Hydro XC9 RGB - Computer cooling system CORSAIR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Hydro XC9 RGB CORSAIR

• XD3 RGB WEB: corsair.com PHONE: (888) 222-4346 SUPPORT: support.corsair.com BLOG: corsair.com/blog FORUM: forum.corsair.com YOUTUBE: youtube.com/corsairhowto © 2019 - 2020 CORSAIR MEMORY Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured. 49-002027 AB Pump/Reservoir Combo XD3 RGBENGLISH p. 1
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• PУССКИЙ 2 A — x1 XD3 RGB PUMP/RESERVOIR B — x1 PERPENDICULAR MOUNTING BRACKET C — x1 120mm & 140mm FAN MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE D — x1 ATX 24 - PIN PSU JUMPER BRIDGE E — x3CORSAIRG1/4˝PLUGS F — x1CORSAIRG1/4˝TEMPERATURESENSOR PLUG G — x4 FAN SELF-TAPPING SCREW H — x4 M4 HEX NUT I — x4 M4 WASHER J — x4 M4x8mm SCREW K — x8 M3 THUMB SCREW L — x1 PLUG TOOL M — x1 RGB ADAPTER CABLE QuickStartGuideisageneralinstallationguideanddoesnotcoverthespecicsofindividualcaseor radiator mounting. CORSAIR recommends you thoroughly leak-test your custom cooling system for at least 24 hours to ensure that the system is securely sealed and operating reliably. CORSAIR warranty does not cover any hardware damage resulting from poorly executed, improper and otherwise hasty assembly of your custom water-cooling system. Disassembly of CORSAIR HYDRO X products is highly discouraged due to complex design of components. Such action may result in irreparable mechanical, electrical or chemical damage that may void the warranty. For an exact and up-to-date product compatibility list, please refer to CORSAIR website. IMPORTANT NOTICE PACKAGE CONTENTS ENGLISH PREREQUISITES (NOT INCLUDED) N — CORSAIR iCUE COMMANDER PRO SMART RGB LIGHTING AND FAN SPEED CONTROLLER p. 511

Note: CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO or CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO are required for driving and controlling the RGB LED illumination. CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO is required for automatic control of the pump and for monitoring the liquid temperature using iCUE software suite.

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N3 4 Secure the XD3 RGB (A) with the preinstalled 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) to the CORSAIR XR radiator with the short 6mm(0.25˝ )M4XP0.7screwssuppliedwiththe CORSAIR XR radiator itself. MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB TO PERPENDICULAR MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB TO A FAN MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB TO A CORSAIR XR RADIATOR ENGLISH Horizontal Vertical

2. The Perpendicular mounting bracket can

be oriented in two ways and allows free movement along the horizontal axis.

1. Place the XD3 RGB (A) on the 120mm

or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C). Secure the XD3 RGB to the mounting adapter plate using four M3 thumb screws (K).

2. The fan adapter brackets can be

mounted horizontally thus allowing free movement along the horizontal axis.

3. Secure the XD3 RGB (A) with the

perpendicular mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) using four M3 thumb screws (K).

4. The fan adapter brackets can be mounted

horizontally or vertically thus allowing free movement along the horizontal or vertical axis (depending on orientation).5 6 MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB TO A CASE FAN ENGLISH Secure the XD3 RGB (A) with the preinstalled 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) to a fan using four enclosed self-tapping fan screws (G). Secure the XD3 RGB (A) with the preinstalled 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) onto a case fan opening. Use the enclosed M4x8mm screws (J) along with washers (I) and M4 hex nuts (H). MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB DIRECTLY TO A CASE FAN SLOT The XD3 RGB must be installed vertically (see picture below). MOUNTING THE XD3 RGB DIRECTLY TO A CASE FAN SLOT

Locatethesuitablecut-outholepatterninthechassisthatwouldt88mmx55mmholepattern(ifmounting the XD3 RGB directly) or 27.5mm x 55mm if using the perpendicular mounting bracket. If there are no hole patterns available, there is an option to drill the holes using a Ø3,4mm - Ø4mm drill bit. Secure the unit by screwing four M3 thumb screws (K).7 8

reservoir ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools (i.e. pliers) (Figure 1).

2. It is mandatory to use the front-left port as the OUTLET. The recommended INLET (return) port is marked

on the image below. Optionally, you can use the top G1/4 port as an INLET (return) line as well (Figure 2 and 3).

3. Install the CORSAIR G1/4 Temperature Sensor Plug (F) into the G1/4 port located on the base of the unit.

Do not install the temperature sensor on any of the top ports.

4. Close the remaining three (3) open (unused) ports with the included CORSAIR G1/4 plugs and tighten

them using a plug tool (L). Refrain from using a screwdriver as it may result in damage to the surface of the plugs. A CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO (either) is required in order to use the integrated RGB illumination on the XD3 RGB. CORSAIR iCUE software is used to program the visual effects. CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO is required for automatic control of the pump and for monitoring the liquid temperature using iCUE software suite. The XD3 RGB Pump/Reservoir can be connected to the appropriate CORSAIR controller either directly or "daisy"-chained with other CORSAIR addressable RGB component(s).

1. Identify the correct RGB connector on the reservoir-pump

2. Insert the RGB connector in a CORSAIR iCUE Commander

PRO port or Lighting Node PRO port (Figure 2).

3. Download and install CORSAIR iCUE software suite from

the following website: https://www.corsair.com/icue. Congurevisualandlightingeffectsbyfollowingthe manual for iCUE software.

4. Connect the XD3 RGB’s pump 4-pin fan connector into Fan

Port #6 on your CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO (Figure 3).

5. Connect the XD3 RGB’s temperature sensor into temperature

Port #1 on your CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO (Figure 4).

6. Connect the XD3 RGB’s main power cable by plugging in a

4-pin Molex connector from your power supply (Figure 5). PSU XD3 RGB OUTLET FILL port Must be used as OUTLET port Temperature sensor Can be used as INLET port

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 INLET

1. Can I use the XD3 RGB as a standalone part?

No, this is a water-cooling pump with integrated reservoir which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including cold plates (water blocks) and radiator. For more information, please visit corsair.com.

2. Can I use the XD3 RGB with aluminium water-cooling equipment?

No, you cannot. Certain parts are made from copper and brass and should not be mixed with aluminium.

3. Can I connect the RGB header directly to my motherboard?

Yes you can – using the included RGB ADAPTER CABLE (M). See page 9 - CONNECTING THE XD3 RGB

LIGHTING TO THE MOTHERBOARD

4. Can the XD3 RGB pump be controlled without the use of CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO?

While it is possible to use XD3 RGB without a CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO, doing so will remove the automated pump speed control in CORSAIR iCUE software. The pump speed may be manually controlled by motherboard UEFI when XD3 RGB’s 4-pin fan PWM connector is connected.

5. How many RGB devices can I daisy-chain to a single channel on a CORSAIR controller?

CORSAIR recommends you connect no more than three (3) Hydro X Series RGB devices of any type connected in a series on a single channel. However, you can connect one (1) XC7/XC9 water block, two (2) XG7 RGB water blocks and one (1) XD3 RGB pump unit for a total of four (4) devices. Do not mix CORSAIR fans or RGB LED strips and CORSAIR HYDRO X products on the same channel on the controller. Use a dedicated channel for other components. Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 1

the PSU. The pump motor will be primed with coolantfromthereservoirandwillstartowing through the system. Turn the power OFF before the reservoir is emptied. Do not let the pump run dry or without coolant in the reservoir as this will damage the pump (Figure 3)!

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until your custom cooling

systemisfull.CORSAIRrecommendsnottoll thereservoirmorethanabout0.5cm(1/5˝)from the top.

6. Oncethesystemislledwithcoolant,CORSAIR

recommends running it for 24 hours to remove any air trapped in the components and to make sure there are no leaks in the system. Once you have thoroughly leak-tested the system, turn OFF the PSU and disconnect ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge. Reconnect the power to other computer peripherals and start the computer.

1. Connect the XD3 RGB male connector into the RGB ADAPTER CABLE (M) female connector (Figure 1).

2. Connect the RGB ADAPTER CABLE female connector into the Digital RGB header on the motherboard.

Make sure the arrow on the RGB ADAPTER CABLE is plugged into +5V on the motherboard (Figure 2). By using the motherboard adapter it is not possible to control the RGB illumination with iCUE software.

1. Disconnect PSU power cables from all computer

components except the XD3 RGB 4-pin Molex power connector. Make sure the PSU is turned OFF, either at the plug socket, or via the toggle switch on the rear of the PSU. Connect the enclosed ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge starter to your PSU 24-pin ATX cable. This will allow you to power on your XD3 RGB without powering on the PC (Figure 1).

2. Disconnect the XD3 RGB’s pump 4-pin fan

connector. This will allow the pump to run at full power, allowing for easier priming and bleeding of air.

3. Fill the reservoir through the top G1/4 opening with

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After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: — Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste. — Consumers are obligated by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose of point of sale. Details to this are dened by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The Authorized Representative in Europe CORSAIR MEMORY, BV Wormerweg 8, 1311 XB, Almere, Netherlands