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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.

Noctua NH-C14S | Installation Manual | LGA2011

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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!

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