Armour LCS VE2000 - Computer Case THERMALTAKE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Thermaltake
Model	Armour LCS VE2000 Series (VE2000SWA / VE2000BWS)
Product Type	Super Tower Computer Case
Side Panel	Transparent Window
Dimensions (HxWxD)	530 x 220 x 560 mm
Net Weight	13.87 kg (SWA) / 21.08 kg (BWS)
Material	All Aluminum (SWA) / Chassis: 1.0 SECC, Front Bezel: Aluminum (BWS)
Color	Silver (SWA) / Black (BWS)
Cooling System	Front (intake): Dual 120x120x25 mm Blue LED fans, 1300rpm, 17dBA; Rear (exhaust): 120x120x25 mm Blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA + 90x90x25 mm fan, 1800rpm, 19dBA; Top (exhaust): 90x90x25 mm fan, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Drive Bays - Front Accessible	14 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
Drive Bays - Internal	10 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots	7
Supported Motherboards	Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTX (BTX Upgrade Kit optional)
Power Supply Type	Standard ATX PSII
I/O Ports	USB 2.0 x2, IEEE 1394 x1, HD Audio & Speaker ports
Liquid Cooling System	All-in-one waterblock (Intel BTX, P4 775, AMD K8), 240mm radiator with dual 120mm fans, P500 DC 12V pump (500L/hr), reservoir (350cc), UV tube 3/8"
BTX Upgrade Kit	Optional (P/N: A9358) - SRM/Rear plate
Tool-free Features	5.25" device installation, 3.5" HDD cage, PCI slot clips
Additional Features	Case open alarm, removable HDD cage, fan holders on top

Frequently Asked Questions - Armour LCS VE2000 THERMALTAKE

How do I open the side panel of the Armour LCS VE2000?

First, locate the side panel key on the back of the case. Insert the key and turn to unlock. Then, push the button on the panel and swing it outward to open.

How do I install a 5.25" device?

Squeeze and pull outward the tool-free clip on the drive bay, remove the drive bay cover, insert the device, then squeeze and push the clip inward to secure.

How do I install a 3.5" HDD?

Unscrew the thumb screw on the removable HDD cage, push down the metal tab and pull the cage outward. Place the HDD in the cage and secure with screws, then slide the cage back in and push the tab.

How do I install the liquid cooling waterblock on an Intel LGA775 CPU?

Attach the metal H-type clip with insulators to the motherboard, insert screws and standoffs, apply thermal compound, place the waterblock on the CPU, put the H-clip on the waterblock, and tighten thumb nuts. Finally, connect the LED power to the motherboard.

How do I install the pump and tank?

Find the mounting holes on the bottom of the case, align the pump stand, insert screws through the holes, and tighten nuts. Connect the 4-pin pump connector to the power supply.

How do I connect the water tubes?

Connect the pump outlet to the waterblock inlet, waterblock outlet to the radiator inlet, radiator outlet to the tank inlet, and tank outlet back to the pump inlet. Use the provided UV tube (3/8") and secure with nuts.

How do I fill the coolant?

Open the reservoir cover, fill with coolant (ethylene glycol based). Power on the system, the liquid level will drop; keep filling until the tank is full. Ensure no air bubbles in the tube.

What motherboards are compatible with this case?

The case supports Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, and BTX (with optional BTX Upgrade Kit P/N: A9358).

How do I clean and maintain the liquid cooling system?

Check the coolant level every six months. If below the low level, refill following the installation steps. Tap the tubes gently to remove air bubbles. Ensure tubes are not bent when closing the side panel.

How do I know if the pump is working?

Feel the pump for vibration. If it is not vibrating, it may be malfunctioning and should be replaced.

USER MANUAL Armour LCS VE2000 THERMALTAKE

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ARMOR LCS

VE2000 Series

User's Manual

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction

1.1 Specification 04

Chapter 2. Case Mechaniacl Operation

2.1 How to open the side panel 05

2.2 Installing 5.25" Device 06

2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD 07

2.4 HDD installation 08

2.5 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray With Power Button 11

2.6 Installing Power Supply 13

2.7 Installing the Fan on Top of the Case 14

2.8 How to Remove the Fan & fan holder 15

2.9 Air Cooling System 16

2.10 BTX Upgraded Kits 17

2.11 PCI slot tool-free function operation 18

Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation

3.1 Motherboard Installation 19

3.2 Case LED connections 21

3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection 22

3.4 Ear & MIC connections 23

3.5 Case open alarm function 24

Chapter4 Other

4.1 Silent Purepower ^TM power supply(optional) 25

Chapter 5. Liquid Cooling Installation

5.1 Specification 26

5.2 Components 27

5.3 Installation steps 28

5.4 Install Waterblock 29

-5.4.1 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (Inter P4 LGA775) .. 29

-5.4.2 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (AMD K8) 32

-5.4.3 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (Intel BTX Platform) 38

5.5 Install Pump & Tank 40

5.6 Install Water tube 41

5.7 Connect the Front Fan to Power Supply 46

5.8 Fill Coolant 47

5.9 Q & A 49

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VE2000SWA

Model	VE2000SWA
Case Type	Super Tower
Side Panel	Transparent Window
Net Weight	13.87 kg

530 X 220 X 560 mm

Dimension (H*W*D)

Cooling System	Front (intake)Dual 120 x120 x 25 mm,Blue LED Fan, 1300rpm, 17dBARear (exhaust)120 x 120 x 25 mm, blue LED fan,1300rpm, 17dBA;90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBATop (exhaust)90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Drive Bays-Front accessible-Internal	114 x 5.25" 1 x 3.5"10 x 3.5"

Material
All Aluminum

Color	Silver
Expansion Slots	7
Motherboards	Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXBTX Upgrade Kits SRM/Rear plate (optional)
PSU	Standard ATX PSII
I/O Ports	USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 x 1, HD Audio & Speaker ports
BTX Upgrade Kit	SRM/Rear plate (option: A9358)

Liquid Cooling System

All-in-one waterblock :For Intel BTX platform, P4 775 and AMD K8Performance radiator :(A) Dimension of radiator :120(W) mm x 240(D) mm(B) Two 1300RPM 120mm fansP500 liquid pump :Power DC 12V liquid pump (500L/hr)Reservoir :Contains 350 c.c. of liquid capacity, easy to refillWater tube :Transparent UV tube (3/8") & industrial-grade rubber tube (pre-assembled)

00BWS

VT2000BWS

Model	VE2000BWS
Case Type	Super Tower
Side Panel	Transparent Window
Net Weight	21.08 kg

Dimension (H*W*D)	530 X 220 X 560 mm
Cooling System	Front (intake)Dual 120 x120 x 25 mm,Blue LED Fan, 1300rpm, 17dBARear (exhaust)120 x 120 x 25 mm, blue LED fan,1300rpm, 17dBA;90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBATop (exhaust)90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Drive Bays-Front accessible-Internal	114 x 5.25" 1 x 3.5"10 x 3.5"
Material	Chassis:1.0 SECCFront Bezel: Aluminum
Color	Black
Expansion Slots	7
Motherboards	Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTXBTX Upgrade Kits SRM/Rear plate (optional)
PSU	Standard ATX PSII
I/O Ports	USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 x 1,HD Audio & Speaker ports
BTX Upgrade Kit	SRM/Rear plate (option: A9358)

Liquid Cooling System

All-in-one waterblock :
For Intel BTX platform, P4 775 and AMD K8
Performance radiator :
(A) Dimension of radiator :120(W) mm x 240(D) mm
(B) Two 1300RPM 120mm fans
P500 liquid pump :
Power DC 12V liquid pump (500L/hr)
Reservoir :
Contains 350 c.c. of liquid capacity, easy to refill
Water tube :
Transparent UV tube (3/8") & industrial-grade rubber tube (pre-assembled)

Chapter2 Case Mechanical Operation

2.1 How to open the side panel

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To find out the side panel key from the back side of the case then open it as the picture.

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← Make sure the side panel lock is opened.

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← Push the button then swing out the side panel.

2.2 Installing 5.25" Device

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip

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Remove the drive bay cover from the selected position, then insert the device into the 5.25" drive bay

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool-free clip.

Finish installation

2.3 Installing 3.5" HDD

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← Unscrew the thumb screw for removable HDD cage

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←Push down and hold the metal tab, then pull the HDD cage out-ward to remove from chassis.

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↑ Secure HDD with Screw

2.4 HDD installation

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↑ Remove the drive bay covers as shown.

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Remove screws on both side of the cage as shown.

Note:

These screws here are for security consideration during shipment.

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clips.

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↑ Tilt up-ward to remove the HDD cage.

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Place HDD into the cage and secure the HDD by screws.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend you to connect the water tube (see P.41) at this stage then install the HDD cage back to the chassis.

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↑ Tilt down-ward to put back the radiator

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Squeeze and push in-ward the tool-free clips. Place back the drive bay covers.

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2.5 Installing 3.5" Device to Drive Tray With Power Button

① ②

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Squeeze and pull out-ward the tool-free clip securing the drive tray with power button. Remove and slide drive bay out-ward to remove.

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← Squeeze both top and bottom portion of drive tray cover picture to the left to remove cover.

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↑ Remove mesh from cover

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Place cover back to drive tray to its original position. Insert 3.25" device and secure device with screw.

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Drive tray with Power Button can be placed at any drive bay desired.

Insert back the device tray pictured above. Squeeze and push in-ward the tool free clip to secure the device tray

2.6 Installing Power Supply

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Install power supply unit as shown in pictures

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↑ Locate the hook of PSU supporter on the hole which is circled in photo above

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← Swing the supporter to its proper position as shown in photo above

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↑ Secure the supporter with screw

2.7 Installing the fan on top of the case

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↑ Press-in 2 clips on the side of fan

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Align all clips with mounting holes, then push-in the fan against case body to secure it.

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↑ Push fan clip up-ward to loose fan, then remove fan holder from inside

9 cm rear fan

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To remove fan & fan holder by press-in clips then pull both from inside. Please see above picture

2.9 Air Cooling System

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-90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
-Rear HDD cooling

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-Top (Exhaust) :

90 x 90 x 25mm,

1800rpm, 19dBA

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-Rear (Exhaust) :

120 x 120 x25 mm Blue LED fan, 1300rpm

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-Front (intake) :

Dual 120x120x25 mm

Blue LED fan,

1300rpm, 17dBA

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4-pin connector: connect to PSU

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3-pin signal connector: connect to M/B

2.10 BTX Upgraded Kits

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← BTX rear plate

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← BTX SRM (Supported Retention Module)

BTX UPGRADED KITG BUTTER 100% 200% 100% 300% 100% 400% 100% 500% 100% 600% 100% 700% 100% 800% 100% 900% 100% 1000% 100% 1100% 100% 1200% 100% 1300% 100% 1400% 100% 1500% 100% 1600% 100% 1700% 100% 1800% 100% 1900% 100% 2000% 100% 2100% 100% 2200% 100% 2300% 100% 2400% 100% 2500% 100% 2600% 100% 2700% 100% 2800% 100% 2900% 100% 3000% 100% 3100% 100% 3200% 100% 3300% 100% 3400% 100% 3500% 100% 3600% 100% 3700% 100% 3800% 100% 3900% 100% 4000% 100% 4100% 100% 4200% 100% 4300% 100% 4400% 100% 4500% 100% 4600% 100% 4700% 100% 4800% 100% 4900% 100% 5000% 100% 5100% 100% 5200% 100% 5300% 100% 5400% 100% 5500% 100% 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BTX upgraded kit box (P/N:A9358)

2.11 PCI slot tool-free function operation

Open the plastic clip then take off the PCI bracket as follow.

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Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation

3.1 Motherboard Installation

Each motherboard has different standoff layout. It is highly suggested that you refer to your motherboard's manual when installing motherboard into the Case. The cases are applicable with Standard ATX and Micro ATX motherboards.

Your motherboard may require a special I/O Panel, which should be included with your motherboard.

Placement Direction:

When installing the motherboard, make sure you follow the direction provided by your motherboard manufacturer. On most standard motherboards, the edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. It is highly recommended that you install CPU, heat sink and modular components before fixing the motherboard inside the chassis.

This side towards the rear of the chassis

Socket 775 RJ-45 (ADP Pro) PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 SABIL Int Chaper ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB ACB

● = the locations of the screw holes. Note these locations and place included standoffs on the chassis first.

Above illustration is a sample of what the motherboard's layout. For more detail screw hole placement, please refer to your motherboard manual.

Control Unit HOT LAPG C Home Home 2-3

Inside the accessory box, please locate the Mylars (clear plastic films).

*Note: Due to the unique design of the Armor LCS Chassis, these Mylar tapes are included to prevent ATX motherboards from contacting the chassis.

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Remove the adhesive backing and place the Mylars over each locations as shown.

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Completed. Please note the Mylar tapes included are transparent. The image here is for reference only.

*Note: When assembling BTX motherboards into the Armor LCS chassis, these Mylar tapes are not necessary.

3.2 Case LED connections

On the front of the case, you can find some LEDs and switch leads (POWER SW*1, POWER LED*1, H.D.D. LED*1, RESET SW*1, SPEAKER*1).

Please consult user manual of your motherboard manufacturer, then connect these leads to the panel header on the motherboard. These leads are usually labeled; if not, please trace them back to the case front to find out their source.

- POWER LED

connects to your M/B at the PLED.

- POWER SW

connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.

- H.D.D LED

connects to the 2-pin labeled HDD LED connector.

- RESET SW

connects to the RSW connector on the motherboard.

- SPEAKER

connector: find out the 4-pin labeled SPEAKER on the M/B then connect it.

POWER LED POWER SW RESET SW H.D.O LED SPEAKER

3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection

USB connection

Please consult your motherboard manual to find out the section of "USB connection".

VCC USB1- USB1+ GND USB Power (+5V) for Port 1 USB Negative Signal for Port 1 USB Positive Signal for Port 1 USB Ground SHIELD USB Ground

USB Function

USB2- USB2+ GND USB Power (+5V) for Port 2 USB Negative Signal for Port 2 USB Positive Signal for Port 2 USB Ground SHIELD USB Ground

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2.0 USB2 2.0 USB1

IEEE1394 Firewire connection

Please consult your motherboard manual to find out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".

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TPA+ GROUND TPB+ VP

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3.4 Audio connections

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- Please refer to the following illustration of Audio connector and your motherboard user manual.

- Please select the motherboard which used AC'97 or HD Audio (Azalia), (be aware of that your audio supports AC'97 or HD Audio (Azalia)) or it will damage your device(s).

- On some motherboards, the connectors for Audio are not the same as the drawing below. Please check with your motherboard manual before installing.

PORT1 L RED BLACK AUD GND PORT1 R BROWN PRESENCE#BLACK PORT2 R YELLOW ORANGE SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND PURPLE KEY PORT2 L BLUE GREEN SENSE2_RETURN

AUDIO AZALIA Function

Front Microphone input Signal MIC IN RED BLACK GROUND Front Audio Ground Front Microphone Power MIC POWER BROWN NC Front Right Channel Audio Signal R-OUT YELLOW YELLOW R-RET Rear Right Channel Audio Signal NC KEY Front Left Channel Audio Signal L-OUT BLUE BLUE L-RET Rear Left Channel Audio Signal

AUDIO AC'97 Function

3.5 Case open alarm function

1 To find out the cable with 2pin connector ("Micro SW") from the rear of inside the chassis.
2 To find out the position of Chassis Alarm on your motherboard. (please consult your motherboard manual)

POWER LED POWER SW RESET SW H.O.D.LED

White Wire Black Wire

Chapter4 Other

4.1 Purepower™ power supply (optional)

The Thermaltake Silent™ Purepower specification meets Intel Pentium 4 and AMD K7.K8 ; it offers plenty of functions, which mainly include:

1. Automatic Fan Speed Control :

The Silent Purepower ^™ power supply can detect the inside heat and automatically adjust the fan speed to provide adequate airflow.

2.Ultra Silent :

Ball bearing fans with high reliability and super low acoustic noise under all load condition.

The functions can assure the Silent Purepower ^™ meet the balance in noise control and heat exhausted. The Silent Purepower ^™ provides complete protection function as follow:

1. Over thermal protection at 100^ C- 105^ C
2. Short circuit protection on all output.
3. Over voltage protection / Under voltage protection.
4. Over current protection.

Besides, Thermaltake enables the quality assurance of the Silent Purepower™: 100% Hi-POT and ATE Function Test, 100% Burn-In and AC Input cycled on/off under high temperature condition. Furthermore, it has been approved by UL, CSA, TUV, VDE, NODIC, CB, FCC, CE, CNS.

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There are three main products of Thermaltake PSU, it is divided into standard, VR and specialty power supply unit. Please refer to http://www.thermaltake.com/purepower/main.htm

5.1 Specification

Water Block	Dimensions	78(L)x 60(W) x 23.5(H)mm
	Material	Copper & Acrylic
		3 pinConnector
		Blue LED LED
Pump		Ceramic bearingBearing
	Flow Rate	400 L/ hr
		DC 12VRated Voltage
		4 pinConnector
		Blue LED LED
	Noise	16 dBA
	Life time	80000 hr (MTBF)
240mm Radiator	Dimensions	240(H) x 120(W) x28(D)mm
	Material	Aluminum
	Fan Dimension	120 x 120 mm
	Fan Speed	1300 RPM
	Max Air Flow	54.4 CFM
	Noise	16 ~ 17 dBA
	Fan Connector	2 pin
Liquid Tank	Dimensions	86(L)x66(W)x110(H)mm
		350 c.cCapacity
	Quick Install Connector	For 9.5mm ID(3/8") tube
Tube	Dimensions	9.5mm ID(3/8") tube
	Material	Green UV
Coolant	Capacity	500 c.c
	Major Material Ingredient	Ethylene Glycol
Application	CPU	AMD all K8 series
		Intel LGA775
		Intel BTX platform

5.2 Components

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P500 Pump & Liquid tank

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120 mm X 240mm Radiator with two 1300RPM 120mm fans

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Copper waterblock with blue LED acrylic cover

Ø 9.5mm 3/8"

ID 9.5mm(3/8")UV sensitive Water Tube 400cm x 1

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↑ UV sensitive 500 cc Coolant x 2

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2pin to 4pin cable

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↑ Clips for BTX motherboard

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↑ Clips for ATX motherboard

Thermal compound

Screws for pump

5.3 Installation steps

In order to ensure convenience and safety, following the installation procedure below is strongly recommended.

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    A["Components Check"] --> B["Install Waterblock\n-Intel P4 LGA775\n-AMD K8\n-Intel BTX Platform"]
    B --> C["Install Pump & Tank"]
    C --> D["Install Water tube"]
    D --> E["Fill Coolant"]
    E --> F["Installation Complete"]

5.4 Install Waterblock

5.4.1 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (Intel P4 LGA775)

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Intel LGA 775
Motherboard

A B D E F G H

Clips for LGA 775

A. Metal H-type clip
B. Thin insulator
C. Thick insulator
D. Thumb nuts
E. Stand Offs
F. Screws
G. Washers
H. Thermal compound

D A E G LGA775 C B A F

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Tear off the tape on the back of the thin insulator (B) and place it on the metal H-type clip(A).
Combine the mylar (thin insulator) and the foam (thick insulator) using the adhesive. Stick the metal H-type clip(A) with the insulators (BC). Tear off the protective layer to adhere it onto the motherboard.
Attach H-type clips(including ABC) on the back side of motherboard.

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Insert the screws (F) into the four holes as shown in the photo.

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Put the washers(G) along the screws to prevent the electric current.

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Put the stand offs(E) along the screws to fix the screws on the motherboard.

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Apply a thin layer of grease onto the processor.

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← Place the waterblock on the processor.

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← Put the H-clip on the Waterblock.

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Tighten the Thumb nuts(D) to the screws as shown to fix the waterblock on motherboard.

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Plug the LED power into the 3-pin power connector on the motherboard.

5.4.2 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (AMD K8)

A. Metal back plate

B. Plastic back plate

Higher Lower

Check Your Back Plate!

If your Motherboard includes:

-Metal back plate-

higher mounting holes, the installation is as same as the K8 Standard installation(A).

-Plastic back plate (the ASUS

motherboards, for example)-

lower mounting holes, the installation is as following(B).

(A) Install by back plate for motherboard (Standard installation)

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AMD K8
Motherboard

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Clips for K8

A. Metal H-type clip
B. Screws
C. Thermal compound

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Remove the retention frame from motherboard.

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Apply a thin layer of grease onto the processor.

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← Place the waterblock on the processor.

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Put the H-clip on the Waterblock and insert screws(B) as shown in the photo.

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Secure the waterblock onto the motherboard.

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Plug the LED power into the 3-pin power connector on the motherboard.

(B) Install by clips bundled in package

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AMD K8
Motherboard

A B B C E G F D H

A. Metal H-type clip
B. Thin insulator
C. Thick insulator
D. Thumb nuts
E. Stand Offs
F. Screws
G. Washers
H. Thermal compound

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K8 E G C B A F

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Remove the Retention
Module from the motherboard.

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Remove the back plate on
back side of motherboard.

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Tear off the tape on the back of the thin insulator (B) and place it on the metal H-type clip(A).

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Combine the mylar (thin insulator) and the foam (thick insulator) using the adhesive. Stick the metal H-type clip(A) with the insulators (BC). Tear off the protective layer to adhere it onto the motherboard.

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Attach H-type clips(including ABC) on the back side of motherboard.

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Insert the screws(F) into the two holes as shown in the photo.

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Put the washer(G) along the screws to prevent the electric current.

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Put the stand offs(E) along the screws to fix the screws on the motherboard.

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Apply a thin layer of grease onto the processor.

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← Place the waterblock on the processor.

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← Put the H-clip on the Waterblock.

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Tighten the thumb nuts(D) to the screws as shown to fix the waterblock on motherboard.

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Plug the LED power into the 3-pin power connector on the motherboard.

5.4.3 Clip the Waterblock on CPU (Intel BTX Platform)

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Intel LGA 775 BTX Motherboard

A B D C B BTX

D C B A E

A. Metal H-type clip
B. 40mm Stand Offs
C. 47.5mm Stand Offs
D. Thumb nuts
E. Thermal compound

40mm Short

Screws the 40mm stand offs (B) on the Motherboard.

47.5mm Short

Screws the 47.5mm stand offs (C) on the BTX SRM of case as shown.

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Apply a thin layer of grease onto the processor.

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← Place the waterblock on the processor.

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Put the H-clip on the Waterblock.

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Tighten the thumb nuts(D) to the stand offs as shown to fix the waterblock on motherboard.

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Plug the LED power into the 3-pin power connector on the motherboard.

5.5 Install Pump & Tank

If there are mounting holes on the bottom of your case. You may proceed with the following steps to install the pump.

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Finding the mounting holes to fit the stand of pump.

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Insert the screws through the holes of the stand as shown. Then, tighten the nuts to secure the pump.

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Connect the 4-pin connector of pump to power supply.

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Installation complete.

5.6 Install Water tube

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    B --> C["120 X240 mm Radiator"]
    C --> D["Liquid tank"]
    D --> E["Return Line"]
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Connect Waterblock to Radiator

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Unscrew the nut of 24cm radiator.

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Insert the tube through the nut.

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Tighten the nut on 24cm radiator.

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Repeat the installation steps for the other side vn on photo.

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Please measure and cut the tube, then unscrew the nut of waterblock.

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Insert a tube through the nut of waterblock.

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Tighten the nut on the waterblock.

Connect Radiator to Tank

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Secure the tube and the nut on 24cm radiator. Please measure and cut the tube, then unscrew the nut of tank.

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Insert the tube through the nut.

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Tighten the nut as shown.

Connect Pump to Waterblock

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Unscrew the nut of pump and insert a new tube through the nut. Then tighten it.

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← Unscrew the nut of waterblock and insert the tube from pump through the nut. Then tighten it.

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← Installation complete.

5.7 Connect the Front Fan to Power Supply

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Find the included 2-pin to 4-pin cable. Then, connect the front 120mm fans to the 2-pin connector as shown.

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Connect the 4-pin connector to power supply unit.

5.8 Fill Coolant

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Open the cover of liquid tank, and fill the tank up with coolant.

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← Turn on the PC power switch.

LowLOW High High ThermoHake

Liquid level will decrease when you power on the system, please keep filling coolant until the tank is filled up.

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Please make sure liquid is flowing continuously and smoothly within the tube.

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Close the cover of liquid tank.

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Installation complete.

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Note:

1. Please make sure there is no air inside the tube when you first time power on the system.
2. If there are bubbles within the tube when operating. You may tap the tubes a few times to remove the bubbles.
3. Please make sure the water tube is not bending when close the side panel.

5.9 Q & A

Q: When do I have to refill the coolant?

A :For better performance, we strongly recommend you to check the liquid per six month. If the liquid level is below the low level, please follow the installation steps(P.47) to refill the coolant.

Q: How do I know if the pump is working?

A: Please feel the pump to see if it is vibrating at all. If it is not, please replace it with us.

Note:

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