Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition

Product Overview

This document provides instructions for installing the Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition CPU cooler. Please read all instructions carefully before proceeding with the installation.

01. Package Content

• A CPU Cooler Heatsink with RGB Fan (x1)
• B Intel Mounting Bracket (x2)
• C AMD Mounting Bracket (x2)
• D Motherboard Backplate (x1)
• E Standoff Screws for Intel LGA 115X/775 & AMD (x4)
• F Standoff Nuts for Intel LGA 115X/775 & AMD (x4)
• G Standoff Screws for Intel LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011 (x4)
• H Mounting Screws for Heatsink to Bracket (x2)
• I Intel LGA 115X/775 Mounting Clips (x4)
• J Thermal Paste Applicator Cap (x1)
• K Thermal Paste Syringe (x1)
• L Fan Power Cable (x1)
• M AMD AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1 Mounting Clips (x4)
• N Fan Mounting Clips for Second Fan (x2)
• O RGB Connector Cable (x1)
• P RGB Controller (x1)
• Q RGB Extension Cable (x1)
• R Rubber Grommets for Second Fan (x4)
• S Fan Screws for Second Fan (x4)

02. Intel & AMD Socket Compatibility

This cooler supports a wide range of Intel and AMD CPU sockets. The required mounting hardware varies by socket type:

• Intel LGA 1366/115X/775: Requires parts B, D, E, F, H, I.
• Intel LGA 2066/2011 v3/2011: Requires parts B, G, H.
• AMD AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1: Requires parts C, D, E, F, H, M.

03. Intel Installation - LGA 1366/115X/775

1. Prepare Mounting Brackets: Attach Intel mounting clips (I) to the Intel mounting bracket (B). Use screws (E) to secure them. Ensure the clips are oriented correctly for your specific socket type (LGA 775, LGA 115x, or LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011/1366).
   Diagram shows attaching clips (I) to bracket (B) with screws (E), with labels indicating different socket orientations.
2. Install Backplate: Place the motherboard backplate (D) onto the rear of the motherboard, aligning it with the CPU socket mounting holes.
   Diagram shows the backplate (D) being positioned behind the motherboard.
3. Install Standoffs: Screw the standoff nuts (F) onto the motherboard using the standoff screws (E) and the applicator cap (J) for leverage. Ensure they are securely fastened.
   Diagram shows standoff nuts (F) being screwed into standoff screws (E) on the motherboard, with a screwdriver and applicator cap (J) shown.

04. Intel Installation - LGA 1366/115X/775 (Continued)

1. Apply Thermal Paste: Apply a small amount of thermal paste (K) to the center of the CPU's Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS).
   Diagram shows the thermal paste syringe (K) dispensing paste onto the CPU.
2. Prepare Heatsink: Carefully peel off the protective sticker from the base of the heatsink assembly (A). Warning: Do not use the cooler without removing this sticker.
   Diagram shows the heatsink base (A) with an arrow indicating the removal of a protective sticker, accompanied by a warning.

05. Intel Installation - LGA 1366/115X/775 (Final Attachment)

1. Mount Heatsink: Align the heatsink assembly (A) with the installed standoffs. Attach the mounting brackets (B) to the heatsink and secure them to the standoffs using screws (H). Tighten screws evenly in a cross pattern.
   Diagram shows the heatsink (A) being placed onto the CPU, with mounting brackets (B) and screws (H) used to secure it to the standoffs. An arrow indicates the direction of fan airflow.

06. Intel Installation - LGA 1366/115X/775 (Completion)

The heatsink is now mounted. Ensure all screws are tightened securely but do not overtighten.

07. Intel Installation - LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011

1. Prepare Mounting Brackets: Attach Intel mounting clips (G) to the Intel mounting bracket (B). Use screws (J) to secure them. Ensure the clips are oriented correctly for LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011 sockets.
   Diagram shows attaching clips (G) to bracket (B) with screws (J), with labels indicating socket orientation.
2. Apply Thermal Paste: Apply a small amount of thermal paste (K) to the center of the CPU's Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS).
   Diagram shows the thermal paste syringe (K) dispensing paste onto the CPU.
3. Prepare Heatsink: Carefully peel off the protective sticker from the base of the heatsink assembly (A). Warning: Do not use the cooler without removing this sticker.
   Diagram shows the heatsink base (A) with an arrow indicating the removal of a protective sticker, accompanied by a warning.

08. Intel Installation - LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011 (Continued)

1. Mount Heatsink: Align the heatsink assembly (A) with the installed standoffs. Attach the mounting brackets (B) to the heatsink and secure them to the standoffs using screws (H). Tighten screws evenly in a cross pattern.
   Diagram shows the heatsink (A) being placed onto the CPU, with mounting brackets (B) and screws (H) used to secure it to the standoffs. An arrow indicates the direction of fan airflow.

09. Intel Installation - LGA 2066/2011-v3/2011 (Completion)

The heatsink is now mounted. Ensure all screws are tightened securely but do not overtighten.

10. AMD Installation - AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1

1. Prepare Mounting Brackets: Attach AMD mounting clips (M) to the AMD mounting bracket (C). Use screws (E) to secure them. Ensure the clips are oriented correctly for your specific socket type (AM4, or AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1).
   Diagram shows attaching clips (M) to bracket (C) with screws (E), with labels indicating different socket orientations.
2. Install Backplate: Place the motherboard backplate (D) onto the rear of the motherboard, aligning it with the CPU socket mounting holes.
   Diagram shows the backplate (D) being positioned behind the motherboard.
3. Install Standoffs: Screw the standoff nuts (F) onto the motherboard using the standoff screws (E) and the applicator cap (J) for leverage. Ensure they are securely fastened.
   Diagram shows standoff nuts (F) being screwed into standoff screws (E) on the motherboard, with a screwdriver and applicator cap (J) shown.

11. AMD Installation - AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1 (Continued)

1. Apply Thermal Paste: Apply a small amount of thermal paste (K) to the center of the CPU's Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS).
   Diagram shows the thermal paste syringe (K) dispensing paste onto the CPU.
2. Prepare Heatsink: Carefully peel off the protective sticker from the base of the heatsink assembly (A). Warning: Do not use the cooler without removing this sticker.
   Diagram shows the heatsink base (A) with an arrow indicating the removal of a protective sticker, accompanied by a warning.

12. AMD Installation - AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1 (Final Attachment)

1. Mount Heatsink: Align the heatsink assembly (A) with the installed standoffs. Attach the mounting brackets (C) to the heatsink and secure them to the standoffs using screws (H). Tighten screws evenly in a cross pattern.
   Diagram shows the heatsink (A) being placed onto the CPU, with mounting brackets (C) and screws (H) used to secure it to the standoffs. An arrow indicates the direction of fan airflow.

13. AMD Installation - AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1 (Completion)

The heatsink is now mounted. Ensure all screws are tightened securely but do not overtighten.

14. Fan Connection

Connect the fan power cable (L) to the appropriate fan header on your motherboard. Ensure the connector is oriented correctly.

15. RGB Lighting Setup

Connect the RGB connector (O) to the RGB controller (P). Then, connect the RGB extension cable (Q) from the controller to your motherboard's RGB header or a compatible RGB hub. Pay attention to the polarity markings (+/-) on the connectors.

16. Optional Second Fan Installation

The second fan is optional. To install a second fan, use the fan mounting clips (N) and fan screws (S), along with rubber grommets (R) if provided, to attach it to the heatsink. Ensure the fan is oriented to push air in the desired direction.

Multilingual Note:

• EN: The 2nd fan is optional
• CHT: 可選購第二個風扇
• CHS: 可选购双风扇
• AR: المروحة الثانية أختيارية
• BG: Вторият вентилатор е по избор.
• CS: druhý ventilátor je volitelný
• DE: Der 2. Lüfter ist optional
• EL: Ο δεύτερος ανεμιστήρας είναι προαιρετικός
• ES: El 2o ventilador es opcional
• FR: Le 2nd ventilateur est optionnel
• HU: A második ventilátor opcionális
• ID: Kipas pendingin ke-2 opsional
• IT: La seconda ventola è optional
• NL: De tweede fan is optioneel
• PL: opcjonalnie 2gi wentylator
• PT: A 2ª ventoinha é opcional
• RU: Второй вентилятор может быть установлен дополнительно
• SR: Instalacija dodatnog ventilatora je opcionalna.
• TR: 2'nci fan opsiyoneldir

17. Airflow Direction with Second Fan

When installing a second fan, ensure it is oriented to work with the primary fan to create optimal airflow through the heatsink. Typically, both fans should push air in the same direction.

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