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LGA-2011(-3) SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1:
Prepare the zip bag containing CPU mounting mechanism screws which was
enclosed with the EK-MLC Phoenix unit.
Install four (4) specific LGA-2011 M4 thumb screws into four M4 threaded stubs
on the LGA-2011 socket integrated latch mechanism (ILM). The screws are to be
installed using no tools (i.e. pliers).
It is not necessary to remove the LGA-2011(-3) type motherboard from
the PC chassis in order to install CPU water block mounting screws
unless forced to do so due to space constraint limitations of certain
computer chassis.
STEP 2:
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive
cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo).
Applying thermal compound:
EK recommends blob or line method of applying
the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader
(IHS) - see sample photo on right.
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!
STEP 2
Non-abrasive
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STEP 1
LGA-2011 M4
Thumb Screw
LGA-2011 M4
Thumb Screw
INSTALLING THE CPU COOLING MODULE