Installing the Cooling Fan(s)

After a CPU has been installed, you will need to install the proper cooling device* for the CPU. This device, a heatsink/fan combination, can be purchased at many computer retail stores. Installation of the cooling device* may vary depending on the fan manufacturer’s design. You should also take space into consideration when install a cooling device*: make sure the cooling device is not too big, or else you may end up damaging components around the CPU socket.

Tyan highly recommends that you use a thin layer of some type of thermal compound (available from many computer retail stores), between the CPU and heat sink, to maximize distribution of heat away from the CPU. Please use extra caution when installing any type of clamp-style fan, or else damage may occur to the CPU socket, and/or the CPU itself. See the picture to the right for an example of how to connect the cooling fan’s power supply. Another diagram has also been provided below, to aid in CPU fan installation onto the socket.

Check the note below* for more details about installation.

Can be used to install a cooling device

Mounting points on the CPU socket

Close-up of fan connector

FAN

1

2

3

ground

+12V

speed

Specifications

Voltage

12V

Amperage

300mA

NOTE:

The FAN connector has a 12V, 300mA limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN jumper.

Installing Chassis Fans

Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, headers are provided to power those fans as well (see p. 14, section 2.6-E). Chassis fan installation will vary depending on your chassis manufacturer’s design. Please check with your chassis manufacturer for details on proper chassis fan installation.

*Please check the AMD website for recommended cooling device solutions, and more information on how to install cooling devices: http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/pdf/23986.pdf

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Tyan Computer S2460 user manual Installing the Cooling Fans, Installing Chassis Fans