ekwb EK-Momentum MSI Z390 MEG GODLIKE Installation Manual

Installation manual for EK-Momentum MSI Z390 MEG GODLIKE 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- 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 motherboard:
CPU SOCKET
MSI Z390 MEG GODLIKE
CHIPSET HEATSINK

STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

REMOVING STOCK COOLER.
Remove all (7) encircled screws. There are screws
on the back of the motherboard that need to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution.
2.. CUTTING THERMAL PADS.
motherboard's circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELOW ARE SCALED.
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Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD F 1mm - (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996732]
MOSFETS
Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the
BAG CONTENT:
Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

1. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right
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 F– 1.0mm
(for mosfets and coils):
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. Apply thermal compound on
with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm
Revision 1.0. Published on August 27
for updates.
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2019