ZALMAN CNPS8900 Extreme User Manual

User's Manual

CNPS8900 Series

Intel

Socket 1366/1156/1155/775 CPU

Core i7 Extreme
Core i7
Core i5
Core i3

AMD

Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU

Zambezi
Llano
Phenom II
Phenom

Core 2 Extreme
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Duo

Athlon II
Athlon X2
Athlon FX
Athlon

Pentium Dual-Core
Pentium D
Pentium 4
Celeron D

Opteron Dual-Core
Opteron
Sempron

To ensure safe and easy installation, please read
the following precautions.

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1. Precautions

1) Avoid inserting objects or hands into the fan while it is in operation to prevent
product damage and injuries.

2) Do not ingest the Thermal Grease, and avoid its contact with skin and eyes. If
contact is made with skin, wash off with water. If ingested or irritation persists,
seek medical attention.

3) To prevent possible injuries, gloves must be worn while handling this product.

4) Excessive force exerted on the fan may cause damage to the fan and/or
system.

5) Use and keep product away from reach of children.

6) Check the components list and condition of the product before installation. If
any problem is found, contact the retailer to obtain a replacement.

7) During transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed. Zalman is
not responsible for any damages that occur during the transport of a system.

8) Productdesignandspecicationsmayberevisedtoimprovequalityand

performance.

Disclaimer) Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to

1)

external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems
with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper
installation, or improper testing.

2.

Specications

Spec.

FAN

Model

Material

Weight

Dimensions

Bearing-Type

RPM

Noise Level

Input Voltage 12V

3.

Installation Requirements

Space Requirements

The cooler’s installation requires an
unobstructed space of 120mm(width),
120mm(length), and 60mm(height), with the
CPU as a central reference point.
Please check if components such as ODDs
and PSU protrude into the required space.

CNPS8900 Extreme CNPS8900 Quiet

Pure Copper and Aluminum

400g

120(L) X 120(W) X 60 (H)mm

2 Ball-Bearing Long Life Bearing

1,250 ~ 2,800 RPM ±10% 1,000 ~ 1,500 RPM ±10%

19.5~35 dBA ±10% 19~25 dBA ±10%

60 mm

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120 mm

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Components

1) Common Components

Cooler

Bolts (Cooler) Bolts (Clip) Extension Fan Cable

Loading Block Double-sided Tape

2) Intel Components 3) AMD Components

2) Intel 구성품

(Socket 1366/1156/1155/775)

Intel Clip

(Socket

Backplate

User’s ManualNutsSide Caps

Thermal Grease

(ZM-STG2M)

AMD Clip

FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/ AM2

)

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5. Installation

Common

Connect the extension fan cable to the fan connector of cooler.

Cooler Fan connector

Extension Fan Cable

A

.

Intel Socket 1366/1156/1155/775 Installation

Install the Intel clip to the base of cooler using the bolts (Clip).

①

Please make sure to put the curved part of clip toward the base as shown
in the image.

Intel Clip

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Install the side cap to the Backplate according to a socket type.

X

O

②

Socket

775

Socket

1156/1155

Socket

2

1

Caution

Please note the orientation of the Nuts and the Side Caps.

③ Socket 1366/1156/1155 Installation

Attach Double-sided Tape to the center of the Backplate and remove
the Double-sided Tape’s Cover.

※ Installation of Socket 1366/1156/1155 does not require the Loading
Block.

Double-sided Tape

1366

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X

O

④ Socket 775 Installation

Remove the Sticker Cover from the Lower Tier of the Loading Block and

attach to the Backplate.

Loding Block

Attach Double-sided Tape to the Loading Block and remove the Double-sided
Tape Cover.

Double-sided Tape

Caution

Please note of the orientation of the Loading Block's Installation.

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Align the Backplate’s holes with motherboard’s clip support holes, attach it

X

O

⑤

to the back side of the motherboard.

Spread the Thermal Grease on the CPU’s surface and put the Cooler

⑥

on the center of CPU and then fasten the Bolts (Cooler) to install the Cooler.

1366

Socket

1156/1155

Socket

775

Socket

Caution

In the case of Tower Enclosure, the direction of heatpipe to be
horizontally as shown in the image. The vertical installation can affect
the performance of heat dissipation.

Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan

⑦

header.

Caution

Please make sure that PWM
Control Mode is activated
in the motherboard’s BIOS settings.

M/B

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B

X

O

. AMD Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 Installation

Install the AMD Clip to the base of cooler using the bolts (Clip).

①

Please make sure to put the curved part of clip toward the base as shown
in the image.

AMD Clip

Install the side cap to the Backplate.

②

2

1

Caution

Please note of the orientation of Nuts and side Caps.

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Remove the Sticker Cover from the Lower Tier of the Loading Block

O

X

③

and attach to the Backplate.

Loading Block

Attach Double-sided Tape to the Loading Block and remove the Double-sided

Tape Cover

Double-sided Tape

Caution

Please note of the orientation of the Loading Block's Installation.

TakeawaythexedClipsupportfromthemotherboard.

④

M/B

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M/B

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Align the Backplate’s holes with motherboard’s clip support holes, attach it

⑤

to the back side of the motherboard.

M/B

Spread the Thermal Grease on the CPU’s surface and put the Cooler

⑥

on the center of CPU and then fasten the Bolts (Cooler) to install the Cooler.

Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan

⑦

header.

Caution

Please make sure that PWM

M/B

Control Mode is activated
in the motherboard’s BIOS settings.

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