Apply thermal paste according to the specifications of the thermal paste manufacturer. Please assure that there are no pieces of insulation on the Integrated Heatspreader of your CPU!
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Page 2: ...ts Legal Disclaimer Specifications and Features General Notes Motherboard Preparation and Installation Guide Cryo Z Preparation and Installation Guide Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 12 OCZ Technology Group 1 Manual ...
Page 3: ...manual is provided in good faith and every reasonable effort is made to ensure that it is accurate and up to date In no event shall OCZ Technology be liable for any damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of the information contained in this manual including damages arising from inaccuracies omissions or errors nor shall OCZ Technology be liable for any damage arising directly or indire...
Page 4: ...ture monitor and operation timer Automatic computer boot up if evaporation compartment temperature reaches 30C Automatic system shut down if evaporation compartment temperature reaches 70C Automatic system shut down computer if compressor temperature reaches 100C Alarm beeps if evaporation compartment temperature reaches 60C Extended heat pad activity after system shut down to prevent condensation...
Page 5: ...void damage from overheating In order to achieve these capabilities the connection between the power button of the system and the motherboard needs to be routed through the Cryo Z please follow carefully the installation instructions 2 What precautions are taken against condensation and ice build up Condensation and ice build up are some major concerns in any cryogenic environment To reduce any ex...
Page 6: ...ard power pins 2 2PIN male connector to the PC case power switch 3 PC On sense line and heating element power connector INSTALLATION FOAM A 3 layer foam 3 pcs B 5 layer foam 1 pc C D E 5 OCZTechnology Group Manual ADDITIONAL NEOPRENE INSULATION FOAM INSULATION FOAM HEATING ELEMENT OPTIONAL INSTALLATION F ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Heating Element Mounting Hardware x3 A x1 B NEOPRENE FOAM FOR ALTERNATI...
Page 7: ...epeat this with ALL four pieces of foam A1 A2 A3 and B1 Once holes are marked remove bracket from the foam Drill holes in the foam where your markings are We recommend using a drill bit not included for best results Repeat with each piece of foam A1 A2 A3 and B1 6 OCZTechnology Group Manual ...
Page 8: ...se this included bracket for AM2 motherboard models Place the piece of foam A 1 between your motherboard bracket and motherboard Fully insert the four 6 32 screws into the bracket and foam Use this included bracket for Socket 775 motherboard models Place the piece of foam A 1 between your motherboard bracket and motherboard Fully insert the four 6 32 screws into the bracket and foam Use this inclu...
Page 9: ... CPU locking lever a small cutaway suffices see arrow This is what the foam should look like when properly installed see also second panel above Mount the piece of foam over the screws on the motherboard and if necessary press it down to ensure close contact with the motherboard F O A M A 2 F O A M A 2 F O A M A 2 MOTHERBOARD F O A M A 2 MOTHERBOARD OCZTechnology Group Manual After installing the ...
Page 10: ...ed to a free Molex connector from your power supply unit 9 OCZTechnology Group Manual A heating element is included with your Cryo Z to prevent condensation build up behind the motherboard Please mount this heating element to the back of your motherboard underneath the CPU socket see next page OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ...
Page 11: ...10 Remove the protective film from the heating element Apply the heating element to the back of the motherboard over the bracket OCZTechnology Group Manual HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLATION GUIDE OPTIONAL ...
Page 12: ...Install the motherboard into the computer case OCZTechnology Group Manual 11 ...
Page 13: ...e you the exact center of the circular cut out This piece of foam will fit exactly over the nozzle of the Cryo Z s copper head Slide the foam past the retention ring on the nozzle Cut a 2 5 diameter circular hole in the center of the thick foam piece B The center can be determined as described above by diagonally connecting the screw holes This piece of foam will slide over the thick portion of th...
Page 14: ... of the Cryo Z When both pieces are mounted they should be positioned as shown in the diagram After foam B is mounted fit foam A 3 over the nozzle of the Cryo Z s copper head Make sure that the foam is secured by the retention ring B A 3 B A 3 B OCZTechnology Group Manual ...
Page 15: ... thermal paste according to the specifications of the thermal paste manufacturer Please assure that there are no pieces of insulation on the Integrated Heatspreader of your CPU 14 OCZTechnology Group Manual ...
Page 16: ... bracket to the motherboard screws After all three have been aligned slide the springs over the mounting bolts and apply tension by fastening the included nuts as shown Please install the springs washers and nuts in that exact order as shown below OCZTechnology Group Manual ...
Page 17: ...ratulations You have successfully installed the OCZ Cryo Z CPC Cooler Enjoy the benefits of sub zero temperatures for extreme overclocking IMPORTANT NOTE After the Cryo Z is powered down a wait period of 10 15 min is mandatory before it can be powered on again Connect the female connector power leads from the Cryo Z to the motherboard as shown Connect the power switch female connector from the cas...
