EK-Quantum Momentum2 Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB Plexi User Manual

EK-Quantum Momentum2 Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB Plexi User Manual

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Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Momentum2 Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB Plexi

  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB - Plexi MONOBLOCK USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD REMOVING THE BACKPLATE REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER REMOVING THE MOSFET COOLER FROM THE STOCK COOLER REMOVING THE MOSFET COOLER ASSEMBLING THE MOSFET COOLER TO THE WATER BLOCK MOUNTING THE STOCK LED COVER TO THE WATER BLOCK REMOVE THE LED COVER FROM THE STOCK COOLER MOUNT THE LED COVER TO THE WATER BLOCK...
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) 3830046996732 (2x) Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) Thermal PAD F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) 3830046996749 (4x) EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB - Plexi - 4 -...
  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 189.5 mm 121.2 mm 26.8 mm 39 mm - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Position Description Quantity 107230 TOP plate (Plexi) 107229 Standout (Acetal) 104028 Coldplate (Nickel) 104773 OR - Velocity² Coldplate 104029 Jet Plate 104686 Screw M4 x 12 DIN7991 100258 Standoff M4 - M2 x 2.5 100663 EK Badge 104444...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Motherboard

    PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE BACKPLATE REMOVE FROM THE FRONT SIDE OF THE MOTHERBOARD Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat surface to work on. It is recommended to put foam or soft material to lay the motherboard and the water block on.
  • Page 8: Removing The Stock Cooler

    STEP 2 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER REMOVE Additional three (3) screws and three (3) standoffs must be removed to remove the original stock cooler. After removing the screws and standoffs, carefully detach the stock cooler and pre-applied thermal pad. EK provides replacement thermal pads with the water block Save the screw and standoffs for later use.
  • Page 9: Removing The Mosfet Cooler From The Stock Cooler

    REMOVING THE MOSFET COOLER FROM THE STOCK COOLER STEP 1 Master X REMOVING THE MOSFET COOLER From the stock cooler remove the two or three screws, (difference from master and master x) that hold the small Mosfet cooler. Master STEP 1 - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Assembling The Mosfet Cooler To The Water Block

    STEP 2 Master X ASSEMBLING THE MOSFET COOLER TO THE WATER BLOCK Assemble the stock mosfet to the water block. Master with three screws. Master X with two screws. Master STEP 2 - 10 -...
  • Page 11: Mounting The Stock Led Cover To The Water Block

    MOUNTING THE STOCK LED COVER TO THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 REMOVE THE LED COVER FROM THE STOCK COOLER STOCK Remove four (4) screws from the back of the stock cooler to remove SCREW the LED cover. Save the screw for the next step. STEP 1 STEP 2 MOUNT THE LED COVER TO THE WATER BLOCK...
  • Page 12: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads

    CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB water block has thermal pads that must be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the area (Mosfet) on the motherboard. EK made sure to provide...
  • Page 13: Applying Thermal Compound

    APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND STEP 1 Apply the enclosed 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.
  • Page 14: Attaching The Water Block

    ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 Carefully place the water block onto the motherboard and align four (4) mounting screws with four (4) holes on the motherboard. Hold the water block and the motherboard and turn them upside down. Before placing the Water Block on the motherboard, make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! (Chapter: Cutting and placing thermal pads).
  • Page 15 Allen Key 2.5 mm STEP 3 STEP 4 With the EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z790 Master X D-RGB water block, it is mandatory to use the bottom port as the INLET. Mixing the ports may result in poor thermal performance of the water block.
  • Page 16: Attaching The Stock Backplate

    ATTACHING THE STOCK BACKPLATE STEP 1 Put the provided thermal pads on the back of the motherboard. Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm) Thermal Pads need to be cut into smaller pieces to cover the assigned area shown in the drawing. 120 mm 1.5 mm Replacement thermal pads:...
  • Page 17: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip

    CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-Pin connector from the water block’s D-RGB LED light to the DRGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, empty, Ground.
  • Page 18: Support And Service

    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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