
Introduction: Thank you for deciding to purchase a be quiet! 
product. The following instructions will guide you through the 
installation process. If you do encounter installation problems, 
please don't hesitate to contact our customer services by 
mailing service@bequiet.com. Please note that be quiet! 
cannot accept liability for damage caused by compatibility 
problems. 
Warranty:
• 3 years manufacturer guarantee for consumers (original 
purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only) 
• Guarantee work can only be processed with an included 
copy of the purchase receipt from an authorized be quiet! 
dealer 
• Manipulation and structural changes of any kind as well 
as damages through external mechanical forces lead to a 
complete voiding of the guarantee 
• Our General Warranty Conditions apply, which can be 
viewed on bequiet.com
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY 
   We recommend removal of the cooler prior to transportation. 
!
January 2018
Part name  Quantity
10
Part name  Quantity
AMD spacer nuts 4
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler  1
11
2
135mm fan 1
3
12
13
120mm fan 1
4
14
Mounting bracket fastening 
screws
Intel/AMD mounting bridge 
fastening screws
Intel backplate screws 4
AMD backplate screws 4
4
2
Intel backplate 1
15
5
Intel mounting brackets 2
6
Short AMD mounting brackets 2
7
16
17
18
Cooler mounting bridge 1
8
19
Intel spacer nuts 4
O-rings 4 
Cross-tip screwdriver  1 
Thermal paste 1 
Fan clips 2
AM3 washers 4
Intel LGA 2011(-3) square ILM / LGA 2066
General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the 
cooler outside the PC case for subsequent 
Installation video
installation.
The following parts are needed for this: 
1x Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 1x 120mm 
fan (3), 2x Intel mounting brackets (5), 1x cooler mounting 
bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nuts (8), 4x mounting bracket 
fastening screws (11), Intel/AMD mounting bridge fastening 
screws (12), 1x cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste 
(17), 4x fan clips (18), 1x Y cable (20)
1366, 2011(-3) square ILM, 2066
1150, 1151, 1155, 1156
Assembly of the cooler mounting frame
First screw the Intel spacer nuts (8) onto the threads of the 
socket frame. Place the Intel mounting brackets (5) over the 
Intel spacer nuts and screw these tight with the mounting 
bracket fastening screws (11). You can use the cross-tip 
screwdriver (16) for this. 
Position the cooler mounting bridge (7) centrally on the cooler 
(1). Next place the cooler unit over the CPU. Loosen both 
heatpipe caps that are found in the middle of the topside of the 
cooler (rotate as illustrated). Insert the Intel/AMD mounting 
bridge fastening screws (12) from above into the cooler 
mounting bridge (7) and then screw these alternately tight. You 
can use the cross-tip screwdriver (16) for this.
Subsequently retighten both heatpipe caps on the top side of 
the cooler.
Fasten the 120mm fan (3) using fan clips (18) onto the front 
side of the cooler. Slide the 135mm fan (2) between the two 
heatsinks and also fasten this with fan clips (18). Connect 
both fans using the the Y cable (20). Connect this to the 
CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
9
Intel LGA 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366
Intel 115X/1366 nuts 4
General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the 
cooler outside the PC case for subsequent 
Installation video
installation. 
The following parts are needed for this: 
1x Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 1x 120mm 
fan (3), 1x Intel backplate (4), 2x Intel mounting brackets (5), 
1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel 115X/1366 nuts (9), 4x 
mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x Intel/AMD mounting 
bridge fastening screws (12), 4x Intel backplate screws (13), 4x 
O-rings (15), 1x cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste (17), 
4x fan clips (18), 1x Y cable (20)
Mounting the backplate
Position the Intel backplate screws (13) in the notches situated 
on the rear side of the Intel backplate (4). Pay attention in so 
doing to align with the holes specially drilled for each socket. 
1150, 1151, 
1155, 1156
1366
For fixing the backplate screws onto the Intel backplate use 
the O-rings (15). Once assembly of the Intel backplate for the 
respective Intel socket is complete, position it under the 
motherboard. In so doing make sure that the Intel backplate 
screws (13) are precisely positioned inside the motherboard 
holes. 
20
Y cable 1
First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. 
Spread the thermal paste (17) on the surface of the CPU. The 
amount supplied is sufficient for one or two applications.
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human 
consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and urgently 
seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of children. 
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Position the cooler mounting bridge (7) centrally on the cooler. 
Next place the cooler unit over the CPU. Loosen both heatpipe 
caps that are found in the middle of the top side of the cooler. 
Insert the Intel/AMD mounting bridge fastening screws (12) 
from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw 
these alternately tight. 
You can use the cross-tip screwdriver (16) for this. 
Subsequently retighten both heatpipe caps on the top side of 
the cooler.
First remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. 
Spread the thermal paste (17) on the surface of the CPU. The 
amount supplied is sufficient for one or two applications.
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for 
human consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and 
urgently seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of 
children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
When dismantling the fans, push the notches of the fan 
clips (18) away from the fan. 
1366, 2011(-3) square ILM, 2066
1150, 1151, 1155, 1156
Assembly of the cooler mounting frame
Screw the Intel 115X/1366 nuts (9) onto the previously 
positioned Intel backplate (4). Then position the Intel mounting 
brackets (5) over the Intel 115X/1366 nuts and affix these with 
the mounting bracket fastening screws (11). You can use the 
cross-tip screwdriver for this (16).
Fasten the 120mm fan (3) using fan clips (18) onto the front 
side of the cooler. Slide the 135mm fan (2) between the two 
heatsinks and also fasten this with fan clips (18). Connect 
both fans using the the Y cable (20). Connect this to the 
CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
When dismantling the fans, push the notches of the fan 
clips (18) away from the fan.

AMD AM2(+) / AM3(+) / AM4 / FM1 / FM2(+)
General
We recommend preparatory mounting of the 
cooler outside the PC case for subsequent 
installation.
The following parts are needed for this:
1x Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler (1), 1x 135mm fan (2), 1x 120mm 
fan (3), 2x short AMD mounting brackets (6), 1x cooler mounting 
bridge (7), 4x AMD spacer nuts (10), 2x Intel/AMD mounting 
bridge fastening screws (12), 4x AMD backplate screws (14), 1x 
cross-tip screwdriver (16), 1x thermal paste (17), 4x fan clips (18), 
4x AM3 washers (19), Y cable (20) 
Installation video
Position the cooler mounting bridge (7) centrally on the cooler. 
Next place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Loosen both heatpipe 
caps that are found in the middle of the topside of the cooler 
(rotate as illustrated). 
Insert the Intel/AMD mounting bridge fastening screws (12) 
from above into the cooler mounting bridge and then screw 
these alternately tight. You can use the cross-tip screwdriver 
(16) for this. Subsequently retighten both heatpipe caps on the 
topside of the cooler.
Limited Warranty
Per the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as given below, 
be quiet! warrants its new products to be free of defects resulting 
from faulty materials and faulty manufacturing for the length of the 
warranty period.
I. APPLICABILITY
This non-transferable warranty is applicable to newly purchased, 
previously unopened be quiet! products and is enforceable by only 
the original consumer purchaser. Proof of purchase is required for 
warranty service, so should be retained. be quiet! does not provide 
warranty registration services.
II. WARRANTY PERIOD
For eligible products, parts and labor are warranted for the applicable warranty period from the date of purchase. The applicable 
warranty period varies by product model, and is identied in your 
user documentation, on the product package, or as listed below. 
Should any of these warranty periods dier, the longest specied 
warranty period will apply. Replaced products will be warranted 
for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days, 
whichever is longer.
Assembly of the cooler mounting frame
To permit mounting of the cooler please remove both the 
plastic retainers of the AMD retention module. The factoryfitted backplate affixed to the rear side of the motherboard will 
be needed for subsequent installation of the cooler. 
Note: To mount the Dark Rock Pro 4 on an AM3 motherboard, 
please use the AM3 washers (19), placing these over the 
backplate bolts protruding through the front side of the 
motherboard.
AM2(+) / AM3(+) / FM1 / FM2(+)
AM4
Place the 4x AMD spacer nuts (10) onto the backplate bolts 
protruding through the front side and affix both short AMD 
mounting brackets (6) with the AMD backplate screws (14).
Mounting the CPU cooler:
First remove the protective foil from the underside of the 
cooler. Spread the thermal paste (17) on the surface of the 
CPU. The amount supplied is sufficient for one or two 
applications.
Fasten the 120mm fan (3) using fan clips (18) onto the front 
side of the cooler. Slide the 135mm fan (2) between the two 
heatsinks and also fasten this with fan clips (18). Connect 
both fans using the Y cable (20). Connect this to the CPU 
fan connector on the motherboard.
When dismantling the fans, push the notches of the fan clips 
(18) away from the fan.
III. EXCLUSIONS
The following are not covered by the warranty:
1. Normal wear and tear.
2. Any product which has been modied without permission from 
be quiet!, or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been 
defaced, modied, or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to 
an improper voltage source, unauthorized product modication, or 
failure to follow instructions included with the product. 
Fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature. 
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by be quiet!. 
Shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier). 
Any other cause which does not relate to a defect in materials or 
manufacturing workmanship.
4. Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, accessories or other 
consumables used with this product.
5. be quiet!, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your 
requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of 
this product for your purpose.
6. Removal or installation charges.
7. Shipping charges.
8. Any incidental charges.
IV. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
be quiet!‘s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited 
to the repair or replacement of a defective product at its option. 
be quiet! shall not, in any event, be liable for any special, incidental, 
indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not 
limited to loss of prots, revenue, or data (whether direct or indirect), 
damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, 
or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use 
or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the 
possibility of such damages.
V. LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not 
limited to those of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. 
The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length 
specied in Paragraph II.50 
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human 
consumption. If swallowed, drink lots of water and urgently 
seek medical attention. Keep it out of the reach of children. 
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Notes
VI. LOCAL LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other 
rights granted under local law. These rights may vary.
VII. NO OTHER WARRANTY
No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make 
any modication, extension, or addition to this warranty.
VIII. TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE
Please see your product owner’s manual or visit the Online Support 
section at www.bequiet.com for details and contact information. You 
will need to provide proof of purchase for warranty service.
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