Phononic HEX 2.0, Quick Start Manual

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HEX 2.0 Quick Start Guide
SHROUD REMOVAL AIR FLOW
air flow direction
indicator on HEX 2.0 fan
UNLOCK SHROUD
Carefully unlock
the shroud at the
base of the cooler.
REMOVE
SHROUD TOP
Raise the shroud and
remove top portion
by sliding the shroud
from the hinge.
MOVE FAN
Slide the fan out from
HEX 2.0.
FAN CONNECTOR
The fan can stay
connected to the control
board for easy installation
later; however, it can be
removed by unplugging
the 4-pin fan connector
from the pin connection
on the PC board inside
the cooler.
STEP STEP STEP STEP
1 2 3 4
Air flow direction is important
for peak performance.
See figure for preferred air
flow direction
• Orient internal CPU cooler fan
for this air flow direction
• Orient the CPU cooler with
respect to case air flow (case
fans) as well
• Air flow direction is marked
on bottom plastic fan
shroud housing
Installation brackets for Intel
sockets allow for installation in
any orientation.*
*Check clearance for memory
DIMS before installing CPU cooler
air flow