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Revision 1.0. Published on November 4
th
2015
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no
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Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2.
Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and/or motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
3.
The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
4.
The use of quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Sample photo of Gigabyte Z170X UD5 TH motherboard
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING STOCK COOLER.
Remove all encircled screws. There are 4 screws on
the back of the motherboard that need to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution.
1. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
. Apply thermal compound on
CPU heat
spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right
with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm
thermal grease.
The quantity of about two rice grains is just about right. There is no need to cover
the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the
cooling performance!
2. CUTTING THERMAL PADS.
Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed in order to fit
the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the motherboard’s circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON
PICTURES BELOW ARE SCALED.
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD F 1mm - (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996732]
Thermal PAD F 0,5mm - (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996725]
This water block is compatible with three motherboard models:
1. GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH
2. GIGABYTE Z170X-GAMING 5
3. GIGABYTE Z170X-GAMING 7
These motherboards have similar mosfet and inductor coil layout, therefore this instructions stand for all three models.
Do not remove
the PCH (SB)
Cooler!
Installation manual for
EK-FB GA Z170X Monoblock
water block
1. Thermal pad F– 1.0mm
(for mosfets):
CPU socket
Z170 PCH (SB)
heatsink
Mosfet heatsink
2. Thermal pad F– 0,5mm
(for inductor coils):
