ZALMAN ZM-MFC1 Combo User manual

User’s Manual
ZM-MFC1 Combo
www.ZALMAN.com
V 1.1
To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions.

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1. Warning & Caution
2. Environmental Conditions
3. Specifications
▶Handling the power cord with wet hands may cause electrocution.
▶Power OFF the system prior to installation.
▶Operating the product in an extremely cold or hot environment can degrade product
performance and life span.
▶Allowing liquids to enter the product can result in malfunction.
▶Operating in a humid or non-ventilated environment can reduce product life span.
▶Using the product for purposes not specified by ZALMAN may cause damage to other devices
connected to this product.
▶Must be installed on an easily reachable location.
Neglecting the following may cause serious injury or death.
Neglecting the following may cause minor injuries, degrade
product conditions, or cause malfunction.
This product must be used under the following environmental conditions.
▶Indoor use
▶Altitudes up to 2,000m
▶Temperatures between 5 ℃and 40 ℃
▶Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 ℃decreasing
linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 ℃.
Caution
Warning
Model
Spec. ZM-MFC1 Combo
Dimensions 70(L) Ⅹ148(W) Ⅹ42(H)㎜
Channels
5 Channels(1 x PWM Control Channel, 4 x Voltage Control Channels)
Fan Control
Method
FAN1, 2, 3, 4: Voltage Controlled 5 - 11 VDC
PWM Fan:
PWM Control
AUTO LOW Duty 50%(BLUE)
AUTO MID Duty 75%(PURPLE)
AUTO HIGH Duty 100%(RED)
MANUAL Duty 25~100%(GREEN)
Maximum Output 7.0W(Max 0.6A) / Channel
Input Voltage +12VDC / +5VDC ±10%
Output Voltage 5VDC ~ 11VDC ±5%

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4. Components
ZM-MFC1 Combo
C1 Cable
Y Cable C4 Cable
C3 Cable
User’s Manual
Fixing Bolts

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Caution
5. Installation
①After securing the ZM-MFC1
Combo into a 5.25”bay, fasten with
Fixing Bolts.
②Connect the cables to their appropriate connections.
▶C1 Cable: Connect directly to 3-Pin Fan
▶Y Cable: Can connect two 3-Pin Fans simultaneously
▶C3 Cable: Sends the CPU or Case Fan RPM signal to the motherboard during
booting to prevent BIOS error.
▶C4 Cable: Sends the PWM Fan’s RPM signal to the motherboard during
booting to prevent BIOS error.
C1 Cable
C3 Cable C4 Cable Power CableY Cable
▶When using the Y Cable with one
Fan, connect with the White Connector.
▶When connecting two fans, the two fans
must be of the same specifications for Fan
Control.
White Connector
Blue Connector

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6. Wiring Diagram
An error can occur if the fan RPM is set too low. In this case, deactivate the
monitoring feature for the CPU fan in the BIOS. For BIOS settings information,
refer to the motherboard’s manual.
Caution
C1 Cable
C4 Cable
Connector
C1 Cable
Y Cable
C3 Cable
C4 Cable
Power Cable
C4 CableC3 Cable

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7. Functions and Usage
①Mode Toggle Button: This Button controls the PWM Fan Mode. Each
consecutive press changes the Fan mode from
LOW →MID →HIGH →MANUAL.
②PWM Mode Display LED
Mode Output Duty LED Color
LOW 50% BLUE
MID 75% PURPLE
HIGH 100% RED
MANUAL adjustable from 25 to 100% GREEN
③PWM Fan RPM Display LED
FAN RPM 200~1000rpm 1000~1500rpm 1500rpm +
LED Color BLUE PURPLE RED
※Under 200rpm or fan not connected →LED Off
④PWM Fan RPM Controller
When the PWM Fan Mode is set to MANUAL, the PWM Fan Duty can be
adjusted from 25 to 100%.
⑤FAN1 ~ FAN4 Voltage Status LED
Voltage 5~7V 7~9V 9~11V
LED Color BLUE PURPLE RED
※Fan not connected →LED Off
⑥FAN RPM Controller: FAN1 ~ FAN4’s voltage is adjusted from 5 to 11V.
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8. Troubleshooting
1. Please check if the ZM-MFC1 Combo is properly connected to the PSU.
2. Please check that all cables have been properly connected.
3. Please check Fan specifications.
1) 2-Pin Fans that do not output a voltage signal cannot be used. 3-Pin Fans with 2 clock pulses
per revolution must be used.
2) If a 3-Pin Fan is connected to a 4-Pin Connector, RPM control will not function properly.
4. If there is a malfunction with the Fan, the RPM clock signal will be disrupted and RPM control will
not function properly.
5. If the fan has a minimum threshold RPM, setting the RPM below this threshold will cause the Fan
to intermittently start and stop. Set the fan RPM above the minimum required threshold RPM to
prevent malfunction.