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- Page 1 AC4G User’s Manual The world’s first thermoelectric cooler for PC processors www.activecool.com...
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Page 2: Safety Warning
FCC, CE, and VCCI rules. These rules are designed to ensure reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Active Cool Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 3: Package Contents
Do not touch any parts until you are sure they have cooled down. Cooling unit installation Figure 2 shows the AC4G Cooling Unit for AMD64. Figure 3 shows the AMD unit heat sink clip. Active Cool AC4G User's Manual... -
Page 4: Pci Card Installation
Figure 2. Cooling unit for AMD64 Apply a thin layer of silicone compound (from the small sachet) to the bottom of the cold plate. 4. Position the AC4G cooling unit on the CPU so that the cold plate sits squarely over the CPU. Figure 3. - Page 5 4. Disconnect the front and rear case fans from the PC power supply. Connect the front and rear fans to each other, and then connect them to the front/rear case fan connector on the back of the AC4G PCI card.
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Page 6: Operation
1. Connect the PC to the electric mains. 2. Connect the power plug on the bracket of the AC4G PCI card to the electric mains (100–240V). Note: Once AC4G is installed, the computer itself will not operate unless the AC4G is connected to the electrical mains. -
Page 7: Cooling Modes
Cooling modes The AC4G gives you cooling and noise reduction in a single system. It can be run in either of two modes: Extra-quiet mode (default) or Extra-cool mode (see Figure 7, page 8). In Extra-quiet mode, as the graph illustrates, AC4G control allows a small temperature increase (∆T) before turning the fans on. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Location of the removable circuit jumper on PCI card Troubleshooting The blue LED on the bracket-side of the AC4G PCI card, next to the AC power connector (see Figure 5 page 6) indicates that the AC4G system is functioning properly. During normal operation the blue LED is on continuously. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting Suggestions
Table 2: Troubleshooting suggestions Problem LED status Possible cause Action PC does not Blue LED No power to Check power cord from AC4G power up or permanently AC4G PCI card. PCI card bracket to electrical resets OFF. mains. continuously. No power to PC Check power cord from computer to mains. - Page 10 (and run them directly from their designated power supply). One or both PCI card not Remove AC4G PCI card and green LEDs connected set it in the PCI slot again. not lit. properly to PCI slot.
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