ekwb EK-FB ASUS Max4 Extreme Installation And Mounting Manuals

Installation and mounting manual for EK-FB ASUS Max4 Extreme water block:
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The barb hose fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them in; otherwise the high flow fittings might break. These fittings do not need to be tightened with much force because the
liquid seal is made using o-rings. The use of an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Sample photo of ASUS Maximus IV Extreme PCB design

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER.

pipe cooler / backplate assembly to the motherboard's circuit board.

3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the NF200 (NB) and P67 PCH (SB chips with
for example Arctic Cooling MX-2 ™ or MX-4 ™ thermal grease. EKWB recommends
to apply thermal grease in cross form for best performance (see sample picture).

5. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON MOTHERBOARD.

BOTH SIDES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.)
Apply thermal grease on
Northbridge (NF200) and
Southbridge (P67).
All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
NF200
bridge chip
P67 Southbridge
Remove all 8 screws holding the original heat-
Place thermal pads you cut on PCB as shown on picture bellow.

2. CLEANING THE PCB.

Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all
screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or qtip,
as shown on sample photo) of the original thermal compound until the components and
circuit board are completely clean. EKWB does not recommend using any liquids for
removing paste.

4. CUTTING THERMAL PADS.

Two (2) 90x15x1mm thermal pads are enclosed with your
EK-FB Max4 Extreme water block. You will have to cut the thermal pad in order to cover all
marked surfaces surface. (WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELLOW ARE SCALED!)
(PLEASE REMOVE FOIL OF THERMAL PADS ON
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Mosfets
CPU socket
Place 1mm thermal pads here and make
sure all chips are covered.
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Released on 18 of May, 2011.
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