OrigenAE X11 User Manual

The X11 V2 is an HTPC case produced by Origen AE Technology. It uses specially designed high-density extruded aluminum side panels to minimize noise while still providing good heat dissipation. This case supports ATX and Micro ATX motherboards and can accommodate four hard drives. It also has USB, audio, and FireWire ports.


OrigenAE X11 User Manual - cover page
Brand
origen
Category
All-in-One Desktops
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
16
File format
PDF
File size
3.5 MB
Published
03 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
X11
MD5 checksum
9B3A12FD00D7B7451DA8F4F14B523260

About this manual

The X11 is an HTPC enclosure from OrigenAE designed to house ATX or micro‑ATX motherboards, multiple storage drives, and various front‑panel ports. This guide helps users install the case, configure drives, and connect peripherals.

The manual covers case opening, drive‑caddy removal, hard‑drive and optical‑drive installation, VFD/IR module setup, and software installation, along with detailed hardware specifications such as dimensions, weight, and supported components.

What's inside

  • X11 overview
  • Opening the case
  • Removing drive caddies
  • Drive installation
  • Optical drive bezel installation
  • Front ports cable diagram
  • VFD/IR cable diagram
  • VFD/IR module installation
  • Software installation
  • Installing VFD/IR driver

Specifications

External dimensions (W×H×D)435 mm × 170 mm × 420 mm
Motherboard supportATX, micro ATX
Drive bays4 × 3.5" internal, 1 × 3.5" + 1 × 5.25" external
Power‑supply supportATX
PCI / AGP card supportFull‑size cards
Front ports2 × USB, 1 × 1394, 1 × microphone, 1 × headphone
Net weight≈ 4.5 kg
VFD size169 mm × 39 mm × 32 mm
VFD display2 lines × 16 characters, blue colour

Frequently asked questions

What are the external dimensions of the X11?

The X11 measures 435 mm wide, 170 mm high, and 420 mm deep.

How many hard drives can be installed in the X11?

The X11 can hold up to four 3.5" internal hard drives, plus one optical drive and one additional 3.5" media drive.

Which motherboard form factors are compatible with the X11?

The enclosure supports ATX and micro‑ATX motherboards.

What front‑panel ports are provided on the X11?

The front panel includes two USB ports, one 1394 (FireWire) port, a microphone socket, and a headphone socket.

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