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1st Revision, Mar 22th 2019
VECTOR AX
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 1st Revision, Mar 22th 2019 VECTOR AX USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS GENERAL INFORMATIONS PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE INSTALLING THE FITTINGS AND TUBING CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA / 2 /...
  • Page 3: Important Informations

    IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS This product is made from aluminum and can be only used This product is intended for installation by expert users. Please consult a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation with other aluminum liquid cooling components, such as Al may result in damage to your equipment.
  • Page 4: General Informations

    GENERAL INFORMATIONS CONTENT: - EK-AX Vector waterblock - EK-AX Vector Backplate - Mounting screws - Thermal pads REQUIRED TOOLS: - Scissors - Phillips head screwdriver - 4mm hex socket - Optional: pliers BAG CONTENT: Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws. M2,5x4 AXI M2,5x6 AXI M2,5x8 AXI...
  • Page 5: Preparing Your Graphics Card

    PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE Remove all encircled screws using Phillips screwdriver. All heat sink assembly screws should be removed, including self-adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). STEP 1 STEP 2 REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove all encircled screws using Phillips screwdriver (4 spring) and 4mm hex socket.
  • Page 6 STEP 3 CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or q-tip, as shown on sam- ple photo) of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely clean.
  • Page 7 STEP 6 RTX 2080 Thermal pad E – 0.5 APPLYING THE THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound (by using non-abrasive cloth or q-tip) until the components and circuit board are completely clean. EKWB recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. Apply enclosed thermal grease on the GPU chip.
  • Page 8: Installing The Water Block

    INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE GRAPHICS CARD Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on to the graphic card. During this process please make sure you align mounting holes on the PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay attention not to use too much force. STEP 1 STEP 2 Plastic washer...
  • Page 9: Installing The Backplate

    INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE Take enclosed mounting screws and install them as shown on picture below. Use six (M2.5x4 AX1) screws, and tighten them using Philips head screwdriver. Screw M2,5x4 AX1 INSTALLING THE FITTINGS AND TUBING Screw in the two G1/4 threaded male fitting. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit.
  • Page 10: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip

    CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP Plug the 4-pin connector from Water block’s D-RGB LED light to the DRGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, empty, Ground. Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
  • Page 11: 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...

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