ZALMAN VF3000F(GTX580/570) User manual
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User’s Manual
VF3000F
www.ZALMAN.com
Ver. 2.0
To ensure safe and easy installation,
please read the following precautions.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
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1. Precautions
2. Specifications
Model
Spec.
VF3000F
Material
Heatsink Fins Pure Aluminum
Base Pure Copper
Heatpipe Pure Copper
Weight 430g
Dimensions 239(L) × 98(W) × 51(H)
Fan
Bearing Type EBR Bearing
Dimension 92(L) 92(W) 15(H)
RPM [Fan Mate 2] 1400 ~ 3000 rpm ± 15%
Noise Level [Fan Mate 2] 18 ~ 33 dBA ± 15%
1) This cooler is specifically optimized and designed for reference VGA cards
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX580, GTX570
.
2) By installing this prod
uct on a VGA (Video Graphics Array) card, two PCI
slots immediately below the PCIe (or AGP) slot occupied by the VF3000F
will become unusable.
3) If this product is to be installed on a recently released VGA card, please
check for compatibility at Zalman’s website first.
4) If the VGA card and/or its components interfere with the installation of this
product, then stop the installation, refer to
the list of compatible VGA cards
or motherboards at Zalman’s website, and install this product with one of
the compatible VGA cards or motherboards.
5) Do not ingest the Thermal Grease, and avoid its contact with skin and
eyes. If contact is made with skin, wash off with water. If ingested or any
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
6) To prevent possible injuries, gloves must be worn wh
ile handling this
product.
7) Excessive force exerted on the fan may cause damage to the fan and/or
system.
8) Please keep out of reach of children.
9) Check the components list and condition of the product before installation.
If any problem is found, contact the retailer to obtain a replacement.
10) During transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed. Zalman
is not responsible for
any damages that occur during the transport of a
system.
11) Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality and
performance.
Disclaimer) Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due
to external causes, including but not limited to, improper use,
problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration,
repair, improper installation, or improper testing.
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3. Components
User’s Manual
VF3000F
VGA RAM Heatsink
Thermal Grease
[ZM-STG2]
Rubber Washer × 12 PET Washer × 10 PVC Washer × 6
Nipple × 4
Bolt × 10
Rubber Ring × 4
Spring × 4
Fixing Nut × 4
Fan Mate 2 Cable
Fan Mate 2
Double-sided Tape
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4. Exploded View
VGA Cooler
Nipple
Rubber Ring
VGA RAM Heatsink
Rubber Washer
VGA Chipset
PVC Washer
Spring
Fixing Nut
PET Washer
Bolt
Tip
The manual makes references to the installation procedure of GTX580/ 570
VGA RAM Heatsink.
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1) VGA RAM Heatsink Rubber Washer Attachment
2) VGA Card PET Washer Attachment
Attach the Rubber Washers to the VGA RAM Heatsink’s holes.
Attach the PET Washers to the VGA Card’s holes on the rear.
5. Installation
3) VGA RAM, FET Chipset Thermal Grease Application
Clean the contact surface of the VGA RAM and FET Chipset completely.
Apply a thin and thorough layer of Thermal Grease on the contact surface
of the VGA Chipset that touches the base of the VGA cooler.
Caution
The VGA RAM Heatsinks are specifically optimized and designed for reference
VGA cards.
Please check VGA card model prior to installation and refer to diagrams.
Prior to PET Washer installation, check the location of holes in the diagram above.
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Caution
Make sure the Cooler Base is installed in full adhesion with the VGA Chipset.
Make sure there is no physical interference between the VGA card components
and the VGA RAM Heatsink.
4) VGA RAM Heatsink Attachment
5) VGA RAM Heatsink Fastening
Attach the VGA RAM Heatsink to the VGA Card.
Align the VGA RAM Heatsink to the VGA Card’s installation holes and
fasten Bolts on the rear side of the card.
6) Nipple/Rubber Ring Installation
Fasten the Nipples and Rubber Rings to the VGA Cooler’s Fixing Guide.
Nipple
Rubber Ring
<Nipple Fastening Hole>
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7) VGA Chipset Thermal Grease Application
8) Cooler Installation
Apply a thin and thorough layer of Thermal Grease on the contact surface
of the VGA Chipset that touches the base of the VGA cooler
After installing the Nipples and Rubber Rings to the Cooler, mount the
Cooler to the VGA Card.
9) Cooler Fastening
With the Cooler’s bottom facing up, completely fasten the PVC Washers,
Springs and Fixing Nuts to secure the Cooler.
Fixing Nut
Spring
PVC Washer
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1) Fan Mate 2 Installation
Please tighten each of the 4 Fixing Nuts one rotation at a time until all are
completely tightened.
※ Completely fastening one Nut at a time can damage the VGA Chipset.
Make sure the Cooler Base is installed in full adhesion with the VGA Chipset.
Make sure there is no physical interference between the VGA card components
and the VGA Cooler.
Caution
10) VGA Cooler Installation
Install the VGA card to the slot after mounting the cooler.
Connect both the motherboard
and the Fan Connector to the
Fan Mate 2 as show in the
diagram below.
Fan Mate 2 can be installed to the
side of the case using a Double-
sided Tape.
M/B
Fan Connector
(Cooler)
Double-sided
Tape
6. Fan Mate 2 Installation and Usage
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2) Fan Mate 2 Operation
Adjust the desired RPM setting
by moving the Fan Speed
Control Knob left or right.
Fan Speed Control Knob
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ZALMAN VF3000F(GTX580/570) User manual
- Category
- Computer cooling components
- Type
- User manual
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