User guide

Install two G 1/4 BSP threaded nozzles (sold separately) into
the cooling block. Hand tighten all nozzles-- overtightening
can damage the block and threads.
CAUTION: Be sure to attach a Koolance system temperature probe
(if available) to the CPU cooler during installation. Koolance system
safety features may not function properly without the correct placement
of this probe, and hardware damage can result.
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CPU-380A, CPU-380I Installation Guide v 1.0
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Remove any protective film from
the bottom of the cold plate.
Trim out a piece of metal tape and apply it to keep the
temperature probe in place. DO NOT stick metal tape or
the temperature probe where the processor comes in
contact with the cooler.
You can use a zip-tie to further secure the temperature
probe wire to the water block’s tubing.
DO NOT attempt to install the temperature probe in
between the processor and cooler. Despite its thin size, it
will interfere with CPU contact or burn-out the sensor.
If a Koolance system is used,
place the temperature sensor
included with it on the edge or
side of the water block’s metal
cold plate. Make sure it is not
covering any area that will be
in contact with the CPU.
The CPU water block can be opened (for cleaning,
etc.) by carefully unscrewing the four assembly screws with the
included wrench. It is extremely important to reassemble this product
properly. WHEN REASSEMBLING, CAREFULLY HAND-TIGHTEN
THE ASSEMBLY SCREWS AND DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. IF
DONE IMPROPERLY, THE THREADS CAN BECOME STRIPPED
OR CROSS-THREADED!
Reassembly:
1. Make sure both o-rings are smoothly
in their grooves. These should never
become warped or damaged.
2. The center impingement plate has
notched corners to align it with tabs on
the top cover.
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3. The cold plate microfins must run
perpendicular to the impingement plate
center slot!
4. When the block is assembled, look
into the outlet hole to confirm proper
fin direction. The microfins should run
towards the inlet hole.
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CPU-380A Mounted
Keep-Out
Area
CPU-380I Mounted
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(CPU-380A only) Some processors,
like AMD sockets AM2/AM2+/AM3,
may require removal of the motherboard’s existing
retention frame in order to install the Koolance water
block.
If present, remove this retention frame by unscrewing
its screws, or if plastic tabs are used, pulling out these
locking tabs.
Place the rubber insulation pad against the
rear Koolance bracket. Push four mounting
posts through the back plate and insulation
pad. The posts and bracket holes are keyed
to prevent spinning when tightened later.
Refer to the rear bracket images on the next
page for the correct hole locations based on
your CPU socket.
AMD Socket AM2,
AM2+, AM3
From beneath the CPU socket, carefully insert the
back plate posts through the motherboard mounting
holes. The insulating pad will be sandwiched between
the back plate and motherboard.
One or two back plates
may be included with your
water block. Use the left
picture to determine which
hole location your mounting
posts must use.
NOTE: Use the included
threaded posts on the
motherboard’s back plate
for Intel socket LGA 2011.
Intel Socket
LGA 1156,
1155
Intel Socket LGA 1366
Intel Socket
LGA 775
Apply thermal paste to the CPU directly. Spread the paste
so that it evenly and thinly covers the CPU. A piece of thick
paper (such as a business card) works well for this.
Place the water block over the mounting posts. The
temperature sensor should already be installed on the
cooler (if supported).
Above the motherboard, place a
plastic washer around each mounting
post. Hand-tighten a metal nut onto
each post above the washer to hold
the rear bracket in place.
Metal Nut
Plastic Washer
Over each mounting post above the top bracket, place a plastic washer, then a
spring, and lastly a thumb nut. Tighten thumb nuts gradually in a cross-shape
pattern. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THUMB NUTS OR DAMAGE TO THE WATER
BLOCK, PROCESSOR, OR MOTHERBOARD COULD RESULT!
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