1/ Miscelaneous Preparations - Swiftech H20-120 COMPACT Montageanleitung

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Swiftech® H20-120 COMPACT Liquid Cooling System!
While all attempts have been made to make the installation of this system user friendly, please
note that this system is intended for users that are well versed in installing computer components.
General guidelines
Please read this guide carefully and entirely before you start the installation.
Never work with electricity connected to the computer while work is in progress.
During installation the motherboard must remain disconnected from the power-supply at all
times.
In case of a spill or leak on the motherboard, do not panic! As long as the motherboard is not
electrically connected, no harm is done. You must however thoroughly dry the exposed area,
using a hair dryer for example, and wait a minimum of 6 to 8 hours prior to re-connecting the
motherboard to its power source.
What is needed for the installation that is not included in the kit?
•
½ Liter (½ qt) of distilled water (use of
distilled water is mandatory) to mix the
coolant.
•
A power supply tester (or a simple paper
clip) to start-up the power supply without
connecting it to the motherboard.
•
Rubbing Alcohol or electronic degreaser
for cleaning purposes.

1/ MISCELANEOUS PREPARATIONS

AMD® systems: the Apogee™ Drive is pre-assembled for installation with Intel® socket 775
compatible motherboards. Please refer to the Apogee™ Drive AMD® supplemental installation
guide (page 6) prior to proceeding hereafter.
INTEL® SYSTEMS
Peel-off the protective paper from the back-plate
stickers, and press the back-plate in place
behind the motherboard socket, then install the
motherboard inside
manufacturer instructions.
Installation Guide
H20-120 Compact
the case following
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A pair of scissors to cut the tubing
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A flat and a Philips screw drivers to fasten
the components
•
A pair of long nose pliers to fasten the hose
clamps
Mix the supplied bottle of Hydrx concentrated
coolant to ½ Liter (½ qt) of distilled water.
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