STEP 5: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK:
STEP 5a: Intel LGA-775/1366 and AMD socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket - depending on your CPU platform
(
see STEP 4)
- and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-1366 and AMD
socket to the back of your motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP!
Align the
holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket and backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up
with one hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with
the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual
(see
STEP 6).
STEP 5b: Intel LGA-115x socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket depending on your CPU platform
(
see STEP 4)
- and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket to the back of your
motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP!
Align the holes on the motherboard with
holes on rubber gasket and backplate.
Make sure to orientate the rubber
gasket to fit past the CPU socket ILM backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one
hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual
(see STEP 6)
STEP 5c: Installing the mounting system:
Intel Socket LGA-775/115x/1366 and AMD sockets:
Install the M4 thumb screws of the PreciseMount mounting system
onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put 0.7mm plastic washer
underneath each of the M4 thumb screws. Tighten the M4 thumb
screw to the metal backplate with your hands until you reach the end
of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is not recommended
Intel Socket LGA-2011(-3):
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).
STEP 5d: Preparing your CPU and applying TIM:
Cleaning the CPU:
Once mounting mechanism is attached install the
CPU into the socket. 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 Gelid GC-Extreme™ thermal compound to the
CPU heatspreader (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 5e: Fastening the waterblock:
Install the waterblock on your CPU. 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.
STEP 6: CONNECTING WATER BLOCK TO THE COOLING
CIRCUIT
Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the EK-
Supremacy MX series water block to operate properly the G1/4 port
nearest to the center 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:
Allen key 2.5mm (enclosed)
Metal backplate
Rubber gasket
figure 1: Isometric view of backplate assembly for AMD Amx/FMx
Motherboard
figure 2: Isometric view of backplate
assembly for LGA-115x
Metal backplate
Rubber gasket
Motherboard
PCB
LGA-2011 M4
Thumb Screw
M4 Thumb screw
PVC washer
Thumb nut
Coiled spring