Swiftech MCX159 CU User Manual
Packing list
Parts Qty Parts specific to AMD installations Qty Parts specific to AMD installations Qty
Heat Sink 1 AMD Brackets 2 Black fiber washers 6
40mm fan & screws 1 4-40 x 3/16” socket screws 2 Nylon spacers 2
Wire-Springs 2 4-40 x 1 ¼” Philips screws and
mini-nuts
Thermal grease – Arctic Céramique 1 Nylon tensions limiters 2 Springs 2
Neoprene pads (strip of 4) 1 Hex wrench 1 4-40 x 3/8” socket screws 2
Pre-installation Notes
a. The MCX159-CU ships with 4 small neoprene pads. These are used for two purposes: stabilize the heatsink, and minimize the risk of
damaging the processor core upon installation. These pads must be removed when installed on chipsets protected by a heat spreader. Below
are examples or when to use the pads, and when NOT to use the pads:
2 Knurled knobs 2
Figure 1 - Pads needed
b. The bracket installation and fan mounting holes are spaced differently. Be careful to use the right holes for the correct purpose as
shown below:
Figure 2 - Pads not needed
Figure 3
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1. Heatsink fan Installation for Motherboards equipped with wire loops (Intel Platforms)
Installation does not necessitate removal of the motherboard from the chassis.
Remove the existing heatsink and carefully clean the microprocessor with alcohol
Lightly coat the CPU with the provided Céramique™ thermal compound. Follow this link
http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm
Remove the fan from the heatsink, and engage both wire-clips in the centermost row of pins as shown below:
for detailed instructions.
Figure 4
Re-install the fan onto the heatsink.
Apply the provided neoprene pads onto the chipset if applicable (see figures 1 and 2 page 1)
Fasten the heatsink onto the chipset as shown below by simply engaging one end of the hook into a motherboard retention
loop then engaging the opposite hook, and repeating the process for the second clip. Then, make sure to center the heatsink
between the arms of the wire-clips.
Figure 5
Finally, connect the fan to an available 3-pin power connector on the motherboard. Note that this fan does not feature an RPM
sensor. If applicable, you should therefore turn-off the Bios monitoring functions for the header in use with this fan.
Installation is complete!
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