Installing the mounting bars
First screw the NM-IBT2 bolts into the screw threads of the
LGA2011 socket frame.
Step 1
Then put the NM-IMB2 mounting-bars onto the bolts.
Caution: Make sure that the curved sides of the mounting bars are
pointing outwards.
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Caution: Choose the alignment of the mounting bars according to
the desired final orientation of the cooler:
Orientation A
Orientation B
Fix the mounting bars using the 4 thumb screws.
Caution: Gently tighten the screws until they stop, but don’t use
excessive force.
Required mounting parts:
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing the Noctua NH-C14S. Succeeding
the award-winning NH-C14, the NH-C14S is an elite class
top-flow CPU cooler that is extremely efficient, highly
compatible and remarkably adjustable – a top-flow solution for
the highest demands.
Enjoy your NH-C14S!
Yours sincerely,
Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO
This manual will guide you through the installation process of the
SecuFirm2™ mounting system step by step.
Prior to installing the cooler, please consult the compatibility list
on our website (www.noctua.at/compatibility) and verify that
the cooler is fully compatible with your motherboard.
Should you encounter any difficulties, please check the FAQs on
our website (www.noctua.at/faqs) 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.
Multilingual versions of this manual are available on our
website: www.noctua.at/manuals
2x NM-IMB2 Mounting Bars
4x NM-ITS1 Thumbscrews
NM-IBT2 Bolts
Applying thermal paste
If there are residual traces of thermal paste or thermal pads on
your CPU, please clean them off first. Then press a small drop
(4-5mm diameter) of NT-H1 onto the centre of the heatspreader.
Step 2
Caution: Applying too much thermal paste will lower the heat
conductivity and cooling performance!