be quiet! Dark Rock Slim CPU Cooler
Installation Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a be quiet! product. This guide will assist you with the installation process. For any installation issues, contact customer services at service@bequiet.com. be quiet! is not liable for damages resulting from compatibility problems.
Warranty
- 3-year manufacturer guarantee for consumers (original purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only).
- Warranty claims require a copy of the purchase receipt from an authorized be quiet! dealer.
- Any manipulation, structural changes, or damage from external mechanical forces will void the guarantee.
- General Warranty Conditions are available at bequiet.com.
Listan GmbH, Wilhelm-Bergner-Straße 11c, 21509 Glinde, Germany. For further support, contact via email: service@bequiet.com.
⚠ It is recommended to mount the cooler outside the PC case for easier installation. The cooler should be removed prior to transportation.
Scope of Delivery
| Part Name | Quantity |
|---|
| be quiet! Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler | 1 |
| Silent Wings 3 120mm fan | 1 |
| Intel backplate | 1 |
| Intel mounting brackets | 2 |
| Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 | 2 |
| Long AMD mounting brackets | 2 |
| Cooler mounting bridge | 1 |
| Intel spacer nut A | 4 |
| Intel spacer nut B | 4 |
| AMD spacer nuts | 4 |
| Mounting bracket fastening screws | 4 |
| Mounting bridge fastening screws | 2 |
| Intel backplate screws | 4 |
| AMD backplate screws | 4 |
| O-rings | 4 |
| Thermal paste | 1 |
| Fan clips | 4 |
Installation for Intel LGA 2011 (-3) Square ILM / LGA 2066
Parts Needed:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 2x Intel mounting brackets (4), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nut A (8), 4x mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 1x thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17).
Assembly of the Cooler Mounting Frame
Screw the Intel spacer nut A onto the threads of the socket frame. Place the Intel mounting brackets over the Intel spacer nuts and tighten them with the mounting bracket fastening screws. Use any cross-tip screwdriver.
① (Visual description: Shows a motherboard socket with four threaded posts. Four Intel spacer nuts A are screwed onto these posts. Two Intel mounting brackets are placed over the spacer nuts and secured with screws, forming a square frame around the socket.)
Mounting the CPU Cooler
First, remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste evenly on the CPU surface. The supplied amount is sufficient for one or two applications.
② (Visual description: Shows the underside of the CPU cooler with a protective film being peeled off. Then, a small amount of thermal paste is applied to the center of a CPU.)
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Mounting the CPU Cooler (Continued)
Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and alternately tighten them. Use any cross-tip screwdriver.
③ (Visual description: Shows the cooler mounting bridge being placed onto the CPU cooler. Then, the entire cooler assembly is positioned onto the CPU on the motherboard. Screws are inserted from above into the mounting bridge and tightened.)
Fastening the Fan
Fasten the 120mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.
④ (Visual description: Shows the 120mm fan being attached to the heatsink using metal fan clips. The fan cable is then connected to a motherboard header.)
When dismantling the 120mm fan, push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.
Installation for Intel LGA 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155
Parts Needed:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 1x Intel backplate (3), 2x Intel mounting brackets (4), 2x Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 (5), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x Intel spacer nut B (9), 4x mounting bracket fastening screws (11), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x Intel backplate screws (13), 4x O-rings (15), 1x thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17).
Mounting the Backplate
Position the Intel backplate screws in the notches on the rear side of the Intel backplate, aligning with the holes drilled for each socket. For fixing the backplate screws, use the O-rings. Once assembled, position the Intel backplate under the motherboard, ensuring the backplate screws are precisely positioned inside the motherboard holes.
① (Visual description: Shows the Intel backplate. Screws are inserted into specific notches on the backplate, with O-rings placed on them. The backplate is then positioned under the motherboard, with screws aligning with the motherboard holes for LGA 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155 and LGA 1700.)
Installation of the Mounting Brackets
Screw the Intel spacer nut B onto the previously positioned Intel backplate. Then, depending on your socket (LGA 1700 or others), position the Intel mounting brackets (4) or Intel mounting brackets LGA 1700 (5) over the Intel spacer nut B and secure them with the mounting bracket fastening screws. Use any cross-tip screwdriver.
② (Visual description: Shows Intel spacer nuts B being screwed onto the backplate posts. Then, the appropriate Intel mounting brackets (either standard or LGA 1700 specific) are placed over the spacer nuts and secured with screws.)
Mounting the CPU Cooler
First, remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste evenly on the CPU surface. The supplied amount is sufficient for one or two applications.
③ (Visual description: Shows the underside of the CPU cooler with a protective film being peeled off. Then, a small amount of thermal paste is applied to the center of a CPU.)
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Mounting the CPU Cooler (Continued)
Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and alternately tighten them. Use any cross-tip screwdriver.
④ (Visual description: Shows the cooler mounting bridge being placed onto the CPU cooler. Then, the entire cooler assembly is positioned onto the CPU on the motherboard. Screws are inserted from above into the mounting bridge and tightened.)
Fastening the Fan
Mount the 120mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.
⑤ (Visual description: Shows the 120mm fan being attached to the heatsink using metal fan clips. The fan cable is then connected to a motherboard header.)
When dismantling the 120mm fan, push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.
Installation for AMD AM5 / AM4
Parts Needed:
1x Dark Rock Slim CPU cooler (1), 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm fan (2), 2x long AMD mounting brackets (6), 1x cooler mounting bridge (7), 4x AMD spacer nuts (10), 2x mounting bridge fastening screws (12), 4x AMD backplate screws (14), 1x thermal paste (16), 2x fan clips (17).
Assembly of the Cooler Mounting Frame
To mount the cooler, remove both plastic retainers of the AMD retention module. The factory-fitted backplate on the motherboard's rear side will be needed for subsequent installation.
① (Visual description: Shows an AMD motherboard with the stock retention module. The plastic clips of the retention module are removed, leaving the backplate in place.)
Installation of the Mounting Brackets
Place the four AMD spacer nuts onto the backplate bolts protruding through the front side and secure both long AMD mounting brackets with the AMD backplate screws.
② (Visual description: Shows four AMD spacer nuts being placed onto the backplate bolts on the motherboard. Then, two long AMD mounting brackets are placed over the spacer nuts and secured with AMD backplate screws.)
Mounting the CPU Cooler
First, remove the protective foil from the underside of the cooler. Spread the thermal paste evenly on the CPU surface. The supplied amount is sufficient for one or two applications.
③ (Visual description: Shows the underside of the CPU cooler with a protective film being peeled off. Then, a small amount of thermal paste is applied to the center of a CPU.)
Caution: The thermal paste supplied is not suitable for human consumption. If swallowed, drink plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Mounting the CPU Cooler (Continued)
Position the cooler mounting bridge centrally on the cooler. Place the cooler unit onto the CPU. Insert the mounting bridge fastening screws from above into the cooler mounting bridge and alternately tighten them. Use any cross-tip screwdriver.
④ (Visual description: Shows the cooler mounting bridge being placed onto the CPU cooler. Then, the entire cooler assembly is positioned onto the CPU on the motherboard. Screws are inserted from above into the mounting bridge and tightened.)
Fastening the Fan
Mount the 120mm fan onto the cooler unit using the fan clips. Connect the fan to the motherboard's PWM signal.
⑤ (Visual description: Shows the 120mm fan being attached to the heatsink using metal fan clips. The fan cable is then connected to a motherboard header.)
When dismantling the 120mm fan, push the notches of the fan clips away from the fan.
