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Revision 2.0 Published on October 26
th
2017
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB GA Z270X Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on photo
below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned. Do not to forget to install two (2) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs on the picture below.
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO 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 two (2) M2,5x5 AX1 screws with PVC washers. Tighten the
screws evenly. Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four (4) 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:
For the EK-FB GA Z270X 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:
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 areas and make sure all mosfet chips
are covered.
Place the M2,5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!
M2,5 PVC washers
M2,5x5 AX1 screws
M4x8 screws
M4 PVC washers
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
CONNECT THE RGB LED (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.
You should have the final pin,marked as
'W', left empty.
CONNECT THE D-RGB LED (optional):
Plug
the
3-pin
connector
from
Monoblock RGB LED strip to the
motherboard. Please ensure that the
arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the V line as indicated on
your motherboard. Failure to do so will
damage your motherboard or LED strip.
