ICM-510 User`s Manual ICM-510 User`s Manual
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1. hy gt a dl g i i Yi i Protected by U S Patents 6 664 627 6 313 990 6 234 240 5 731 954 d Other Technology Pending U S amp World Wide Patents This User Manual is updated regularly Please be sure to check our support page for a newer version of this guide www koolance com support GENERAL PRECAUTION Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system This manual assumes the user has basic experience in building and configuring computer systems Information referring to traditional hardware assembly is intentionally brief ABOUT SIGNS Throughout this document critical information is highlighted in gray colored boxes The following symbols are intended to prevent you from any situation which may cause personal injury and or damage to equipment WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in personal injury or be life threatening CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to equipment PROHIBITED Indicates a prohibited action PROHIBITED USE This product is designed developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use including without limitation general office use personal use and household use but is not designed developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that unless extremely high safety is secured could lead2. The tubing should now form a simple loop without any attached coolers Roughly estimate the length you will need from the ICM 510 to your first cooler and cut tubing from the nozzle marked Out Cut the hose from the In nozzle with enough length to connect with the last cooler that will be in your system Using the leftover tubing cut shorter pieces to link between each individual cooler Continue connecting all of your coolers in the system until there are no longer any open tubing ends Remember to leave enough tubing for the ICM 510 to open easily on its hinge once the coolers are mounted Installing the ICM 510 12 CHAPTER 3 Installing the CPU Cooler NOTE Images of the CPU Cooler in this chapter may differ from your specific model However the actual installation process is the same Knomnrawce User Manual 13 Temperature Sensor CAUTION Be sure to attach the Koolance temperature probe to the CPU cooler during installation The safety features of your system may not function properly without the correct placement of this probe and hardware damage can result Remove the protective film from the bottom of the CPU cooler Insert the temperature sensor into either bottom groove on the CPU cooler The sensor is required for proper fan speed control and system safety features DO NOT attempt to install the temperature probe in between the processor and cooler Despite its thi
3. Athlon 64 FX and Opteron chips AMD Athlon XP Blue Screw Intel P 4 Xeon amp AMD 64 Opteron Black Screw tacle can cause insufficient cooler contact and may result in hardware CAUTION Installing the tension screw into the wrong cooler recep damage With the bracket properly aligned insert and slowly twist the tension screw until it can no longer be tightened Over tightening is prevented by a ratcheting action 16 Installing the CPU Cooler AMD Socket 462 A Intel Socket 478 Processors Apply thermal interface compound directly to the CPU die Do not add more than is necessary to cover it with a very thin layer Assemble the CPU mounting bracket using the appropriate clips The longer pair are for Intel Pentium 4 processors the shorter are for AMD Athlon XP and Intel P III processors Clips for AMD socket 472 Clips for Intel P 4 socket 478 amp Intel P III socket 370 Fit the cooler and mounting brackets onto the CPU socket The bracket clips slide inward and outward in order to hook to the socket tabs Check that the bracket clips are aligned before installing the tension screw The tension screw must be aligned over the center of the CPU particularly for AMD Athlon XP processors Otherwise insufficient contact could result in poor performance or even damage Please see Tension Screw for more details Kaonrawce User Manual 17 AMD Socket 939 754 amp 940 Processors Bracket The AM
4. Level Window Reservoir Refill Plug Radiator Cooling Fan 4 j i Mf K D s Power Circuit Te j Connections Coolant Inlet Outlet Nozzles NE Radiator Primary Heat Exchanger Reservoir amp Pumps The coolant tank is translucent for easy liquid level monitoring Dual pumps help to provide higher system reliability if one pump should fail the other can maintain flow gradually bringing the system to shut itself down see LED Display Panel Power Circuit Board The Power Circuit is responsible for a number of tasks including powering the pumps LED display sold separately heat exchanger fans and operating the audio alarm and shutdown modes Radiator The primary heat exchanger is located behind the cooling fan This is the main cooling element and provides high thermal dissipation in a relatively small area Inside an aluminum mesh Louver fin is webbed between a looping liquid path 4 Introduction System Settings By default the ICM 510 automatically adjusts fan speeds based on the liquid temperature at the CPU see CPU Cooler for sensor placement For actual CPU temperatures please refer to your motherboard s BIOS or 3rd party software The Koolance system alarm will sound if the sensor gets too high 55 C 131 F At that point the radiator fans will increase to 100 power Should the system continue heating to 58 C 136 F the computer will automatically shutdown At this le
5. directly to death personal injury severe physical damage or other loss including without limitation nuclear power core control airplane control air traffic control mass transport operation control life support or weapon launching control If these products are used in such hazardous environments Koolance Incorporated does not warrant them TRADEMARKS The Koolance name and logo and the Exos name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Koolance Inc Other company and product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies COPYRIGHT All rights reserved Copyright C Koolance Incorporated 2000 2005 AN A WARNING The Koolance liquid amp coolant pack contain chemicals which may be harmful or fatal if swallowed KEEP THIS AND ALL DANGEROUS CHEMICALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN If ingestion has occurred seek medical attention immediately Give two glasses of water Do not induce vomiting In the case of eye contact flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes Remove contact lenses Call a physician if irritation persists Some individuals may have an allergic skin reaction with the solution although generally mild Avoid contact as much as possible and wash exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes If irritation persists or if contact has been prolonged get medical help For further information
6. there are no blocks twists or crimps in the tubing system If a nozzle has been attached incorrectly it should be reconnected Finally a dusty Radiator can also result in higher temperatures Please see Draining and Maintenance for more information 3 When adjust the temperature alarm settings it skips number increments This is normal if your LED is set to display in Fahrenheit because the temperature program is based on whole centigrade units Some C values convert to decimal temperatures in F or skip over them These can not be set by the program Kaomnrawce User Manual 57 4 After the system has been on for awhile the temperature alarm sounds Make sure the LED temperature is at or above your preset alarm temperature default is 55 C 131 F If not the audio alarm may in fact be your mother board s BIOS alarm If the system is not exhibiting signs of overheating see 2 in Troubleshooting this temperature monitor may need to be disabled to ignore false readings by BIOS The Koolance LED temperature display sold separately will flash whenever the cooling system alarm sounds and fans will be run at 100 power If the alarm sounds within a few seconds after a cold boot up or the LED temperature does not reach the alarm preset the control board pumps may be malfunctioning Please visit our support web page for more information Verify that the pumps are operating see Troubleshooting 1 and that liquid fl
7. 30 times faster and holds over 4 times more heat than air With this thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity it s easy to see why liquid cooling is getting a lot of attention from hardware manufacturers Heat producing devices in a typical computer are cooled by air Generally this involves mounting a heat sink and fan to each component For example heat generated from your CPU or other heat source is transferred into a metal heat sink where a fan blows air across its wide surface area While altering a heat sink s size and makeup can improve the effectiveness it is still limited because air absorbs and transfers heat very slowly To help compensate for this the fan is often run at a higher speed Many people have therefore come to equate high performance with high noise As systems continued to be upgraded the required heat sinks simply got larger and louder Liquid cooling greatly reduces the noise issue A larger amount of heat is withdrawn from the components more quickly and less airflow is required to cool them The heat exchanger is also located remotely from heat producing devices so airflow can be controlled This considerably reduces dust accumulation on sensitive hardware and can result in a cleaner overall system Advantages of Koolance Systems Koolance was the first company to offer fully integrated consumer level PC liquid cooling systems to the world wide market Our products are designed and built to
8. D 64 Adapter is designed for AMD Athlon Clips 64 FX and Opteron processors in socket 754 d 940 and 939 formats The motherboard may need to be removed from the chassis in order to install this device Nuts LF g9 Short Screws T Long Screws Plastic Spacers Various hardware comes with the Koolance AMD 64 Kit and depending on your particular motherboard some of it may not be required AMD 64 bit boards have 2 primary mounting holes which the Adapter will use dame Remove the black plastic retention frame from the motherboard Generally this is held in place with 2 metal SCrews If there are plastic tabs instead of screws please skip to the next paragraph For motherboards with plastic tabs instead of metal screws turn the motherboard over and push the center locking bolt inward with a small flat screw driver From the top side pull up both plastic center locking bolts Finally squeeze the remaining tabs together beneath the board and gently push them through with long nose pliers This should allow you to remove the CPU socket s plastic rentention frame from the motherboard The included bracket clips are used to mount the Cooler Assemble the bracket by inserting these clips into the center slider of the CPU Cooler gt Apply thermal paste to the CPU directly Spread the paste so that it evenly covers the CPU A piece of thick paper such as a b
9. anty service performed by entities other than Koolance and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by an entity other than Koolance No responsibility is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages due to a defective Koolance product In order to obtain warranty service contact our RMA department for information The product must be shipped postage prepaid to an authorized Koolance service location It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail insurance prepaid Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty Shipping costs are non refundable No other warranty written or oral is authorized by Koolance Incorporated Disclaimer INNO EVENT SHALL KOOLANCE INCORPORATED OR ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY COMPENSATORY INCIDENTAL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF USE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF INCOME OR PROFIT LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES OR OTHER LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER AND WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO KOOLANCE INCORPORATED 30 LE NAHE EZ ISO 9001 Printed in Korea
10. ause of a problem S 0 Sensor open This indicates that a temperature sensor may be discon nected or faulty S S Sensor short This indicates that a sensor may be faulty or electrically bypassed If the sensor channel is listed with an S S status the cooling system alarm will sound 9 The LED Display Panel sold separately does not light up A defective display circuit is extremely rare Usually this is due to a misaligned or disconnected plug on the power circuit Verify that all appropriate plugins are attached particularly the 12V 4 pin power supply connection Kaomnrawce User Manual 29 Limited Warranty Koolance Incorporated Koolance warrants each new Koolance liquid cooled system the system against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace any defective Koolance system without charge This warranty is non transferable All warranty claims must be accompanied by the original proof of purchase THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT MISUSE OR ABUSE LACK OF REASONABLE CARE SHIPPING DAMAGE MODIFICATIONS THE AFFIXING OF ANY ATTACHMENT NOT PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT LOSS OF PARTS OR OPERATING COMPONENTS AT SPEEDS OR FUNCTIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THEIR MANUFACTURERS Use of unauthorized replacement parts or liquid additives will void this warranty Koolance Incorporated will not pay for warr
11. d Fan on the ICM 510 Power An available Molex plug from your computer s power supply should be inserted here Without this important connection the cooling system will NOT operate 4 pin plug from the power supply must remain connected to the cooling f CAUTION The Power connection is vital to system operation A 12V system at all times while the computer is in use Mao awee User Manual 9 Sensor The Koolance temperature probe is connected here The sensor end will be taped to the bottom of the CPU Cooler during installation later see CPU Cooler for more information ATX The pass through ATX lead simulates the chassis power button in the event that automatic shutdown becomes necessary Connect the single end to the ICM 510 The dual ends connect with the chassis main power switch and to the motherboard In all instances direction or polarity of the ATX wire does not matter Plug your computer s main power Plug the remaining female ATX switch to the male ATX power lead power lead from the ICM 510 to from the ICM 510 the motherboard s power switch connection This is often marked PWRSW PWSW P or PWBT CAUTION The auto shutdown safety features of your ICM 510 will not function without properly connecting the ATX power switch lead Display The optional LED temperature display sold separately is plugged to the connection marked Display see LED Display Panel for more informa
12. d seek medical attention immediately Give two glasses of water Do not induce vomiting In the case of eye contact flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes Remove contact lenses Calla physician if irritation persists Some individuals may have an allergic reaction with this solution Avoid contact as much as possible and wash exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes If irritation persists or if contact has been prolonged get medical help For further information please visit our website at www koolance com WARNING KEEP KOOLANCE LIQUID COOLANT AND ALL CHEMI Knomnrawce User Manual 23 Testing amp Filling Once all of the coolers have been connected the system can be filled with coolant Swing open the ICM 510 and remove the large slot headed screw on top of the reservoir with a screwdriver or large coin Insert the refill funnel when filling the system and keep all liquids away from computer hardware and power cables In case of emergency during installation immediately unplug the computer s rear power cable Dry the system thoroughly before proceeding i WARNING The liquid coolant is electrically conductive Use caution Cut a very small corner in the coolant pack and slowly fill the reservoir You may not require the whole pack of liquid 2A Filing amp Maintenance The liquid coolant should be filled up to about 1 5 cm 1 2 from the reservoir s top This small gap will catc
13. h air as it circulates through the system Do not overfill It is recommended to keep paper towels on hand just in case la Replace the refill tap screw The cooling system can be jump started to assist in the circulation process without booting up the computer This will also allow you to check your hose connections and make sure there are no folds in the tubing CAUTION Jumping the incorrect ATX power supply pins can cause permanent damage to the power supply Make sure the AC power cord is attached to the power supply If the power supply has a rear switch it must be in the ON position Using the ATX Jumper Wire insert the metal prongs into pin numbers 4 and 6 on the 20 pin motherboard ATX power supply connector green and a black ground wire See diagram ann seen LAC COL JC OC Y E IL ICO the liquid rushing noise should stop If the reservoir level becomes signifi cantly lower during this bleeding process add more liquid coolant The continuous sound of liquid rushing through the reservoir indicates that it was overfilled or that it needs more coolant Allow the pumps to run for about 1 5 minutes When filtration has ended Thats it Replace the ATX motherboard connection and boot up the computer Kaomnrawce User Manual 25 Draining amp Maintenance The coolant in your system should be emptied for any of the below reasons 1 To Keep it Clean Koolance recommends replacing the liqu
14. id coolant about every 2 years The coolant should also be replaced if it becomes contaminated or significantly changes color 2 Upgrading Coolers Whether you are adding or removing liquid coolers upgrades can be performed more easily with a dry system 3 Shipping For safety Koolance recommends draining the liquid coolant if the system is to be shipped or transported in any method other than by hand Before draining the system it should be placed up side down on a table with the ICM 510 rotated open Hold a wide 2 liter container below the reservoir to capture liquid Unscrew the refill plug to begin drain ing the system In some configurations air may not be able to enter the system and will prohibit coolant from draining If this occurs you can remove tubing from the far thest cooler from the reservoir within the chassis to release the liquid should first be removed before draining your system if done so by N CAUTION Because of the possibility of leakage computer hardware hose disconnection Radiator Performance Over time dust will accumulate on the radiator While the cooling system may continue to operate in this condition performance can decrease To keep the system clean check the radiator periodically through the fan grill and keep it clean with a can of electronics air cleaner Troubleshooting Your Koolance system is designed to provide you with years of reliable cooling performance if maintained
15. look and operate professionally You will not need power tools or a tape measure to install your Koolance system and it should even be less difficult than assembling your own computer Koolance offers liquid coolers for every major hardware device Providing enormous flexibility you can customize your system to fit your specific needs cool dual processors in a server multiple hard drives in a RAID configuration or add video cooling to a gaming rig 2 Introduction The heart of a liquid cooling system is the pump This device pushes liquid through each cooler and into the heat exchanger Koolance systems use dual pumps to increase reliability and liquid pressure If one pump should fail the second can help prevent potential damage caused by heat increase Every Koolance system includes built in hardware safety features Our proprietary power control board constantly monitors liquid temperature sounding an alarm if it should get too high and even turning off your computer if you are not there to do so But Koolance s innovations extend beyond just cooling features Our safe patent pending CPU Retention Clip places even pressure across the CPU protecting the chip and simplifying installation There s even a ratcheting tension screw for precise contact pressure Finally Koolance systems allow coolers to be easily exchanged and upgraded to address future hardware compatibility ICM 510 Overview Reservoir amp Pumps Coolant
16. n size it will interfere with CPU contact or burn out the sensor Apply metal tape to keep the temperature probe in place DO NOT stick metal tape or the temperature probe to the the raised polished portion of the CPU cold plate You can use a zip tie to further secure the temperature probe wire to the CPU tubing 14 Installing the CPU Cooler Tension Screw There are 3 metal center receptacles on the CPU 305 cooler 3 center holes correspond with different CPU socket positions tacle can cause insufficient cooler contact and may result in hardware CAUTION Installing the tension screw into the wrong cooler recep damage For AMD Athlon XP processors the left or right receptacles will be used depending on which direction the CPU socket faces in relation to the cooler Screw alignment for right side AMD Athlon XP processors ss Hine Screw alignment for left side AMD Athlon XP processors s E For Intel P 4 478 amp 775 Xeon AMD Athlon 64 FX or Opteron processors use the center hole Kaonrawce User Manual 15 Screw alignment for P 4 Xeon Athlon 64 FX and Opteron processors Due to different contact pressure requirements two tension screws are included with the CPU 305 Use the BLUE screw for open die processors such as AMD Athlon XP or Intel P III Use the BLACK screw for processors with metal heat spreaders such as Intel Pentium 4 Xeon AMD
17. nstall the CPU if the metal rails are mounted parallel to the socket locking arm CORRECT rails parallel to INCORRECT rails perpendicular socket locking arm to socket locking arm Both rails are mounted with two screws from the back side of the motherboard Maorawee User Manual 21 Apply thermal paste to the CPU directly Spread the paste so that it evenly covers the processor A piece of thick paper such as a business card works well for this The P 4 socket 478 bracket clips are also used with the LGA 775 Adapter Assemble the bracket by inserting these clips into the center slider The temperature sensor should already be installed into the CPU Cooler Fit the cooler and mounting bracket onto the CPU socket The bracket clips slide inward and outward in order to hook to the rail holes The CPU 305 uses the top AT rail holes of the LGA 775 Adapter DO NOT use the bottom holes i Lu jj y Use the top holes on the LGA 775 Rails Check that the bracket clips are aligned in all 4 rail holes before installing the tension screw The CPU 305 Cooler will use the black tension screw and the center hole for LGA 775 processors Please see Tension Screw for more details C HAPTER F Filling amp Maintenance CALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN KOOLANCE LIQUID COOLANT MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED Kool ance liquid coolant contains Monoethylene Glycol If ingestion has occurre
18. ow is present in the reservoir Note that if the reservoir was over filled during system assembly this procedure is not possible since there will be no neces sary air gap 5 My system has boot up problems or does not turn on 28 The majority of these problems are not related to the Koolance system but hardware or configuration issues In a new system a problem with the RAM motherboard power supply video card processor or monitor can cause the system to appear not to boot up properly If the cooling fan does not spin or if no LED s light up check to see if your motherboard has a power indicator LED on the board This is usually a green light next to the ATX power connector If unlit power is not getting to the motherboard The power circuit should be checked to make sure all connections are plugged in especially the 12V 4 pin power supply connection If your power supply has a rear power switch make sure that it is in the ON position and switched to the appropriate regional current 115 VAC or 220VAC Another possibility is that the motherboard is shorting out electrically on the chassis Remove the motherboard and verify that the stand offs are properly installed Lastly check that the IO shield the thin aluminum rear motherboard ATX port plate is not bent backwards around the motherboard possibly short ing a component If further problems persist you are likely having a separate hardware issue 6 My s
19. please visit our website at www koolance com CAUTION Koolance Incorporated can not be held responsible for any damage to your system due to misconfiguration or incorrect installation If there is any point of installation that you do not understand please contact our Technical Support Staff at tech koolance com or visit our website at www koolance com support CAUTION Liquid cooling systems are not yet universally supported by hardware manufacturers In some situations adding liquid coolers and other components to computer hardware might void the manufacturer s original warranty Installation of the device is ultimately done at the user s own risk If you have any specific questions on warranty coverage please contact your component or computer manufacturer KOOLANCE CONTACT INFORMATION Koolance Inc USA Address 2840 W Valley Hwy N Auburn WA USA 98001 Telephone 01 253 893 7551 Sales Email sales koolance com Tech Email tech koolance com Web www koolance com Table of Contents Introduction 1 le EO Ee i E H 4 xs prier go c PNE DTE 5 LED Display Panel Optional iiio nitent Dor hti Hodie mor b eir he ste epe cipis 5 Installing the ICM 510 7 VICE I the ICM 510 T HI 8 Wire CONN eje c 9 Connecting HOSOSeuosemese mppnueneseqpntundiusDictUns suom niai EENES 11 Hose EP rei RTT 12 Installing the CPU Coole
20. properly To help avoid unnecessary RMA issues we have prepared this list of possible operational problems and their most common solutions 1 How do tell if the pumps are working After inital air filtering the pumps may not create enough noise to tell if they re working properly During normal operation some air bubbles may even remain attached to the insides of the hoses and will not appear to move when the tubing is flicked The easiest way to test pump operations is to simply monitor liquid inside the reservoir If the pumps are operating liquid movement should be visible 2 My temperatures seem too high Unless your processor is capable of reading temperatures within the die BIOS temperatures may not provide reliable readings for liquid cooling systems This is due to the absence of air flow beneath the CPU socket If the system exhibits signs of high temperature reboots shut downs etc there may be a problem with your system These same symptoms can also be attributed to a faulty power supply and other internal hardware Verify thatthe liquid coolers are making sufficient contact with each component Make sure the CPU tension screw is placed in the correct cooler receptacle see the CPU Cooler s Instructions If the thermal interface material has become over used or if the protective film on a liquid cooler has not been removed the system can exhibit higher temperatures or malfunction Also check that
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22. tal CFM Fan RPM Co 3 wo sw o 0 LED Display Alarm Settings NENNEN NE NN mn uu Lo 09 p10 By default the Koolance audio alarm will sound if the primary sensor reaches 55 C 131 F When the system alarm sounds the LED temperature will flash in the display and the radiator fans will increase to 10096 power To change this setting with the LED Display press and hold A V together for 3 seconds The alarm temperature will begin flashing You may change this value from 0 C 32 F up to 99 C 210 F The normal temperature reading will resume if you do not press any buttons for 4 seconds To reset the temperature alarm to the default 55 C 131 F setting press and hold the C F button until dEF flashes in the display NOTE This will also reset the fan speed mode to auto LED Display Safety Shutdown If the temperature value of the primary sensor reaches 3 C 5 F above the alarm temperature the system will shutdown power to the computer With default alarm settings this means the system will shutdown if the sensor reaches 58 C 136 F setting If the alarm temperature is set too high above default 55 C 131 F the system may lose its ability to help prevent hardware damage in the event of cooling system failure Remember the LED displays the liquid temperature actual CPU temperatures will be higher 1 CAUTION The Koolance system shutdown mode is linked to the alarm 6 Introd
23. tion Installing the ICM 510 Connecting Hoses Each tubing connection uses a threaded compression fitting hose screw to keep it secure To connect these components Thread a hose screw onto the tube Squeeze the tube while pushing it end firmly over the nozzle Tubing should completely cover the nozzle Tighten the connection by sliding the compression fitting down over the nozzle and screwing securely Nozzles are designed to attach tightly If you need to remove a hose for any reason it may not pull off easily even after unscrewing the compression fitting Usually a connection will come free by squeezing the hose on top of the nozzle and pulling away If this fails cutting a small incision lengthwise parallel along the nozzle should free it Nw When a hose screw has been removed it may have distorted the tubing beneath it This last portion about 1cm 7 16 should be trimmed to ensure a perfect fit with the next connection The tip should always be re cut if you needed to remove the hose with an incision Kaonrawce User Manual 11 Hose Lengths Before installing your liquid coolers appropriate lengths of tubing must be cut to connect each device If not already installed it may be easier to temporarily lay your motherboard and video card inside the chassis to better estimate the required amounts Connect both ends of the included 6mm 1 4 hose to the ICM 510 inlet and outlet nozzles
24. uction CHAPTER Za Installing the ICM 510 Knomnrawce User Manual Mounting the ICM 510 RSO EEE The fan mounting bracket is adjustable up to 2 5cm 1 in vertically with two side screws This allows the ICM 510 to adapt to different grill locations and to help avoid conflict with video cards Depending on the installed direction of the ICM 510 it may be necessary to adjust these screws before mounting the cooling unit A i AH KOROUA F y f d The ICM 510 mounts via a rear 120mm fan grill If you already have a 120mm fan installed in your computer Koolance recommends removing the fan and utilizing the one included with the ICM 510 to ensure variable voltage compatibility The ICM 510 is hinged to allow access to components behind it and to simplify maintenance see Filling amp Maintenance Installing the ICM 510 Wire Connections During installation there are a number of connections on the ICM 510 that need to be made Each is labeled below Sensor Display Fan Power temperature connection for radiator anecs wih sensor for CPU optional LED cooling fan power supply s Cooler ATX display power switch pass through for auto shutdown Molex plug Hose Out liquid coolant liquid coolant inlet outlet Fan The ICM 510 includes a Koolance dual ball bearing variable speed 120mm cooling fan If not already connected this lead should be inserted into the plug marke
25. usiness card works well for this Ideally the short screws with the Koolance AMD 64 Adapter kit are all that will be required to mount the bracket These are standard ATX chassis screws However if the socket s backplate is a different design the longer screws plastic spacers and nuts may be needed to hold the bracket Short Metal Screws Kaomnrawce User Manual 19 P a m V E EU Plastic Washer with Long Screw Bottom Metal Nut with Long Screw Despite the final method of attachment the Koolance AMD 64 Adapter should utilize the original mother board backplate This is a necessary component to avoid physical damage of the motherboard or CPU CAUTION Always use the motherboard s original CPU socket back plate with the Koolance AMD 64 Adapter This component is designed to avoid damage to your hardware from over extension 3 Be sure to install the temperature sensor before mounting the CPU Cooler The CPU Cooler will use the black tension screw and the center hole for AMD 64 Opteron or FX processors Please see Tension Screw for more details Intel Socket LGA 775 T Processors The LGA 775 Adapter is designed for Intel LGA 775 Socket T processors The motherboard should be removed from the chassis in order to install this device LGA 775 boards have 4 mounting holes which the adapter will use The adapter can be mounted in any direction but it will be easier to i
26. vel the processor may be nearing critical temperatures will automatically turn off power to the entire computer Unsaved files and documents may be lost Always make regular backups of your files to an external device or medium 1 CAUTION If activated the shutdown feature of your Koolance system LED Display Panel The ICM 510 features an expansion connection for an optional LED Display Panel The display mounts in a 3 5 drive bay or a 5 25 drive bay with 3rd party adapter The LED Display allows visual monitoring of the Koolance sensor temperature adjustment of the alarm and shutdown mode and adds 10 manual fan speeds to the default automatic setting Decrease Fan Speed Temperature Value Increase Fan Speed Display in C or F LED Display Fan Speed This option adjusts the radiator fan speed Higher speeds can improve performance but will produce more noise There is 1 automatic and 10 manual fan settings 1 10 Press the A or V buttons to cycle through these settings or hold down an arrow to skip to the highest or lowest mode directly Automatic mode will adjust the fans for you based on temperature values from the primary sensor This is the only mode available when using the ICM 510 without the LED Display Panel With the display automatic mode is reached by lowering the fan setting to 0 Aut A1 will be displayed Details on ICM 510 fan modes are as follows Auto Mode Manual Mode Fan Power To
27. ystem appears to be leaking fluid Since users are allowed to configure their own coolers and clamps it is possible a connection was not properly sealed however unlikely If you can see liquid somewhere on the tubing or at the bottom of the chassis computer components may need to be removed for a system test see Flow Testing If liquid should get onto another computer component shut down the system and remove the component In many cases the hardware will be fine after allowing it to dry However the system should not be operated until you have discovered where the leak is coming from and can repaired the problem Should the leak be situated somewhere it can not be easily repaired please contact our Technical Department for further diagnostic information 7 My computer s BIOS gives me errors that there are no cooling fans attached Some motherboards will not boot or may generate an error or alarm if no cooling fans are attached to the CPU or motherboard chipset power connectors There is sometimes an option to disable these fan connections in BIOS but you may have to boot up with a fan attached initially to disable this setting If the system is not booting due to this problem clear the CMOS and reconfigure the BIOS 8 The LED Display Panel sold separately shows S 0 or S S Your Koolance LED display may specify if there is a problem with the cooling unit Please use the following guide in determining the c
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