NZXT KRAKEN Z Series User manual

KRAKEN Z SERIES
LIQUID COOLER WITH LCD DISPLAY
ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. COMPONENTS ................................... 02
3. INSTALLATION................................... 13
2. PREPARATION ................................... 05
4. DOWNLOADING NZXT CAM............. 25
5. APPENDIX ........................................ A-1
VERSION 1.0

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A. Kraken Z53 / Z63 / Z73
x1
B. Intel Retention Bracket (Pre-Installed )
x1
C. AMD Retention Bracket
x1
D. Intel Backplate
x1
1. COMPONENTS

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E. Intel Socket 1200/115X/1366 Standoff
x4
F. Intel Socket 2011/2066 Standoff
x4
G. AMD Standoff (AM4)
x4
H. Thumbscrew
x4
I. 30MM UNC 6-32 Fan Screw
Z53 - x16, Z63 - x16, Z73 - x12
J. 5MM UNC 6-32 Screw
Z53 - x8, Z63 - x8, Z73 - x12
K. Washer
Z53 - x16, Z63 - x16, Z73 - x24
COMPONENTS

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COMPONENTS
L. Aer P fan
Z53 - x2 120MM, Z63 - x2 140MM, Z73 - x3 120MM
M. Breakout Cable Set
x1
N. Micro-USB Cable
x1

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2. PREPARATION
2.1 Preparation - Intel LGA 1200/115X/1366............... 06 2.3 Preparation - AMD.......................................................... 10
2.2 Preparation - Intel LGA 2011/2066.......................... 09

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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1200/115X/1366
SOCKET 1200/115X SOCKET 1366
STEP 1 - PREPARING THE BACKPLATE
Move all four sliders on the Intel backplate to the innermost
positions for Socket 1200/115X or the outermost positions
for Socket 1366. D D

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CORRECT
INCORRECT
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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1200/115X/1366
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE
Install the Intel backplate on the rear of the motherboard as
oriented in the picture. Please ensure the sliders fit into the
mounting holes and the backplate of CPU socket fit within the
cut-out of the Intel backplate.
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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1200/115X/1366
STEP 3 - INSTALLING THE STANDOFFS
From the front of the motherboard, install the four
Socket 1200/115X/1366 standoffs.
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2.2 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 2011/2066
STEP 1 - PREPARING THE BACKPLATE
From the front of the motherboard, install the four
Socket 2011/2066 standoffs.
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