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Installation Procedure (Usage as CPU Cooler)
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The following installation sequence MUST be followed.
(1. Removal of Motherboard from Case
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2. Removal of pre-installed coolers and installation hardware
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3.
Thermal Grease Application
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4. Installation of Intel/AMD Clip
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5. Installation of Nipple B onto Clip
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6. Spring
Insertion on the Fixing Nut
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7. VF2000 installation
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8. Motherboard Installation
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9. Fan Power Cable
Connection)
1. Removal of Motherboard from Case
Please remove the motherboard from the case to allow proper installation of the VF2000.
2. Removal of Pre-installed Coolers and Installation Hardware
Please remove any pre-installed coolers and all related hardware components from the motherboard.
(Note)
In the case of the AMD AM2/AM2+ motherboards, the stock retention frame MUST be removed.
3. Thermal Grease Application
Clean the contact surface of the CPU completely. Apply a thin and thorough layer of Thermal Grease on the
CPU that makes contact with the base of the VF2000.
4. Installation of Intel/AMD Clip
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Please refer to the table below to choose the appropriate clip for your CPU.
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The following diagram shows the installation of the VF2000 to a Intel Socket 775 CPU.
Please insert the appropriate Clip between the Cover and the Base of the VF2000, then fasten with Bolts.
Note 1)
The Clip should be assembled in the direction that allows the Clip’s Burring to face the fan (refer to
①
)
Note 2)
Please do not use excessive force when installing the VF2000.
Section
Intel Socket 775
Supported
Speeds
Supported
Speeds
AMD Socket AM2/AM2+
Compatible
CPU
Core 2 Duo
Core 2 Quad
Pentium D : Prescott
Cedar Mill
Celeron D
All Speeds
All Speeds
Up to 540
Up to 650
All Speeds
Phenom X4
Phenom X3
Athlon 64 X2
Athlon 64 FX
Athlon 64
Sempron
Up to 9850
All Speeds
All Speeds
Up to 53
All Speeds
All Speeds
Using Clip
Clip A
Clip B
Clip Installation Direction