ZALMAN CNPS5X PERFORMA User manual

User’s Manual
CNPS5X PERFORMA
www.ZALMAN.com
Ver.121113
To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions
Intel Socket 1155 / 1156 / 775 CPUs
AMD Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 CPU&APUs

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1. Precautions
2. Specifications
Model
Spec. CNPS 5X PERFORMA
Material Pure Copper and Aluminum
Weight 320g
Dimensions 127(L) Ⅹ64(W) Ⅹ134(H)㎜
Fan
Bearing-Type FSB(Fluid Shield Bearing)
RPM 1,400 ~ 2,800rpm ±10%
Noise Level 20 ~ 32dBA ±15%
Input Voltage 12V
Function PWM Control, Auto Restart
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 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) 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.
8) Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality
and performance.
10) Enable PWM function in BIOS settings after installation.
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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4. Installation Requirements
3. Components
65㎜
135㎜
130㎜
User’s Manual Thermal Grease
BackplateCooler
Thermal Grease
1) Space Requirements
2) Air Guide Removal
The cooler’s installation requires an unobstructed space of 130㎜(width),
65㎜(length), and 135㎜(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.

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1) Intel Socket 1155 / 1156 / 775 Installation
①Install the Clip Support to the motherboard according to the socket-
type. (See diagram)
5. Installation
3) Cooler Orientation
As shown in the diagram below, it is recommended that the cooler be
installed so that air flows from the cooler toward the enclosure’s rear
exhaust fan to be released.
※Recommended cooler orientation may differ according to the
motherboard model.
Socket 775Socket 1155 / 1156

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M/B
②Align the Clip Support to the motherboard and fasten with the
Pushpins.
③Clear off any particles or residue from the CPU’s surface. Then
spread a thorough layer of Thermal Grease on the CPU and the base
of the cooler.

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④Completely unfasten the 2 bolts already assembled on the clip and adjust
the position to fit the Intel socket. When reassembling the bolt, be sure to
assemble only half way of the total length.
⑤Install the cooler on the Clip support as shown in the picture and connect the
lug slot of the clip on to the lug on the clip support. Then fasten the bolts on
each side a few turns at a time.
⑥Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan header.
Location of Intel Socket bolts
M/B
The PWM fan’s operation will vary depending on the motherboard’s BIOS settings.
Caution

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2)
AMD Socket FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 Installation
①Clear off any particles or residue from the CPU’s surface. Then spread a
thorough layer of Thermal Grease on the CPU and the base of the cooler.
②Completely unfasten the 2 bolts already assembled on the clip and adjust
the position to fit the AMD socket. When reassembling the bolt, be sure to
assemble only half way of the total length.
③Install the cooler on the Clip support as shown in the picture and connect the
lug slot of the clip on to the lug on the clip support. Then fasten the bolts on
each side a few turns at a time.
Location of AMD Socket bolts

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④Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan header.
M/B
The PWM fan’s operation will vary depending on the motherboard’s BIOS settings.
Caution