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Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC R9-290X SE 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. Please 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 Powercolor Radeon R9-290 series graphics card.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD
EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate is very easy to install. First install EK-FC R9-290X SE 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 five (5) M3x4 DIN7985 screws and their washers as well (marked with arrow).
STEP 3: APPLYING THE THERMAL PADS
EK-FC R9-290X SE 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 1mm and 1,5mm thick thermal pad (Thermal Pad A – 1mm (100x16), Thermal Pad C – 1,5mm
(25x25)) as shown on the picture below. You may need to trim the excess thermal pad.
Thermal PAD C 1,5mm
Thermal PAD A 1mm
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All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
Revision 1.0. Released on 16
of July, 2014.
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Summary of Contents for ekwb EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate
- Page 1 STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate is very easy to install. First install EK-FC R9-290X SE 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.
- Page 2 EK blocks are sealed with warranty void circular label, which proves that the block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing it will void leak-free guarantee and not the guarantee on the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Support at http://www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
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