ZALMAN TNN 500AF User Manual

English Edition  
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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.  
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 worlds 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  
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).  
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  
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)  
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 1M) 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  
A latch is installed to prevent component  
theft.  
The Remote Control enables the user to  
conveniently experience multimedia  
content and control the PC.  
Various I/O ports are provided (Audio,  
USB, IEEE-1394, 1394B)  
Heatpipe HDD Cooler dissipates heat  
from the hard disk and reduces vibration  
transferred to the case.  
Four casters (wheels) withstand up to four  
metric tons of weight in total, and have  
skid prevention / height adjustment  
features built in.  
The case is structured to easily house up  
to two ODDs and five HDDs.  
Retractable 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  
Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 25℃)  
TNN 500AF AMD System  
Conventional AMD System  
Fan rpm at Full Load  
Power Consumption Test  
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Configuration of Systems for Testing  
Testing 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  
Thermal Test (Room Temperature : 25℃)  
TNN 500AF Intel System  
Conventional Intel System  
※ Fan rpm at Full Load  
Power Consumption Test  
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Configuration of Systems for Testing  
Testing 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  
TNN 500AF  
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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