Installing the ZALMAN ALPHA24 Alpha Series CPU Liquid Cooler on your Intel or AMD CPU involves several steps. Before you begin, take these precautions: avoid touching the operating fan, prevent thermal grease contact with skin or eyes, wear gloves, verify the component list, keep out of reach of children, and only use the cooler as intended. Zalman is not responsible for damage from overclocking or system transport. The ALPHA24 cooler is compatible with Intel sockets LGA2066, 2011-V3, 2011, 1700, 1200, and 115X, as well as AMD sockets AM4 and AM3. To install, first, power off and unplug your system and remove any existing cooler. Next, install the appropriate backplate and screws for your CPU socket type. Then, apply thermal paste to your CPU. Mount the pump onto the CPU and secure it using the provided clips. Connect the pump to the CPU fan header on your motherboard. Install the radiator in your case and mount the fans. Connect the fans to the PWM headers on your motherboard. Finally, connect the LED cable to the addressable RGB header on your motherboard. Power on and configure the RGB lighting via your motherboard software. The pump dimensions are 68mm(L) x 68mm(W) x 62mm(H) with a speed of 3,200RPM±10%. The radiator is pure aluminum and fan dimensions, speeds and noise levels will vary depending on the specific ALPHA24 model. For detailed instructions, consult the user manual included with your ZALMAN ALPHA24 cooler.
