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    This document provides instructions for mounting the Corsair Air Series A70 and A50 CPU coolers to AMD based motherboards. It details the included mounting parts, applying thermal interface material to the CPU, attaching the retention bracket, locking the retention lever in place, and mounting the fans.

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    This document provides instructions for mounting the Corsair Air Series A70 and A50 CPU coolers to AMD based motherboards. It details the included mounting parts, applying thermal interface material to the CPU, attaching the retention bracket, locking the retention lever in place, and mounting the fans.

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    Performance Hardware

    Users Guide

    Corsair Air Series A70/A50 Mounting Guide for AMD Sytems

    An illustrated guide to mounting the Corsair Air Series A70 and A50 coolers onto AMD based motherboards.

    Version 1.0

    September, 2010

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    The Corsair Air Series A70/A50 CPU Coolers


    If youre serious about high-performance computing, you already know that youve got to keep your PCs CPU cool. Cooling not only gives your CPU the headroom it needs for reliable overclocking it can also extend the life of your valuable investment. And, you need something that not only significantly outperforms your CPUs stock heatsink, but does it quietly.

    The Corsair A70 High-Performance CPU Cooler uses advanced thermal engineering technology to deliver superior air cooling performance: four 8mm copper heatpipes directly contact your CPU, and the surface is planed to increase heat transfer efficiency. Dual speed -selectable 120mm fans, mounted on rubber studs, spin quietly in a push-pull configuration for optimum airflow. Protect your valuable investment in your CPU, and enjoy faster overclocking performance. Features Compatible with Intel and AMD systems Four 8mm copper direct-contact heatpipes Aluminum fins Low-noise, low-vibration 120mm fans mounted on rubber studs Selectable 1,600 or 2,000RPM allows you to select the cooling performance you want Two-year warranty Designed to fit Intel LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, AMD Core AM2, and AMD Core AM3 motherboards.

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    The Air SeriesMounting Parts


    The A70 and A50 Air Series CPU coolers both use the same mounting methods and hardware for AMD and Intel motherboards. For the AMD mount, no tools are needed. The included parts are shown below and are also shown in the illustrated installation guide included with your cooler. The kit below is for the A70 and includes a second fan. The A50 kit includes same mounting hardware and a single fan.

    The AMD installation uses the stock AMD mounting bracket and has no back plate. AMD installation can be performed with the motherboard mounted in a case. Our illustrations are given with the motherboard outside the case.

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    AMD TIM and Retention Tabs


    We have included a tube of thermal interface material, or TIM, and you will need to apply a small drop of the material to the center of the AMD CPU as shown. A drop the size of a small pea or grain of rice is sufficient.

    Once the TIM is applied, the next step is to sit the cooler on top of the CPU. The AMD retention bracket attaches to the 2 retention tabs that are on each side of the CPU socket. One tab is circled in red above. This method emulates the stock AMD mounting method and therefore requires no aftermarket back plate or removal of the stock CPU cooler mount.

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    Locking the AMD Retention Lever


    Once the retention lever is attached to the 2 retention tabs and over the base of the cooler in the unlocked position, you simply rotate the locking mechanism clockwise and the cooler is mounted.

    Here, the lever is in the unlocked position. Be sure that the lever is attached to both retention tabs.

    Rotate the locking mechanism clockwise as shown. Your Air Series CPU cooler is now mounted.

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    Air Series Fan Mounting


    Fan mounting is the same for the A70 and A50. Different motherboard layouts, chipset coolers, memory heat sinks, and other factors may influence the fan location. Each system will be unique so use your own judgment to determine the best position for your fan. Locking tabs on the plastic shroud on the fan click easily into a groove on the cooling fins. As seen below, a gentle push is all it takes. As previously noted, the A50 has a single fan while the A70 has 2 fans.

    The locking tabs are circled in red. The groove into which they lock is indicated by the red arrow. Left is a before picture. Push gently and the locking tabs click easily into place as seen to the right. Repeat for a second fan if needed.

    This guide is intended to supplement the instructions included with the A70 and A50 coolers. We would like to thank you for choosing Corsair Air Series CPU cooling. Please see our Resources page for additional information on the Corsair Air Series cooling products.

    A70/A50 Mounting GuideAMD

    Resources
    Corsair A70 Product Page: http://www.corsair.com/products/a70/default.aspx Corsair A50 Product Page: http://www.corsair.com/products/a50/default.aspx A70/A50 Mounting GuideIntel http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90108 Corsair Cooling Products Support Forum: http://forum.corsair.com/v3/forumdisplay.php?f=155 Corsair Blog: http://blog.corsair.com/

    October, 2010, Corsair Memory, Incorporated. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

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