ZALMAN CNPS10X Quiet User manual

User’s Manual
CNPS10X Quiet
www.ZALMAN.com
Ver. 1.3
To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions.
Intel Socket 1155/1156/1366/775 CPU
Core i7
Core i5
Core i3
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Duo
Core 2 Extreme
Dual Core Pentium
Pentium D
Pentium 4
Celeron D
AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 CPU
Phenom Ⅱ
Phenom
Athlon 64 FX
Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
Athlon 64
Opteron
Opteron Dual-Core
Sempron

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1. Precautions
2. Specifications
1) Use and keep product away from reach of children and pets.
2) Do not ingest the Thermal Grease, and avoid its contact with skin and
eyes. If contact is made with skin, wash off with water. If ingested or
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
3) To prevent possible injuries, gloves must be worn while handling this
product.
4) Excessive force exerted on the fan may cause damage to the fan and/
or system.
5) Avoid inserting objects or hands into the fan while it is in operation to
prevent product damage and injuries.
6) Check the components list and condition of the product before
installation. If any problem is found, contact the retailer to obtain a
replacement.
7) Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to
overclocking.
8) During transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed.
Zalman is not responsible for any damages that occur during the
transport of a system.
9) Productdesignandspecicationsmayberevisedtoimprovequality
and performance.
Model
Spec. CNPS10X Quiet
Materials Pure Aluminum and Pure Copper
Weight 750g
Dimensions 135(L) Ⅹ100(W) Ⅹ160(H)㎜
Fan
Bearing Fluid Dynamic Bearing
RPM 700 ~ 1400 rpm ±10% (w/ Fan Mate2)
Noise Level Not Measurable ~ 26 dBA ±10%(w/ Fan Mate2)
Input Voltage 12V
Fan Mate 2
Output Voltage 5 ~ 11V ±10%
Load Tolerance below 6W
Thermal
Grease
(ZM-STG2)
Contents 3.5g
Temp Range -40℃~ +150℃(-40 ~ +302℉)
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.
※The fan operates at 1500 rpm ±10%(28 dBA ±10%) if directly connected to the
motherboard’s power connector without the use of Fan Mate 2.

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3. Components
1) Common Components
4) AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 Components
Thermal Grease
(ZM-STG2)
Double-Sided
Tape
Washers
Fan Mate 2
Cable
User’s Manual
Fan Mate 2
3) Intel Socket 1366 Components
Socket 1366 Clip Socket 1366
Clip Support
Bolts (Gold)
Cooler
AMD Clip
2) Intel Socket 1155/1156/775 Components
Socket 1155/1156/775 Clip
Bolts (Silver)
Socket 1155/1156/775
Clip Support
Socket 1155/1156
Nuts
Socket 775
Backplate

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4.InstallationRequirements
1)SpaceRequirements
2) Air Guide Removal
Thecooler’sinstallationrequiresunobstructedspacewithdimensionsof
140mm(width),140mm(length), 165mm(height), and the CPU as a central
reference point. Please check if components such as ODDs and PSU protrude
intotherequiredspace.
Air guides on enclosures must be removed, before the cooler’s installation, for
theyprotrudeintothecooler’srequiredspace.
140㎜
165㎜
140㎜
5. Installation
1) Intel Socket 1155/1156/775 and Socket 1366 Installation
①- A Socket 775 Clip Support Installation
Bolt (Silver)
Socket 1155/1156/775
Clip Support
Socket 775 Backplate
M/B
3) (For heatsink-installed RAM users) Check for physical
interference between the RAM and CPU
For users of Intel and AMD motherboards, please check the RAM’s height before
installation. If the RAM’s height exceeds 36mm (1.42”), interference between CPU
cooler and RAM may prevent the use of Dual/Full-Channel Mode.

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①- C Socket 1366 Clip Support Installation
Socket 1366 Clip Support
Washer
Bolt (Gold)
M/B
②
Clear off any particles or
residue from the CPU’s
surface then spread
(outwards from center) a
thorough layer of Thermal
Grease on the CPU and the
base of the cooler.
①- B Socket 1155/1156 Clip Support Installation
Socket 1155/1156 Nut
Washer
M/B
Bolt (Silver)
Socket 1155/1156/775
Clip Support

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③Remove the Fan from the Heatsink by unfastening the Fan Fixing Clip.
④
Insert the Intel Socket 1155/1156/775 or Socket 1366 Clip through
the cooler’s heatpipes at an odd angle then center its orientation.
Making sure that the cooler and the clip are centered, fasten the clip by
tightening the Intel Socket Clip Fixing Bolts.
Socket 1155/1156/775 Clip or Socket 1366 Clip
Fixing Clip
Thread the Bolts one rotation at a time for easy installation.
Tip
MakesuretheClipiscenteredforushinstallation.
Warning

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※Refer to page 7 for Fan Mate 2 installation
※Refer to page 7 for Fan Mate 2 installation
2) AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 Installation
②
Place the cooler on the center of the CPU. Align and connect the Clip’s Lug
Slot with the Lug of the motherboard’s retention frame. Press onto the Clip
Lever when aligning the Lever’s Lug Slot with the Lug.
Lug Slot
Lug
①
Clear off any particles or
residue from the CPU’s
surface then spread
(outwards from center) a
thorough layer of Thermal
Grease on the CPU and the
base of the cooler.
⑤Use the Fixing Clip to fasten the Fan to the Heatsink.
⑥Power Connection
③Power Connection
Fixing Clip

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6. Fan Mate 2 Installation and Usage
1) Fan Mate 2 Installation
2) Fan Mate 2 Usage
①
Connect the motherboard and
Fan Cable to the Fan Mate
2 as shown in the diagram
below.
Rotating the Fan Speed Control
Knob for RPM control.
②
Fan Mate 2 can be installed to the
side of the case using Double-Sided
Tape.
M/B
Fan Connector
(Cooler)
Fan Speed Control Knob
Double-Sided Tape
In the case that you get a BIOS error beep:
① Rotate the Fan Speed Control Know to the maximum setting.
②
Disable CPU Fan Detected in BIOS setting or set the system monitoring
program’s CPU Fan RPM to the lowest setting.
※
Certain motherboards will not boot if the CPU fan’s RPM is not detected. In this
caseinquiretothemotherboard’smanufacturerforadditionaldetails.
BIOS booting error

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