ZALMAN CNPS2X User manual

User's Manual
Ver. 130620
To ensure safe and easy installation, please read
the following precautions.
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CNPS2X
AMD Socket FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 CPU&APUs
Intel Socket LGA 1155 / 1156 / 1150 / 775 CPUs

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2. Specifications
1. Precautions
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.
CNPS2X
Material Pure Aluminum & Copper
Weight 83g
Dimensions 84(L) x 84(W) x 27(H) ㎜
Fan
Bearing Long Life Bearing
RPM 1,500 ~ 2,600RPM ±10%
Noise Level 17.4 ~ 22.7dBA ±10%
Voltage 12V
Thermal Grease
[ZM-STG2M]
Contents 1g
Temperature
Range -40℃ ~ +150℃ (-40℉ ~ +302℉)
Model
Spec.
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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Nuts Installation Bolts
Clip Bolts Thermal Grease
(ZM-STG2M)
Loading Block Double-sided
Tape
Backplate ManualCooler
Side Caps
AMD ClipIntel Clip
2) Intel Components 3) AMD Components
Socket 1155 /1156 / 1150 / 775
Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
3. Components
1) Common Components

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4.Installation
A. Clip Installation
※ Install the clip according to a user socket as shown in the image.
- install the clip that fits the socket using the clip bolt
Make sure the Clips are bent downwards when mounted on top of the CPU.
Intel Clip AMD Clip
Caution
Intel Socket Clip Installation AMD Socket Clip Installation

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[Intel Socket]
Take note of the orientation of the Nuts
and the Side Caps.
[AMD Socket]
Take note of the orientation of the Nuts
and the Side Caps.
Caution Caution
Intel Socket 1156 / 1155 / 1150 / 775 AMD Socket
FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2
- Insert the Nuts to the Backplate according
to the socket type and secure them with
Side Caps.
- Insert the Nuts to the Backplate according
to the socket type and secure them with
Side Caps.
Intel Socket 1156/1155/1150
AMD Socket
Intel Socket 775
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X
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B.
Nuts and Side Caps

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Please note that the sticky side of the
Loading Block serves to attach the
Loading Block to the backplate.
② Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape
and attach it with the sticky side facing the
Loading block. Then, peel off the top cover.
① Peel off the Loading Block cover and
attach it to the Backplate with the sticky
side facing the center of the Backplate.
Caution
Intel Socket 1156 / 1155 / 1150
※ Intel
Socket 1156/1155/1150 Installation does not require the Loading Block.
Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
C.
Double-sided Tape and Loading Block Installation
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Loading
Block
Double-sided
Tape

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Intel Socket 1156 / 1155 / 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.
D. Backplate Installation
M/B
M/B
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E. Cooler Installation
① Apply a suitable amount of thermal grease on the center of the CPU, then mount the
heatsink and fasten the installation bolts based on the CPU socket type.
When installing the heatsink on a tower case, make sure the heatpipe on the
base is parallel to the ground, as installing it perpendicularly may limit the cooling
performance.
Intel Clip AMD Clip
AMD Socket
Heatpipe Heatpipe
Unused mounting hole
Intel Socket 1156/1155/1150
Intel Socket 775
Intel or AMD CPU
Caution
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② Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan header.
After installing, be sure to activate the
PWM control mode in BIOS on the
motherboard.
Caution
M/B