ENG)

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12X #6-32x1.25in COUNTERSNK

6X #6-32x0.4375in COUNTERSNK

14X #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSNK

12X #6-32 NUT

4X #6-32x0.75in BUTTON HEAD

4X #6-32x0.25in BUTTON HEAD

4X M3x4

1X M3x6 COUNTERSNK

4X #6-32x0.25inx4 STANDOFF

4X RUBBER FEET

1X GPU LOCK

1X HEX KEY (SIZE: H2.0)

1X RISER CABLE

1X FRONT DUST FILTER

2X SIDE DUST FILTER

2X TOP/BOTTOM DUST FILTER

1X POWER CABLE

4-8X MAGNET

20X STEEL TAPE

20X MAGNET TAPEMISC

1X RISER BRACKET

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2X PLASTIC PAD

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX? (2/2)
LIGHTRAYS(Addon)2X LIGHTRAYS

4X M3x4

1X LINK CABLE

1X PC CABLE
HANDLES(Addon)2X HANDLES

4X GRIP FEETCARBON FRONT(Addon)1X CENTER COLUMNWALNUT FRONT(Addon)1X CENTER COLUMN

2X LOCK COLUMN

2X 3RD COLUMN

2X 4TH COLUMN
Asetek Gen 7 AIO(Addon)

1X 280 MM AIOTHOR ZONE
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1X AM5 / AM4 BRACKET

1X LGA1700 BRACKET

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE CASETOOLSSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the case on it’s back so it stands vertically.

TIP:

2. Unlock the case by pushing the lock columns up.

NOTE: The lock mechanism can be pretty stiff the first time you open

Put a soft cloth underneath to avoid scratches.
your case. Stiffness can be adjusted by loosening or tightening
the (4) lock column screws (see page 6).

3. Gently pull the shell up and off the core.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 in reverse to close the case again.

NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CLOSING THE CASE. DON’T USE

A. When closing the case, insert the core through the back of the shell.

FORCE AND GENTLY PUSH THE RISER IN WITH YOUR PALM.

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CASE FEETTOOLS

4x RUBBER FEETSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Gently insert the rubber feet into the ventilation holes on the shell.

TIP:

You can choose any side and the side you choose will become
the bottom of the case.

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SWITCHING OR FLIPPING THE POWER BUTTONTOOLSSCREWS• Flat-head screw driver• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the front (4) corner rail screws and the (2) shift bracket screws.
2. Remove the (2) power button screws.
3. Remove the nylon washer.

• Now you can either flip the original Chrome Front 180° or install the

NOTE: Place the nylon washer on the nylon bar that’s the furthest
away from the power button. If you decide to flip the original

Carbon Front or Walnut Front by performing steps 1-3 in reverse.

Chrome Front 180°, attach one of the included plastic pads tothe slot that doesn’t have one already pre-attached.

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SWITCHING OR ADJUSTING THE LOCKTOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Transfer (2) standoffs from the original lock columns to the new lock columns.
2. Secure the new lock columns to the core.

TIP:

Lock stiffness can be adjusted by tightening
or loosening the (4) lock column screws.

3. Secure the bottom lock plate.

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MAGNETIC COLUMNSTOOLSSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach (1) slim magnet to each 3rd and 4th column (optional).

NOTE: Attach magnetically. Using the additional magnets provides anextra strong attachment.

2. Attach the 3rd and 4th columns to the core.

NOTE: Attach magnetically.

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HANDLES
TOOLS(Addon)SCREWS• Flat-head screw driver

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the bottom (4) corner rail screws and (4) corner plugs.

TIP:

Press on the back of the corner plugs while removing the screws.

2. Insert the handles into the bottom plate.

TIP:

Use the included grip feet to give the handles extra
protection and stability when placed on hard surfaces.

3. Secure the handles with (4) corner rail screws.

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LIGHTRAYS
TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)(Addon)SCREWS

4x M3x4

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the lightrays to the core with (4) M3x4 screws.
2. Connect the lightrays to each other with the link cable.

NOTE: Connect IN-port on one lightray to the OUT-port on the other.

3. Connect the lightrays to the Motherboard with the PC cable.

NOTE: Connect the IN-port on the lightray to a 5V dRGB header.

• 5V DIGITAL RGB HEADERS ONLY - AVOID 12V HEADERS AT ALL COSTS.
• CORRECTLY CONNECT POWER, DATA AND GROUND.
• Lightrays are controlled through motherboard software.

TIP:

Software examples: SignalRGB or OpenRGB.

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GND
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DUST FILTERSTOOLSSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Peel off any pre-attached magnet tapes from the included dust filters (batch 1 only).

NOTE: DO THIS SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY.

1. Each dust filter attaches with (4) steel tapes and (4) magnet tapes. Stick (2) steel tapes

NOTE: Stick only 1 steel tape in each slot on interior front

along each slot on the interior of the shell, then place (2) magnet tapes directly on top ofof the core.

them. Expose the adhesive on the back of the magnet tapes and attach the dust filters.
2. Attach the front/top/bottom/side dust filters to the interior of the shell/core.

NOTE: Attach magnetically. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN
OPENING AND CLOSING THE CASE TO AVOIDDAMAGING THE DUST FILTERS.

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SPINE SHIFTTOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Loosen the (4) screws holding down the shift panel.
2. Loosen the (2) screws holding down the shift bracket.
3. Now you can shift the spine more towards the CPU side or the GPU side.
A. When shifting the spine more than 1 slot, please secure the locking tabwith the extra screw and washer provided on the interior front of the core.

• Tighten the previously loosened screws to fix the spine in the new position.

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140-280 RADIATORS (BOTTOM)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4-8x #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSUNKSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Radiators and AIO water coolers can be mounted to the radiator rails
using (4-8) #6-32x0.3125 countersunk screws.

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140 FANS (BOTTOM)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4-8x #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSUNK
4-8x #6-32 NUT

SCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Fans can be mounted to the radiator rails using (4-8) #6-32x0.3125
countersunk screws and (4-8) #6-32 nuts.

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120-140 FANS (TOP)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4x #6-32x1.25in COUNTERSUNK
4x #6-32 NUT

SCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Detach both 3rd and 4th columns.
2. Secure the fan with (4) #6-32x1.25in countersunk screws and (4) #6-32 nuts.
3. Attach both 3rd and 4th columns again.

NOTE: Attach magnetically.

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120-140 RADIATORS (TOP)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4x #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSUNKSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Detach both 3rd and 4th columns.
2. Secure the radiator with (4) #6-32x0.3125in countersunk screws.
3. Attach both 3rd and 4th columns again.

NOTE: Attach magnetically.

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120-240 RADIATOR / FAN MOD (BOTTOM)TOOLSSCREWS• Flat-head screw driver

INSTRUCTIONS• These steps are only necessary for 120 / 240 mm fans and radiators.
1. Remove the back (2) corner rail screws and (2) M3x4 flathead screws.

TIP:

Press on the back of the corner plugs while removing thescrews.

2. Remove the front (2) corner rail screws.
3. Move the radiator rails to the inner position.

NOTE: Outer position is for 280mm mounting while the inner position
is for 240mm mounting.

4. Repeat steps 1-2 in reverse to secure the radiator rails and the corner plugs.

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120-240 RADIATORS (BOTTOM)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4-8x #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSUNKSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Please complete the steps on page 16 before continuing.
• Radiators and AIO water coolers can be mounted to the radiator rails
using (4-8) #6-32x0.3125 countersunk screws.

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120 FANS (BOTTOM)TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

4-8x #6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSUNK
4-8x #6-32 NUT

SCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS• Please complete the steps on page 16 before continuing.
• Fans can be mounted to the radiator rails using (4-8) #6-32x0.3125
countersunk screws and (4-8) #6-32 nuts.

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GRAPHICS CARD (1/3)
TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

2x
2x
1x
1x

#6-32x0.3125in COUNTERSNKSCREWS

M3x4
M4 THUMB SCREW
M4 WASHERINSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the riser bracket to the core with (2) 0.3125in countersunk screws.
2. Connect the riser cable to the motherboard.

TIP:

Fold the riser over the stainless steel bar, not under it.

TIP:

If the GPU is very close to the shell, there is a risk it can be

3. Attach the riser cable to the riser bracket with (2) M3x4 screws.
4. Insert the GPU into the riser cable.
5. Secure the GPU in place with the included M4 washer and M4 thumb screw.

scratched during opening and closing of the case. We• BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CLOSING THE CASE. DO NOT USE

recommend masking the most exposed areas on your GPU

FORCE AND GENTLY PUSH THE RISER IN WITH YOUR PALM.

with tape (or similar) to protect it.

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GRAPHICS CARD (2/3)
TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

1x M3x6 COUNTERSNK
2x M3x4

SCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the GPU lock on top of the GPU bracket.
2. Secure the GPU lock with (2) M3x4 screws.
3. Secure the GPU lock to the core with an M3x6 countersunk screw.

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TOOLS

SCREWS• Flat-head screw driver• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS• The following steps are only necessary when using extremely long GPUs.

NOTE: Extremely long = 373 - 378mm.

1. Remove the front (4) corner rail screws and (2) shift bracket screws.
2. Remove the front part of the core.
3. Perform the steps on the previous two pages to install your GPU.
4. Repeat steps 1-2 in reverse to assemble the core again.

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RISER SHIFTTOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the M4 washer and thumb screw that hold the GPU.
2. Loosen the (2) screws holding the riser bracket.
3. Shift the riser bracket up/down to fit your needs.

NOTE: While shifting the riser bracket, make sure to loosen the screw
securing the GPU lock to the core. Once you have achieved
your desired shift, tighten that screw again.

4. Repeat steps 1-2 in reverse to lock the new GPU position.

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MOTHERBOARD
TOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

SCREWS

4x #6-32x0.25inx4 STANDOFF
4x #6-32x0.25in BUTTON HEAD

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install the (4) included standoffs.
2. Install the I/O shield.

NOTE: Usually included with your motherboard.

3. Align the motherboard with the I/O shield and secure it with the(4) button head screws.
4. Connect the power button.

• Compatible with mini-ITX motherboards only.

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POWER SUPPLYTOOLS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

6x #6-32x0.4375in COUNTERSUNKSCREWS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Secure the PSU to the core with (6) #6-32x0.4375in countersunk screws.

TIP:

Depending on if you use an AIO or not, it may be easier todetach the PSU rails from the core, then install the PSU
directly to them, and finally attach the PSU rails to the coreagain.

2. Snap-in the power cable into the back panel.
3. Plug in the power cable into the PSU power socket.

• Compatible with SFX and SFX-L PSUs only.

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POWER SUPPLY (Z-SHIFT)TOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Loosen the (6) screws holding the PSU.
2. Shift the PSU sideways to fit your needs.
3. Tighten the previously loosened screws to lock the new PSU position.

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POWER SUPPLY (Y-SHIFT)TOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Loosen the (2) screws holding the PSU rails.
2. Shift the PSU up or down to fit your needs.
3. Tighten the previously loosened screws to lock the new PSU position.

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POWER SUPPLY (FLIP)TOOLSSCREWS• Hex key (size: H2.0)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the (2) screws holding the PSU rails.
2. Re-attach the PSU in the flipped position.
3. Secure the PSU in the flipped position with the (2) screws from step 1.

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