Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC R9 Nano Backplate
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Ple ase visit our web site at
www.ekwb.com
for updates. Before
installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of AMD Radeon R9 Nano series graphics card.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD
EK-FC R9 Nano Backplate is very easy to install. First install EK-FC R9 Nano series water block according to its installation manual. If you have it
already installed, please check the picture below to see which mounting screws are to be left in their position and which are to be removed.
Please remove the four (4) M2.5x4 DIN7985 screws and their washers as well (marked with arrow).
STEP 3: APPLYING THE THERMAL PADS
EK-FC R9 Nano Backplate features passive cooling of the printed circuit board and it's components therefore it is mandatory to install the enclosed
thermal pad. Please install enclosed thermal pads (Thermal Pad G – 1mm (120x24), directly on to the backplate itself as shown on the picture
below. Milled markings on the backplate denote the maximum size of the thermal pad. You may need to trim the excess thermal pad.
Thermal PAD G - 1mm (120x24mm)
1
Thermal pad limitation markings
All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
Revision 1.0. Released on 21
th
of September, 2015.
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