ZALMAN CNPS10X Extreme User manual

Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler CNPS10X Extreme
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May, 2009
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9Powerful Cooling Performance
9PWM Fan with Auto/Manual Control
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Ultra Quiet 120mm Blue LED Fan
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Ultra
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120mm
Blue
LED
Fan
9Black-Pearl Nickel Plating
9Hi
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Super Thermal Grease ZM-STG2
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Versatile Compatibility
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Versatile
Compatibility
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Powerful Cooling Performance
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Powerful
Cooling
Performance
Optimally designed aluminum fins disperse heat away from the
CPU via 5 heatpipes, while the high capacity 120mm fan quickly
cools the heatsink for stable operation of high performance CPUs.
※Fast & effective cooling for up to a maximum of 340W of heat.
9PWM Fan with Auto/Manual Control
Includes PWM Mate, the world’s first RPM controllable PWM
fan speed controller, with the options of 3-SpeedAuto or Manual
Control Modes.
※PWM Mate can be installed on the case’s exterior by
connecting with the included Extension Cable.
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Switching noise eliminated 120mm fan incorporated for ultra
quiet operation and Blue LEDs for cool aesthetics.
※‘Switching noise’ is the high frequency harmonic noise that can
result from voltage regulation.
9Black-Pearl Nickel Platin
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The entire heatsink of CNPS10X is “Black-Pearl” Nickel Plated
for long-term corrosion resistance, while the deep “Black-Pearl”
tone along with the high intensity Blue LEDs reinforce its
tone
along
with
the
high
intensity
Blue
LEDs
reinforce
its
powerful aesthetics.
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9High Performance Super Thermal Grease ZM-STG2
The included all new high performance thermal grease ZM-STG2
maximizes heat transfer from the CPU to the base of CNPS10X
Extreme for intensified cooling performance.
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CNPS10X Extreme accommodates a broad range of sockets.
Intel LGA1156 / 1366 / 775
AMD AM3 /AM2+ / AM2 / 754 / 939 / 940
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②Manual RPM Control
③
④Auto Mode LED
①
Mode Select Button
Manual Mode LED
Mode
Mode Select Button (
①
)
LED Color
Fan Speed
Manual RPM Control (
②
)
Mode
Mode
Select
Button
(
①
)
LED
Color
Fan
Speed
Manual
RPM
Control
(
②
)
Auto - Low Default Setting / (4th Press)
④
Blue 1000 - 1500RPM
OFF
Auto - Mid 3rd Press Purple 1000 - 1950RPM
Auto - Hi
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Manual 1st Press ③Green 1000 - 2150RPM
(User Defined) ON
9Patent Pending World’s first PWM fan controller
9Enables user to select among 4 Control Modes
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Default mode is Auto
–
Low, and when power is turned OFF the latest set mode is saved
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Default
mode
is
Auto
Low,
and
when
power
is
turned
OFF
the
latest
set
mode
is
saved
9Extension Cable included for installing on the system’s exterior or other preferred location

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9Thermal Compound Performance Comparison
※ Eight performance tests on 5 thermal compounds showing ZM-STG2 with the most
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Specifications CNPS10X Extreme
Dimensions
135(L) X 100(W) X 160(H)mm
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Dimensions
135(L)
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100(W)
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160(H)mm
Weight 920g
Materials Fins: Aluminum / Base, Heatpipe: Copper
Dissipation Area 8544cm2
Heatpipes 5 x U-shaped heatpipes
Fan PWM 120mm Blue LED Fan
Fan RPM 1000 - 2150 ±10%
Noise 20 - 39dBA
Fan Bearing 2 Ball-Bearing
Nominal Fan Voltage 12V
I t l S k t LGA1156 / 1366 / 775
Supported CPU Sockets
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LGA1156
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1366
/
775
AMD Socket AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 939 / 940
Thermal Compound ZM-STG2
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PWM Fan Auto/Manual Controller
PWM Fan
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(PWM Mate)
PWM
Fan
Auto/Manual
Controller
-PWM Duty Cycle 25~100% ±5%
- Connector Type 4-Pin
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CNPS10X Extreme & PWM Mate
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hermal Grease (ZM-STG2) Double-Sided Tape Extension Cable
Intel socket 1156/775 Components AMD socket
AM3/AM2+/AM2
754/939/940
1156/775
754/939/940
Components
1156/775 Clip 1156/775 Clip Support
1156/775
Fixing Guide & Fixing Pin
Intel socket 1366 Components
1366 AMD Clip
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1366 Clip 1366 Clip Support Fixing Pin & Washer

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Specifications Zalman
CNPS10X Premium NOCTUA NH-U12P SE1366 Sunbeam Tech Core Contact Freeze
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Dimensions 135(L) X 100(W) X 160(H)mm 126(L) X 95(W) X 158(H)mm 125(L) X 104(W) X 155(H)mm
Weight 920g 940g 740g
Materials Fins: Aluminum / Base, Heatpipe : Copper Fins: Aluminum / Base : Copper Fins: Aluminum
Dissipation Area 8,544cm25,000cm2-
Heatpipes 5 x U-shaped heatpipes 5 x U-shaped Heatpipes 4 x U-shaped Heatpipes
Fan PWM 120mm Blue LED Fan 120mm Fan 120mm Fan
FRPM
1000
2150
±
10%
900
1300
±
10%
1000
2000
±
10%
F
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RPM
1000
–
2150
±
10%
900
-
1300
±
10%
1000
-
2000
±
10%
Fan Bearing 2 Ball-Bearing SSO MFDB
Nominal Fan Voltage 12V 12V 12V
CPU Sockets
Intel LGA1156 / 1366 / 775
Intel LGA775
CPU
Sockets
Supported
Intel
LGA1156
/
1366
/
775
AMD AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 939 / 940 Intel LGA1366
Intel
LGA775
AMD AM2+ / AM2 / 939 / 940
Thermal Compound ZM-STG2 NT-H1 TX-2
PWM F C t ll
PWM Fan Auto/Manual Controller
PWM D t C l 25
100%
±
5%
PWM
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PWM
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25
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100%
±
5%
- Connector Type: 4-Pin --
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Heat Block : Dummy Heater (130W Load)
TIM : PCM45F
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9During CPU over-clocking, what is the maximum CPU wattage that CNPS10X Extreme can manage?
CNPS10X E t ith it f l li f ff ti l l 340 tt f h t f t bl ti f
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f
or s
t
a
bl
e opera
ti
on o
f
over-clocked high performance CPU’s.
9What is PWM Mate?
PWM Mate is the world’s first RPM controllable PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) fan speed controller. PWM Mate provides
options of Manual or Auto Control Modes. The Auto Control Mode offers 3 fan speed(RPM) settings( Low, Mid, High).
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Title: Fan Speed Control Device, Application No.: 09-2251
9What are the Minimum/Maximum values for Fan RPM and Noise Level?
[PWM Mate Auto Mode] [PWM Mate Manual Mode]
- Auto - Low Mode: 1000-1500RPM / 20-28dBA - 1000-2150RPM / 20-39dBA
- Auto - Mid Mode: 1000-1950RPM / 20-35dBA
- Auto - High Mode: 1000-2150RPM / 20-39dBA
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9What is the lifespan of the Fan Bearings?
CNPS10X Extreme incorporates 2 ball-bearings and has a lifespan of over 50,000 hours. Electrical noise has been
removed with the removal of ‘switching noise’.
※‘Switching noise’, the high frequency harmonic noise that can result from voltage regulation, is often the cause of
auditory discomfort and even headaches.
9What CPUs are supported?
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775
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core
C
PUs
AMD socket AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 754 / 939 / 940 based all single, dual, and quad core CPUs.
9What size cases can be used?
‘Mid Tower’ or larger cases that when laid on its side measure at least 170mm in height*.
(
*
This height of course is the width of the case when placed properly in a standing position)
(
This
height
of
course
is
the
width
of
the
case
when
placed
properly
in
a
standing
position)
※Dimensions of CNPS10X Extreme: 135(L) x 100(W) x 160(H)mm
※To use cases with an ‘air guide’, the air guide must be removed.
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9What is the difference between the included ZM-STG2 and the ZM-STG1 thermal greases?
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he newly developed ZM-STG2 is provided in a syrin
g
e type applicator without dilution for maximum heat transfer
performance and can be used approximately 3 times. ZM-STG1 is available in a brush applicator with a compound to diluting
agent ratio of 7:3 for application convenience.
9How much thermal grease should be applied for installation of CNPS10X Extreme?
The amount of thermal grease to be applied depends on the degree of flatness of the top of the CPU assembly (more
The
amount
of
thermal
grease
to
be
applied
depends
on
the
degree
of
flatness
of
the
top
of
the
CPU
assembly
(more
specifically the flatness of the top of the IHS which is the metallic cover placed over the CPU’s PCB). Generally, if the top of
the CPU is uneven or not flat, more thermal grease should be applied than on a CPU that has an IHS with an even & flat top
surface. For most situations, application of approximately 1/3 of the initially provided amount of thermal grease will be
sufficient for the CNPS10X Extreme
sufficient
for
the
CNPS10X
Extreme
.
9
After long term use will the heatsink show signs of corrosion?
9
After
long
term
use
,
will
the
heatsink
show
signs
of
corrosion?
The CNPS10X Extreme’s entire heatsink is ‘Black Pearl’ nickel plated. Therefore, its powerful aesthetic quality will be
maintained without corrosion even after long term use.
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9Please address cautionary notices regarding CNPS10X Extreme installation.
R i th th b d f th b f i t ll ti f CNPS10X E t i d d P ti l l if i
R
emov
i
n
g
th
e mo
th
er
b
oar
d
f
rom
th
e case
b
e
f
ore
i
ns
t
a
ll
a
ti
on o
f
CNPS10X
E
x
t
reme
i
s recommen
d
e
d
.
P
ar
ti
cu
l
ar
l
y,
if
an a
i
r
guide is attached to the case, the air guide must be removed before installing CNPS10X Extreme. To prevent possible
minor injuries during installation, please wear gloves if possible while handling the heatsink. Do not ingest the thermal
grease. If there is any problem with the product, please notify the retailer.
9Can the CNPS10X Extreme be installed on AMD Socket 754/939 motherboards?
Y
es
,
but most
/
if not all AMD Socket 754
/
939 motherboards do not su
pp
ort PWM 4-
p
in connectors
,
makin
g
it necessar
y
to
,/ / pp
p,gy
utilize the available 3 pins. The white wire and the 2 black wires adjacent to the white wire must be connected to the 3
pins. If all 3 black wires are connected, the fan will not function.
9If the PWM control function is not working, what needs to be done?
The PWM control function can be activated or deactivated in the motherboard’s BIOS settings. After installing the cooler,
please activate the PWM control function in the BIOS settings, and refer to the motherboard’s manual or contact it’s
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manu
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or more
d
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i
n
f
orma
ti
on.
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9What is an effective method for wiping off thermal compound from the top(HIS) of the CPU?
A dry cloth with a bit of alcohol or acetone is effective. Please be cautious to prevent alcohol or acetone from contacting the
motherboard.
9The cooler is heavier that the stock cooler. Could there be problems if the computer is transported?
The CNPS10X Extreme is approximately 920g and is heavier than stock coolers. Please remove the cooler from the
motherboard if the computer is to be transported to prevent and damages due to external impact and reinstall after
motherboard
if
the
computer
is
to
be
transported
,
to
prevent
and
damages
due
to
external
impact
,
and
reinstall
after
transportation.
9The CPU cooler’s base is smaller than the CPU. Will this affect performance?
The CPU’s core is smaller than the CPU cooler’s base, and the IHS(Integrated Heat Spreader*) which covers the surface of
the CPU is in place to protect the core. The CPU cooler’s base is larger than the CPU’s core, so it has no negative effect on
performance.
* IHS(Integrated Heat Spreader)
The metal cover on top of the CPU, protects the core physically, spreads/dissipates heat, blocks electromagnetic waves, and is made of
copper with nickel plating.
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9How long is the PWM Mate’s Extension Cable, and how should the PWM Mate be placed externally?
Th E t i C bl i 80 (31 5 i h ) Th E t i C bl b t k t f th th h th b k id d
Th
e
E
x
t
ens
i
on
C
a
bl
e
i
s
80
cm
(31
.
5
i
nc
h
es
)
.
Th
e
E
x
t
ens
i
on
C
a
bl
e can
b
e
t
a
k
en ou
t
o
f
th
e case
th
rou
gh
th
e
b
ac
k
s
id
e an
d
connected to the PWM Mate which can be attached to the desired location on the case using the Double-Sided Tape.
9If the PWM Mate malfunctions
,
will the fan still function?
,
This will depend on the situation, but in general, even if the PWM Mate’s output is malfunctioning, the fan will still function
according to the motherboard’s control.
9Is it easy to detach the PWM Mate from the cooler?
The PWM Mate can be easily detached or reattached through its sliding mechanism.
9
Wh t i th i i fl it f th 120 f ?
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Wh
a
t
i
s
th
e max
i
mum a
i
r
fl
ow capac
it
y o
f
th
e
120
mm
f
an
?
87CFM(cubic feet per minute) at 2,150RPM.
9
If the cooler were to be installed with the airflow directed towards the PSU would this cause any problems?
9
If
the
cooler
were
to
be
installed
with
the
airflow
directed
towards
the
PSU
,
would
this
cause
any
problems?
It would not cause any serious problems, but it is recommended that the cooler be installed with the airflow directed
towards the case’s rear side to facilitate optimal airflow within the case.
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9How can the fan be replaced if it breaks down?
Unscrew the 4 screws on the fan’s housin
g
. Pull the lower end of the fan’s housin
g
sli
g
htl
y
forward
,
be
y
ond the sli
g
htl
y
g ggy , y gy
protruding guide, then gently pull the fan housing down. To install a functioning fan, follow the steps in reverse order. It may
be necessary to use a screw driver or pen to guide the fan’s power connector onto the 4-pin header on the cooler.
9
What is the thermal resistance?
9
What
is
the
thermal
resistance?
The CNPS10X Extreme’s thermal resistance is 0.118℃/W.
* Note: this thermal resistance value was obtained through tests performed on a ‘dummy heater’ and may be different on
different testing equipment and in different environments).
9Wouldn’t the motherboard warp due to the weight of the cooler? If the motherboard warps, would that
cause any problems?
If the cooler is properly installed as indicated in the User
’
s Manual any warping of the motherboard caused by the tension
If
the
cooler
is
properly
installed
as
indicated
in
the
Users
Manual
,
any
warping
of
the
motherboard
caused
by
the
tension
of the cooler’s clip will be within a safe range for stable operation.
9Where can I find motherboard compatibility information?
Motherboard compatibility information can be found in Zalman’s website. In general, motherboards with the folllowing CPU
sockets are compatible.
Intel Socket 1156 / 1366 / 775
AMD So ket AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 754 / 939 / 940
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AMD
So
c
ket
AM3
/
AM2+
/
AM2
/
754
/
939
/
940

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9When the cooler is installed, should the fan be facing the case’s front side or the back side?
Th l h ldb i tlld th ifl i di tdt d th ’ b k id
Th
e coo
l
er s
h
ou
ld
b
e
i
ns
t
a
ll
e
d
so
th
e a
i
r
fl
ow
i
s
di
rec
t
e
d
t
owar
d
s
th
e case
’
s
b
ac
k
s
id
e.
9Can the color of the fan’s LED be changed to Red or Green?
The LED Color cannot be changed
The
LED
Color
cannot
be
changed
.
9If the cooler is to be reinstalled, is it a good to first remove the old thermal compound and apply fresh
thermal compound?
The heat transfer performance of thermal compounds may degrade over time. Please wipe off the previously used thermal
compound and apply a fresh layer of thermal compound.
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Thank You
Thank
You
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