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Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 GPU or its circuit board (PCB). EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the rubber O-ring gaskets.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS REQUIRED TOOLS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS REMOVING THE TERMINAL METAL PLATE ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE INSTALLING FITTINGS AND TUBING CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP TESTING THE LOOP SUPPORT AND SERVICE...
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120x16mm) (3 pcs) Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm - (120x24mm) (3 pcs) 3830046996213 EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (6 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm) (1 pc) Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
  • Page 5: Active Backplate Dimensions

    ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 308 mm 106.5 mm 135.5 mm REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Product Parts

    Terminal metal blank 5155 O-ring 15x1 100006 M4 x 27 DIN7984 Screw 9013 M4 x 8 DIN7984 Screw 100663 EK RGB Badge 104316 Main O-ring 100199 LED D-RGB Strip (only for plexi version) 9058 M2.5 x 6 AX1 Screw 102639...
  • Page 7: Installing The Active Backplate

    INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE STEP 1 PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD First, complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 water block according to its installation manual. In case the water block is already installed, remove the six (6) AX1 screws and their PVC washers, as shown in the image.
  • Page 8 EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate comes with its own terminal, meaning the original terminal, along with two TERMINAL COVER (2) 15x1 O-rings, on the EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 3080/3090 water block has to be removed. Unscrew the three (3) M4 x 20 DIN7984 screws and detach the terminal from the water block.
  • Page 9: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads

    CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to...
  • Page 10: Removing The Terminal Metal Plate

    STEP 4 REMOVING THE TERMINAL METAL PLATE The Metal plate attached on the Terminal is meant as a precaution, TERMINAL METAL PLATE to secure the two O-rings to prevent them from falling out of their sockets during transport and handling. Before the installation of the Active Backplate, this metal plate has to be removed.
  • Page 11 Place the active backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned. Position an M2.5 x 8 AX1 screw into each of the six (6) M2.5 x 8 AX1 mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 12: Installing Fittings And Tubing

    The pre-mounted terminal is positioned for the optimal flow in the EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 water block and in the EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate. The terminal can be shifted for 180 degrees but by using it so, the inlet and outlet ports are changed.
  • Page 13: Testing The Loop

    TESTING THE LOOP To ensure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components.
  • Page 14: Support And Service

    SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS” where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need. Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS” Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks...

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