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USER GUIDE

EK-Quantum 

Vector FE RTX 3090 D-RGB Active Backplate 

Summary of Contents for Vector Strix RTX 3090 Backplate

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE EK Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 D RGB Active Backplate ...

Page 2: ...ent any possible damage to your 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 The use of quality market proven corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system Do not use pure distilled water as a cooling liquid For best results EK ...

Page 3: ...LATE DIMENSIONS 5 REQUIRED TOOLS 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS 6 PREPARING THE 3090 FE WATER BLOCK 7 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8 ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 9 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 11 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 12 SOCIAL MEDIA 12 ...

Page 4: ...AN 104197 Allen Key 2 5 mm 1 pc EAN 8902 M3x20 DIN7991 Screw Black 2 pcs EAN 8204 M3x20 DIN7991 Screw Nickel 2 pcs EAN 104196 M2 5x20 Screw Black Chrome 4 pcs EAN 104218 M2 5x20 Screw Nickel 4 pcs EAN 104219 EK Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 D RGB Active Backplate Terminal Screw M4x27 Black Chrome 2 pcs EAN 103398 Terminal Screw M4x27 Nickel 2 pcs EAN 103397 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 4 pcs EAN 383004699673...

Page 5: ... 5 212 5 mm 121 5 mm 19 5 mm 40 mm 33 5 mm 62 mm 95 mm 46 5 mm 74 5 mm 12 5 mm ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors REQUIRED TOOLS ...

Page 6: ...28 Top plate cover Black elox 1 104129 Top plate cover Natural elox 3 104124 Top plexi 1 4 104126 Main O ring 1 5 100815 LED Strip 1 6 104131 Coldplate Nickel 1 7 9041N M3 x 11 DIN7991 Ni 13 9041 M3 x 11 DIN7991 8 5092 OR 12 x 1 5 2 9 9041N M3 x 11 DIN7991 Ni 2 9041 M3 x 11 DIN7991 10 104133 Terminal insert Nickel 1 11 5158 OR 35 x 1 5 1 12 102639 EK Plug G1 4 2 13 104123 AB Terminal 1 14 103398 T...

Page 7: ...eed STEP 2 After removing the backplate cover four 4 backplate screws needs to be removed Detach the backplate as shown in the image Preinstalled thermal pads on the PCB also must be detached After removing the thermal pads pre applied thermal grease also needs to be removed using a nonabrasive cloth or Q tip EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers STEP 2 M2 5 x 7 AX1...

Page 8: ...ful that the coolant that remained in the water block does not contact the GPU For this Step you will need Allen Key 2 5 mm STEP 3 M4 x 24 5 DIN7984 SCREW FC TERMINAL STEP 1 Your Active Backplate comes with thermal pads that must be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components EK has included more than enough thermal pads to complete the following Step s Replacement thermal pads Thermal...

Page 9: ...CKPLATE STEP 1 For easier installation of the Active Backplate the preinstalled terminal and metal plate must be removed Unscrew the two 2 Terminal screws as shown in the image and remove the terminal Save the mention material for later use For this Step you will need Allen Key 2 5 mm STEP 1 AB TERMINAL TERMINAL SCREW M4 x 27 DIN7984 ...

Page 10: ... 4 O rings are IN terminal slots as shown in the image 20 mm 20 mm 25 mm STEP 2 Place the active backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned Position the screws in each of the seven 7 mounting holes as shown in the image and tighten them evenly with Allen Key 2 mm STEP 2 M2 5 x 20 M3 x 20 DIN7991 M3 x 25 DIN7991 For this Step you will need ...

Page 11: ...n or installation to a wrong header can damage to the LED strip or the header itself STEP 1 D RGB HEADER RGB HEADER For this Step you will need STEP 4 AB TERMINAL TERMINAL SCREW M4x27 DIN7984 STEP 4 Set the Active backplate terminal in place with the preinstalled metal plate and secure it with four 4 M4x27 DIN7984 Screws Tighten them evenly with the provided 2 5 mm Allen Key AB Terminal with pre i...

Page 12: ...re parts orders refer to the page with TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop EKWB d o o Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia EU EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA ...

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