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USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK

EK-Quantum 

Vector² FE RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set

Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Vector2 Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GPU WATER BLOCK EK Quantum Vector FE RTX 4090 D RGB ABP Set ...

Page 2: ...ustartusingthisproduct pleasefollowthesebasicguidelines Carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your GPU or its circuit board PCB The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubb...

Page 3: ...MOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 10 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 11 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11 ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 13 FITTINGS AND TUBING 15 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 15 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 16 TESTING THE LOOP 16 WARRANTY 17 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18 SOCIAL MEDIA 18 ...

Page 4: ... 4090 D RGB ABP Set M2 5x4 AX1 Screw 7 pcs Polyamid Washer M2 5 0 5mm 7 pcs Standoff Ø4 5 2 5 1 pc Quantum Plug 2 pcs EK Plug Out Spludger Tool 1 pc Standoff M2 5 M3 x 6 6mm 1 pc Nut M2 5 2 pcs Terminal OR Vector2 14x1 mm 2 pcs EAN 105871 EAN 104549 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 8 pcs 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 1 5 mm 3 pcs 3830046996749 Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm 1 pc 3830046996756 120 mm 16 mm 120 mm 16 mm 12...

Page 5: ... 5 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 236 3 mm 95 9 mm 123 9 mm 148 mm 135 5 mm 41 mm 35 5 mm ...

Page 6: ...2 12 103975 Bridge Plate 1 13 103962 Plexi insert 1 14 105877 I O Bracket Black 1 15 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 12 16 105869 OR 130 x 2 mm 1 17 101556 LED D RGB strip 500 300 mm 2 18 104098 Standout Acetal 1 19 104393 FC Terminal Acetal 1 20 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2 21 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6 22 104086 ABP Terminal Badge 1 23 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4 24 104414 OR 52 x 2 mm 1 25 104395 T...

Page 7: ...IN7991 2 13 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6 14 104106 Terminal OR 14 x 1 mm 4 15 104086 ABP Terminal Badge 1 16 103942 Terminal Badge 1 17 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4 18 104414 OR 52 x 2 mm 1 19 104395 Terminal Plate Nickel 1 20 105866 Sideplate B Elox 1 21 104093 Standoff M2 5 M3 x 6 6 Brass Ni 6 22 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 6 23 105863 Top plate ABP Acetal 1 24 105861 Coldplate ABP Nickel 1 25 9013 S...

Page 8: ...r graphics card Allen Key 2 5mm TERMINAL BADGE PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 First remove the terminal badge which is attached to the terminal with two magnets Under the badge unscrew three 3 screws M4 x 20 DIN7984 An additional six 6 screws M3 x 10 AX1 need to be removed as shown in the image Save the removed parts for later use DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE STEP 1 Fo...

Page 9: ...ly tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench After removing the standoffs the PCB cardboard Save the removed parts for later use M2 5 M3x6 6 STANDOFF M3 5 M2 5x11 3 STANDOFF STEP 2 STEP 2 Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal Additional two 2 O rings 14 x 1 EPDM50 needs to be removed ACTIVE BACKPLATE TERMINAL O RING 14x1 mm For this step you will need EK Plug Out Spludger Too...

Page 10: ...lock comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components such as COILs MOSFETs and drivers Remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal pad before installation Replacement thermal pads Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 1 5 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996749 Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996756 Therm...

Page 11: ...erformance APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND For this step you will need ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the GPU PCB During this process make sure you have aligned mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to cracking Bef...

Page 12: ... Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU Always use a plastic washer under each screw Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture STEP 2 M2 5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2 5 PVC WASHER ...

Page 13: ...F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 1 5 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996749 Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996756 STEP 3 After securing the GPU PCB position the replacement I O Bracket and four 4 M2 5 M3 x 6 6 standoffs Tighten it with the provided tool EK Plug out Spludger Tool STEP 3 M2 5 M3 x 6 6 STANDOFF For this step you will need EK Plug Out Spludger Tool I O BRACK...

Page 14: ...aced correctly STEP 2 ACTIVE BACKPLATE OR 14 x 1 EPDM 50 STEP 3 Place six 6 M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs and tighten them using a Philips head screwdriver as shown in the image After attaching the AX1 Screws three 3 terminal screws M4 x 20 DIN7984 need to be attached using Allen Key 2 5 mm The terminal badge can be reused after securing the terminal screws STEP 3 M3 x 10 AX1 S...

Page 15: ...y that might damage your card or water block FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw in two 2 G1 4 threaded male fittings Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings using the enclosed EK Plug G1 4 or its equivalent EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks CAUTION When using connectors other than EK fitti...

Page 16: ...mponents was successful we recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours When your loop is complete and filled with coolant connect the pump to a PSU outside of your system Do not connect power to any of the other components Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air collects in the distribution plate Inspect all parts o...

Page 17: ...n the instruction s manual This warranty does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with aggressive UV additives or other improper liquids EK Water blocks are ...

Page 18: ...ge with TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need Include the EAN number with quantity in your request Mounting Mechanism EAN can be found under BOX CONTENTS Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA ...

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