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STEP 6
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA
115x/1200 motherboard with a pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with installation, it is mandatory to remove
the protective foil from the backside of the water block.
Place an enclosed coiled spring and a thumb nut over each M4
thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in
a cross pattern, but don’t tighten them fully until all four are partially
screwed in. Then – using your fingers only – screw in all four thumb
nuts until you reach the end of the thread.
Thumb Nut
Coiled Spring
STEP 6
STEP 5
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface with a
nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip.
Applying Thermal Compound:
On the clean CPU IHS, apply a blob
or line of enclosed thermal compound (see sample image).
EK recommends the quantity of about two rice grains of
thermal compound. There is no need to cover the whole
IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will disrupt cooling
performance!
Nonabrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 5