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H20-120 COMPACT

INSTALLATION GUIDE

GUIDE D’INSTALLATION

MONTAGEANLEITUNG

GUÍA DE INSTALACIÓN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIERES

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

CONTENIDO

1/ MISCELANEOUS PREPARATIONS………………………………………….
2/ MOCKUP INSTALLATION……………………………………………………..
3/ FILLING-UP AND TESTING THE SYSTEM4/ FINAL INSTALLATION…...
4/ FINAL INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………
5/ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND PRODUCT USAGE…………………
6/ OTHER SWIFTECH LIQUID COOLING PRODUCTS ……………………..
7/ SUPPLEMENTAL AMD® INSTALLATION GUIDE………………………….

8/ MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………....

1/ PREPARATIONS DIVERSES…………………………………………………

2/ INSTALLATION TEMPORAIRE…………………………………………….....

3/ REMPLISSAGE ET TEST DU SYSTEME……………………………………
4/ INSTALLATION FINALE……………………………………………………….
5/ CONNEXIONS ELECTRIQUES ET UTILISATION DU PRODUIT………...
6/ AUTRES PRODUITS DE REFROIDISSEMENT LIQUIDE SWIFTECH…..
7/ GUIDE D’INSTALLATION SUPPLEMENTAIRE POUR AMD®……………
8/ MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………

1/ VERSCHIEDENEN VORBEREITUNGEN……………………………………
2/TEMPORÄRE INSTALLATION………………………………………………...
3/ FÜLLEN UND KONTROLLIEREN DAS SYSTEM…………………………..
4/ LETZTE INSTALLATION……………………………………………………….

5/ ANSCHLÜSSE UND DAS SYSTEM ENUTZEN………………………….....

6/ SWIFTECH OPTIONEN………………………………………………………..
7/ MONTAGEANLEITUNG FÜR AMD® SOCKEL……………………………..
8/ WARTUNG………………………………………………………………………

1/ DIVERSAS PREPARACIONES……………………………………………….
2/ INSTALACION TEMPORAL…………………………………………………...
3/ RELLENO Y TEST DEL SISTEMA……………………………………………
4/ INSTALLATION FINALE……………………………………………………….
5/ CONEXIONES ELÉCTRICAS Y UTILIZACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO……….
6/ OTROS PRODUCTOS DE REFRIGERACION LÍQUIDA DE SWIFTECH.
7/ GUÍA DE INSTALACIÓN SUPLEMENTARIA PARA AMD®……………….
8/ MANTENIMIENTO………………………………………………………………

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3700 Industry Ave., Suite 104

Swiftech

Lakewood, CA 90712

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Installation Guide

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Swiftech® H20-120 COMPACT Liquid Cooling System!
While all attempts have been made to make the installation of this system user friendly, please
note that this system is intended for users that are well versed in installing computer components.

General guidelines

 Please read this guide carefully and entirely before you start the installation.
 Never work with electricity connected to the computer while work is in progress.
 During installation the motherboard must remain disconnected from the power-supply at all

times.

 In case of a spill or leak on the motherboard, do not panic! As long as the motherboard is not

electrically connected, no harm is done. You must however thoroughly dry the exposed area,
using a hair dryer for example, and wait a minimum of 6 to 8 hours prior to re-connecting the
motherboard to its power source.

What is needed for the installation that is

• ½ Liter (½ qt) of distilled water (use of
distilled water is mandatory) to mix the
coolant.

• A power supply tester (or a simple paper
clip) to start-up the power supply without
connecting it to the motherboard.

• Rubbing Alcohol or electronic degreaser
for cleaning purposes.

1/ MISCELANEOUS PREPARATIONS

AMD® systems: the Apogee™ Drive is pre-assembled for installation with Intel® socket 775
compatible motherboards. Please refer to the Apogee™ Drive AMD® supplemental installation
guide (page 6) prior to proceeding hereafter.

INTEL® SYSTEMS

H20-120 Compact

not included in the kit?

• A pair of scissors to cut the tubing

• A flat and a Philips screw drivers to fasten

the components

• A pair of long nose pliers to fasten the hose
clamps

Peel-off the protective paper from the back-plate
stickers, and press the back-plate in place
behind the motherboard socket, then install the
motherboard inside the case following
manufacturer instructions.

Mix the supplied bottle of Hydrx concentrated

coolant to ½ Liter (½ qt) of distilled water.

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Install the fan using the provided screws and
fasten the screws with the provided retaining
nylon washer to hold them in place.

TIP: How to decide in what direction the fan

OUT TO IN (fan label facing in as shown in the

example):
Pros: Much lower CPU temperature.

Cons: Potentially more heat inside the case
(OK if good case ventilation), dust will collect
on radiator & fan and require more frequent
maintenance.

IN TO OUT (fan label facing out):
Pros: Lower case temperature (this setup is a

must in poorly ventilated systems), lower
maintenance (regular dust filter cleaning is still
required),
Cons: Higher CPU temps

should blow?

Attach the tubes to the Apogee™ Drive fittings and clamp them as shown. The clamps should
always be completely closed to provide a proper seal.

2/ MOCKUP INSTALLATION

It is necessary to temporarily position the elements of the kit in the case in order to evaluate the
appropriate length of tubing needed between components. Fully tightening the screws will not be
necessary for this step.

Fasten the screws just enough to hold the
radiator in place.

Fasten the screws just enough to hold the
Apogee™ Drive in place.

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1. Route the Apogee™ Drive Outlet Tube to
the Radiator Inlet Fitting leaving sufficient
slack in the tube to prevent kinks, and then cut
it.

2. Pull the coils back about 1 inch to clear
enough space for the upcoming clamps, and
then push the tube onto the fitting.

3. Adjust the second tube to the radiator, cut it to
length then push the tube onto the fitting.

4. You can now remove the Liquid cooling system
from the case to complete the next step. TIP:
Now, install and fasten the clamps to the radiator
fittings while the liquid cooling system is on your
bench table, it will be more convenient!

3/ FILLING-UP AND TESTING THE SYSTEM

In order to fill-up the liquid cooling system with coolant and test it, you will need to be able to run
the pump. This necessitates that you start-up the power supply while it is not being connected to
the motherboard.

It is possible to turn the PSU on and off with its power switch by using a simple paper clip to
connect pin 14 (PS-ON – GREEN) to any BLACK wire (ground) on the 20 pin ATX connector as
shown hereafter. However, because of the possibility of use r error, which could result in short
circuits, damage to the equipment and/or personal injury, we recommend using a power-supply
tester instead. A wide variety of these common and inexpensive devices is available on the Internet
(Google key word: “PSU tester”), and among Swiftech resellers.

Green

14

Black

Place the system on your bench table, with the
radiator positioned higher than the pump and
pour coolant into the radiator fill-port until full.

Be careful not to overflow!

Now connect the 4-pin Molex connector of the
Apogee™ Drive to your power supply, and
switch-on the PSU. Note that the pump has a 3
seconds delay.

As the device is energized, you should hear the
noise of liquid and air rapidly rushing thru the
pump; immediately after that, the pump noise
level will noticeably decrease and turn to a
gentle hum indicating that the fluid is circulating
normally.

Top-off the radiator with coolant, and allow the
system to run for 30 minutes to an hour on your
bench while periodically inspecting it for leaks.

Control the level one last time, and top-off with
coolant as necessary. Then close the fill-cap
firmly to assure a good seal.

Your system is now ready for use.

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4/ FINAL INSTALLATION

1. Apply the provided Arctic Céramique™
thermal grease at the center of the CPU as
shown above.

2. Fasten the radiator to the fan by tightening
all four screws.

3. Peel-off the protective plastic film from the
Apogee™ Drive copper base plate, and wipe­off the copper with alcohol or with electronics
degreaser.

5/ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND PRODUCT USAGE

Apogee™ Drive connections

• Power: connect the 4-pin Molex
connector to your power supply.

• RPM sensor: connect the 3-pin single
wire connector to the motherboard

CPU fan header.

Fan connections

• For 12V fan o perations simply connect the 3-pin fan connector to a motherboard fan header.

• For 7V fan operations connect the provided 12 to 7 volt adapter to the fan, and then connect

the adapter to a motherboard fan header.

Note: many modern motherboards now have the ability to adjust the fan speed via the
motherboard BIOS, or under windows (nVidia® nTune for example). If you own such motherboard,
there is no need to use the 12 to 7 volt adapter.

Which one to choose? 12v or 7v?

Please refer to the O/C Meter table
The graduated quadrant indicates the level of Overclock: from zero for stock CPU speed, to 9 for

Extreme Overclock. The red-shaded area indicates the level that can be attained depending on
system configuration.

The noise symbols reflect the speed of the fan.

4. Fasten the Apogee™ Drive to the processor
by tightening all four screws progressively and
in a cross pattern until you reach a firm positive
lock. Cycle thru the four screws twice to make
sure that you have equal tension on all four.

Critical recommendation:

Connecting the pump RPM sensor to the CPU fan
header is critical in order to monitor the pump. All
modern motherboards have safety features that
you can enable in the BIOS that will shut down the
power in the event of a CPU fan failure or in this
case in the event of a pump malfunction.

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6/ OTHER SWIFTECH LIQUID COOLING PRODUCTS (PLEASE VISIT WWW.SWIFTECH.COM)

Are you having a problem installing your radiator inside the case?

The MCB120-“Radbox” universal radiator mounting adapter will allow you
to setup your radiator to the back of practically any chassis, and it can
boost performance too!

Do you need to cool your Graphics Card(s) too?

Check out the Stealth and MCW60 Waterblocks, they are considered by
many as best in the world!

Need to cool the chipset?

The MCW30 chipset Waterblock is the most versatile of its kind on the
market.

Do you need additional cooling capacity?

The Quiet Power™ MCR series radiators have been designed for optimum cooling at the lowest
possible noise. You can add a second radiator to your setup, or upgrade to a larger one!

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7/ SUPPLEMENTAL AMD® INSTALLATION GUIDE

a/ Apogee Drive conversion from Intel Socket 775 to AMD Universal housing

1. Loosen and set

aside all 6 screws as
shown above.

5. Remove the o-rings

from the socket 775
housing …

b/ Installation on the motherboard

2. Remove and set aside
the copper base-plate.

…and install them to the
AMD housing.

3. Remove and set
aside the base-plate
o-ring.

6. Place the AMD
housing onto the
Apogee Drive body.

4. Remove the
socket 775
housing.

7. Install o-ring,
base plate, and
fasten all 6
screws.

Socket AM2

8. MAINTENANCE

 Check your coolant level once a year; the radiator fill-cap features a dip-stick for your

convenience,

 As long as your system has been properly sealed, refill should not be necessary for up to 5

years. If needed, you can top-off the level with the coolant mix recommended above.

 Clean the computer filters as frequently as necessary. They should be free of dust at all times.
 Regularly inspect your radiator and fan for dust, and clean as necessary.

Socket 754/939/940, and F

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Guide D’installation

Introduction

Félicitations pour votre achat du kit Swiftech™ H20-120 COMPACT ! Bien que ce guide ait été
conçu pour faciliter au mieux l’installation du produit, il s’adresse à l’utilisateur avisé en matière
d’installation de composants électroniques.

Généralités

 Il est conseillé de lire ce document dans sa totalité avant de commencer l’installation.
 Débrancher le PC du secteur afin d’éviter tout risque de court-circuit lors du montage des

composants.

 La prise ATX de la carte mère doit être débranchée lors de l’installation du système de

refroidissement.

 Assurez-vous toujours de tester le circuit pour toutes fuites éventuelles avant de remettre les

composants électroniques en service !

De quoi aurai-je besoin et qui n’est pas inclus avec ce kit?

• ½ Litre d’eau distillée pour faire le
mélange (usage obligatoire)

• Un testeur d’alimentation (ou tout
simplement un trombone) pour démarrer
l’alimentation.

• De l’alcool ou un dégraissant pour
composants électroniques.

1/ PREPARATIONS DIVERSES

Pour les systèmes AMD® , l’Apogee™ Drive est pré configuré pour cartes mères Intel® socket

775. Veuillez vous référer au guide supplémentaire pour AMD® (page 12) avant de continuer ci­après.

SYSTEMES INTEL®

H20-120 Compact

• Une paire de ciseaux pour couper les tuyaux

• Un tournevis cruciforme

• Une pince à becs

Retirez le papier protecteur de l’autocollant au
dos de la plaque de renforts et installez celle-ci
au dos de la carte mère. Réinstallez ensuite la
carte mère dans le boîtier selon les instructions
du constructeur.

Mélangez la bouteille de HydrX fournie à ½ litre

d’eau distillée.

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