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  • Page 1 ※ For other language versions please visit our website.
  • Page 2 English Edition ◈ Please read before installation. ◈ Visit our website and watch the TNN500AF installation video first to make your installation easier. www.zalman.co.kr www.zalmanusa.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ▣ Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of ZALMAN Tech’s TNN 500AF. With TNN500AF, you are now in the world of silent computing. TNN 500AF is the ultimate answer to every computer user’s dream of creating a silent computing environment with total system stability.

  • Page 4: Safety Notices

    If there is a problem with the product and/or its components, please contact the Retailer immediately. ◈ 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.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features TNN 500AF is the world’ s first truly noiseless high-end computer case, developed with heatpipe technology, HSC (Heat Source Contact) power technology, High Capacity Extrusion technique, and FMS (Flexible Mounting Structure) design technology by ZALMAN Tech Co., Ltd. The TNN 500AF package contains a high performance aluminum computer case with an...
  • Page 6 FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and the Northbridge chipset, each can lower the FET Rear-mount Thermal Blocks temperature by 10 to 30° C and the Northbridge chipset by 5 to 10° C. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 7 3) Electricity Conservation Since TNN 500AF is equipped with a high-efficiency power supply and does not use any fans, it utilizes 10 to 15% less power compared to a conventional computer system under the same configuration.
  • Page 8 5) Shielding from EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) The sturdy, thick (5 to 7mm) aluminum case and the EMI Interception Block effectively contain EMI. Even the power supply housing is designed with EMI shielding. EMI Measurement Data Graphs EMI Interception Block EMI Interception Design TNN 500AF...
  • Page 9 ※ Test Results ▶ AMD AMD64 Athlon64 System ℃) ① Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 28 TNN 500AF AMD System Conventional AMD System ※ Fan Speed at Full Load ② Power Consumption Test TNN 500AF...
  • Page 10 ③ Configuration of Systems for Testing ④ Testing Equipment and Programs ▣ ▣ CPU Loading Program CPU Burn (High) ▣ ▣ Measurement Instrument Personal Daq/56 (Iotech, Inc.) KIKUSUI PCR 1000L ▣ ▣ Temperature Measurement Program DaqView (Iotech, Inc.) TNN 500AF...
  • Page 11 ▶ Intel P4 Prescott System ℃) ① Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 25 TNN 500AF Intel System Conventional Intel System ※ Fan Speed at Full Load ② Power Consumption Test TNN 500AF...

  • Page 12: Patents

    (one for each FET) on the backside of the motherboard in-line with each FET. Patents ◈ Korean Patent Application #04-82817 ◈ Korean Patent Application #03-30358 ◈ Korean Design Registration #347413 ◈ International patent applications pending in the EU, USA, Japan and 30+ other countries TNN 500AF...

  • Page 13: Components

    Components TNN 500AF...
  • Page 14 Two (2) Common Finger Bolts 4) Heatpipe HDD Cooler 5) Rear-mount Thermal Blocks One (1) ZM-2HC2 Set One(1) ZM-RTB1 Set (8 Blocks) 6) HDD/HDD Cooler Set [One(1) Bag] Five (5) Ground Wires Twenty Four (24) FH #6-32X7 Bolts TNN 500AF...
  • Page 15 Installation CD User’s Guide 14) Motherboard Power Cable [One(1) Bag] One(1) Motherboard Power Cable (24 pin -> 20pin) 15) TNN 500AF User’s Guide (1Copy) 16) Spare Parts [One(1) Bag] One(1) TNN 500AF User’s Guide ※ Interpreting the Bolt Abbreviations PH M4X20 : PH(Pan Head) Type, Meter Screw, 4mm in Diameter, 20mm in Length...

  • Page 16: Optional Components

    Optional Components Heatpipe HDD Cooler (ZM-2HC2) Specifications 1) Model : TNN 500AF 2) Dimensions : 400(L) x 286(W) x 597(H) mm 3) Weight : 26Kg 4) Compatible CPUs : All Intel Pentium 4 CPUs and AMD AMD64 CPUs Supported ※ NOTE : When the Thermal Design Power rating of the CPU is 100W or higher, a quiet 120mm case fan MUST be installed and operated at 1000~1200rpm, and Rear-mount Thermal Blocks (ZM-RTB1) must be installed on the backside of the motherboard.
  • Page 17 Matrox All Parhelia Series ※ Notes 1. NVIDIA PCX Series VGA Cards are not supported. Replace with a Zalman-recommended VGA card. 2. If the VGA card does not install normally due to physical incompatibility with the case, stop installation and replace with a Zalman-recommended VGA card listed on the following website.
  • Page 18 ③ Northbridge Heatpipe (ZMN-1HB) : 20W 7) Power Supply Output Capacity : 400W 8) Power Supply Electrical Specifications (Model : TNN400APF - V2) List of compatible motherboards, HDDs, and ODDs for building a TNN 500AF system is available at the following website (www.zalman.co.kr/product/TNN500AF.html). TNN 500AF...
  • Page 19 9) Output Power Cable Serial ATA HDD Power Remote Control Standby Power M/B Power (24-Pin) M/B Power (20-Pin) VGA Card Auxiliary Power M/B Power HDD/ODD Power Power FDD Power Supply VGA Card Auxiliary Power HDD/ODD Power DC Cable TNN 500AF...

  • Page 20: Operational Notes

    2. When using an Intel motherboard, if you remove the motherboard from an existing system and attach it to the TNN 500AF, the system’ s Active Monitor may generate an alarm sound with a warning that there is no CPU fan. Remove Active Monitor from Add/Remove Programs applet in Control Panel and reinstall.

  • Page 21: Installation Guide

    The Bushings and the bolts separated at the (PH M3x60) Packing time of the CPU Block’ s removal are simply Parts Bushing for packaging purposes and are not used for (34mm) the actual assembly of the system. CPU Block TNN 500AF...
  • Page 22 Hole Socket 775 Socket Lever Back Plate Lever slot Installation for Intel P4 Socket 775 Motherboards NOTE) The Lever Slot on the Clip Support should be properly oriented on the hinged side of the Socket Lever when installing. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 23 If such Northbridge is used, the Rear-mount Thermal Blocks MUST be installed. 2) Zalman Tech does not recommend using a motherboard with a fan on the Northbridge Cooler. If the fan is removed, the Rear-mount Thermal Blocks MUST be installed.
  • Page 24 Rear-mount Thermal Blocks. 2) Thermal Pads lose adhesiveness after it has been used once. Try to attach it properly on the first attempt. 3) Do not touch the Thermal Pad with your hands. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 25 1) To prevent short-circuiting the motherboard, nipples that are not required for motherboard installation must be removed first. 2) Fix the motherboard to the TNN using all of the motherboard’s mounting holes. 3) Be careful to not let the Rear-mount Thermal Blocks fall off from the back of the motherboard. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 26 ※ ※ Notes on Installation of the Adhesive Type 1. The Thermal Tape must be adhered to the bottom of the Northbridge Block. 2. Remove the film from the Thermal Tape before adhering the Northbridge Block to the Stock Northbridge Heatsink. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 27 The position of the Northbridge Case Block can be adjusted horizontally as well as vertically. ③ Assemble and install the Northbridge Cooler as shown in the Diagram. Common Finger Bolt Northbridge Case Block Base Northbridge Case Block Cover Northbridge Heatpipe Northbridge Block Cover Northbridge Block Base TNN 500AF...
  • Page 28 CPU Case Block Base A vertically and try installing again. 2) If the CPU is located beyond the appropriate area and the Cooler is deemed uninstallable, stop and replace the motherboard with a Zalman-recommended model (www.zalman.co.kr/product/TNN500AF.html) TNN 500AF...
  • Page 29 Base where the CPU Heatpipes come in contact. 3) The CPU Case Block Base already has thermal grease coated underneath, so it should not be taken off under normal circumstances. 4) Use a coin or a screwdriver to firmly tighten the CPU Finger Bolts. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 30 ③ Install the Heatpipe CPU Cooler as shown in the diagram. CPU Finger Bolt Clip Bolt(PH M3x15) Bolt(PH M4x22) CPU Case Block Cover CPU Block Cover CPU Heatpipe CPU Block Base CPU Case Block Base Thermal Grease Thermal Grease TNN 500AF...
  • Page 31 ① Remove the Stock VGA Cooler on the VGA card and clean off the exposed contact surface completely. NOTE) Be extremely careful when taking off the Stock VGA Cooler. Zalman is not responsible for any damages Due to user negligence during the Cooler’s removal.
  • Page 32 1) If there are more than 8 VGA RAM chips on your VGA card, purchase additional RAM Heatsinks (ZM-RHS1). 2) Thermal Tape loses adhesiveness after it has been used once. Thermal Tape cannot be reused after it has been detached from a surface. If you need more, purchase it separately. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 33 VGA Heatpipes, and install the VGA card on the motherboard. VGA Block Base Thermal Grease VGA Case Block Base NOTE) The VGA Case Block Base already has thermal grease coated underneath, and should not be taken off under normal circumstances. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 34 Case Block very well. In this case, the user needs to modify the VGA Heatpipes to fit the grooves. 2) If the VGA Heatpipes must bend below the datum line, the VGA Heatpipes will not function properly and the VGA chipset may get damaged. Check if this is the case before proceeding. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 35 FDD 1EA FDD 1EA HDD 4EA HDD Cooler 1EA HDD Cooler 1EA HDD 3EA HDD 2EA ODD 1EA ODD 2EA ODD 1EA ❼ ❽ ❾ HDD Cooler 2EA FDD 1EA HDD Cooler 3EA HDD 2EA HDD Cooler 2EA TNN 500AF...
  • Page 36 ③ Install the Heatpipe HDD Cooler as shown in the diagram. Bolt (FH #6-32X13) ZM-2HC2 Damper Ground Wire Bolt (PH #6-32X7) Bracket NOTES) The ground wire MUST be connected to Both the HDD and the Damper as shown. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 37 NOTE) Remember to connect the Ground Wire to the HDD. ⑤ Insert the ODD/FDD/HDD installed Brackets in the direction shown in the diagram, and re-fasten the Bracket fixing bolts (PH M4x12) on the Left Heatsink Plate completely. Left Heatsink Plate Bracket Bolt (PH M4x12) ODD/FDD/HDD installed Brackets TNN 500AF...
  • Page 38 ⑥ Connect the Ground Wire to the right heatsink. Common Finger Bolt Ground Wire 8) Installing PCI Cards Insert the PCI cards into the PCI slots and fix them firmly in place using the card fixing bolts. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 39 ① Check whether the power connector on the motherboard is a 24 pin or 20 pin type connector and connect the appropriate Motherboard Power Cable. Sensor Connector Power Motherboard Power Cable (20 Pin) Supply Motherboard Power Cable (24 Pin) ② Connect the various power and data cables as needed. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 40 1) As shown below, there are two types of USB cables (USB-A & USB-B). Please connect the cables according to the instructions in this guide. Dual USB-A Cable Dual USB-B Cable 2) Verify the location and the layout of the USB headers from the motherboard manual. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 41 - Next to where the Remote Control USB Connectors have been connected, on the same Dual USB Port, connect the Single USB-B Connectors that have the ‘△’ marking. ‘△’Single USB-B Connector Remote Control USB Connectors M/B Dual USB Port TNN 500AF...
  • Page 42 USB Port M/B Dual USB Port 1) Verify the location and the layout of the USB headers from the motherboard manual. 2) Color codes VCC : red (yellow), D- : white (orange), D+ : green (blue), GND : black TNN 500AF...
  • Page 43 M/B Dual USB Port 1) Verify the location and the layout of the USB headers from the motherboard manual. 2) Color codes : VCC : red (yellow), D- : white (orange), D+ : green (blue), GND : black TNN 500AF...
  • Page 44 ③ Plug in the Dual USB-A and USB-B Connectors into their respective ports on the back of the Switch Panel. Dual USB-A Connector Dual USB-B Connector Switch Panel Back Side (0) (0) (0) (0) Front Side All of the USB ports (see diagram) can be used in this configuration. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 45 Check the manual for correct header arrangement first. IEEE1394 / IEEE1394B Ports IEEE1394B Connectors IEEE1394 Connectors Color codes : TPA - : Green, TPA + : Red, GND : Black, VP : White, TAPB + : Orange, TAPB - : Blue TNN 500AF...
  • Page 46 Leveler Leveler Mount 1. Fix Move Leveler Mount Wheel Mount 2. Move If the TNN500AF cannot be installed on a flat surface, the leveler can be used to make it level; doing so also reduces noise from vibration. TNN 500AF...
  • Page 47 13) Using the Remote Control Refer to the iMON & Multi-Median User’s Guide for Details. TNN 500AF...

  • Page 48: Trademarks And Copyright Notice

    - Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Corporation. - Seagate is a registered trademark of Seagate Technology LLC. 2004 by Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. Copying or publishing this user’s guide without consent of Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is prohibited. TNN 500AF...

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