ASUS STAR ICE User Manual
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Star Ice Pro • Star Ice • Star Ice Lite!
Installation Guide
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Contents
1. Welcome! ................................................................................. 3
2. Package contents .................................................................... 3
3. Before you proceed ................................................................. 4
4. Installation procedures ............................................................ 4
4.1 Smart clip assembly ................................................... 4
4.2 Installing on Intel® Pentium™ 4 processor in
the LGA775 and 478-pin package ............................ 7
4.3 Installing on AMD K8 processor ................................. 9
4.4 Installing on AMD K7 processor ............................... 12
5. Smart 3-in-1 fan control feature ........................................... 14
5.1 Automatic control ................................................... 14
5.2 Manual controls ....................................................... 17
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6. Optional installation ............................................................... 21
1. Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Star Ice! The Star Ice is an efficient CPU cooling system
that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775/478-pin and AMD K8/K7 CPUs. With the latest
cooling technology from ASUS, Star Ice lets you enjoy, share, and extend your game time.
2. Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Star Ice package. Contact your retailer if any
item is damaged or missing.
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Item DescriptionItem Description
Item Description
Item DescriptionItem Description
ASUS Star Ice CPU cooler • • •
3.5” fan controller • •
PCI bracket fan controller • •
4-in-1 smart clip set • • •
Screws and stand-offs • • •
Temperature sensor • •
Adhesive tape (for temperature sensor) • •
Thermal grease • • •
Metal underplate (H-bar) and rubber gasket • • •
Installation guide and parts list • • •
Additional fan and screws • Optional Optional
Star Ice ProStar Ice Pro
Star Ice Pro
Star Ice ProStar Ice Pro
ModelsModels
Star IceStar Ice
Star Ice
Star IceStar Ice
Star Ice Lite!Star Ice Lite!
Star Ice Lite!
Star Ice Lite!Star Ice Lite!
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3. Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the Star Ice CPU cooler.
• Make sure to unplug the system power plug from the electrical socket before
you install or remove the CPU cooler.
• Install the CPU and the memory module(s) before you install the CPU cooler.
• Remove the chassis fan or the air duct on the chassis side panel to clear the air
path, if necessary.
• Install the Star Ice cooler on the motherboard before installing the
motherboard to the chassis.
• Have all components ready before installing the CPU cooler.
• Keep the parts list on hand when installing the CPU cooler.
4. Installation procedures
4.14.1
4.1
4.14.1
The multi-directional smart clip assembly holds the CPU cooler in place and lets you
direct the airflow to the chassis rear panel air vents. The smart clip is composed of
two U-bars with screw holes for Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775/478-pin or K8 CPU, and an
H-bar that connects the two U-bars. Refer to the illustration on the next page.
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Smart clip assemblySmart clip assembly
Smart clip assembly
Smart clip assemblySmart clip assembly
Open typeOpen type
Open type
Open typeOpen type
H-barH-bar
H-bar
H-barH-bar
screws screws
screws
screws screws
Close typeClose type
Close type
Close typeClose type
H-barH-bar
H-bar
H-barH-bar
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U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
If you will install the CPU cooler on
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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Pentium Pentium
Pentium
Pentium Pentium
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
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4 (478-pin) 4 (478-pin)
4 (478-pin) or
4 (478-pin) 4 (478-pin)
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
K8 K8
K 8 processor,
K8 K8
determine the position of the CPU socket and screw holes, then select the type of smart
clip assembly to use. Refer to the P4 (478-pin) motherboard illustrations below.
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O ports
I/O portsI/O ports
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socket
CPU socketCPU socket
screw holes screw holes
screw holes
screw holes screw holes
Use the open type
smart clip assembly
for this motherboard.
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Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
I/O portsI/O ports
I/O ports
I/O portsI/O ports
CPU socketCPU socket
CPU socket
CPU socketCPU socket
screw holes screw holes
screw holes
screw holes screw holes
Use the close type
smart clip assembly
for this motherboard.
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When installing on
PentiumPentium
Pentium
PentiumPentium
recommend that you use the
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4 (LGA775) 4 (LGA775)
4 (LGA775) processor, we
4 (LGA775) 4 (LGA775)
open type open type
open type smart clip assembly.
open type open type
When installing on
K7 K7
K 7 processor, use only the H-bar to
K7 K7
hold the CPU cooler in place.
Installing the smart clip assemblyInstalling the smart clip assembly
Installing the smart clip assembly
Installing the smart clip assemblyInstalling the smart clip assembly
Close typeClose type
Close type
Close typeClose type
Close typeClose type
Close type
Close typeClose type
1. Insert the H-bar to the
heatsink rail.
2. Fasten the U-bars on both
sides of the H-bar using #1
screws (ASUS logo facing up).
Open typeOpen type
Open type
Open typeOpen type
1. Attach a U-bar to one end of
the H-bar with two screws (#1).
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U-bar
2. Insert the other end of the
H-bar to the heatsink rails,
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H-barH-bar
H-bar
H-barH-bar
then attach the other U-bar
with two screws (#1).
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
Open typeOpen type
Open type
Open typeOpen type
U-barU-bar
U-bar
U-barU-bar
H-barH-bar
H-bar
H-barH-bar
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4.24.2
4.2
4.24.2
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Installing on IntelInstalling on Intel
Installing on Intel
Installing on IntelInstalling on Intel
the LGA775 and 478-pin packagethe LGA775 and 478-pin package
the LGA775 and 478-pin package
the LGA775 and 478-pin packagethe LGA775 and 478-pin package
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Pentium Pentium
Pentium™
Pentium Pentium
4 processor in 4 processor in
4 processor in
4 processor in 4 processor in
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4.2.14.2.1
4.2.1
4.2.14.2.1
1. Locate the CPU socket screw holes.
2. Position the metal underplate and rubber
gasket underneath the motherboard, then
insert four screws (#2) to the underplate
screw holes matching that of the CPU socket
screw holes.
NOTE.NOTE.
NOTE. Make sure that the insulated side of
NOTE.NOTE.
the metal underplate faces the rubber gasket.
3. When the screws protrude on the top side of
the motherboard, drive in four copper stand-offs
(#5) to the screws, then tighten in a diagonal
sequence(two opposite corners at a time).
4. Apply the thermal grease evenly on top of the
installed CPU.
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Placing the stand-offsPlacing the stand-offs
Placing the stand-offs
Placing the stand-offsPlacing the stand-offs
RubberRubber
Rubber
RubberRubber
gasketgasket
gasket
gasketgasket
Stand-offStand-off
Stand-off
Stand-offStand-off
MetalMetal
Metal
MetalMetal
underplateunderplate
underplate
underplateunderplate
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
#2#2
#2
#2#2
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