ZALMAN CNPS9900 Max User manual

User’s Manual
CNPS9900 series
Intel Socket 1366/1156/775 CPU
Core i7
Core i5
Core i3
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Duo
Core 2 Extreme
Dual Core Pentium
Pentium D
Pentium 4
Celeron D
AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 CPU
Phenom Ⅱ
Phenom
Athlon ⅡX2
Athlon
Athlon 64
Athlon X2
Athlon 64 X2
Athlon FX
Athlon 64 FX
Opteron
Dual-Core Opteron
Sempron
Ver. 1.2
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To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions.

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1. Precautions
2. Specifications
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specicationsmayberevisedtoimprovequality
and performance.
Model
Spec. CNPS9900A LED CNPS9900 NT
Materials Pure Copper
Pure Copper/
Black-Pearl Nickel
Plated
Weight 730g
Dimensions 94(L) x 131(W) x 152(H)㎜
Heat Dissipation Area 5,402㎠
Fan
Bearing 2 Ball-Bearing
Main Functions PWM Control / Auto Restart
LED Color Blue Green
without
RC33P
RPM 1,000 ~ 2,000rpm ±10%
Noise Level 19.5 ~ 38.0dBA ±10%
with
RC33P
RPM 800 ~ 1,300rpm ±10%
Noise Level 18 ~ 28.5dBA ±10%
Thermal
Grease
(ZM-STG2)
Contents 3.5g
Temperature Range -40℃~ +150℃(-40℉~ +302℉)
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
1) Common Components
3) Intel Socket 1366 Components
4) AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 Components
Cooler
Socket 1366 Clip Socket 1366
Clip Support
AMD Clip Lever
Thermal Grease
(ZM-STG2)
Resistor Cable
(RC33P)
AMD Clip
2) Intel Socket 1156/775 Components
Socket 1156/775 Clip Socket 1156/775
Clip Support
Bolts (Gold)
Socket 775
Backplate
Bolts (Silver)
Socket 1156 Nuts
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4.InstallationRequirements
4) Cooler Orientation
3) Protective Brace Removal
Please unclip and remove the heatsink’s Plastic Brace before installing the cooler.
The Plastic Brace is in place to protect the cooler during transport.
Inrelationtothecooler’scentrallylocatedfan,airowsfromthe“thinner”(front)heatsink
tothe“thicker”(rear)heatsink.Asshowninthediagrambelow,itisrecommendedthat
thecoolerbeinstalledsothatairowsfromthecoolertowardtheenclosure’srear
exhaust fan to be released.
96㎜
154㎜
133㎜
PSU
VGA slot
Front SideRear Side
Enclosure’s (Rear) Exhaust
1)SpaceRequirements
2) Air Guide Removal
Thecooler’sinstallationrequiresunobstructedspacewithdimensionsof
133mm(width), 154mm(length), 96mm(height), and 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, for
theyprotrudeintothecooler’srequiredspace.

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5. Installation
5) Handling the Cooler
Please hold the cooler with
both hands as shown in the
diagram.
1) Intel Socket 1156/775 and Socket 1366 Installation
①- A Socket 775 Clip Support Installation
Bolt (Silver)
Socket 1156/775
Clip Support
Socket 775 Backplate
M/B
①- B Socket 1156 Clip Support Installation
Socket 1156 Nut
Washer
M/B
Bolt (Silver)
Socket 1156/775
Clip Support

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③
First insert the Socket 1156/775 Clip or Socket 1366 Clip at a slanted
angle and center the Clip on top of the cooler’s Base Cover.
①- C Socket 1366 Clip Support Installation
Socket 1366 Clip Support
Washer
Bolt (Gold)
M/B
②
Clear off any particles or
residue from the CPU’s
surface then spread
(outwards from center) a
thorough layer of Thermal
Grease on the CPU and the
base of the cooler.

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④
Making sure that the cooler and the clip are centered, securely fasten
the clip by tightening the Intel Socket 1156/755 or Socket 1366 Clip
Fixing Bolts. Please tighten each Fixing Bolt one rotation at a time until
all are completely tightened.
⑤
Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan
header.
M/B
M/B
RC33P
TheResistorCable(RC33P)isprovidedforusersseekingultraquiet
operation. Connecting the Resistor Cable as shown in the diagram will set
the cooler in Quiet Mode.
Tip
After installation, PWM Control Mode must be activated in the
motherboard’s BIOS.
Warning
MakesuretheClipiscenteredforushinstallation.
Warning

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②
Install the AMD Clip onto the cooler as shown in the diagram below.
③ Place the cooler on the center of the CPU. Align and connect the Clip’s
Lug Slot with the Lug of the motherboard’s retention frame. Press onto the
Clip Lever when aligning the Lever’s Lug Slot with the Lug.
2) AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940 Installation
AMD
Clip Lever AMD Clip
Lug Slot
Lug
1
2
3
①
Clear off any particles or residue
from the CPU’s surface then
spread (outwards from center)
a thorough layer of Thermal
Grease on the CPU and the base
of the cooler.

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④
Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan
header.
M/B
M/B
RC33P
TheResistorCable(RC33P)isprovidedforusersseekingultraquiet
operation. Connecting the Resistor Cable as shown in the diagram will set
the cooler in Quiet Mode.
Tip
After installation, PWM Control Mode must be activated in the
motherboard’s BIOS.
Warning