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Packing List QTY 1 ITEM APOGEE™ XTL water-block, including socket 1366, socket 1156 and socket 775 hold-down plates for all Intel Core® desktop microprocessors, (2) ½” chrome plated hose barb fittings, (2) hose clamps, and Arctic Céramique thermal compound Important note: Free Upgrade available (see terms and conditions) for AMD® socket 754, 939, and AM2, as well as Intel® socket 771 (Xeon series) Server form factor 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 MCR220-DRIVE Radiator-pump assembly, including (2) pre-installed 120mm fan
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PLANNING ................................................................................................................................................. 4 II. INSTALLATION OF THE COOLING COMPONENTS .............................................................................. 5 1. MCR-Drive Radiator-pump installation .................................................................................................... 5 A. Installation configuration table ..........................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Swiftech™ H20-EDGE liquid cooling system! This kit has been designed to facilitate the installation of the components with either a minimum or no case modifications at all. While all attempts have been made to make the installation of this system user friendly, please note that this system is intended for users that are well versed in installing computer components.
II. 1. Installation of the cooling components MCR-DRIVE RADIATOR-PUMP INSTALLATION Choosing where and how to install the MCR Drive radiator-pump is the primary focus of this installation. This choice is largely dictated by your chassis mechanical layout, and your willingness and/or expertise in performing case modifications. From a general prospective, there can only be two ways to install the unit: inside of the case or outside of the case.
A. Installation configuration table Please view the actual 3D model in the installation CD; the icons listed below reflect the structure of the CD directories, and will help identifying a suitable configuration for your own components.
MCR320 Drive External Installation (Mid-Tower Cases) with MCB120 “Radbox” Using provided 1-2” tubing, and routing tubes thru pre-existing case holes CPU + (1) Liquid Cooled VGA CPU cooling only CPU + (2) Liquid Cooled VGA Using optional 3-8” tubing, and routing tubes thru provided PCI bracket CPU cooling only CPU + (1) Liquid Cooled VGA CPU + (2) Liquid Cooled VGA CPU + (1) Liquid Cooled VGA CPU + (2) Liquid Cooled VGA Internal Installation (Full-Tower Cases) Horizontal, Top of Case CPU c
B. External installation with Radbox General concept schematic: Installation Place the radiator assembly on the back of the computer to roughly estimate where it will fit best.
Securing the base plate at the desired location: Once satisfied with the position, bolt down the Radbox back-plate with the provided nuts. Routing of the tubes thru the chassis: Many of the current chassis offered on the market now come with pre-drilled holes to route the tubing thru the chassis. If your chassis does not have this feature, it will be necessary to drill the holes yourself.
C. Internal installation A word of caution before installing the screws to the radiator: Depending on your configuration you might want to use your own screws either to attach the fan to the radiator, radiator to the chassis, or using a “Radbox”. You can use either 6-32 thread or M3.5 thread. But always double-check the screw length before installation or you might poke a hole in the radiator water channels! This will void your warranty. Double-check that the screw does NOT hit the water-channel! a.
Default: using the provided long Philips screws (M3,5 X 30mm or 6-32 x 1 1/4”), thru the computer panel, the fan and to the radiator (with or without fan guard at your choice), as shown below. Note that your radiator is shipped with the long Philips screws already preinstalled. 3D illustrations are provided in the installation CD.
c. Optional external panel fill-port (horizontal installations only) A rubber grommet and a plastic cap are provided with your kit to allow you to create a convenient and clean opening in the upper case panel so you may access the fill-port for coolant refills at any time. In order to cut the hole, please use a 1” (25mm) bi-metal hole saw.
Just like a CPU fan, your pump speed can be regulated by the motherboard. For this to happen, it must be connected to preferably the CPU_Fan header (4 pins), or any other PWM (which are always 4 pin) connector of the motherboard. You will then need to access the system BIOS to setup your preferred mode of operations. If the pump 4-pin connector is not attached to a PWM capable header, or not connected at all, the pump speed will default to its maximum.
To Motherboard 3-pin header or to power supply using a standard 3-pin to Molex extension (not included) FAN CONNECTIONS FOR FULL SPEED (12V) To Power supply To Motherboard CPU_Fan 4-pin header FAN CONNECTIONS FOR MEDIUM SPEED (7V) To Motherboard 3-pin header or to power supply using a standard 3-pin to Molex extension (not included) 12 to 7v adapter (Included) To Power supply To Motherboard CPU_Fan 4-pin header FAN CONNECTIONS FOR LOW SPEED (5V) To Power supply 12 to 5v adapter (Included) Warning
5. PREPARING THE COOLANT Your kit comes with a 2 Oz (60ml) bottle of Swiftech’s specially formulated HydrX concentrated coolant. This anti-freeze product was formulated by the Valvoline Company for marine racing engines and its anti-corrosion and anti-fungal properties have been enhanced, whereas the anti-freeze properties have been lowered. The product should be mixed to a 10% ratio exclusively with distilled water.
Finally, allow the system to run for (3) hours and frequently inspect all your connections for possible leaks before you power-up your system. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE! 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 9. Air keeps circulating into the circuit, long after the pump has primed: o The pump is cavitating; simply set it to half speed until all the bubbles are gone, then you can safely reset it to full speed. o The fluid level is too low: top-off the reservoir to the appropriate level.
