ZALMAN TNN 300 User manual

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TNN 300
▣Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of ZALMAN Tech’s TNN 300.
With TNN 300, you have no entered the orld of silent computing.
TNN 300 is the ultimate ans er to every computer user’s dream of
creating a silent computing environment ith total system stability.
▣Contents
1. Safety Notices
. Features
3. Specifications
4. Components
5. Compatibility
6. Operational Notes
7. Patents
8. Optional Components
9. Installation Guide
10. Trademarks and Copyright Notice
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1. Safety Notices
TNN 300
1) This unit must be kept away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
2) This unit must be used in a well entilated en ironment.
3) This unit should be placed on a flat, level, and solid surface.
4) Al ays shut do n the operating system then disconnect the AC po er cable form the AC
outlet and po er supply before disassembling.
5) Keep this unit in an upright position hen the po er is ON.
6) Do not place or spill liquids on this unit.
7) Avoid inserting any objects into the system hile it is ON.
8) If this unit is to be transported long distances, place it in the original packing box or a custom
made hard case.
9) Do not drop this unit or subject it to shock hile it is in transit.
10) Place the system out of the reach of children.
11) Check the condition of the product and its components before installation. If there is a problem
ith the product and/or its components, please contact the retailer for replacement.
◈ Disclaimer
Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to
external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems
with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper
installation, or improper testing.
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Safety Notices

TNN 300 is the latest in the orld’s first truly noiseless high-end computer case series,
developed ith heatpipe technology, HSC (Heat Source Contact) po er technology, HCET (High
Capacity Extrusion Technique), and FMS (Flexible Mounting Structure) design technology by
ZALMAN Tech Co., Ltd. Its reduced eight and size compared to the previous models enhance
user convenience.
The TNN 300’s high quality chassis is anodized and finished in black, blending function ith style.
It is ideal for home theater systems, and quiet environments such as bedrooms, educational
facilities, and offices.
1) Complete Silence
The cooling system does not generate any noise because it does not utilize any fans.
Hard drive vibration is absorbed by dampers, and the thick aluminum case contains noise
from emanating out of the case.
) Stability
① Fanless System
The majority of heat generated inside the system is
transferred through heatpipes to the heatsink plates,
here it is dissipated via natural convection.
This dramatically reduces the inflo of dust and,
consequently prevents system crashes caused by dust
buildup and fan failures
(fans last around 20,000 to 50,000 hours).
②En ironment Friendly System
Large, aluminum heatsink plates silently cool heat-
generating components, such as the CPU, VGA Chipset,
and PSU through natural convection. It is virtually free
of mechanical maintenance and is 100% recyclable.
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2. Features
TNN 300

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2. Features
TNN 300
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③ Heat Transfer ia Heatpipes
Virtually ever-lasting heatpipes transfer heat a ay
from the CPU and VGA chipset, preventing system
crashes due to overheating.
- CPU Heatpipes
Heat from the CPU is transferred to the heatsink plate
through 6 heatpipes each 6 millimeters in diameter.
The CPU Block Base is made of pure copper to ensure
the highest cooling performance.
- VGA Card Heatpipes
Heat from the VGA Card is transferred to the heatsink
plate through 3 heatpipes each 6 millimeters in
diameter.
④ Heat Transfer ia Rear-mount Thermal Blocks
When the Rear-mount Thermal Blocks are installed on
the back-side of the motherboard in line ith the
position of the FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and the
Northbridge chipset, each can lo er the FET
temperature by 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F) and the
Northbridge chipset by 5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F).
CPU Heatpipes
VGA Card Heatpipes
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2. Features
TNN 300
⑤ High-Efficiency Fanless Power Supply
- The po er supply uses t o high-efficiency
FET components to reduce s itching loss at
lo input voltages, incorporates Heat
Source Contact (HSC) technology to
eliminate the need for a fan, and has a 10%
higher po er conversion efficiency (80%)
rating than conventional po er supplies.
- Heat from the po er supply is transferred directly to the high-capacity heatsink plates,
here it is dissipated by natural convection. Without the need for cooling fans, the
po er supply is free of noise and vibration.
- Noise reduction and enhanced efficiency via resonant circuitry.
- Minimized standby po er consumption to less than 3W via Green IC.
- Conventional po er supplies tend to have lo er output voltage due to line-dropping
phenomenon. The TNN Po er Supply extends the output voltage sensors up to the
motherboard connection for +3.3V, +5V, and +12V rails to prevent this, enhancing output
voltage accuracy and assuring system stability.
※ Data above ere measured according to INTEL ATX v2.03/ATX12V po er supply specs.
Measurement specifications : For each DC output, a bypass made up of one 10μF ceramic
capacitor and one 10μF electrolytic capacitor is connected and measured ith an oscilloscope
(input impedance 1MΩ) at a frequency band idth of 20MHz. The aveforms may differ under
different measurement conditions.
■Ripple and Noise Wa eforms at DC Outputs
a)+12V1DC
(104mVp-p)
b)+12V2DC
(106mVp-p)
c)+3.3VDC
(42mVp-p)
d)+5VDC
(42mVp-p)
e)+5VSB
(28mVp-p)
f)-12VDC
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2. Features
TNN 300
3) Energy Conservation
The TNN 300 is equipped ith a high-efficiency po er supply and does not utilize any fans, it
resulting in approximately 10 % less po er consumption compared to a conventional
computer system, under the same configuration.
4) User Friendly Design
① Side-door design ith latch.
② USB 2.0 port and flash memory reader supporting 21 types of cards.
③ Remote control for enabling multimedia system operation and control.
④ Optional high-quality, digital audio amp for building a home theater system.
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3. Specifications
TNN 300
※ Power Supply Electrical Characteristics (Model: TNN350APF-V1)
1) Dimensions (L x W x H) : 330 x 230 x 470 mm
2) Weight : 14.74Kg
3) Power Supply Capacity : 350W
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3. Specifications
TNN 300
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Note : Before connecting the output cables to the noiseless po er supply, please check the
tags (20-pin, 3-pin) to make sure the correct cables are used.
4) Power Output Cables

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4. Components
TNN 300
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Components
Right Heatsink Plate
Front Heatsink
Front Plate
ODD/FDD/HDD
Brackets
Card Reader
Top Plate
CPU Cooler Parts
VGA Cooler
Parts
Fanless Power
Supply
Bottom Plate
Left Heatsink Plate
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4. Components
TNN 300
1) Heatpipe CPU Cooler Parts (1 Pack)
1) For Intel P4 (Socket 478)
2) For Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 775)
3) For AMD AMD64
① One (1) CPU Block Cover
② One (1) CPU Block Base
③ One (1) CPU Clip
④ Four (4) PH M4X22 Bolts
⑤ T o (2) Socket 478 Finger Bolts (M3X52)
⑥ T o (2) Socket 478 Clip Supports
⑦ One (1) Socket 775 Clip Support
⑧ One (1) Socket 775 Back Plate
⑨ T o (2) Socket 775 Finger Bolts (M3X49)
⑩ Four (4) PH M3X22 Bolts
⑪ One (1) AMD 64 Back Plate
⑫ T o (2) AMD 64 Finger Bolts (#6-32X40)
⑬ T o (2) AMD 64 Nipples
) Heatpipe VGA Cooler Parts (1 Pack)
① One (1) VGA Block A
② One (1) VGA Block B
③ One (1) VGA Block Cover
④ Four (4) VGA Finger Bolt A (M2.5)
⑤ Eight (8) RAM Heatsinks
⑥ Four (4) VGA Springs
⑦ Four (4) VGA Finger Bolt B (M3)
⑧ One (1) Sheet of Paper Washers
3) Rear-mount Thermal Blocks 4) HDD Bolts (1 Pack)
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① One 0(1) Set of RTB1
① Eight (8) PH#6-32X7 Bolts
② Eight (8) HDD Dampers
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4. Components
TNN 300
Note) Bolt Specs
PH M4X20 : Pan Head, Meter Scre , 4mm in Diameter, 20mm in Length
FH #6-32X8 : Flat Head, Scre #6, 32 Pitches per Inch, 8mm in Length
PH (Pan Head) PWH (Pan-Washer Head) FH (Flat Head) SH (Socket Head)
5) ODD Bolts (1 Pack)
Four (4) PH M3X8 Bolts
6) Motherboard Bolts (1 Pack)
Nine (9) PWH M3X5 Bolts
7) Door Support Bolt
① One (1) Door Support Bolt
8) Thermal Grease
① Thermal Grease 2.5 ml
9) Power Cord (1 Pack)
① One (1) Po er Cord
10)TNN300 User’s Guide
① TNN 300 One (1)
Copy of User’s Guide
1 )Card Reader Driver CD
① One (1) Card Reader
Driver CD
13) Spare parts (1 Pack)
Length Length Length Length
11 ) Remote Controller Set
① One (1) Remote Control
② T o (2) Batteries
③ One (1) Install CD
④ One (1) Copy of iMON &
Multi-Median User’s Guide
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5. Compatibility
TNN 300
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Compatibility
(As of Aug. 30, 2005)
1) CPU : CPUs with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 70W
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Note
▶ Most Intel P4 (Socket 775) CPUs have a TDP rating of 70W or greater, so check
the TDP before installation.
▶ When using the latest CPUs, visit the CPU manufacturer’s ebsite to check the
updated information on the CPUs before use.
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Note
▶ If the po er connector or RAM slot is located in Region A (above the CPU) : Not compatible
due to interference ith CPU heatpipes.
▶ If the FETs are located in Region B : Not compatible because FET cooling components
(ZM-RTB1) cannot be installed.
) Motherboard : microATX Type

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5. Compatibility
TNN 300
3) VGA Card : AGP / PCI Express VGA Cards with Heatsink
Mounting Holes
(As of Aug. 30, 2005)
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Note
① NVIDIA PCX Series VGA Cards are not supported. Replace ith a Zalman-recommended
VGA card.
② If the VGA card does not install properly due to physical incompatibility ith the case,
stop installation and replace ith a Zalman-recommended VGA card listed on the follo ing
ebsite.( .zalman.co.kr/product/TNN300.html)
Reference)
Refer to zalman’s ebsite for motherboards, HDDs, and ODDs suitable for building a
TNN 300 system. ( .zalman.co.kr/product/TNN300.html)
Reference)
Heatsink Mounting Hole

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5. Compatibility
TNN 300
※ Reference : Performance Tests
1. Thermal Performance Test Results
2. Power Consumption Test Results
(Room Temperature : 28 ℃ )
TNN 300 System Conventional System
TNN 300 System Conventional System

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5. Compatibility
TNN 300
3. Test Environments
① Test PC Configurations
② Fan rpm (@ Full Load)
③ Testing Equipments and Soft are
▣▣CPU Loading Program
CPU BURN (K7, High)
▣▣Measurement Instrument
Personal Daq / 56 (Iotech, Inc.) KIKUSUI PCR 1000L
▣▣Temperature Measurement Program
DaqView (Iotech, Inc.)

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6. Operational Notes
TNN 300
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Operational Notes
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Patents
1) Recommended Room Temperature : 20~25℃ (Ambient)
Operation in comfortable room temperature is recommended.
2) Precautionary Notes on Booting
When booting the computer, it may automatically po er do n after an alarm sound is
generated. This is an indication by a system monitoring program that the rotation of the
CPU fan is slo . If this happens, connect the Stock CPU cooler’s fan po er cable to
the 3-pin CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Boot the system and set “CPU Fan Detected” to “Disabled” in the BIOS settings.
Turn the system off, remove the CPU Cooler fan, and reboot.
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Note
▶ Some motherboards do not boot if the rotation of the CPU fan is not detected.
There might not be a “CPU Fan Detected” setting in the BIOS setup, but updating the
BIOS could solve this problem. For more information on updating the BIOS, please
refer to your motherboard manufacturer’s ebsite.
▶ When using an Intel motherboard, if you remove the motherboard from an existing
system and attach it to the TNN 300, the system’s Active Monitor may generate an
alarm sound arning that there is no CPU fan. Remove Active Monitor from Add/Remove
Programs applet in Control Panel and reinstall.
◈Korean Patent Application #04-27563
◈Korean Patent Application #04-74220
◈Korean Patent Application #04-82817
◈Korean Design Application #347413
◈International patent applications pending in the EU, USA, Japan and 30+ other countries

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8. Optional Components
TNN 300
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Optional Components
Digital Amp
This product is a high-performance 2-channel digital po er amp ith 50 W of maximum
output. When used ith 4 to 8-ohm speakers, its high quality output surpasses the quality
of conventional consumer audio systems, making it an ideal component for setting up
a home theater system.
1) Features
① Pop-noise removal circuit
② Zero hite / po er noise
③ Auto po er conservation mode (activates after 3 minutes of idle input)
④ Output level adjustable ith jumpers (0 dB / 3 dB level)
⑤ High quality connectors (ALPS) & high-brightness LEDs (Redx1, Bluex2)
2) Specifications
① Dimensions (W x H) : 105 X 100 mm
② Line Input Connectors (2CH) - External: 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
③ Headphone Output (2CH) - External : 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
④ Speaker Output : 4~8 Ω per Channel / Connector
⑤ Po er Amp Output : 25 Watts / channel @ 4 Ω
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Headphone Amp Output : 250 mWatts / channel @ 16 Ω
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Signal to Noise Ratio : 100dB "(A)" Weighted
⑧ Input Impedance : 50 k Ω
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Gain : off.~ / + 22 dB max.
⑩ Po er Consumption (2 Channels) : Less than 0.5 W @ 14.6 VDC (idle po er)
50 W Maximum @ 14.6 VDC (81% po er - 4
Ω )
⑪ Frequency Response : 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
⑫ Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) : 0.05 %, 13 W / channel @ 4 Ω
3) Components
① One(1) Digital Amp
② One(1) Amp Panel
③ T o(2) BH M2.3x6 Bolts
④ T o(2) Jack to Speaker Cable
⑤ One(1) 3.5mm Stereo Cable
⑥ One(1) Headphone Extension Cable
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9. Installation Guide
TNN 300
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Installation Guide
1) Disassembling the TNN 300 Case and Components
① As sho n in the diagram, lay the TNN 300 do n on a flat surface and open the left plate.
② Install the door support bolt.
③ Separate the CPU case block cover and the six CPU heatpipes.
④ Remove the front heatsink and separate the three VGA heatpipes.
⑤ After removing the necessary blocks and heatpipes using a scre driver, store them
in a safe place.
Left Plate
Bolts (PH M3x15)
CPU Case Block Cover
CPU Heatpipe
Hand Nut
Front Heatsink
VGA Heatpipe
VGA Case Block Cover
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TNN 300
AMD AMD64 Socket 754/939/940 Motherboard
2) Assembling the CPU Clip Support
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Note
Do not use a CPU ith a TDP higher than 70W on this product. Most Intel P4 (Socket
775) CPUs have a TDP rating higher than 70W, so check the CPU’s thermal specifications
before installation.
▶ For AMD AMD64 Motherboards
Insert the AMD64 Nipples into the holes on the Retention Frame and fasten the AMD64
Back Plate.
Reference)
For some AMD64 motherboards, attachment methods may resemble the Intel P4 Socket
478 installation instead. In this case, refer to the Intel Socket 478 motherboard instructions.
AMD 64 Nipple
Retention Frame
Hole
M/B
AMD 64 Back Plate