ZALMAN CNPS7500-Cu LED User manual

User’s Manual
CNPS7500 LED Series
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V 2.4
Intel Socket 1155/1156/775 CPUs
Core i7
Core i5
Core i3
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Duo
Pentium Dual Core
Pentium D
Pentium 4
Celeron D
AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 CPUs
Phenom II
Phenom
Athlon II
Athlon X2
Athlon FX
Athlon
Opteron
Dual-Core Opteron
Sempron
To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions.

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2. Specifications
Model
Spec. CNPS7500-Cu LED CNPS7500-AlCu LED
Materials Pure Copper Pure Copper and
Aluminum
Weight 848g 500g
Dimensions 121(L) Ⅹ121(W) Ⅹ67(H)㎜
Fan
Bearing-Type 2 Ball-Bearing
RPM 1,150 ~ 2,300rpm ±10%
Noise Level 17.0 ~ 32.0dBA ±10%
Input Voltage 12V
Fan
Mate 2
Output Voltage 5V ~ 11V ±2%
Maximum Capacity Up to 6W
1. Precautions
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 specifications may be revised to improve quality
and performance.
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
Clip Support
Cooler
User’s Manual Clip Lever
Thermal Grease
Clip Support Fixing Bolts Washers Nuts
Fan Mate 2 CableFan Mate 2 Double-Sided Tape

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4. Installation Requirements
1) Space Requirements
2) Compatible CPUs
The cooler’s installation requires unobstructed space with dimensions of
124㎜(width), 124㎜(height), 70㎜(depth), and the CPU as a central
reference point. Please check if components such as ODDs and PSU protrude
into the required space.
①Intel Socket 1155 / 1156 / 775 CPUs
②AMD Socket AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 754 / 939 / 940 CPUs
124㎜
70㎜
124㎜
Core i7 / i5 / i3 Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo
all clock speeds all clock speeds all clock speeds
Pentium 4 Celeron D
Prescott Cedar Mill
up to 540 up to 650 all clock speeds
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.
※Exception: all Phenom II models up to 945 (less than 95W), all Phenom
models up to 9650 (less than 95W)

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1) Intel Socket Installation
①Install the Clip Support to the motherboard according to the socket-type.
5. Installation
②Clear 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.
▶Please make note of the Lever Slot’s direction when
installing the Clip Support.
Caution
Nut
Washer
Bolt(silver)
Clip Support
M/B
Socket 1155 / 1156
Socket 775
Lever
Slot

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2) AMD Socket Installation
③Insert the Clip Lever through the Clip’s Clip Lever slot.
④Hook the opposite side of the Clip onto the Lug first, then use a
screwdriver to hook the Clip Lever onto its Lug.
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.
Lug

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③Hook the opposite side of the Clip onto the Lug first, then use a
screwdriver to hook the Clip Lever onto its Lug.
②Insert the Clip Lever through the Clip’s Clip Lever slot.
①Connect Fan Mate 2 between the
Fan Cable and the motherboard
as shown in the diagram below.
②Fan Mate 2 can be installed to the
side of the case using Double-Sided
Tape.
M/B
Fan Connector (Cooler)
Double-Sided Tape
6. Fan Mate 2 Installation and Usage
1) Fan Mate 2 Installation
Lug

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2) Fan Mate 2 Operation
Ajust the Fan Speed Control Knob
for RPM control.
Fan Speed Control Knob
In the case that you get a BIOS error beep:
①Rotate the Fan Speed Control Knob clockwise to the maximum setting.
②Disable 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