Corsair XD5 RGB Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. x1 XD5 RGB PUMP/RESERVOIR
2. x1 PUMP/RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET
3. x1 120mm & 140mm FAN MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE
4. x1 ATX 24-PIN PSU JUMPER BRIDGE
5. x3 CORSAIR G1/4˝ PLUGS
6. x1 CORSAIR G1/4˝ TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLUG
7. x4 FAN SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
8. x4 M4 HEX NUT
9. x4 M4 PVC WASHER
10. x4 M4x8mm SCREWS
11. x8 M3 THUMB SCREWS

PREREQUISITES

(NOT INCLUDED)

12. CORSAIR COMMANDER PRO
13. PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
14. FILLING FLASK & CORSAIR XL5 COOLANT

Note: CORSAIR Commander PRO or CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO are required for driving and controlling the RGB LED illumination. CORSAIR Commander PRO is required for automatic control of the pump and for monitoring the liquid temperature using iCUE software suite.

INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT

1. Place the XD5 RGB on the mounting bracket (B) with unthreaded holes facing up. Secure the XD5 RGB to the bracket using four M3 thumb screws (K) from the bottom.
2. Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) using four M3 thumb screws (K).
3. The fan adapter brackets can be mounted horizontally or vertically thus allowing free movement in horizontal and vertical axis (depending on orientation).

MOUNTING THE UNIT TO A RADIATOR

Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm radiator mounting plate using four M3 thumb screws and secure the assembly to the radiator with the short 6mm (0.25˝) M4xP0.7 screws supplied with the CORSAIR XR radiator itself.

MOUNTING THE UNIT TO A CASE FAN

Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm radiator mounting plate using four M3 thumb screws and secure the assembly to a fan using four enclosed self-tapping fan screws (G).

MOUNTING THE UNIT DIRECTLY TO A CASE FAN SLOT

Secure the XD5 RGB with the fan mounting adapter bracket onto a case fan opening. Use enclosed M4x8mm screws (J) along with PVC washers (I) and M4 nuts (H).

MOUNTING THE UNIT DIRECTLY TO CASE SHEET METAL

Locate the suitable cut-out hole pattern in the chassis that would fit 55mm x 27.5mm (for vertical installation) or 55mm x 55mm (for horizontal installation) hole pattern.
If there are no hole patterns available, there is an option to drill the holes using Ø3,4mm – Ø4mm drill bit. Secure the unit by screwing four M3 thumb screws.

PRODUCT MOUNTING ORIENTATION

XD5 RGB must be installed vertically with the pump below the reservoir tube.

FINALIZING THE SETUP

1. Install the two (2) appropriate CORSAIR XF G1/4˝ BSPP threaded-type fittings (not included) into the reservoir ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools (i.e. pliers).
2. It is mandatory to use the front-left port as the OUTLET port and any other bottom port as inlet. The recommended INLET (return) port is marked on the image above. Optionally, you can use the top G1/4˝ port with integrated tube as an INLET (return) line as well.
3. Install the CORSAIR G1/4˝ Temperature Sensor Plug (F) into the G1/4˝ port located on the base of the unit. Do not install the temperature sensor on any of the top ports.
4. Close the remaining three (3) open (unused) ports with the included CORSAIR G1/4˝ plugs and tighten them using a coin. Refrain from using a screwdriver as it may result in damage to the surface of the plugs.

CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND USING THE INTEGRATED DIGITAL RGB ILLUMINATION

A CORSAIR Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO (either) is required in order to use the integrated RGB illumination on the XD5 RGB. CORSAIR iCUE software is used to program the visual effects. CORSAIR Commander PRO is required for automatic control of the pump and for monitoring the liquid temperature using iCUE software suite.

The XD5 RGB Pump/Reservoir can be connected to the appropriate CORSAIR controller either directly or "daisy"- chained with other CORSAIR addressable RGB component(s).

1. Identify the correct RGB connector on the reservoir-pump unit (Figure 1).
   
2. Insert the RGB connector in a CORSAIR Commander PRO port or Lighting Node PRO port (Figure 2).
   
3. Download and install CORSAIR iCUE software suite from the following website: https://www.corsair.com/icue. Configure visual and lighting effects by following the manual for iCUE software.
4. Connect the XD5 RGB's pump 4-pin fan connector into Fan Port #6 on your CORSAIR Commander PRO (Figure 3).
   
5. Connect the XD5 RGB's temperature sensor into temperature Port #1 on your CORSAIR Commander PRO (Figure 4).
   
6. Connect the XD5 RGB's main power cable by plugging in a 4-pin Molex connector from your power supply (Figure 5).
   

FILLING AND PRIMING THE DEVICE

1. Disconnect PSU power cables from all computer components except the XD5 RGB 4-pin Molex power connector. Make sure the PSU is turned OFF, either at the plug socket, or via the toggle switch on the rear of the PSU. Connect the enclosed ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge starter (D) to your PSU 24-pin ATX cable. This will allow you to power on your XD5 RGB without powering on the PC (Figure 1).
   
2. Fill the reservoir through the top left G1/4˝ opening with CORSAIR XL5 coolant using a filling flask to about 2cm (4/5˝) below the top (Figure 2).
   
3. Turn on the power by flipping the ON switch on the PSU. The pump motor will be primed with coolant from the reservoir and will start flowing through the system. Turn the power OFF before the reservoir is emptied. Do not let the pump run dry or without coolant in the reservoir as this will damage the pump (Figure 3)!
   
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until your custom cooling system is full. CORSAIR recommends not to fill the reservoir more than about 2cm from the top.
5. Once the system is filled with coolant, CORSAIR recommends running it for 24 hours to remove any air trapped in the components and to make sure there are no leaks in the system. Once you have thoroughly leak-tested the system, turn OFF the PSU and disconnect ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge. Reconnect the power to other computer peripherals and start the computer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I use the unit as a standalone part

No, this is a water-cooling pump with integrated reservoir which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including cold plates (water blocks) and radiator. For more information, please visit corsair.com.

1. Can I use the XD5 RGB this with aluminium water-cooling equipment?
   No, you cannot. Certain parts are made from copper and brass and should not be mixed with aluminium.
2. Can I connect the RGB header directly to my motherboard?
   No, you cannot. The RGB function is only compatible with the CORSAIR Commander PRO and the CORSAIR Lighting node PRO controllers.
3. Can the XD5 RGB pump be controlled without the use of CORSAIR Commander PRO?
   While it is possible to use XD5 RGB without a CORSAIR Commander PRO, doing so will remove the automated pump speed control in CORSAIR iCUE software. The pump speed may be manually controlled by motherboard UEFI when XD5 RGB's 4-pin fan PWM connector is connected.
4. How many RGB devices can I daisy-chain to a single channel on a CORSAIR controller?
   CORSAIR recommends you connect no more than three (3) Hydro X Series RGB devices of any type connected in a series on a single channel. However, you can connect one (1) XC7/XC9 water block, two (2) XG7 RGB water blocks and one (1) XD5 RGB pump unit for a total of four (4) devices. Do not mix CORSAIR fans or RGB LED strips and CORSAIR HYDRO X products on the same channel on the controller. Use a dedicated channel for other components.

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Documents / Resources

References

• iCUE Software | Drivers | Software | CORSAIR
• CORSAIR | PC Components | Gaming Gear
• CORSAIR LAB - YouTube
• CORSAIR Downloads | CORSAIR iCUE Software

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