BE QUIET! DARK ROCK SLIM - Cpu Slim Cooler Manual

Introduction

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.

We recommend preparatory mounting of the cooler outside the PC case for subsequent installation. The cooler should be removed prior to transportation as well.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

	Part name	Quantity
	be quiet! Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler	1
	Silent Wings 3 120mm fan	1
	Intel backplate	1
	Intel mounting brackets	2
	Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700	2
	Long AMD mounting brackets	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
	Thermal paste	1
	Fan clips	4

Intel: LGA 2011 (-3) square ILM / LGA 2066

The following parts are needed for this:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 2x Intel mounting brackets (4), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nut A (8), 4x mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 1x thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17)

Assembly of the cooler mounting frame

First screw the Intel spacer nut A (8) onto the threads of the socket frame. Place the Intel mounting brackets (4) over the Intel spacer nuts and screw these tight with the mounting bracket fastening screws (11). You can use any cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mounting the CPU cooler

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste (16) 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 (7) centrally on the cooler. Next place the cooler (1) unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws (12) from above into the cooler mounting bridge (7) and then screw these alternately tight. You can use any cross-tip screw- driver for this.

Fasten the 120mm fan (2) onto the cooler unit (1) using fan clips (17). Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 120mm fan (2), push the notches of the fan clips (17) away from the fan.

Intel: LGA 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155

The following parts are needed for this:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 1x Intel backplate (3), 2x Intel mounting brackets (4), 2x Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 (5), 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 thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17)

Mounting the backplate

Position the Intel backplate screws (13) in the notches situated on the rear side of the Intel backplate (3). 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 (15). Once assembly of the Intel backplate for the respective Intel socket is complete, position it under the motherboard. Make sure that the backplate screws (13) are precisely positioned inside the motherboard holes.

Installation of the mounting brackets

Screw the Intel spacer nut B (9) onto the previously positioned Intel backplate (3). Then position, depending on your socket, the Intel mounting brackets (4) or Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 (5) over the Intel spacer nut B (9) and affix these with the mounting bracket fastening screws (11). You can use any cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mounting the CPU cooler

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the ther- mal paste (16) 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 (7) centrally on the cooler (1). Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws (12) from above into the cooler mounting bridge (7) and then screw these alternately tight. You can use any cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mount the 120mm fan (2) onto the cooler unit (1) using the fan clips (17). Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 120mm fan (2) push the notches of the fan clips (17) away from the fan.

AMD: AM4

The following parts are needed for this:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 2x long AMD mounting brackets (6) 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x AMD spacer nuts (10), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x AMD backplate screws (14), 1x thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17)

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 (10) onto the backplate bolts protruding through the front side and affix both long AMD mounting brackets (6) with the AMD backplate screws (14).

Mounting the CPU cooler

First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler (1). Spread the thermal paste (16) 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 (7) centrally on the cooler (1). Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws (12) from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw these alternately tight. You can use any cross-tip screwdriver for this.

Mount the 120mm fan (2) onto the cooler unit (1) using the fan clips (17). Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.

When dismantling the 120mm (2), push the notches of the fan clips (17) away from the fan..

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Warranty

• 3 years manufacturer guarantee for consumers (original purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only)
• Guarantee work can only be processed with an included copy of the purchase receipt from an authorized be quiet! dealer
• Manipulation and structural changes of any kind as well as damages through external mechanical forces lead to a complete voiding of the guarantee
• Our General Warranty Conditions apply, which can be viewed on bequiet.com

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