be quiet BGW64 Shadow Base User Manual

June 12, 2024
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be quiet BGW64 Shadow Base

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INTRODUCTION

Warranty

  • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty for the consumer (original purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only)
  • Your original receipt of purchase will be required before warranty services are rendered. Please store it carefully
  • Manipulations and/or technical modifications of any kind, or damage due to the application of mechanical force, will void your warranty
  • To read the warranty terms and conditions in full, see Service/Warranty Conditions on our website at bequiet.com

Our General Terms and Conditions of Business also apply. For details please refer online under bequiet.com

Manufacturer’s details

Listan GmbH | Wilhelm-Bergner-Straße 11c | 21509 Glinde | Germany

UK Authorised Representative (for authorities only) ProductIP (UK) Ltd. 8, Northumberland Av. London WC2N 5BY

Copyright

  • You are not allowed to reproduce, disclose, publish or store the contents of this documentation, or excerpts of it, without the prior written consent of Listan
  • be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listan GmbH. Other products and company names mentioned in this documentation may be the brands or trademarks of their respective owners
  • In accordance with company policy, all Listan products are subject to ongoing development. Listan reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this documentation without prior notice
  • Under no circumstances shall Listan be held liable for loss of data or income, or for any specific, incidental, direct, or indirect damage, however it arises
  • The content of this documentation represents the status at time of writing. Listan does not assume, whether expressed or implicit, any liability for the correctness or completeness of the content of this documentation, including, but not limited to the implicit guarantee of market suitability and fitness for aparticular purpose, unless applicable laws or jurisdiction specifically stipulate such a liability

Listan reserves the right to make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documentation at any time without prior announcement.

SPECIFICATIONS

Motherboard compatibility E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type Midi-Tower
PSU PS2 ATX (not included)
Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 550 x 247 x 522
Material Steel (SGCC), ABS
Weight (kg) 12.3 (net) / 13.8 (gross)
I/O Panel 1x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2 x USB 3.2, HD Audio (mic + audio), LED

Control
PCI Slots| 7
Drive Bays| up to 8x 2.5 (4 included)

up to 4x 3.5 (2 included)

Preinstalled fans (mm) / (rpm)| Front: 3x Light Wings PWM 140 / 1500 Rear: 1x Light Wings PWM 140 / 1500
Maximum fans (mm)| Front: 3x 140 / 120

Top: 3x 140 / 120

Bottom: 1x 140 / 120

Rear: 1x 140 / 120

Optional radiators (mm)| Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420

Top: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420

Rear: 120

Maximum Dimensions (mm)| CPU cooler: up to 180 PSU: up to 250

GPU: up to 430

ARGB Connector| 3-pin

CONTENTS

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EXPLODED VIEW AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

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A Window Side Panel I Light Wings / 140mm
B Side Panel J Airflow Cover PSU Shroud
C Front Panel K PCIe Bracket
D Front Dust Filter L HDD Bracket
E Bottom Dust Filter M Cable Management Bar
F Mesh Panel Top N SSD / HDD Bracket Rear
G PSU Shroud Panel O PWM & ARGB Hub
H SSD Panel
Position Size (mm)
Top 3x 140 / 120
Front 3x 140 / 120
Rear 1x 140 / 120
PSU Cover 1x 140 / 120
Position Size (mm)
Top 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420
Front 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420
Side 120 / 240 / 360
Rear 120

REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL

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REMOVING THE WINDOW PANEL

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REMOVING THE TOP COVER

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REMOVING THE FRONT DUST FILTER

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REMOVING THE BOTTOM DUST FILTER

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INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BOTTOM FAN

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INSTALLATION OF DRIVES INTO THE SINGLE HDD CAGE FOR LARGER RADIATORS

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INSTALLATION OF DRIVES INTO THE SINGLE HDD CAGE FOR LARGER PSUs

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INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE PANEL

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INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE BRACKET

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INSTALLATION OF HDDs ON THE BRACKET

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INSTALLING THE ATX-MOTHERBOARD

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INSTALLING THE E-ATX-MOTHERBOARD

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INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD

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INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD VERTICALLY

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INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

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CABLE MANAGEMENT BAR

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CABLE MANAGEMENT

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COMPLETE SYSTEM

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ARGB MODES AND COLORS

SYNCHRONIZATION ARGB

Limited Warranty

As per the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as given below, be quiet! warrants its new products to be free of defects resulting from faulty materials and faulty manufacturing for the length of the warranty period.

APPLICABILITY
This non-transferable warranty is applicable to newly purchased, previously unopened be quiet! prod-ucts and is enforceable by only the original consumer purchaser. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service, so should be retained. be quiet! does not provide warranty registration services.

WARRANTY PERIOD
For eligible products, parts and labor are warranted for the applicable warranty period from the date of purchase. The applicable warranty period varies by product model, and is identified in your user docu-mentation, on the product package, or as listed below. Should any of these warranty periods differ, the longest specified warranty period will apply. Replaced products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer.

EXCLUSIONS
The following are not covered by the warranty:

  1. Normal wear and tear.
  2. Any product which has been modified without permission from be quiet!, or on which the serial num-ber or warranty sticker has been defaced, modified, or removed.
  3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to an improper voltage source, unau-thorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included with the product. Fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by be quiet!. Shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier). Any other cause which does not relate to a defect in materials or manufacturing workmanship.
  4. Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, accessories or other consumables used with this product.
  5. be quiet!, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purpose.
  6. Removal or installation charges.
  7. Shipping charges.
  8. Any incidental charges.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
be quiet!‘s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at its option. be quiet! shall not, in any event, be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data (whether direct or indirect), damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the possibility of such damages.

LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length specified in Paragraph II.

LOCAL LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights granted under local law. These rights may vary.

NO OTHER WARRANTY
No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE
Please see your product owner’s manual or visit the service section at www.bequiet.com for details and contact information. You will need to provide proof of purchase for warranty service.

References

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