Phononic HEX 2.0, Quick Start Manual

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HEX 2.0 Quick Start Guide
INSTALLING
BRACKETS
On the front side of
the motherboard,
attach the Intel mounting
brackets (F) (using inside
holes) to the standoffs
using the knurled nuts
(G). Note that curve of
bracket should be
facing outward.
4a
4b 4c
INSTALL GUIDE
INTEL LGA115X
STEP
4
ATTACH COOLER
TO BRACKETS
Remove fan shroud and
fan to provide access to
the bolts that attach to
the brackets.
Use a screwdriver to
screw the bolts into the
brackets, alternating
between screws every
half-turn.
APPLYING
THERMAL PASTE
Clean off any residual
paste or thermal pads.
Apply included thermal
paste (H) in the center
of CPU package – use a
4-5mm circle. Excessive
thermal paste can
hinder performance.
STEP
3 NOTE: Pay attention to
the bracket orientation
– any orientation you
desire is fine, but
cooler performance is
maximized when airflow
direction through the
cooler matches the
direction of the PC case.
ATTACHING
BACKPLATE
Attach backplate (B)
to the back of the
motherboard using
included large standoffs
(D). Note the side
labeled “This side facing
Intel board” should face
the motherboard.
STEP
1
STEP
2