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EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Maximus XII Hero MONOBLOCK USER GUIDE...
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This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please consult with a qualified technician since improper installation may result in damage to the equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of this product, nor its installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS MONOBLOCK DIMENSIONS PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD REMOVING THE PLASTIC I/O COVER REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE MOTHERBOARD CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP TESTING THE LOOP SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA...
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD REMOVING THE PLASTIC I/O COVER Unscrew the four (4) screws to remove the plastic I/O cover. This plastic cover can be reused once you’ve installed the water block. For easier installation of the water block, we recommend you disconnect the LED connector first.
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Remove all encircled screws and washers. There are six (6) screws on the back of the motherboard that need to be removed before you can take off the factory-installed MOSFET cooling solution. After removing the screws, carefully detach the stock cooler and pre- applied thermal pads.
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm Your monoblock comes with thermal pads that need to be trimmed to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the motherboard’s circuit board. 120 mm 1 mm Place larger strips of thermal pads over the marked area and make sure Thermal Pad all MOSFET and inductor chips are covered, as shown in the picture.
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease (thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even in thickness over the entire surface of the IHS. The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease may lead to poor performance! For this Step, you will need:...
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD Carefully place your EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Maximus XII Hero water block on the motherboard or vice versa, as shown in the picture. Make sure the mounting holes are aligned. ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE MOTHERBOARD...
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I/O cover LED connector before securing the screws. STEP 2 STEP 3 IMPORTANT: For the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Maximus XII Hero monoblock to Use this opening operate properly, the G1/4 port nearest to the right edge of the water as the Inlet Port! block MUST BE USED AS THE INLET PORT.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP Plug the 3-pin connector from the monoblock’s D-RGB LED light to the D-RGB Header on the motherboard. The LEDs will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data, Empty, Ground. D-RGB Header RGB Header TESTING THE LOOP...
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance, please contact: http://support.ekwb.com/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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