BE QUIET! DARK ROCK 4 Instalation Manual

Introduction

Product information for this CPU cooler:

www.bequiet.com/bk021

The following instructions will guide you through the installation process. If you do encounter installation problems, please don't hesitate to contact our customer services by mailing service@bequiet.com. Please note that be quiet! cannot accept liability for damage caused by compatibility problems.

Scope of delivery

	Part name	Quantity
	be quiet! Dark Rock 4 cooler	1
	135mm fan	1
	Intel backplate	1
	Intel mounting brackets	2
	Long AMD mounting brackets	2
	Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700	2
	Cooler mounting bridge	1
	Intel spacer nut A	4
	Intel spacer nut B	4
	AMD spacer nuts	4
	Mounting bracket fastening screws	4
	Mounting bridge fastening screws	2
	Intel backplate screws	4
	AMD backplate screws	4
	O-rings	4
	Cross-tip screwdriver	1
	Thermal paste	1
	Fan clips	4

Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw these alternately tight. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Fasten the 135mm fan onto the cooler unit using fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 135mm fan, push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.

Intel: LGA 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155

General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the cooler outside the PC case for subsequent installation.

The following parts are needed for this:

1x Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 1x Intel backplate (3), 2x Intel mounting brackets (4), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nut B (9), 4x mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x Intel backplate screws (13), 4x O-rings (15), 1x cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste (17), 2x fan clips (18)

Mounting the backplate

Position the Intel backplate screws in the notches situated on the rear side of the Intel backplate. Pay attention in so doing to align with the holes drilled for each socket.

For fixing the backplate screws onto the Intel backplate use the O-rings. Once assembly of the Intel backplate for the respective Intel socket is complete, position it under the motherboard. Make sure that the backplate screws are precisely positioned inside the motherboard holes.

Installation of the mounting brackets

Screw the Intel spacer nut B onto the previously positioned Intel backplate. Then position the Intel mounting brackets over the Intel spacer nut B and affix these with the mounting bracket fastening screws. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mounting the CPU cooler

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste on the surface of the CPU. The amount supplied is sufficient for one or two applications.

The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and urgently seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the Intel/ mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw these alternately tight. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mount the 135mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 135mm fan push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.

Intel: LGA 1700

General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the cooler outside the PC case for subsequent installation.

The following parts are needed for this:

1x Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 1x Intel back- plate (3), 2x Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 (6), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nut B (9), 4x mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x Intel backplate screws (13), 4x O-rings (15), 1x cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste (17), 4x fan clips (18)

Mounting the backplate

Position the Intel backplate screws in the notches situated on the rear side of the Intel backplate. Pay attention in so doing to align with the holes specially drilled for each socket.

For fixing the backplate screws onto the Intel backplate use the O-rings. Once assembly of the Intel backplate for the respective Intel socket has been completed, position it under the motherboard. In so doing make sure that the Intel backplate screws are precisely located within the motherboard holes.

Installation of the mounting brackets

Screw the Intel spacer nut B onto the previously positioned Intel backplate. Then position the Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 over the Intel spacer nut B and affix these with the mounting bracket fastening screws. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver for this.

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste on the surface of the CPU. The amount supplied is sufficient for one or two applications.

The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and urgently seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw these alternately tight.

Mount the 135mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 135mm fan push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.

AMD: AM5 / AM4

General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the cooler outside the PC case for subsequent installation.

The following parts are needed for this:

1x Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 2x long AMD mounting brackets (5) 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x AMD spacer nuts (10), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x AMD backplate screws (14), 1x cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste (17), 2x fan clips (18)

Assembly of the cooler mounting frame

To permit mounting of the cooler please remove both the plastic retainers of the AMD retention module. The factory- fitted backplate affixed to the rear side of the motherboard will be needed for subsequent installation of the cooler.

Place the four AMD spacer nuts onto the backplate bolts protruding through the front side and affix both long AMD mounting brackets with the AMD backplate screws.

Mounting the CPU cooler

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste on the surface of the CPU. The amount supplied is sufficient for one or two applications.

The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and urgently seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw these alternately tight. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mount the 135mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 135mm, push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.

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