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STEP 3
STEP 3:
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA-2011(-3) motherboard
with pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with the installation It is mandatory to remove the
protective foil from the backside of the water block.
Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M4 thumb
screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in cross pattern and
do not tighten them fully until all of them are partially screwed in. Then - using
your fingers only - screw in all four thumb nuts until you reach the end of the
thread. Do not use any tools (such as pliers) during this process.
CPU Module installation is now complete. Continue to page 22 for connecting
the module with QDC.
Starting your computer up:
Before you add the power to your computer please check if everything
is installed according to the installation manual.
When turning on the computer be careful nothing is leaking and that the
temperatures of the CPU are normal. It is best practice to enter BIOS/
UEFI and check hardware health monitoring section on initial boot!
LGA-115x SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1:
If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place
it on an even surface with front facing down.
STEP 2:
Preparing backplate rubber gasket
The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mounting system
and must be used every time you install this water block on your motherboard.
The rubber gasket has a partially cut inner part which needs to be
removed when installed on Intel LGA-115x motherboard. The rubber is
held on four places and can be peeled away with hand.
STEP 2 STEP 1
Outer part
Inner core
(removable)