ekwb EK-FB MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON RGB Monoblock Installation Manual

Installation manual for EK-FB MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON RGB Monoblock water block
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
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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 MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard
CPU socket
X299 PCH
(SB)

STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 2 screws on the
back of the motherboard that need to be removed in order to remove the factory
installed MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution. Please store away the factory backplate
as it will be reused.
2. 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.
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD G 1mm - (120x24mm) [EAN: 3830046996770]
All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page. Please check terms of use.
BAG CONTENT:
Mosfets

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

1. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader
(IHS) - see sample photo on right with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease.
The quantity of about two rice grains 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!
1. Thermal pad G– 1.0mm
(for mosfets and inductor coils):
Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
Revision 2.1. Published on February 21
www.ekwb.com for updates.
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2018