Assembly

Installing the mainboard is actually really simple - it is ITX after all. Simply place it within the ML-55 and secure it with four screws. As you can see, I have already installed the SO-DIMM memory module. Interestingly enough the board did not like the Hynix 2GB unit, but worked flawlessly with an ADATA and a Kingston module.


You will have to prep the hard drive on the outside, by screwing it unto the metal frame. This is then attached to the side walls of the chassis, with the drive facing downward. Interestingly enough, there are two such locations to install a hard drive, so theoretically you can have two 2.5 inch drives within a system if there are no components like memory slots or heat sinks in the way. Viako should include two brackets - just in case this is possible.


Once everything is installed, all that is left to do is to place the top panel back unto the chassis and secure it with the four black screws.

Finished Looks

There are no big surprises once everything has been placed within the system. Everything in the rear is accessible - naturally Viako has routed the power connector to the rear, even though the converter PCB is located in the front.


Taking a look at it at the filled state, there is nothing really different. At this point it should become apparent that Viako has made this chassis with very few unique features. Instead it has focused on offering a functional design along with the broadest possible compatibility. Such an approach works well as it takes any guess work out of the equation. Simply said: the case will work with any ITX board - period.