ekwb EK-FB MSI X470 M7 RGB Installation Manual

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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.
GENERAL INFORMATION Sample photo of MSI X470 M7 motherboard
Mosfet heatsink
CPU socket
AMD X470
chipset heatsink

STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 4 screws on the
back of the motherboard, that need to be removed in order to remove the factory
installed MOSFET cooling solution. Additional 2 screws need to be removed to remove
the plastic I/O cover. Please store the removed material away for later use. You can
attach the I/O cover back, after you mount the Monoblock.
CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be
trimmed in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFETs and coils) on the
motherboard's circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELOW ARE
SCALED.
1. Thermal pad F – 0.5mm
(for mosfets):
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD F 0.5mm - (120x12mm) [EAN: 3830046996725]
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Installation manual for
Do not remove
the PCH (SB)
Cooler!
EK-FB MSI X470 M7 RGB
BAG CONTENT:
Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps and the factory backplate:
Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws securing the original
plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as shown on the sketch. Remove the
original AMD® backplate and the hold-down clamps and store them away.
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON MOTHERBOARD. Place thermal pads on PCB as shown
on the picture
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
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Place 1mm thermal pads in larger strips over marked
area and make sure all mosfet chips are covered.
Revision 1.0. Published on June 13
for updates.
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2018