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STEP 1

Position the AM4 CPU Water Block onto the AM5 Motherboard. 
Make sure to align the holes (as shown in the picture).

Make sure to double-check the layer of the Thermal Grease 
before placing the water block onto the motherboard.

STEP 1

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK

STEP 5

Applying thermal compound:

 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.  

The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease 
may lead to poor performance!

STEP 5

Thermal Grease

For this step, you will need: 

Summary of Contents for 3831109901083

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE EK Quantum Velocity AM5 Backplate...

Page 2: ...incurred due to improper or inappropriate installation Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines Please carefully read the manual before beginning the installation proc...

Page 3: ...4 BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 5 PREPARING THE AM4 WATER BLOCK FOR UPGRADE 6 PREPARING THE AM5 MOTHERBOARD 7 INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 9 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 11 TESTING THE LOOP 11 WARRANTY 12 SUPP...

Page 4: ...4 BOX CONTENTS AM5 Backplate Allen Key 2 5 mm 1 pc TX20 L Shaped Wrench 1 pc Thermal grease 1 pc...

Page 5: ...5 BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 90 mm 60 mm 43 mm 53 mm 8 9 mm 7 6 mm 6 3 mm...

Page 6: ...o put foam or soft material to lay a motherboard on STEP 1 If the EK Quantum Velocity2 AM4 water block is already installed remove the backplate from the motherboard s backside using Allen Key 2 5 mm...

Page 7: ...away PREPARING THE AM5 MOTHERBOARD UNC 6 32 SCREW HOLD DOWN CLAMPS STEP 1 STEP 2 After removing the plastic hold downs additional four 4 Screws must be removed using provided TX20 L shaped wrench Afte...

Page 8: ...he protective sticker from the AM5 Backplate STEP 4 Cleaning the CPU Wipe the IHS clean using a non abrasive cloth or Q tip as shown in the illustration STEP 3 STEP 4 IHS NON ABRASIVE CLOTH AM5 BACKPL...

Page 9: ...motherboard STEP 1 INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 5 Applying thermal compound Apply the enclosed thermal grease thermal compound on the CPU heat spreader IHS as shown in the image The layer of the t...

Page 10: ...TEP 2 Secure the water block from the backside of the motherboard using the included Allen Key 2 5mm Start fastening the screws in a cross pattern Do not tighten fully until all of the screws are part...

Page 11: ...that coolant leaks fix the issue and repeat the testing process Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is powered on in order to prevent any damage TESTING THE LOOP STEP 1 Plug the 3 pin c...

Page 12: ...n the instructions manual This warranty does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage This warranty is offered as an ex...

Page 13: ...spare parts or a new mounting mechanism please contact https www ekwb com customer support EKWB d o o Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia EU SUPPORT AND SERVICE EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblo...

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