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zalman 9500 install

post #1 of 23
4/29/06 at 11:21pm
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will i have to remove the mobo to do this? I dont have to install anything onto the back according to the manual.

What steps do i take to remove the mobo?

Thanks,
jcl
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post #2 of 23
4/30/06 at 12:53pm
well, if you dont have to install anything on the back of the mobo, then you technically don't have to take it out. But, it can be tricky installing a heatsink on a mobo in the case.
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post #3 of 23
4/30/06 at 1:55pm
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how exactly do you mean tricky?
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post #4 of 23
4/30/06 at 3:31pm
Well, the confined area inside the case might hinder your ability to put the heatsink on. Its much easier to do it out of the case, but it can be done. I put my xp-120 on the second tome with the mobo in the case, bit it was a bit of a challenge. It was much easier the first time when i did it out of the case.
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post #5 of 23
4/30/06 at 3:35pm
heres a random pic of me putting my heatsink on. Can you imagine putting a heatsink this big on with the mo in the case?



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post #6 of 23
4/30/06 at 7:20pm
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yeah, that seems abit tricky lol. I guess just trying to screw things down is hard. Ill try it, then if it doesnt work ill just remove the mobo.
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post #7 of 23
4/30/06 at 11:07pm
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well, the zalman is raised alittle so it might not be that hard...
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post #8 of 23
5/2/06 at 12:51am
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alright mr roboto, i installed it and its fine i think

There is a problem though I think...

in bios it says that it is low 30s c for cpu temps but look what smart guardian says... http://www.megapixelspace.com/upload/untitled.JPG (notice the system)
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post #9 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:00am
I NEVER install hsf on a mobo in the case. I always visually inspect the contact to make sure it is flush. Also it is hard to really get it screwed down in an rotating pattern to ensure even pressure.
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post #10 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:05am
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just did it in the case
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post #11 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:16am
I would go by what the bois says. Either that, or download another program like everest to moniter your temps to see what it says to compare.
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post #12 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:22am
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oh shit it says my cpu temp is at 70C!
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post #13 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:24am
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post #14 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:32am
Somethign is wrong.

1)Make sure you have the latest BIOS.

2)With your old HS, did the software and bios temps match?
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post #15 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:33am
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didnt check
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post #16 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:41am
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the exe file says "insert floppy disk"
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post #17 of 23
5/2/06 at 1:47am
Stupid question and hopefully obvious, you did clean the cpu well with alcohol or something before installing the new hsf and thermal paste? Also if you not put even pressure down by corssing screw patterns a little at a time it may be raised ever so slightly on one corner or side.
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post #18 of 23
5/2/06 at 3:43pm
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it seems like i just DLed the wrong version....deleted and everest reads it as 30c
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post #19 of 23
5/2/06 at 4:18pm
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installed the correct version and its all good now. Everest, bios, and smart guardian are all within 2c of eachother
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post #20 of 23
5/2/06 at 5:00pm
awesome to see you got it working, nice job.
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