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▣ 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.
▣ Contents
1. Safety Notices
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2. Features
3. Patents
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4. Components
5. Optional Components
6. Specifications
7. Operational Notes
8. Installation Guide
9. Trademarks and Copyright Notice
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Safety Notices
1) Keep this unit away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
2) This unit should be placed on a flat, level, and solid surface.
3) Always shut down the operating system and switch the AC OFF before disassembling.
4) Keep this unit in an upright position when the AC power is ON.
5) Do not place or spill liquids on this unit.
6) Avoid inserting any objects into the system while it is ON.
7) Lower the caster stops to immobilize the unit before using the system.
8) If this unit is to be transported a long distance, place it in the original packing box or a custom
made hard case.
9) Do not drop or expose this unit to shock while it is in transit.
10) Store and use out of the reach of children.
11) Check the condition of the product and its components before installation.
If there is a problem with the product and/or its components, please contact the Retailer
immediately.
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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.
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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 absolutely
noiseless cooling solution for the CPU, VGA Card, Power Supply, and Northbridge free of fans,
making it ideal for storage servers, workstations, high-end home systems, and sound studio
computer systems.
1) Complete Silence
The cooling system does not generate any noise because it does not utilize any fans. Even
the HDD noise is blocked out by the sturdy aluminum plates 5 to 7mm thick, achieving
completely silent computing.
2) Stability
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No Fans in the System
The majority of heat generated inside the system is
transferred through heatpipes to the heatsink plates
where it is dissipated via natural convection, reducing
inflow of dust dramatically. Consequently, this
prevents system crashes caused by dust buildup and
fan failures (fans last around 20,000 to 50,000 hours).
② High-Capacity Aluminum Heatsink Plates for
Natural Convection
Two large aluminum heatsink plates cool heat
generating components, such as the CPU and VGA
Chipset, through natural convection. Without any
moving parts, the TNN 500AF is virtually free of the
need for mechanical maintenance, and it is 100%
recyclable, making it environmentally friendly.
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Heat Transfer via Heatpipes
Virtually ever-lasting heatpipes transfer heat away
from the CPU, VGA chipset, and Northbridge chipset
preventing system crashes due to over heating.
- CPU Heatpipes
Heat from the CPU is transferred to the heatsink plate
through 6 heatpipes each 6 millimeters in diameter.
The six heatpipes can transfer up to 150W of heat
from the CPU - sufficient for the hottest CPUs on the
market. The CPU Block Base is made of pure copper
to ensure the highest cooling performance.
CPU Heatpipes
- VGA Card Heatpipes
Heat from the VGA Card is transferred to the heatsink
plate through 3 heatpipes each 6 millimeters in
diameter. The three heatpipes can transfer up to 75W
of heat from the VGA chipset - sufficient for the hottest
VGA cards on the market.
VGA Card Heatpipes
- Northbridge Heatpipe
Heat from the Northbridge chipset is transferred to the
heatsink plate through a single heatpipe, 5 millimeters
in diameter. This heatpipe can transfer up to 20W of
heat.
Northbridge Heatpipe
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Heat Transfer via Rear-mount Thermal Blocks
When the Rear-mount Thermal Blocks are installed on
the back-side of the motherboard in line with the
position of the FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and the
Northbridge chipset, each can lower the FET
temperature by 10 to 30°Cand the Northbridge chipset
Rear-mount Thermal Blocks
by 5 to 10°C
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High-Efficiency, Fanless Power Supply
The power supply uses high-efficiency FET
components and Heat Source Contact (HSC)
technology, eliminating the need for a fan, and
has a 10% higher power conversion efficiency
(80%) rating than conventional power supplies.
Heat from the power supply is transferred
directly to the high-capacity heatsink plates,
where it is dissipated by natural convection,
making the power supply free of noise and
vibration.
- High-capacity active PFC inductors, separate switching transformers for each power rail
(+12V, +5V, +3.3V), and 2-FET forward converter design all work to create a superior
level of stable power quality.
- Conventional power supplies tend to have lower output voltage due to line-dropping
phenomenon. The TNN Power Supply extends the output voltage sensors up to the
motherboard connection for +3.3V, +5V, and +12V rails to prevent this, enhancing
output voltage accuracy and assuring system stability.
■Ripple and noise waveforms at DC output
a)+5VDC
(21.4mVp-p)
b)+3.3VDC
(42.2mVp-p)
c)+12V1DC d)+12V2DC
(80.8mVp-p) (88.4mVp-p)
e)-12VDC
(98.4mVp-p)
f)-5VDC
(56mVp-p)
g)+5VsdDC
(31.8mVp-p)
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Data above were measured according to INTEL ATX v2.03/ATX12V power supply specs.
Measurement specifications : For each DC output, a bypass made up of one 0.1μF
ceramic capacitor and one 10μF electrolytic capacitor is connected and measured with
an oscilloscope (input impedance 1MΩ) at a frequency bandwidth of 20MHz. The
waveforms may differ under different measurement conditions.
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.
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4) Ease of Use
① A latch is installed to prevent component
theft.
②The Remote Control enables the user to
conveniently experience multimedia
content and control the PC.
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③Various I/O ports are provided (Audio,
USB, IEEE-1394, 1394B)
④Heatpipe HDD Cooler dissipates heat
from the hard disk and reduces vibration
transferred to the case.
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⑤Four casters (wheels) withstand up to four
metric tons of weight in total, and have
skid prevention / height adjustment
features built in.
⑥The case is structured to easily house up
to two ODDs and five HDDs.
⑦Retractable handles are attached for
short-range transportation.
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
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Test Results
▶AMD AMD64 Athlon64 System
①Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 25℃)
TNN 500AF AMD System
Conventional AMD System
※Fan rpm at Full Load
②Power Consumption Test
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Configuration of Systems for Testing
④Testing Equipment and Programs
▣CPU Loading Program
CPU Burm (47, High)
▣Measurement Instrument
Personal Daq/56 (Iotech, Inc.) KIKUSUI PCR 1000L
▣Temperature Measurement Program
DaqView (Iotech, Inc.)
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▶Intel P4 Prescott System
①Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 25℃)
TNN 500AF Intel System
Conventional Intel System
※ Fan rpm at Full Load
② Power Consumption Test
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③Configuration of Systems for Testing
④Testing Equipment and Programs
▣CPU Loading Program
Maximum Power Program for the Prescott Processor Rev. 1.2
▣Measurement Instrument
Personal Daq/56 (Iotech, Inc.) KIKUSUI PCR 1000L
▣Temperature Measurement Program
DaqView (Iotech, Inc.)
※Caution
1) If the CPU has a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating than an Intel Prescott or
an AMD Athlon64 3500+, the Heatpipe Northbridge Cooler and a Rear-mount Thermal
Blocks (ZM-RTB1) MUST be installed to cool the Northbridge.
2) To use CPUs with a 100W or higher TDP rating, Rear-mount thermal Blocks Must be
installed (one for each FET) on the backside of the motherboard in-line with each FET.
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Patents
◈Korean Patent Application #04-82817
◈Korean Patent Application #03-30358
◈Korean Design Application #03-19970
◈International patent applications pending in the EU, USA, Japan and 30+ other countries
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Components
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1) Heatpipe CPU Cooler Parts
[One(1) Bag]
1) Components for Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478)
One (1) Socket 478 CPU Clip
Four(4) PH M4X22 bolts
Two (2) Socket 478 Finger Bolts (M3X52)
Two (2) Socket 478 Clip Supports
2) Components for Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 775)
One(1) Socket 775 Clip Support
One(1) Socket 754 Back Plate
Two (2) Socket 775 Finger Bolts (M3X49)
Four (4) PH M3X22 Bolts
3) Components for AMD Amd64 (Socket 478)
Two Socket 754 Finger Bolts (#6-32X40)
Two (2) Socket 754 AMD Nipples
2) Heatpipe VGA Cooler Parts
[One(1) Bag]
Four (4) VGA Finger Bolts A (M2.5)
Eight (8) Ram Heatsinks
Four (4) VGA Springs
Four (4) VGA Finger Bolts B (M3)
Paper Washers
VGA Block A/B & Cover [one(1) Each]
3) Heatpipe Northbridge Cooler Parts
[One(1) Bag]
Block Cover
Block Base
Thermal Pad
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 Set
[One(1) Bag]
Five (5) Ground Wires
Twenty Four (24) FH #6-32X7 Bolts
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