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Revision 1.0. Published on February 14
th
2017
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the
EK-FB ASUS Z270E Strix
Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on
photo below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned. Place it on factory installed
washers on the motherboard.
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on the
motherboard’s circuit board
are aligned with the water block.
A)
Mosfet part:
Use four M2,5x4 AX1 screws. Tighten the screws evenly. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B)
CPU part:
Use four M4x8 DIN7984 with screws and washers.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2.5mm allen key.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
STEP 5: CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (optional)
Plug the 4-pin connector from Monoblock RGB LED strip to the motherboard.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is plugged into the 12v
line as indicated on your motherboard. Failure to do so will damage your
motherboard or LED strip.
For the EK-FB ASUS Z270E Strix Monoblock series water block to operate properly
the G1/4 port nearest to the right edge of the water block
MUST BE USED AS THE
INLET PORT
. EK recommends the use of EK-ACF fittings. When using fittings other
than EK-ACF series please use hose clamps or appropriate substitute to secure the
tubing to the barb.
The use of biocide containing and corrosion inhibiting coolant is
always recommended for any liquid cooling
system.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
philips screwdriver
Allen key
3. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON MOTHERBOARD. Place thermal pads on
PCB as shown on the picture
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE
THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
Place 1mm thermal pads (1) in larger
strips over marked area and make
sure all mosfet chips are covered.
Place the 0,5mm thermal pads (2)
on the inductor coils (chokes).
1
1
2
2
M4 PVC Washer
M2.5 PVC Washer
M2.5x4 screws
M4x8 screws
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!