Swiftech H20 80 R3 - Manual (Page 30)

1. Preparing your Motherboard
Remove the existing heat sink
Carefully clean the CPU.
Lightly coat the CPU with the included Arctic Céramique thermal compound. Application will vary depending on the type of
processor. We recommend visiting http://www.arcticsilver.com for detailed instructions.
2. Water-block orientation
There are 4 possible socket orientations in socket A (socket 462) motherboards:
Case 1
Most common - OK
Case 2
Most common - OK
Case 3
Dual processor boards Caution!
Case 4
Dual processor boards Caution!
In order to bleed correctly during the fill and bleed operations, and
while the system is standing upright, the water-block discharge should
always be at the highest point, as shown in case 1 and 2.
If your block installs as shown in case 1 and 2, then proceed with
installation instructions in paragraph 3.
Case 1 Case 2
If due to the socket orientation the water-block is oriented as shown in
case 3 or 4, such as frequently encountered in dual processor boards
for example, then the water-block must be bled PRIOR to installation
onto the socket:
Simply set-up your cooling circuit first, and while filling it up with fluid,
hold the water-block in your hand with the discharge pointing upwards
so that all the air trapped into the block will escape. Then attach the
water-block onto the socket.
Case 3 Case 4
3. Water-block installation
CRITICAL PREAMBLE - MUST READ!
As shown in figure 1 page 1, there is a specific side allocated to each spring: the STIFF spring goes opposite to the socket cam-box, and the
SOFT spring goes on the same side as the socket cam-box. The springs are color-coded to prevent any mistakes: the stiff spring has been
plated with a black zinc coating, while the soft spring is zinc plated in a shiny metallic grey.
You MUST be extremely careful to respect this arrangement!
Not respecting this arrangement will result in unbalanced pressure, and prevent the water-block from sitting flat on the processor,
resulting in high temperatures, and likely damage to the CPU.
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