be quietl Dark Rock Pro 4 operation manual

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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 [e-mail]. Please note that be quiet!
cannot accept liability for damage caused by compatibility
problems.

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• 3 years manufacturer guarantee for consumers (original
purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only)

• Guarantee work can only be processed with an included
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as damages through external mechanical forces lead to a
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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

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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 identied in your

user documentation, on the product package, or as listed below.

Should any of these warranty periods dier, the longest specied

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 modied without permission from

be quiet!, or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been

defaced, modied, or removed.

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to

an improper voltage source, unauthorized product modication, 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.

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consumables used with this product.

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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.

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indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not

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or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the
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limited to those of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose.

The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length

specied 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

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