swiftech MCX462+ User manual

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Packing list
Parts Qty Parts Qty
Heat Sink 1Springs –pre-installed 4
Fan 1.230x.096 Nylon spacers –
pre-installed 4
Fan guard 1.220x.046 Nylon spacers
(for motherboard) 4
6-32 x 2” screws (for 70mm fan) 46-32 Hex Lock-Nuts (for
motherboard) 4
Push-nuts (for 80mm fan) 4Black fiber washers (for
motherboard) 10
Standoffs 4Thermal grease –Arctic
Alumina 1
I. Preparing the motherboard
1. You must uninstall your MB prior to installing the MCX462-Uheat sink.
2. Install standoffs in MB
Determine which standoff washers to use, depending on the mounting holes sizes of your particular MB model:
•Large holes .230”(5.8mm) diameter, use in the following order: standoff, black fiber washer, .220x.046 Nylon spacers (fits
inside the MB hole), then on the other side of the MB, black fiber washer, and lock-nut.
•Small grounded holes .150”(3.8mm) diameter (you can recognize grounding by a silver ring around the holes), use in the
following order: standoff directly to the MB (black fiber washer is NOT necessary), then on the other side of the MB, black
fiber washer, and lock-nut.
•Small holes, NOT grounded (bare circuit board): you must use black fiber washers, or damage to the MB may occur: use
in the following order: standoff, black fiber washer, then on the other side of the MB, black fiber washer, and lock-nut.
MB with
large holes
MB with
small non-grounded
holes
must use
fiber washer
MB with
small grounded
holes, no washer
necessary on
this side
Use .220x.046
nylon spacer
(fit inside the hole)
Standoff
Hex lock-nut
to back side of
the MB
Install standoff in each one of the
four holes surrounding the socket.
Keep the standoff & washer centered
over the MB holes, and secure with
hex lock nuts on backside of the
MB.
3. Re-install the MB inside the case.
II. Heat sink Installation
1. The case should be laying flat on a table.
2. Insert the processor into the socket, and lightly coat the processor core with the provided Arctic Aluminathermal compound. Only
a paper thin coat is necessary. It should be applied using preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at
a 45°angle. It is critical to ascertain that the entire core is covered with a uniform coat of thermal compound. Thermal performance will
dramatically decrease if any portion of the core is not covered by thermal compound.

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3. Place the bare MCX462+heat sink
over the CPU as shown in the picture to
the right. The step side should be
located over the socket’s cam box.
Keep the heat sink mounting holes
lined up with the standoffs.
Step side
This way
over cam box
CPU core
6-32 x 1 ½“
Philips screw
.230x.096
Nylon spacers
Spring
Crisscros
tightening
pattern
4. Prepare 4 assembliescomposed of (1) 1 ½”
screw, (2) .230x.096 Nylon spacers, and (1) spring
as shown in the picture to the left. Drop each
assembly in the heat sink mounting holes. While
gently pressing at the center of the heat sink, start
tightening the screws gradually in a crisscross
pattern until you feel that they reach the bottom of
the standoff. A “finger-tight” lock is sufficient.
Over tightening may result in stripping the nylon
hex nut. Conversely, adjustments such as
tightening the screws only partially are strictly
prohibited. Such attempts will result in improper
contact between the CPU core and the heat sink,
and result in CPU overheating.
5. Fan Installation: Place the fan over the heat sink. The airflow should
be blowing down (fan label facing down). Place the fan guard over the
fan. Tighten the four 6-32 x 2” screws. The fan is equipped with two
connectors: a four pin molex connector which must be connected to
the power supply, and a 3 pin single wire connector which connects
to the MB fan sensor header.
6. Optional fan rheostat: a rheostat model # RH070 is sold separately,
and allows to adjust the fan speed. It connects between the fan power
connector and the power supply connector. Please consult your
distributor if you wish to purchase this item. Reducing the fan speed
reduces fan noise up to 9 dBA. It also reduces thermal performance,
and will affect overclocking performance accordingly. It is however
perfectly appropriate for non overclocked processors.
6-32 x 2“
Philips screw
Fan guard
Direction of
the flow
(fan label
facing down)

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III. Final inspection
Now that the heat sink is installed, startup your computer, go into the BIOS and observe the CPU temperature. Under normal ambient
temperature conditions, the processor temperature should never exceed 55°C (130 °F). If it does, shut down the computer immediately,
and review your entire installation. Troubleshooting help is available on our web site at www.swiftnets.com, or by calling customer support at
562-595-8009.
Uninstall note: CPU removal from some socket motherboards
Once in place, the standoffs may slightly interfere with CPU removal in some motherboards:
Depending on the manufacturers, sockets use either a plastic locking arm, or a metal locking arm. Sockets using a plastic locking arm require
that the arm be slightly pried open at the center in order to release it from its retaining tab. This can easily be done by inserting a thin screwdriver
in between the socket body and the arm’s mid-section, and by slightly twisting the screwdriver in either direction, while pulling on the arm. This
will slightly arch the mid-section of the arm, and release it from its locking tab.
DISCLAIMER: Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products.
I. Preparing the motherboard
4. You must uninstall your MB prior to installing the MCX462-U heat sink.
5. Install standoffs in MB.
Nylon, hex nut
on back side of
the MB
Standoff
Do not install the Intelstock
retention mechanism (black plastic
frame). Remove it if it is already
installed.
Install standoff in each one of the four
holes surrounding the socket. Keep the
standoff centered over the MB holes, and
secure with nylon hex nuts on backside of
the MB. If you are going to
assemble/disassemble the heat sink
frequently, we recommend finishing the
installation by putting a drop of “Crazy
Glue “ at the junction between standoff &
MB, and between nylon hex nut & MB.
This will lock the standoff onto the MB,
and further prevent it from spinning lose
during frequent assembly and
disassembly operations.
6. Re-install the MB inside the case.
II. Heat sink Installation

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1. Install the two mounting brackets onto the heat
sink, using the provided 4-40 x 1/4” socket screws:
4-40 x 1/4“
socket screw
Bracket
2. For the next step, the case should be laying flat on
a table
3. Insert the processor into the socket, and lightly coat the processor core
with high quality thermal compound. Only a paper thin coat is
necessary. It should be applied using preferably a razor blade, or a credit
card, held between thumb and index at a 45 degree angle. It is critical to
ascertain that the entire core is covered with a uniform coat of thermal
compound. Thermal performance will dramatically decrease if any portion of
the core is not covered by thermal compound. We recommend Arctic
Silver or similar high end compound for superior thermal conductivity.
4. Place the bare MCX462-U heat sink over the CPU as shown in the
picture below. The step side should be located over the socket’s cam box.
Keep the heat sink mounting holes lined up with the standoffs.
Socket
cam box
Step
side
5. Prepare 4 assembliescomposed of a 1 ½” screw, 2 nylon flat washers,
and 1 spring as shown in the picture to the right. Drop each assembly in
the bracket mounting holes. While gently pressing at the center of the
heat sink, start tightening the screws gradually in a crisscross pattern
until you feel that they reach the bottom of the standoff. A “finger-tight”
lock is sufficient. Over tightening may result in stripping the nylon hex
nut. Conversely, adjustments such as tightening the screws only partially
are strictly prohibited. Such attempts will result in improper contact
between the CPU core and the heat sink, and result in CPU overheating.
6-32 x 1 ½“
Philips screw
Nylon flat
washer
Spring
Criscross tightening pattern

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6-32 x 1 5/8“
Philips screw
Fan guard
Direction of
the flow
(fan label
facing down)
6. Fan Installation: Place the fan over the heat sink. The airflow should be
blowing down (fan label facing down). Place the fan guard over the fan.
Tighten the four 6-32 x 1 5/8” screws. The fan is equipped with two
connectors: a four pin molex connector which must be connected to the
power supply, and a 3 pin single wire connector which connects to the
MB fan sensor header.
7. Optional fan rheostat: a rheostat model # RH070 is sold separately,
and allows to adjust the fan speed. It connects between the fan power
connector and the power supply connector. Please consult your
distributor if you wish to purchase this item. Reducing the fan speed
reduces fan noise up to 9 dBA. It also reduces thermal performance, and
will affect overclocking performance accordingly. It is however perfectly
appropriate for non overclocked processors.
III. Final inspection
Now that the heat sink is installed, startup your computer, go into the BIOS and observe the CPU temperature. Under normal ambient
temperature conditions, the processor temperature should never exceed 55°C (130 °F). If it does, shut down the computer immediately,
and review your entire installation. Troubleshooting help is available on our web site at www.swiftnets.com, or by calling customer support at
562-595-8009.
DISCLAIMER: Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products.