Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Momentum 2 ROG Maximus Z690 Hero D-RGB
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EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Maximus Z690 Hero D-RGB MONOBLOCK USER GUIDE...
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This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD I/O LIGHT COVER ASSEMBLY PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK FITTINGS AND TUBING CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP...
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern Intel desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water block supports the following CPU sockets: - Intel LGA-1700 - 4 -...
PASTE Thermal Grizzly Thermal PAD F 0.5 mm Hydronaut (1g) (120 x 16 mm) (2 pcs) EK-Quantum Momentum2 Maximus XIV Hero D-RGB - Plexi Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (3831109892381) (120 x 16 mm) (4 pcs) Allen key 2 (1 pc) (8901) Polyamide Washer M2.5...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Position Description Quantity 104679 Monoblock 104028 Coldplate (Nickel) 104532 Lock Washer DIN6799 104913 Mounting Screw 100747 Spring M3x10 mm, 8 kg 104029 Jet Plate 104674 Coldplate Mosfet N (Nickel) 104676 Coldplate Mosfet W (Nickel) 104677 TOP Plexi 104678...
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat surface to work on. It is recommended that you put a foam or a soft material to lay the motherboard and the water block on. STEP 1 Turn over the motherboard and unscrew five (5) screws M2x2.5.
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STEP 3 Remove all the remaining stock thermal pads from the motherboard. SCREW M2x2.5 SCREW STEP 4 M2x4 Turn the Heatsink upside down. Unscrew four (4) M2x2.5 screws from I/O Light screen. To detach the I/O Bracket 1 unscrew two (2) M2x4 screws.
I/O LIGHT COVER ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Tighten the I/O Bracket 1 and the I/O Bracket 2 on the I/O Cover SCREW using four (4) M2x4 screws. M2x4 For this step, you will need: I/O Cover (1pc) I/O Bracket 1 (1pc) I/O Bracket 2 (1pc) I/O BRACKET 1 I/O BRACKET 2...
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 Unscrew four (4) mounting nuts (turn them in an anti-clockwise direction to unscrew). Remove the Backplate. For this step you will need: MOUNTING NUT (4x) Allen Key 2.5mm BACKPLATE TURN ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO UNSCREW MOUNTING SCREW (4x) STEP 1...
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 EK-Momentum2 ROG Maximus XIV Hero D-RGB water block comes Thermal Pad F – 0.5 mm (120 x 16 mm) with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the regulation area (Mosfet) on the water block. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to 0.5 mm complete this Step.
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND STEP 1 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:...
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STEP 2 TURN After placing the water block, the Backplate must be attached on the CLOCKWISE TO backside of the motherboard using Allen Key 2.5 mm (shown in the image). SCREW M2x2.5 SCREW While holding the water block and the motherboard with one hand, (5x) align the Backplate with Mounting Screws of the water block.
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STEP 3 Carefully place the I/O Light Cover onto the motherboard. Align the I/O Light Cover standoff holes with the holes on the motherboard. For this step, you will need: I/O LIGHT COVER Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 3 STEP 4 M2.5x5 Tighten two (2) M2.5 x 5 AX1 screws and washers to secure the I/O SCREW (2x)
FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquidcooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop. Tighten the fittings in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed. The installation of the Momentum2 water block is complete. EK-FITTING TUBING EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-pin connector of the distribution plate D-RGB LED light to the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, Empty, Ground.
WARRANTY Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the end-user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased;...
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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