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Velocity - AMD CPU WATER BLOCK Velocity CPU WATER BLOCK USER MANUAL - 3rd Revision, July 27th 2021...
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The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before installation of this product, please read important notice, disclosure, and warranty conditions that are printed on the back of the box.
TABLE OF CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY SUPPORT AND SERVICE BOX CONTENTS SOCIAL MEDIA WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK AMX AND FMX SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (Optional) CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP - 3 -...
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern AMD desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water block supports the following CPU sockets: - AMD® socket AMx and FMx - 4 -...
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BOX CONTENTS Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. EAN: 3831109813065 Spring (4 pcs) Standoff - AMD / LGA 115x (4 pcs) EK-Velocity universal CPU water block with the AMD bracket (1 pc) Standoff - 20xx (4 pcs) Washer (5 pcs) Backplate Rubber Gasket (1 pc) Metal Backplate AMD (1 pc)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED count: 20 - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) Position EAN Description Quantity...
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Technical Specification: - Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED count: 1 - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) Position EAN Description Quantity 100668 COLDPLATE - Copper 100669 COLDPLATE - Nickel...
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Technical Specification: - Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED count: 1 - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) Position EAN Description Quantity 100668 COLDPLATE - Copper 100669 COLDPLATE - Nickel...
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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK AMx AND FMx SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS HOLD-DOWN UNC 6-32 AMD® FACTORY STEP 1 CLAMPS SCREWS BACKPLATE 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.
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STEP 3 Install the backplate rubber gasket and place the metal backplate for the AMD® socket on the back of your motherboard with the RIBBED SIDE UP (facing away from the motherboard). Align the holes on the METAL BACKPLATE motherboard with the holes on the rubber gasket and backplate. Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up MOTHERBOARD with one hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with...
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STEP 5 leaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non– abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo). Non-abrasive Applying thermal compound: On a clean IHS, apply a line of Cloth thermal compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader (IHS) with a credit card or equivalent - see sample photo on left.
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STEP 7 FITTING RING Tighten the fitting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed. The installation of the CPU water block is now complete. FITTING BARB INLET PORT OUTLET PORT With EK-Velocity series water blocks it is mandatory to use the port that is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET port.
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CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 4-pin connector from the water block and fan’s RGB LED light to the RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +12V G R B. D-RGB HEADER Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is plugged into the +12V line as indicated on your...
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Connector is the same on D-RGB and RGB versions, but D-RGB version has 3 cables from connector to PCB; RGB version has 4 cables. If you connect D-RGB LED to ordinary RGB header you can damage your motherboard D-RGB LED Connector or LED strip.
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new mounting mechanism, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/ For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need.
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