Asus Star Ice User manual

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Installation Guide
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Contents
1. Welcome! ................................................................................. 3
2. Package contents .................................................................... 3
3. Before you proceed ................................................................. 4
4. Installation procedures ............................................................ 4
4.1 Smart clip assembly................................................... 4
4.2 Installing on Intel® Pentium™ 4 processor in
the LGA775 and 478-pin package ............................ 7
4.3 Installing on AMD K8 processor ................................. 9
4.4 Installing on AMD K7 processor ............................... 12
5. Smart 3-in-1 fan control feature ........................................... 14
5.1 Automatic control ................................................... 14
5.2 Manual controls ....................................................... 17
6. Optional installation ............................................................... 21

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1. Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Star Ice! The Star Ice is an efficient CPU cooling system
that supports Intel
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Pentium
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4 LGA775/478-pin and AMD K8/K7 CPUs. With the latest
cooling technology from ASUS, Star Ice lets you enjoy, share, and extend your game time.
2. Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Star Ice package. Contact your retailer if any
item is damaged or missing.
ASUS Star Ice CPU cooler • • •
3.5” fan controller • •
PCI bracket fan controller • •
4-in-1 smart clip set • • •
Screws and stand-offs • • •
Temperature sensor • •
Adhesive tape (for temperature sensor) • •
Thermal grease • • •
Metal underplate (H-bar) and rubber gasket • • •
Installation guide and parts list • • •
Additional fan and screws • Optional Optional
Item DescriptionItem Description
Item DescriptionItem Description
Item Description ModelsModels
ModelsModels
Models
Star Ice ProStar Ice Pro
Star Ice ProStar Ice Pro
Star Ice Pro Star IceStar Ice
Star IceStar Ice
Star Ice Star Ice Lite!Star Ice Lite!
Star Ice Lite!Star Ice Lite!
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3. Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the Star Ice CPU cooler.
•Make sure to unplug the system power plug from the electrical socket before
you install or remove the CPU cooler.
•Install the CPU and the memory module(s) before you install the CPU cooler.
•Remove the chassis fan or the air duct on the chassis side panel to clear the air
path, if necessary.
•Install the Star Ice cooler on the motherboard before installing the
motherboard to the chassis.
•Have all components ready before installing the CPU cooler.
•Keep the parts list on hand when installing the CPU cooler.
4. Installation procedures
4.14.1
4.14.1
4.1 Smart clip assemblySmart clip assembly
Smart clip assemblySmart clip assembly
Smart clip assembly
The multi-directional smart clip assembly holds the CPU cooler in place and lets you
direct the airflow to the chassis rear panel air vents. The smart clip is composed of
two U-bars with screw holes for Intel
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Pentium
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4 LGA775/478-pin or K8 CPU, and an
H-bar that connects the two U-bars. Refer to the illustration on the next page.

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If you will install the CPU cooler on IntelIntel
IntelIntel
Intel
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PentiumPentium
PentiumPentium
Pentium
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4 (478-pin)4 (478-pin)
4 (478-pin)4 (478-pin)
4 (478-pin) or K8K8
K8K8
K 8 processor,
determine the position of the CPU socket and screw holes, then select the type of smart
clip assembly to use. Refer to the P4 (478-pin) motherboard illustrations below.
Open typeOpen type
Open typeOpen type
Open type Close typeClose type
Close typeClose type
Close type
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O ports
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O ports
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socket
Use the close type
smart clip assembly
for this motherboard.
screwsscrews
screwsscrews
screws
screw holesscrew holes
screw holesscrew holes
screw holes
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socket
Use the open type
smart clip assembly
for this motherboard.
screw holesscrew holes
screw holesscrew holes
screw holes
H-barH-bar
H-barH-bar
H-bar
U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar
H-barH-bar
H-barH-bar
H-bar
U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
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When installing on PentiumPentium
PentiumPentium
Pentium
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4 (LGA775)4 (LGA775)
4 (LGA775)4 (LGA775)
4 (LGA775) processor, we
recommend that you use the open typeopen type
open typeopen type
open type smart clip assembly.
When installing on K7K7
K7K7
K 7 processor, use only the H-bar to
hold the CPU cooler in place.
Installing the smart clip assemblyInstalling the smart clip assembly
Installing the smart clip assemblyInstalling the smart clip assembly
Installing the smart clip assembly
Close typeClose type
Close typeClose type
Close type
1. Insert the H-bar to the
heatsink rail.
2. Fasten the U-bars on both
sides of the H-bar using #1
screws (ASUS logo facing up).
Open typeOpen type
Open typeOpen type
Open type
1. Attach a U-bar to one end of
the H-bar with two screws (#1).
2. Insert the other end of the
H-bar to the heatsink rails,
then attach the other U-bar
with two screws (#1).
Close typeClose type
Close typeClose type
Close type Open typeOpen type
Open typeOpen type
Open type
H-barH-bar
H-barH-bar
H-bar U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar U-barU-bar
U-barU-bar
U-bar
H-barH-bar
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4.24.2
4.24.2
4.2 Installing on IntelInstalling on Intel
Installing on IntelInstalling on Intel
Installing on Intel
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PentiumPentium
PentiumPentium
Pentium™4 processor in4 processor in
4 processor in4 processor in
4 processor in
the LGA775 and 478-pin packagethe LGA775 and 478-pin package
the LGA775 and 478-pin packagethe LGA775 and 478-pin package
the LGA775 and 478-pin package
4.2.14.2.1
4.2.14.2.1
4.2.1 Placing the stand-offsPlacing the stand-offs
Placing the stand-offsPlacing the stand-offs
Placing the stand-offs
1. Locate the CPU socket screw holes.
2. Position the metal underplate and rubber
gasket underneath the motherboard, then
insert four screws (#2) to the underplate
screw holes matching that of the CPU socket
screw holes.
NOTE.NOTE.
NOTE.NOTE.
NOTE. Make sure that the insulated side of
the metal underplate faces the rubber gasket.
3. When the screws protrude on the top side of
the motherboard, drive in four copper stand-offs
(#5) to the screws, then tighten in a diagonal
sequence(two opposite corners at a time).
4. Apply the thermal grease evenly on top of the
installed CPU.
MetalMetal
MetalMetal
Metal
underplateunderplate
underplateunderplate
underplate
RubberRubber
RubberRubber
Rubber
gasketgasket
gasketgasket
gasket
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-off
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4.2.24.2.2
4.2.24.2.2
4.2.2 Installing the coolerInstalling the cooler
Installing the coolerInstalling the cooler
Installing the cooler
1. Determine the CPU socket orientation and
the location of the chassis rear panel air
vents.
2. Assemble the smart clip following the
instructions in section 4.1.
NOTENOTE
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N O T E. If you are installing on a P4
478-pin CPU, make sure that you select
the correct smart clip assembly. See
section 4.1 for details.
3. Place the cooler on top of the CPU. Make
sure that the airflow is directed towards
the chassis rear panel air vents.
4. Use a screw driver to drive in four screws
(#3) to the stand-offs, then tighten the
screws in a diagonal sequence (two
opposite corners at a time) until the CPU
cooler is firmly in place.
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-off
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
#3#3
#3#3
#3
Hot airHot air
Hot airHot air
Hot air
CoolCool
CoolCool
Cool
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airair
air
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4.34.3
4.34.3
4.3 Installing on AMD K8 processorInstalling on AMD K8 processor
Installing on AMD K8 processorInstalling on AMD K8 processor
Installing on AMD K8 processor
4.3.14.3.1
4.3.14.3.1
4.3.1 MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard with backplatewith backplate
with backplatewith backplate
with backplate andand
andand
and retention moduleretention module
retention moduleretention module
retention module
1. Remove the retention module.
2. Drive in two nickel stand-off screws (#4) to
the backplate stand-offs, then tighten.
3. Apply the thermal grease evenly on top of the
installed CPU.
BackplateBackplate
BackplateBackplate
Backplate
(underneath)
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-off
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4.3.24.3.2
4.3.2 MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard without backplatewithout backplate
without backplatewithout backplate
without backplate andand
andand
and retentionretention
retentionretention
retention
modulemodule
modulemodule
module
1. Locate the CPU socket screw holes.
2. Position the metal underplate and rubber
gasket underneath the motherboard, then
insert two screws (#2) to the underplate
screw holes matching that of the CPU socket
screw holes.
NOTE.NOTE.
NOTE.NOTE.
NOTE. Make sure that the insulated side of
the metal underplate faces the rubber gasket.
3. When the screws protrude on the top side of
the motherboard, drive in two nickel
stand-offs (#7) to the screws, then tighten.
4. Apply the thermal grease evenly on top of the
installed CPU. MetalMetal
MetalMetal
Metal
underplateunderplate
underplateunderplate
underplate
RubberRubber
RubberRubber
Rubber
gasketgasket
gasketgasket
gasket
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-off
#2#2
#2#2
#2