LIAN LI LANCOOL 215 (01) PDF MANUAL

The LANCOOL 215 case features the following components labeled in the guide:

A – IO ports: Includes 1x Audio / Microphone Combo Jack, 2x USB 3.0 ports, Power Button, and Reset Button.

B – Top Fan/Radiator Support: Supports 2x 120mm fans or 2x 140mm fans. Also supports a 1x 240mm radiator or 1x 280mm radiator.

C – Rear Fan: Supports 1x 120mm fan (pre-installed).

D – Internal Fan Support: Supports 2x 120mm fans on the PSU shroud.

E – Front Fans: Comes with 2x 200mm ARGB fans pre-installed in the front panel.

F – Hard Drive Cage: Supports 2x HDDs or 1x HDD + 1x SSD.

G – Behind MB Tray SSD Mounts: Supports 2x SSDs.

H – PSU Bay: Accommodates PSUs up to 210mm in length.

I – ARGB Fan Control Board: For managing ARGB lighting of fans and other devices.

J – LOGO ARGB LEDs: Integrated ARGB lighting on the case logo.

Note: Exceeded quantity of parts are spare parts.

1. Locate the handle area at the bottom edge of the front panel.

2. Pull the handle to release the bottom clips.

3. Once the bottom is released, pull the panel forward to detach it completely from the chassis. There are clips on the sides as well.

For the Left Side Panel (Tempered Glass):

1. Remove the screws securing the side panel at the rear of the case (typically thumbscrews).

2. Gently pull the panel backward or open it outwards depending on the specific mechanism shown (the diagram indicates sliding it back slightly then pulling away).

For the Right Side Panel (Solid Panel):

1. Remove the screws securing the side panel at the rear of the case.

2. Slide the panel towards the rear of the case and then pull it away from the chassis.

1. Identify the required standoff positions for your motherboard form factor (ITX, M-ATX, ATX, E-ATX). Pre-installed standoffs might need to be repositioned.

2. Use the provided standoff tool (item ‘e’) to install or remove motherboard standoffs if necessary.

3. Carefully place your motherboard onto the standoffs, aligning it with the I/O shield (if installed separately) and the screw holes.

4. Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using the motherboard screws (item ‘a’).

The LANCOOL 215 supports E-ATX (width: under 280mm), ATX, M-ATX, and ITX motherboard form factors.

1. Place the PSU in the PSU bay at the bottom rear of the case. Ensure the PSU fan is oriented correctly (typically facing downwards if there’s a bottom vent, or upwards if not).

2. Align the PSU’s screw holes with the corresponding holes on the back of the case chassis.

3. Secure the PSU from the outside of the case using the PSU mounting screws (item ‘c’).

1. To access or remove the hard drive cage, you may need to push it forward and then lift it upward from its mounting position.

2. Install your drives into the cage. The cage supports:

– Up to two 3.5″ HDDs.

– Alternatively, one 3.5″ HDD and one 2.5″ SSD.

3. Secure 3.5″ HDDs using screws (item ‘b’) and 2.5″ SSDs using screws (item ‘a’) through the bottom or side mounting holes of the cage trays/positions.

4. To reinstall the cage, place it back, align the holes, and lock it with screws to fix it.

Important Note: The guide mentions: “When installing the front panel radiator, the hard disk cannot be installed in this hole.” This implies that if a front radiator is installed, a specific mounting position or the cage itself might be obstructed or need adjustment. Plan your drive and radiator installation accordingly.

The LANCOOL 215 provides mounting spots for two 2.5″ SSDs behind the motherboard tray.

1. Locate the SSD mounting trays/positions behind the motherboard tray.

2. For removable trays: Remove the screw holding the tray and push up the tray to release it.

3. Mount your 2.5″ SSD onto the tray using the appropriate screws (item ‘a’).

4. Re-attach the tray with the SSD to its position: Clamp the position and lock the screw.

If fixed mounting points are used, directly screw the SSD to the chassis from the back.

The ARGB fan control board has several connections and functions:

– Top Panel LED Button: Connects to the “LED SW” header on the control board. This allows manual control of lighting effects via the case button.

– Motherboard ARGB Sync: Connects to a ‘5V_ARGB HEADER’ (ADD GEN2_1 type) on your motherboard using a 3-pin ARGB cable (Pin 1: +5V, Data, Ground). To enable motherboard control, press the LED Mode button on the case I/O for 3 seconds.

– Fan Connections: Has multiple headers (e.g., FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4, 2510 type) for connecting case fans (both for power and ARGB if they are ARGB fans compatible with the hub).

– LOGO ARGB LEDs: The board powers and controls the ARGB LEDs integrated into the case’s logo.

– LED Expansion: May feature “Sub-line” or additional LED headers (e.g., LED1, LED2) for user expansion, allowing connection of additional ARGB devices like LED strips.

– Power: Connects to the PSU for power (typically via a SATA power connector, though the specific connector is not explicitly detailed in this section of the PDF, the “Connecting to PSU” line points to a common power input for such hubs).

Consult your motherboard’s manual for the precise location and pinout of its front panel header (often labeled F_PANEL or JFP1). The case cables are typically labeled as follows:

– POWER LED (+/-): Connect to the motherboard’s power LED pins. Observe polarity (+ and – pins).

– POWER SW: Connect to the power switch pins. Polarity usually doesn’t matter for switches.

– HDD_LED (+/-): Connect to the hard drive activity LED pins. Observe polarity.

– RESET SW: Connect to the reset switch pins. Polarity usually doesn’t matter.

– SPEAKER: If your motherboard has a 4-pin speaker header, connect this for system beeps.

The diagram also shows headers like PLED+, PLED-, GND, NC (Not Connected), Intruder#, CHASSIS. Always refer to your motherboard manual for correct placement. Pin 1 is usually marked on the motherboard header.

The top I/O panel of the LANCOOL 215 includes:

– HD Audio Port: A single 1x TRRS Audio / Microphone Combo Jack. The pinout for the HD Audio connector is as follows:

Pin 1: GND+H.S. TUBE

Pin 2: Red (MIC)

Pin 3: N.C. (Not Connected)

Pin 4: Gray (Sense_SEND)

Pin 5: Orange (RIGHT_OUT)

Pin 6: Yellow (RIGHT_RET)

Pin 7: Key (No pin)

Pin 8: Black purple (Sense_RETURN)

Pin 9: Green (LEFT_OUT)

Pin 10: Blue (LEFT_RET)

– USB 3.0 Ports: Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports. These connect to the motherboard’s USB 3.0 20-pin header.

– LED Mode Button: Controls the integrated ARGB lighting. It cycles through 5 Lighting Effects and 7 Colors. Press and hold for 3 seconds to synchronize lighting control with a compatible motherboard ARGB header.

– Reset Button: Allows you to reset the system.

– Power Button: Used to turn the system on or off.

Yes, the LANCOOL 215 is designed with cable management in mind. The accessories kit includes 8 cable ties (item ‘f’) that can be used to secure and route cables neatly behind the motherboard tray and other areas within the chassis. This helps to improve airflow and achieve a cleaner build aesthetic.

Top Panel Fans:

– The top panel can accommodate either two 120mm fans or two 140mm fans.

– Use the fan screws for the top panel (item ‘h’ from the hardware list) to secure these fans.

Inside Fans (on PSU Shroud):

– The area on top of the PSU shroud inside the main chamber supports the installation of two 120mm fans.

– Use the fan long screws for inside 120mm fans (item ‘g’ from the hardware list) to mount these fans.

The LANCOOL 215 supports radiators in the following locations and sizes:

Top Panel:

– 120 x 120mm (single 120mm)

– 140 x 140mm (single 140mm)

– 120 x 240mm (240mm radiator)

– 140 x 280mm (280mm radiator)

Front Panel:

– 120 x 120mm (single 120mm)

– 140 x 140mm (single 140mm)

– 120 x 240mm (240mm radiator)

– 140 x 280mm (280mm radiator)

– 120 x 360mm (360mm radiator, this support is also confirmed by the specification table on page 16)

Top Panel Dust Filter:

– The top panel dust filter is magnetic. Simply lift it off the top of the case to remove it for cleaning.

Bottom Panel Dust Filter:

– The bottom dust filter (typically for the PSU intake) is a tray-style filter. Pull it out from the rear or side of the bottom of the case to remove it for cleaning.

The following optional kits are mentioned for enhancing the LANCOOL 215:

– LANCOOL II – 1X Vertical GPU kit: Allows for vertical mounting of a graphics card.

– GB-001X Graphic card anti-sag bracket: Provides support to prevent heavy graphics cards from sagging.

– LANCOOL II 2X Side Diffused LED strip: An LED strip for additional case lighting.

Connecting the Side Diffused LED strip:

The diagram shows the Side Diffused LED strip connecting to the ARGB fan control board. The control board has a “Sub-line” output, which can be used to connect additional ARGB devices like this LED strip. It appears to be a daisy-chainable connection or a dedicated expansion port on the hub.

– CPU Air Cooler Height: Up to 166mm

– PSU Length: Up to 210mm

– VGA (Graphics Card) Length: Up to 370mm

– Front Radiator Clearance: Up to 70mm (This likely refers to the thickness of a front-mounted radiator and fans combination before interfering with other components, or space between front fans and PSU shroud/HDD cage).

– Top Panel Radiator Clearance: Up to 55mm (This likely refers to the combined thickness of the radiator and fans that can be mounted at the top without interfering with motherboard components like VRM heatsinks or RAM.)