ZALMAN CNPS14X User manual

User's Manual
CNPS14X
Ver.150817
To ensure safe and easy installation, please read
the following precautions.
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AMD Socket FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 CPU&APUs
Intel Socket 2011 V3 / 2011 / 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 1150 / 775 CPUs

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1. Precautions
2. Specifications
1) Avoid inserting objects or hands into the fan while it is in operation to prevent
product damage and injuries.
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) Use and keep the product away from reach of children.
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 damaged 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 specifications may be revised to improve quality and performance.
CNPS14X
Pure Copper and Aluminum
875g
140(L) x 126(W) x 159.3(H) ㎜
Long Life Bearing
950 ~ 1,350rpm ±10%
17 ~ 21dBA ±10%
12V
1g
-40°C ~ +150°C (-40℉ ~ +302℉)
Model
Spec.
Material
Weight
Dimensions
Bearing-Type
RPM
Noise Level
Voltage
Contents
Temperature Range
FA N
Thermal Grease
[ZM-STG2M]
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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3. Components
Thermal Grease
(ZM-STG2M)
Loading Block Double-sided Tape
Silver Bolts A(4mm)
(Socket 2011 V3 / 2011)
Spanner
Silver Bolts B(3mm)
(Socket 1366/115X/775/AMD)
Backplate Manual
Nuts
Side Caps
Clip A Clip B
(Optional Fan)
Cooler
Manual

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4. Installation Requirements
1) Space Requirements
2) Air Guide Removal
3) Cooler Orientation
126 mm
140 mm
160 mm
The cooler’s installation requires an unobstructed space of 140mm(length),
126mm(width), and 160mm(height), with 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
since they protrude into the cooler’s required space.
Install the cooler’s fan bracket close to the rear fan of the case, so that the
air passing through the cooler comes out through the rear fan of the case,as
shown in the image.
Case Exhaust Rear Fan
Case Cover
Air Guides
MotherBoard
Fan Bracket

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5. Installation
A. Clip A Installation
※ Install the clip A according to a user socket as shown in the image.
- Slightly loosen the bolts, insert the clip A between the cover and the base,
and then fasten it with the bolt.
Make sure that the holes of the clip A are attached
to the raised parts of the base cover.
Please note that the connection
directions of the clip A are different
according to sockets.
Caution
Caution
Intel Socket Clip A Installation AMD Socket Clip A Installation
Align
A
A
Intel Socket
Installation
B
AMD Socket
Installation
B

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B. Nuts and Side Caps
※ Intel
Socket 2011 V3 / 2011 Installation does not require the Nuts and Side caps.
[Intel Socket]
Please note the insertion directions of
the nut and side cap
[AMD Socket]
Please note the insertion directions of
the nut and side cap
Caution Caution
Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/1151/1150/775 AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
- Install Bolts to the Backplate according to
the Socket Type and secure with Side Caps.
- Install Bolts to the Backplate according to
the Socket Type and secure with Side Caps.
Intel Socket 1156/1155/1150
Intel Socket 1366
AMD Socket
Intel Socket 775
O
O
X
X
1
1
2
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C. Double-sided Tape and Loading Block Installation
※ Intel
Socket 2011 V3 / 2011 Installation does not require the Double-sided Tape and Loading Block.
※ Intel
Socket 1366/1156/1155/1151/1150 Installation does not require the Loading Block.
Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/1151/1150 AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
Intel Socket 775
- Attach Double-sided Tape to the
center of the Backplate and remove the
Double-sided Tape’s Cover.
① Remove the Sticker Cover from the Lower
Tier of the Loading Block and attach it to
the Backplate.
② Attach Double-sided Tape to the Loading
Block and remove the Double-sided Tape Cover.
Caution
Please make a note of the
orientation of the Loading Block.
Loading Block
Double-sided
Tape
Double-sided
Tape
O
X

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D. Backplate Installation
※ Intel Socket 2011 V3 / 2011 Installation does not require the Backplate.
Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/1151/1150/775 AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
- Align the Backplate’s nuts with
motherboard’s clip support holes, attach it
to the back side of the motherboard.
① Take away the fixed Clip support from
the motherboard.
② Align the Backplate with motherboard’s
clip support holes, attach it to the back
side of the motherboard
M/B
M/B
M/B

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E. Cooler Installation
① Apply a suitable amount of the included Thermal Grease on the CPU’s surface.
② Place the bolt on the connection position of the clip A, adjust the bolt slightly, and then
fasten it with a Spanner. (Use the designated bolts for each socket.)
Tip
Caution
To install easily, place the bolt at the end of
the Spanner and align it with the connection
position.
When connecting, be careful
not to use the wrong size bolt.
The silver bolt A and B are very
similar in appearance, thus
causing confusion.
Silver Bolt A(4mm)
(Socket 2011 V3 / 2011)
Silver Bolt B(3mm)
(Socket 1366/115X/
775/AMD)
AMD Socket
Intel Socket 115X
Intel Socket 2011 V3/2011/1366
Intel Socket 775
Clip A
Intel or AMD CPU
Silver Bolt A(4mm)
(Socket 2011 V3 / 2011)
Silver Bolt B(3mm)
(Socket 1366/115X/
775/ AMD)
M/B

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③ Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan header.
Caution
After installing, be sure to activate
the PWM control mode in BIOS on
the motherboard.
F. Optional Fan Installation (Optional)
※ To install an optional fan, you should purchase it separately. Hang the fan clips on
the housing hole of the optional fan and on the grooves at the end of both pins of
the cooler. (You can install a maximum of two 140 mm fans.)
[One Optional Fan] [ Two Optional Fan]
M/B
Option Fan(ZM-F4) Clip B