All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
Revision 1.0. Released on 12
th
of February, 2018.
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC Radeon Vega Strix Backplate
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 liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
for updates. Before installation
of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of ASUS Radeon ROG RX Vega 64 STRIX 8GB
BAG CONTENT: Bag content is universal for multiple EKWB
Backplates. You may not need all screws.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD
EK-FC Radeon Vega Strix Backplate is very easy to install. First install EK-FC Radeon Vega Strix series water block according to its installation manual. If you
have it already installed, please check the picture below to see which mounting screws are to be left in their position and which are to be removed. Please
remove the six (6) M2.5x4 AX1 screws and their PVC washers as well (marked with arrow).
STEP 3: APPLYING THE THERMAL PADS
EK-FC Radeon Vega Strix Backplate features passive cooling of the printed circuit board and its components therefore it is mandatory to install the
enclosed thermal pad. Please install enclosed 1mm thick thermal pad (Thermal Pad G – 1,0mm (120x24)) as shown on the picture below. You may
need to trim the excess thermal pad.
EK-FC Radeon Vega Strix Backplate
Thermal PAD G - 1mm (120x24mm)
