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- Page 1 For EK-KIT A series units | 1st Revision, Apr 3rd 2017 Starter Liquid Cooling Kit FLUID GAMING A120 A240 A240G USER GUIDE...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
PC builders with the best of what the 3. EKWB d.o.o. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, market can offer. Fluid Gaming kits are the next step to bring extreme including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, liquid cooling performance in the hands of dedicated gamers and PC accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation and improper testing. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT SCOPE OF DELIVERY DRAINING OF THE LOOP REQUIRED TOOLS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE THE COOLER IS TOO LOUD RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL LIQUID COOLING PARTS CLEANING GUIDE DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS PREVENTIVE STEPS LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM SUPPORT AND SERVICE... -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY CPU water Block CPU Backplate mechanism Thermal grease CPU Mounting mechanism with AMD® mounting plate Fans Pump-Reservoir combo UNI Pump Bracket Compression fi ttings (120mm Fan) Radiator Coolant Tube ATX Bridging plug / 3 /... -
Page 6: Required Tools
Fan cable Y-splitter Adapter cable Installation manual REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips-head screwdriver Mixing bottle 1L Bottle of distilled water Pair of scissors / 4 /... -
Page 7: Radiator Space Constraint Requirements
RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS 120 mm (4,72 in) 27,5 mm (1,08 in) 120 mm (4,72 in) / 5 /... -
Page 8: Dozen Good Advices For The Newcomers
DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS 1. In order to make the package more compact we have decided to enclose 7. Generally, for optimal performance, the Pump should be positioned be- only the coolant concentrate for liquid cooling. Therefore you need to provide fore the Radiator in the water loop. -
Page 9: General Information On Water Block Compatibility
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern Intel® and AMD® desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water block supports the following CPU sockets: - Intel® Socket LGA-115x - Intel®... - Page 10 STEP 2 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo). Non-abrasive cloth Applying thermal compound: EK recommends blob or line method of ap- plying the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right.
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Page 11: Lga-115X Socket Motherboards
LGA-115x SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS Outer part STEP 1 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface with front facing down. STEP 2 Preparing backplate rubber gasket The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mount- ing system and must be used every time you install this water block on your motherboard. - Page 12 STEP 5 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo). Non-abrasive Applying thermal compound: EK recommends blob or line method of applying the cloth enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right.
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Page 13: Amd® Socket Am4 Motherboards
STEP 7 Install the CPU water block along with the motherboard back into the computer chassis. The installation of the CPU water block is now complete. STEP 7 AMD® SOCKET AM4 MOTHERBOARDS M4x14 Screws STEP 1 Replacing the mounting plate: Place the water block on a neven surface and remove the four Intel®... - Page 14 STEP 3 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface with front facing up. STEP 3 STEP 4 Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps UNC 6-32 and the factory backplate: AMD®...
- Page 15 STEP 5 Metal Preparing backplate rubber gasket Backplate The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mounting system and must be Outer part used every time you install this water block on your motherboard. With AMD® Sockets you should use whole rubber backplate including the inner core.
- Page 16 STEP 8 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo). Applying thermal compound: EK recommends blob or line method of ap- Non-abrasive plying the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal compound to the CPU heat cloth spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right.
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Page 17: Installing The Radiator And Fans
STEP 10 Install the CPU water block along with the motherboard back into the com- puter chassis. The installation of the CPU waterblock is now complete. STEP 10 INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS OPTION #1: UNC 6-32 x 30 screw INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS STEP 1 Install the fans on the radiator. - Page 18 STEP 2 Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for installation of radiator UNC 6-32 x 5 unit. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the size, fan screw mounting holes and the hardware you have installed. You must make sure that the unit fits into the chassis.
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Page 19: Installing The Radiator And Fans In One Go
OPTION #2: UNC 6-32 x 30 screw INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS IN ONE GO STEP 1.: Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for installation of radiator unit. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the size, fan mounting holes and the hardware you have installed. -
Page 20: Installing The Pump-Reservoir Unit
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT STEP 1 The KIT comes with combined pump and reservoir unit with pre- installed anti-vibration decouplers. Pump-reservoir combo unit Take the unit and place it on the EK-UNI Holder DDC Spider (120mm FAN) Secure it from the bottom side using four M4x4 screws and PVC washers. -
Page 21: Installing The Gpu Waterblocks
STEP 3 Secure the M4x6 screws (from the previous step) with four M4 nuts and PVC washers. Tighten them using 2,5mm Allen key with the screws. PC Chassis Make sure that the screws are holding tight but do not exag- gerate with the force applied. -
Page 22: Connecting The Tubing
It is recommended that you use the correct INLET and OUTLET port on your GPU waterblock to ensure optimal performance. Make sure you close the unused G1/4 threaded openings with the enclosed plugs! CONNECTING THE TUBING STEP 1 CPU WATERBLOCK In order to successfully route the tubing it is recommended that you COLD AIR check the water cooling scheme on the right picture. - Page 23 STEP 2 Visualize the tube’s routes and then measure the distance by trying to fit it into the chassis. Mark the required length with a marker. Before cutting it ˝is recommended that you leave an additional 2 or 3 centimeters to spare. You can shorten it afterwards.
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Page 24: Electrical Connections
STEP 5.: Slide the fitting ring towards the barb and tighten it in clockwise direction as far as it goes. Repeat the procedure on all the fittings in order to connect the water cooling loop. The liquid cooling loop components are now connected and the cooling cir- cuit is now complete. -
Page 25: Connecting The Fans
CONNECTING THE FANS STEP 1 To connect all the fans to a single fan header you might need to use EK- Cable Y Splitter. Connect the female connectors from the fans with male connectors on the fan splitter cable. STEP 1 STEP 2 Connect the female EK-Cable Y splitter connector to the male connector header located on the motherboard. -
Page 26: Recommended Filling And Leak-Testing Procedure
RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAK- TESTING PROCEDURE Power supply ATX cable STEP 1 EK-ATX It is mandatory to do the following: Bridging Plug 1. Disconnect all PSU power connectors (4/8-pin ESP, 24-pin ATX, PCI-express power, SATA power) in your computer. 2. Plug the EK-ATX Bridging plug (enclosed) to your 24-pin ATX PSU cable which allows jump starting your computer. -
Page 27: Filling The System For The First Time
FILLING THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME STEP 1: Preparing the cooling liquid. The coolant comes in concentrated form. In order to prepare the cooling liquid you must take a 100mL clear coolant concentrate, which is enclosed with the kit, and mix it with 900mL of distilled water. Make sure you mix the mixture properly before pouring it into the water cooling loop. - Page 28 STEP 4 When you turn on the power supply the coolant should be pushed from the reservoir to other water cooling components, therefore you have to fill the coolant continuously while the pump is running. Alternatively you can cycle (turn on and off) the power supply in few second intervals to speed up the air bleeding process.
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Page 29: Draining Of The Loop
DRAINING OF THE LOOP STEP 1 Before disassembling the water cooling loop it is mandatory turn off your computer and pull the power cord from the socket. Prepare some paper towels and stack them over the hardware. Unscrew the four M4 nuts securing the EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm Fan) on the PC chassis. -
Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
+12VDC) - the limit of KK 254 4-pin fan header on the motherboard. What flow rates are to be expected with EK-KIT A? A: This kit typically operates at about 180L/h (A120, A240) and 160L/h respectively. / 28 /... - Page 31 What thermal performance is to be expected from the EK-KIT A unit? A: The nominal cooling capacity of the EK-KIT A units is listed in the table below: dT=10K dT=15K KIT A120 * 148W 212W KIT A240 * 296W 444W...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING IN CASE OF CPU OVERHEATING: 5. Thermal interface material (paste/grease) not applied or applied improperly: Lack of - or even too much TIM - may result in CPU over- Very high CPU temperatures are usually the symptoms of malfunctioning heating. -
Page 33: The Cooler Is Too Loud
THE COOLER IS TOO LOUD This kit is equipped with fast-spinning EK-Vardar high-static pressure PWM General Gigabyte Z270/X99 motherboard guide: controlled fans, which run at very high speed if the UEFI/BIOS is not set to 1. Enter UEFI and go to M.I. T . - > PC Health Status control fan speed. -
Page 34: Preventive Steps
PREVENTIVE STEPS Upon cleaning is it necessary to flush the water blocks in water and rinse them with distilled water. After rinsing we recommend soaking the water blocks in paper towels until completely dry. It is nearly impossible to avoid the natu- 1. -
Page 36: Support And Service
SUPPORT AND SERVICE For assistance please contact: http://support.ekwb.com/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...