ZALMAN ZM80D-HP User manual

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※Please read this manual thoroughly before installation.
※The specifications of this product and its components may change without prior notice.
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1. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation.
. This product is designed to accommodate an Optional Fan (ZM-OP1). You can expect satisfactory cooling performance with
this product alone, but If you want even more cooling, you can attach the Optional Fan (ZM-OP1).
3. If you are using a nVIDIA GeForce FX5800, an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, a Matrox Parhelia, or a more advanced model, an Optional
Fan (ZM-OP1, sold separately) must be installed.
4. After installing this product on a VGA card (Video Graphics Card), the PCI slot adjacent to the AGP slot will be unusable.
5. If you plan to install this product on a recently released VGA card, check for compatibility at Zalman’s website (www.zalman.co.kr)
before installation.
6. If the heatpipe is tampered with or scratched by a sharp object, it may not function properly. Please handle with care.
7. Zalman does not recommend VGA card overclocking. Zalman is not responsible for any damage from VGA card overclocking.
8. After installing the VGA card, avoid shaking or exerting excessive force on the heatsinks on each side of the card, for it may
loosen the bolts in the Plate Spring.
9. To enhance the performance of this product, the use of a fan on the rear panel of the system’s case is recommended.
10. Do not eat the enclosed Thermal Grease.
Cautions & Warnings
On Use
1. This product can be installed if the Northbridge Cooler is shorter than
5 mm from the board’s base, or if taller be at least 5.5 mm away from
the AGP slot.
.If a Zalman CNPS7000 series Cooler is used, the CPU Retention Guide
should be at least 35 mm away from the AGP slot to install this product.
3. When installing the VGA card equipped with this product into a computer
system, opening up the PCI slot cover under the AGP slot can lower
the VGA Chipset temperature by as much as 4~5 ℃.
4. Since this product weighs 350 g, always firmly fasten the VGA card onto
the case with a screw. Special care should be taken while the computer
is being moved. Zalman is not responsible for any damage arising while
moving the computer.
5. If the components on the VGA card interfere in any way with this product,
you cannot install this product. In such case, stop the installation and
return the product.
6. Zalman is not responsible for any problems arising from incorrect
installation.
For installation
Fixing Bolt
❶❷
AGP Slot
(VGA Card)
open
PCI Slot Cover
❸
❹

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Heatsink Mounting
Hole (3 mm)
VGA Chipset
(X) (O)
Table of Contents
1. Features 3
2. Specifications 3
. Compatible VGA Cards 3
4. Components 4
5. Exploded View 5
6. Installation 6
7. ZM80D- HP Optional Fan Installation 15
8. Zalman Noise Prevention System 16
1. Features
1) This product was designed to optimize heat dissipation for excellent cooling performance.
) Dual heatpipes increase heat transfer speed and enhance the cooling efficiency.
3) The fanless design ensures complete noiselessness and maintenance-free operation.
4) RAM heatsinks for cooling the VGA RAM.
5) Compatibility with virtually all types of VGA cards allows reinstallation when upgrading the VGA card. (Incompatible with VGA
cards that do not have original heatsink holes measuring 3 mm in diameter, or VGA cards on which the ZM80D-HP interferes
with the card’s components.)
6) An Optional Fan (ZM-OP1, sold separately) can be attached to the heatsink directly without using a separate bracket.
2. Specifications
1) Weight : 350 g ) Heatpipe : Gold plated copper tube
3) Dissipation material : Anodized Aluminum 4) Heat Dissipation Surface Area : 1350 ㎠
5) VGA RAM Heatsink material : Anodized Aluminum 6) VGA RAM Heatsink weight :
Frontside : .9 g (EA)
Backside : 1. g (EA)
3. Compatible VGA Cards
Compatible with all VGA cards with original Heatsink Mounting Holes.

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Frontside Heatsink 1EA Backside Heatsink 1EA Heatpipe Cover 1EA Frontside Heatsink Base 1 Set
A Type B Type
Screw Driver 1EA
Backside Heatsink Base 1 Set
VGA RAM Heatsinks 1 Set Heatpipe A 1EA Heatpipe B 1EA
A TypeFrontside 4EA B TypeBackside 4EA
4. Components
Optional Components
●ZM80D-HP Optional Fan (ZM-OP1)
Fan Grill Assembly Multi Connector 1
●VGA RAM Heatsinks
Frontside Backside
●Thermal Tape
Assembly Parts 1 Set
Plate Link Nipple 4 EA
Washer 4 EA
Bolt A (10 mm) 4 EA
Bolt B (8 mm) 6 EA
Nut A EA
Rubber Ring EA
Nipple EA
Plate Link EA
Thermal Grease EA
Spare Parts 1 Set
Fan Bolt ( 6 mm) EA
Washer EA
Bolt A (10 mm) EA
Bolt B (8 mm) EA
Bolt C EA
Nut A 1 EA
Rubber Ring EA
Nut B EA
Nipple 1 EA
Thermal Grease 1 EA
Thermal Tape EA

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5. Exploded View
Sticker
Bolt B (8 mm)
Logo
Frontside Heatsink
Frontside
RAM Heatsink
Bolt A
Rubber Ring
Nipple
Nut A
Backside
Heatsink Base
Plate Link Nipple
Plate Link
Washer
Bolt A (10 mm)
Frontside Heatsink Base
Heatpipe A
Bolt B (8 mm)
Backside Heatsink
Bolt B (8 mm)
Heatpipe B
Backside RAM Heatsink
Plate Spring
Heatpipe Cover

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Good (O) Good (O) Bad (X) Good (O)
VGA
RAM
VGA
Chipset
Front
Back
Thermal Tape
Film
Frontside RAM
Heatsink
Backside RAM
Heatsink
VGA RAM Heatsinks
Compare your computer case with the cases in the diagram for compatibility. The ZM80D-HP cannot be used in systems in which
the VGA Chipset faces upwards. Such cases should not be flipped up-side-down to “correct” this incompatibility.
6. Installation
6.1 Verifying the Computer Case’s Compatibility
1) Peel off the Film from the Thermal Tape on the bottom of the
RAM Heatsinks.
) Stick the RAM Heatsinks onto the VGA RAMs. There are two
types of RAM Heatsinks - Frontside and Backside. Identify the
proper heatsink and attach appropriately.
3)
Press the RAM Heatsinks firmly with your finger for proper adhesion.
(RAM Heatsinks can easily be detached. Please handle with care.)
4) If there are more than 8 RAMs on your VGA card, purchase
additional RAM Heatsinks.
6.2 Attaching VGA RAM Heatsinks
Note 1) Avoid getting grease or any kind of stain on the surface
of the Thermal Tape. The Thermal Tape may not stick.
Clean the surface of the RAM with acetone or alcohol
before attaching.
Note ) Thermal Tape loses adhesiveness after it has been
used once. Try to attach properly on the first attempt.
Note 3)Thermal Tape cannot be reused after it has been
detached from a surface. If you need more, purchase it
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Type A Type B
Frontside Heatsink Base
1) Clean off the contact surface of the VGA Chipset thoroughly.
) Evenly apply the Thermal Grease onto the VGA Chipset, using a piece of cardboard. Most VGA Chipset surfaces are slightly
concave and require more Thermal Grease towards the center.
6. Applying Thermal Grease on the VGA Chipset
There are two types of Frontside Heatsink Assembly - Type A and Type B. Use the Type B assembly for GeForce 4 Ti series.
Use the Type A assembly for all other VGA cards. If the Type A heatsink assembly cannot be installed, then install the Type B
heatsink assembly.
6.4 Selecting the Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly
1) Clean off the contact surface of the Frontside Heatsink Base thoroughly.
2) The Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly should be centered and tightly pressed onto the VGA Chipset.
3) Unscrew Bolt C half a turn and position each Plate Spring to insert Bolt A into the Heatsink Mounting Hole.
(Caution! Do not unscrew Bolt C completely.)
4) Once the Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly is centered, tighten Bolt C completely.
6.5 Installing the Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly
Note) If the Plate Spring separates from the base assembly, reinstall the Plate Spring onto the Frontside Heatsink Base
(Refer to installation step 6. 4) and restart installation from 6.5 step 3).
Thick Paper
Protective Frame for Core
< Example : ATI Radeon 9700 PRO >
VGA Chipset
Thermal Grease
VGA Chipset
Frontside Heatsink Base
Bolt C Bolt A
Plate Spring
Heatsink Mounting Hole
VGA Chipset

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Frontside
Heatsink Base
Backside Heatsink Base
Sticker
Nipple
Nipple
Bolt A
Rubber Rings
Type A Type B
(O) (X)
Front
Back
Plate Spring
Backside
Heatsink Base
Slot Connecter
Bolt C
Groove
for Heatpipe
Nipple
1) Slide the Rubber Ring onto each Bolt A protruding out of the back of the VGA card.
) Screw a Nipple onto each Bolt A and tighten Bolt A with a screwdriver while holding the Nipple with one hand. While switching
back and forth between each Bolt A, tighten one full turn at a time for each Bolt A until both are tightened.
6.6 Assembling the Rubber Rings and Nipples
1) The Backside Heatsink Base Assembly must be the same type as the Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly.
e.g.) If the Type A was selected as the Frontside Heatsink Base Assembly →select the Type A for the Backside
Heatsink Base Assembly as well.
) Stick the sticker onto the bottom surface of the Base Assembly as shown in the diagram.
6.7 Selecting the Backside Heatsink Base Assembly and Attaching the Sticker
Note) Stick only one sticker onto the Backside Heatsink Base. Do not stick a sticker onto the bottom surface of the Frontside
Heatsink Base Assembly.
1) Install the Backside Heatsink Base so that the arrow of “BACK↓” points towards the Slot Connector.
) Unscrew each Bolt C half a turn and position each Plate Spring hole to be in line with the axis of each Nipple.
3) After the Backside Heatsink Base Assembly is in place, insert each Plate Spring hole onto the Nipple then tighten Bolt C.
6.8 Installing the Backside Heatsink Base Assembly (VERY IMPORTANT)
Note) The Plate Spring can easily be moved by slightly unscrewing Bolt C. Do not unscrew Bolt C completely.

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Tighten Nut A on the Nipple that now has the Plate Spring in place.
6.9. Installing the Backside Heatsink Base Assembly
1) Viewing from the side, make sure that both Heatsink Base Assemblies are parallel with the VGA card, and that their edges are
parallel to each other.
(If the Heatsink Base Assemblies are not aligned properly, the heatsinks cannot be installed properly.)
) Tighten each Bolt A and Bolt C completely.
6.1 Confirming Proper Installation of the Two Heatsink Base Assemblies (VERY IMPORTANT)
Evenly apply the Thermal Grease in the grooves of the Frontside Heatsink Base as shown in the diagram.
6.11 Applying Thermal Grease on the Frontside Heatsink Base
Nut A
Nut A
Nipple
Nipple
Rubber Ring
Nut
B
Bolt C
Bolt A
Bolt A
Bolt C
Backside Heatsink Base
Frontside Heatsink Base
Front
Back
Front Back
Frontside
Heatsink Base
Thermal
Grease
Thermal Grease Apply Thermal
Grease here
Thick
Paper

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Thermal Grease
Apply Thermal Grease here
(Grooves for Heatpipes)
Frontside Heatsink
Heatpipe A
Heatpipe B
Frontside
Heatsink Base
Heatpipe B
Heatpipe A
Heatpipe A
Heatpipe B
Frontside
Heatsink Base
50 mm
30 mm Frontside
Heatsink Base
< General VGA Cards >
<GeForce 4 Ti and GeForce FX 59 series >
Front
Back
**
Thick Paper
1) Slide in Heatpipe A and Heatpipe B into the grooves of the Base Assemblies.
) For general VGA cards, the end of the Heatpipes should protrude approximately 50 mm from the end of the Frontside
Heatsink Base, and for Geforce 4 Ti or FX59 series, they should protrude approximately 30mm.
6.12 Installing the Heatpipe
Evenly apply Thermal Grease in the heatpipe grooves of the Frontside Heatsink as shown in the diagram.
6.1 . Applying the Thermal Grease on the Frontside Heatsink
**

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Groove for Heatpipe B
Frontside Heatsink
Frontside
Heatsink Base
Heatpipe B
Bolt B (8 mm)
Frontside Heatsink
Heatpipe A
Backside Heatsink
Groove for Heatpipe A
Loosely screw on the Frontside Heatsink onto the Frontside Heatsink Base. (Heatpipe A should be able to swing back and forth.)
6.14 Installing the Frontside Heatsink
Evenly apply Thermal Grease on the Backside Heatsink Base as shown in the diagram.
6.15 Applying the Thermal Grease on the Backside Heatsink Base
Evenly apply the Thermal Grease into the heatpipe grooves of the Backside Heatsink.
6.16 Applying the Thermal Grease on the Backside Heatsink
Backside Heatsink Base
Heatpipe A
Heatpipe B
Thermal Grease

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Heatpipe B
Heatpipe A
Groove for
Heatpipe A
Groove for
Heatpipe B
Backside Heatsink
Backside
Heatsink Base
Bolt B( 8 mm)
Backside Heatsink
Heatpipe B
Heatpipe A
Bolt B (8 mm)
Heatpipe
Cover
1) Place the Backside Heatsink between Heatpipe A and the Backside Heatsink Base.
) Place Heatpipe A into the groove for Heatpipe A on the Backside Heatsink.
3) With Heatpipe A in its groove, position the Backside Heatsink so that Heatpipe B is inserted in its groove on the Backside Heatsink.
4) Tighten the Backside Heatsink and the Backside Heatsink Base with Bolt B.
6.17 Installing the Backside Heatsink
Insert the Heatpipe Cover as shown in the diagram. Tighten with Bolt B.
6.18 Installing the Heatpipe Cover
Tighten both heatsinks and the Heatpipe Cover by screwing Bolt B completely.
6.19 Tighten Bolt B for the Two Heatsinks Completely (VERY IMPORTANT)
Note) If Bolt B is not tightened completely, it may result in decreased performance.
Bolt B (8 mm)
Bolt B (8 mm)
Frontside Heatsink
Heatpipe Cover
Bolt B
Backside Heatsink

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Frontside Heatsink
Backside Heatsink
Frontside Heatsink
Backside
Heatsink
Front
Front
Back
Back
Make sure that both heatsinks are parallel with the VGA card, and that side edges of the heatsinks are aligned.
(If the heatsinks are not properly aligned, they need to be reassembled.)
6.20 Confirming Proper Installation of the Frontside and Backside Heatsinks
1) Assemble the Plate Link Nipples, the Plate Link, Washer
and each Bolt A loosely together as shown in the diagram.
) Slide in the Plate Link Assembly into the Channels on both
of the Frontside and Backside Heatsinks, then tighten each
Nipple. To add an Optional Fan (ZM-OP1), refer to installation
step 7.
6.21 Installing the Plate Links
Frontside Heatsink
Nipple
Washer
Bolt Head
Plate Link
Channel
Washer
Bolt Head
Washer
Bolt A (10 mm)
Plate Link
Nipple
Plate Link
Plate Link Assembly

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Front Back
(O) (X) (X)
1) The heatpipes installed on the VGA card should look exactly like the diagram below labeled (0). Check the diagram to make sure they
have been correctly installed.
) Make sure the Thermal Grease has been applied properly.
Application areas : VGA Chipset, Frontside Heatsink heatpipe grooves, Frontside Heatsink Base heatpipe grooves, Backside Heatsink
Base, Backside Heatsink heatpipe grooves.
3) Make sure that the Frontside Heatsink and Backside Heatsink are horizontally and vertically aligned. (Refer to installation step 6. 0.)
4) An adhesive sticker should be stuck on the bottom of the Backside Heatsink Base. (Refer to installation step 6.7.)
5) The heatpipes must be tightly held between the heatsinks and the heatsink bases.
6.22 Confirming Installation
1) Install the VGA card with this product into the mainboard AGP slot.
) Using a Fixing bolt, fasten the VGA card to the slot.
3) Connect the power connector if the VGA card has one.
4) After installing the VGA card, turn on the computer, and check whether
the temperature of the heatsinks are similar. (Run your system for about
10 minutes before you check the temperature. Normally the temperature
difference between the Frontside and Backside heatsinks is 3~5 ℃)
6.2 Installing the VGA card
Note) When installing a VGA card with this product into the AGP slot,
do not hold the heatsinks while pushing the card down. It may
move the Plate Springs and Screws, causing installation
problems. Hold and apply pressure only on the VGA card’s
circuit board.
AGP Slot
Backside Heatsink
Frontside
Heatsink
Fixing Bolt
Plate Link
Assembly

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Bolt C
Channel
Channel
Bolt C
Bolt A
Nut B
Nut B
Plate Spring
Plate Spring
< Frontside Heatsink Base > < Backside Heatsink Base >
1) For the Frontside Heatsink Base :
Assemble Bolt C and Nut B with the Plate Spring and insert this assembly into the side channel on the Frontside Heatsink Base.
2) For the Backside Heatsink Base :
Assemble Bolt C and Nut B with the Plate Spring and insert this assembly into the side channel on the Backside Heatsink Base.
6.24 Reinstalling Separated Plate Springs onto the Heatsink Base
1) Screw on the Fan Grill to the Fan with two Fan Screws. (The air flow direction of the Fan is indicated by an arrow.)
) Insert Fan Bolt and Washer into Bolt Hole of the Fan Grill Assembly, then fasten the Fan Nipple loosely as shown in the diagram.
(Fan Bolts and Washers can be found in ZM80D-HP Spare Parts package)
3) Remove the Plate Link Assembly.
4) Insert the Fan Grill Assembly into the Backside Heatsink Channel. The Fan Bolt head should be placed into the Channel on the heatsink.
5) Tighten the Nipple by hand to fix the Fan Grill Assembly onto the backside heatsink.
6) Reinstall the Plate Link Assembly into the two heatsink channels.
7. ZM8 D-HP Optional Fan (ZM-OP1) Installation
Fan Screw
Fan Grill
Bolt Hole
Fan Grill
Assembly
80 mm Slim Fan
Backside
Heatsink
Direction of
Air Flow
Plate Link Assembly
Plate Link
Fan
Nipple
Washer
Fan Bolt( 6 mm)
Channel
Fan Grill
Assembly
Fan Nipple
Washer
Bolt Head
(Fan Bolt 6 mm)
Backside
Heatsink
Bolt Head
(Bolt A)
Washer
Fan Nipple

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POWER SUPPLY
ZM4 B-APS
HDD COOLER
ZM-2HC2
NORTHBRIDGE COOLER
ZM-NB47J
NOISELESS FAN
ZM-F1
CNPS6 Series CNPS65 B Series CNPS7 Series
To build a noiseless computer, use Zalman’s Noiseless Power Supply (ZM400B-APS) CPU Coolers, Noiseless Northbridge Cooler (ZM-NB47J),
Heatpipe HDD Cooler (ZM- HC ), and Case Fan (ZM-F1) to achieve stable performance and maintain a noiseless environment.
Zalman Noise Prevention System