ZALMAN CNPS8900 Series User manual

User's Manual
CNPS8900 Series
Ver 1.1
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AMD Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU
Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/775 CPU
Opteron Dual-Core
Opteron
Sempron
Athlon II
Athlon X2
Athlon FX
Athlon
Core i7 Extreme
Core i7
Core i5
Core i3
Core 2 Extreme
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Duo
Pentium Dual-Core
Pentium D
Pentium 4
Celeron D
Zambezi
Llano
Phenom II
Phenom
To ensure safe and easy installation, please read
the following precautions.

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The cooler’s installation requires an
unobstructed space of 120mm(width),
120mm(length), and 60mm(height), with the
CPU as a central reference point.
Please check if components such as ODDs
and PSU protrude into the required space.
Model
Spec. CNPS8900 Extreme CNPS8900 Quiet
Material Pure Copper and Aluminum
Weight 400g
Dimensions 120(L) X 120(W) X 60 (H)mm
FAN
Bearing-Type 2 Ball-Bearing Long Life Bearing
RPM 1,250 ~ 2,800 RPM ±10% 1,000 ~ 1,500 RPM ±10%
Noise Level 19.5~35 dBA ±10% 19~25 dBA ±10%
Input Voltage 12V
1. Precautions
2. Specications
3. Installation Requirements
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specicationsmayberevisedtoimprovequalityand
performance.
1) Space Requirements 60 mm
120 mm
120 mm
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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Intel Clip
(Socket 1366/1156/1155/775)
AMD Clip
(Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/ AM2 )
Thermal Grease
(ZM-STG2M)
Loading Block Double-sided Tape
Backplate
User’s ManualNutsSide Caps
Bolts (Cooler) Bolts (Clip) Extension Fan Cable
Cooler
4.Components
2) Intel 구성품
2) Intel Components 3) AMD Components
1) Common Components

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5. Installation
Connect the extension fan cable to the fan connector of cooler.
① Install the Intel clip to the base of cooler using the bolts (Clip).
Please make sure to put the curved part of clip toward the base as shown
in the image.
A.
Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/775 Installation
Extension Fan Cable
Intel Clip
Cooler Fan connector
Common

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Socket 775
Socket 1156/1155
Socket 1366
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2
② Install the side cap to the Backplate according to a socket type.
Please note the orientation of the Nuts and the Side Caps.
X
O
Caution
③ Socket 1366/1156/1155 Installation
Attach Double-sided Tape to the center of the Backplate and remove
the Double-sided Tape’s Cover.
※ Installation of Socket 1366/1156/1155 does not require the Loading
Block.
Double-sided Tape

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X
O
Caution
Please note of the orientation of the Loading Block's Installation.
④ Socket 775 Installation
Remove the Sticker Cover from the Lower Tier of the Loading Block and
attach to the Backplate.
Attach Double-sided Tape to the Loading Block and remove the Double-sided
Tape Cover.
Double-sided Tape
Loding Block

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In the case of Tower Enclosure, the direction of heatpipe to be
horizontally as shown in the image. The vertical installation can affect
the performance of heat dissipation.
⑥ Spread the Thermal Grease on the CPU’s surface and put the Cooler
on the center of CPU and then fasten the Bolts (Cooler) to install the Cooler.
⑤
Align the Backplate’s holes with motherboard’s clip support holes, attach it
to the back side of the motherboard.
Caution
Socket 775
Socket 1156/1155
Socket 1366
X
O
M/B
Please make sure that PWM
Control Mode is activated
in the motherboard’s BIOS settings.
⑦
Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan
header.
Caution

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B. AMD Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 Installation
① Install the AMD Clip to the base of cooler using the bolts (Clip).
Please make sure to put the curved part of clip toward the base as shown
in the image.
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2
② Install the side cap to the Backplate.
X
O
Please note of the orientation of Nuts and side Caps.
Caution
AMD Clip

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③ Remove the Sticker Cover from the Lower Tier of the Loading Block
and attach to the Backplate.
Caution
Attach Double-sided Tape to the Loading Block and remove the Double-sided
Tape Cover
Loading Block
Double-sided Tape
O
X
④ TakeawaythexedClipsupportfromthemotherboard.
M/B
M/B
Please note of the orientation of the Loading Block's Installation.

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⑤ Align the Backplate’s holes with motherboard’s clip support holes, attach it
to the back side of the motherboard.
⑥ Spread the Thermal Grease on the CPU’s surface and put the Cooler
on the center of CPU and then fasten the Bolts (Cooler) to install the Cooler.
M/B
M/B
Please make sure that PWM
Control Mode is activated
in the motherboard’s BIOS settings.
⑦
Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan
header.
Caution