Check the components list and condition of the product before installation. If any problem is found, contact the retailer to obtain a replacement. Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to overclocking. Before transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed.
4. Installation Requirements 1) Space Requirements The installation requires unobstructed space of 110mm (width) x 140mm (length) x 154mm (height) with the CPU as the central reference point. Before installation, please check if memory modules or motherboard heatsinks will not have any clearance issues with the CPU cooler.
5. Installation A. Intel Socket Installation ( Go to Page 8 For AMD Sockets) Partially unscrew the four bolts located on the base of the CPU cooler. Then, insert the Intel Clips between the base and the heatpipe cover, with the clips bent away from the heatsink.
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2) Intel Socket LGA 1366/1156/1155/775 Installation ① Insert the Nuts to the Backplate according to the socket type and secure them with Side Caps. Socket 775 Socket 1156/1155 Socket 1366 Caution Take note of the orientation of the Nuts and the Side Caps. ②...
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③ Socket LGA 775 Installation Peel off the Loading Block cover and attach it to the Backplate with the sticky side facing the center of the Backplate. Loading Block Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape and attach it with the sticky side facing the Loading block.
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④ Attach the Backplate assembly to the back side of the motherboard by aligning the Nuts to the motherboard mounting holes. If you were unsuccessful at first attempt, you may continue with the installation without the Double-sided Tape as it is not a necessary component. ⑤...
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B. AMD Socket Installation 1) AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 Installation ① Partially unscrew the four bolts located on the base of the CPU cooler. Then, insert the AMD Clips between the base and the heatpipe cover, with the clips bent away from the heatsink. Base AMD Clip Heatpipe cover...
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③ Peel off the Loading Block cover and attach it to the Backplate with the sticky side facing the center of the Backplate. Loading Block Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape and attach it with the sticky side facing the Loading block.
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⑤ Attach the Backplate assembly to the back side of the motherboard by aligning the Nuts to the motherboard mounting holes. If you were unsuccessful at first attempt, you may continue with the installation without the Double-sided Tape as it is not a necessary component.
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