Noctua NH-D14 - Manual

NH-D14 | Installation Manual INTEL
Removing the mainboard
Step 1:
In case you want to use the cooler on an assembled system,
you first have to remove the mainboard from the case in order
to be able to install the supplied backplate.
Caution: On LGA1366 and LGA1156/1155, the supplied back-
plate will install over the mainboard’s stock backplate, so the
mainboard’s stock backplate must not be taken off.
Required mounting parts:
First put the four bolts into the holes appropriate for your
mainboard’s CPU socket.
Setting up the backplate
Step 2:
Thank you very much for choosing a Noctua cooler. This
manual will guide you through the installation process of
the SecuFirm2
tm mounting system step by step.
Prior to installing the cooler, please consult the compat-
ibility list on our website and verify that the cooler is fully
compatible with your motherboard. Should you encounter
any difficulties, please check the FAQs on our website and
don’t hesitate to contact our support team at support@
noctua.at.
Noctua cannot be held responsible for any damage or losses
caused by compatibility issues.
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website: www.noctua.at
Caution: Please verify that all four bolts are put into the ap-
propriate holes fully pushed in.
Step 4:
Installing the mounting bars
First put the plastic spacers onto the bolts, then add the
mounting bars.
Noctua NH-D14 INTEL
Installation Manual
4x plastic spacers 4x thumbscrews
1x 3-in-1 Intel backplate
4x bolts for backplate 2x mounting bars
LGA1366 (80mm)
LGA1156/1155 (75mm)
LGA775 (72mm)
For use on LGA1366 and LGA1156/1155 mainboards, please
remove the rubber inlay. Make sure that the rubber inlay is
in place for LGA775.
LGA1366 & LGA1156/1155 LGA775
Caution: On LGA1156/1155, please make sure that the two
cuts in the supplied backplate align with the screws of the
mainboard’s stock backplate.
Caution: Choose the alignment of the mounting bars according
to the desired final orientation of the cooler: Step 3:
Attaching the backplate
Place the backplate on the rear side of the mainboard so that
the bolts stick through the mounting holes.
1x LGA775 rubber inlay