User’s Manual

CNPS9900 Series

CNPS9900 Max

Intel Socket LGA 2011/ 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 CPUs

AMD Socket FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 CPU&APUs

CNPS9900A LED / NT

Intel Socket LGA 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 CPUs

AMD Socket FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 CPU&APUs

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 the reach of children and pets.

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

8) Before transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed.

Zalman is not responsible for any damages that occur during the transport of a system.

9) Enable PWM function in BIOS settings after installation.

10) Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality and performance.

Disclaimer) Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.

Spec.

2. Specifications

Model

CNPS9900A LED

Material Pure Copper

Weight

Dimensions

730g

CNPS9900 NT

CNPS9900 MAX

(BLUE / RED)

Pure Copper, Black-Pearl Nickel Plated

755g

94(L) X 131(W) X 152(H)mm

Heat Dissipation Area

Bearing

Fan

Quiet Mode

[w/Resister]

RPM

Noise Level

Normal Mode

[w/o Resister]

RPM

Noise Level

Thermal Grease

[M-STG2] capacity

Temp.Range

2 Ball-Bearing

5,402㎠

800~1300 rpm±10%

18~28.5 dBA±10%

1000~2500 rpm±10%

19.5~38.0 dBA±10%

3.5g

-40℃ ~ +150℃ (-40 ~+302℉)

Long Life Bearing

900~1500 rpm±10%

18~27 dBA±10%

900~1700 rpm±10%

18~30 dBA±10%

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3. Components

1) Common Components

Cooler Backplate User’s Manual

Thermal Grease

[ZM-STG2] Side Caps

Resistor Allen Wrench

(3/32")

Gold Bolts

(Socket LGA 1366)

Silver Bolts A (4mm)

(Socket LGA 2011

CNPS9900MAX Only)

Silver Bolts B (3mm)

(Socket LGA 1156/1155/775/AMD)

Nuts

2) Intel Components

CNPS9900 MAX : 2011/1366/1156 /1155/775

CNPS9900A LED / NT : 1366/1156/1155/775

Loading Block

Double-sided Tape

3) AMD Components

Socket FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2

AMD Clip

Intel Clip

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4. Installation Requirements

1) Space Requirements

The installation requires unobstructed space of 133mm (width) x 96mm

(length) x 154mm (height) with the CPU as the central reference point. Before installation, please check if memory modules or motherboard heatsinks will not have any clearance issues with the CPU cooler.

2) Air Guide Removal

Air guides on enclosures must be removed, before the cooler’s installation, for they protrude into the cooler’s required space.

96㎜

154㎜

133㎜

3) Protective Brace Removal

Please unclip and remove the heatsink's plastic brace before installing the cooler.

4) Cooler Orientation

Orient the cooler so that the thinner heatsink is facing the rear exhaust fan, while the thicker heatsink is facing the front case fan (see right image).

5) Cooler Handling

Please hold the cooler with both hands as shown in the diagram.

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5. Installation

A. Intel Socket Installation (Go to Page 8 For AMD Sockets)

Partially unscrew the four bolts located on the base of the CPU cooler. Then, insert the Intel Clips between the base and the heatpipe cover, with the clips bent away from the heatsink.

Base

Intel Clip

Heatpipe cover

The holes in the Clip (as shown below) are matched to the “keys” on the heatpipe cover for secure Clip installation.

Insert

Key

1) Intel Socket 2011 Installation (CNPS9900 MAX Series Only)

Apply thermal grease just enough to thinly cover the CPU surface. Then, insert four Silver

Bolts (type A) through the outermost Intel Clip holes, and using the 3/32” Allen Wrench, fasten the Silver Bolts incrementally while alternating between them.

Wrench

Sliver Bolt A

(4mm)

Caution

Please make sure to use the

Bolts with correct color and thread length as they can appear quite similar.

Gold Bolts

(Socket LGA 1366)

Sliver Bolts A (4mm)

(Socket LGA 2011)

Sliver Bolts B (3mm)

(Socket AMD/LGA1156/

1155/775/)

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2) Intel Socket LGA 1366/1156/1155/775 Installation

Insert the Nuts to the Backplate according to the socket type

and secure them with Side Caps.

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Socket 775

Socket 1156/1155

Socket 1366

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

Caution

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② Socket LGA 1366/1156/1155 Installation

Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape and attach it to the center of the

Backplate with the sticky side facing down. Then, peel off the top cover.

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

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③

Socket LGA775 Installation

Peel off the Loading Block cover and attach it to the Backplate with the sticky side facing the center of the Backplate.

Loading Block

Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape and attach it with the sticky side facing the Loading block. Then, peel off the top cover.

Double-sided Tape

Caution

Please note that the sticky side of the Loading Block serves to attach the Loading Block to the backplate.

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④ Attach the Backplate assembly to the back side of the motherboard by aligning the Nuts to the motherboard mountingholes.

If you were unsuccessful at first attempt, you may continue with the installation without the Double-sided Tape as it is not a necessary component.

M/B

⑤ Apply thermal grease just enough to thinly cover the CPU surface. Then, insert four Silver Bolts B (for socket LGA 1156/1155/775) or Gold Bolts (for LGA 1366) through the Intel Clip holes, and using the 3/32” Allen Wrench, fasten the Bolts incrementally while alternating between them.

Gold Bolt

(Socket 1366)

Sliver Bolt B (3mm)

(Socket 1156/1155/775)

M/B

Wrench

Caution

Please make sure to use the

Bolts with correct color and thread length as they can appear quite similar.

Gold Bolts

(Socket 1366)

Sliver Bolts A (4mm)

(Socket 2011)

Sliver Bolts B (3mm)

(Socket 1156/1155/

775/AMD)

⑥ Connect the cooler’s 4-pin connector to the motherboard’s CPU Fan header.

Fan RPMreducing resistance

M/B

M/B

<Normal Mode> <Quiet Mode>

Caution

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

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B. AMD Socket Installation

1) AMD Socket FM2/ FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 Installation

① Partially unscrew the four bolts located on the base of the CPU cooler.

Then, insert the AMD Clips between the base and the heatpipe cover,

with the clips bent away from the heatsink.

Base

AMD Clip

Heatpipe cover

The holes in the Clip (as shown below) are matched to the “keys” on the heatpipe cover for secure Clip installation.

Insert

Key

②

Insert the Nuts to the Backplate according to the socket type and secure them with Side Caps.

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1

Caution

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

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③

Peel off the Loading Block cover and attach it to the Backplate with the

sticky side facing the center of the Backplate.

Loading Block

Peel off one side of the Double-sided Tape and attach it with the sticky side facing the Loading block. Then, peel off the top cover.

Double-sided Tape

Caution

Please note that the sticky side of the Loading Block serves to attach the Loading Block to the backplate.

O X

④

Dismantle the CPU cooler retention bracket on the motherboard by unscrewing the four bolts located at each corner (method may vary; consult the motherboard manual for details). Be sure to keep the retention bracket so the stock CPU cooler can be used as a backup.

M/B

M/B

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⑤ Attach the Backplate assembly to the back side of the motherboard by aligning the Nuts to the motherboard mounting holes.

If you were unsuccessful at first attempt, you may continue with the installation without the Double-sided Tape as it is not a necessary component.

M/B

⑥

Apply thermal grease just enough to thinly cover the CPU surface. Then, insert four Silver Bolts B through the AMD Clip holes, and using the 3/23" Allen Wrench, fasten the Bolts incrementally while alternating between them.

Silver Bolt B

(3mm)

Allen Wrench

M/B

Caution

Please make sure to use the

Bolts with correct color and thread length as they can appear quite similar.

Gold Bolts

(Socket LGA 1366)

Sliver Bolts A (4mm)

(Socket LGA 2011)

Sliver Bolts B (3mm)

(Socket AMD/LGA

1156/1155/775)

⑦

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

Fan RPM-reducing resistance

M/B

M/B

Caution

<Normal Mode>

<Quiet Mode>

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

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