ekwb EK-FB GA X399 GAMING RGB Monoblock Series Installation Manual

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Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1. Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning with the installation process!
2. Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and/or motherboard's circuit board (PCB).
3. The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
4. The use of quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Sample photo of GA X399 AORUS Gaming 7 motherboard
Mosfets
AMD X399
Chipset
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING STOCK COOLER AND I/O COVER. Remove all encircled screws. There
are 4 (four) screws on the back of the motherboard that need to be removed in
order to remove the factory installed MOSFET cooling solutions and 3 (three) screws
that need to be removed in order to remove the I/O cover for easier Heatsink
installation. You may have to disconnect the RGB connector!
MOSFET
screws
STEP 4: CUTTING THERMAL PADS
Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed in order to fit the
voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the motherboard's circuit board. WARNING:
DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELOW ARE SCALED.
1. Thermal pad G– 1.0mm
(for MOSFET and CHOKES)
2. Thermal pad F– 2.0mm
(for Heatsink)
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD G 1mm - (120x24mm) [EAN: 3830046996770]
Thermal PAD F 2mm – (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996756]
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Installation manual for EK-FB GA X399 GAMING RGB Monoblock water block
CPU socket
BAG CONTENT:
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
STEP 3: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader
(IHS) - see sample photo below with enclosed thermal grease.
The quantity of about two stripes is just about right. There is no need to cover the
whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the cooling
performance!
I/O cover
screws
STEP 5: PREPARING THE MONOBLOCK AND HEATSINK
Place the M2,5 self-adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!
Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
philips screwdriver
Revision 2.0. Published on February 1
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Allen key
st
2018