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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
CLEANING THE CPU
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or
Q-tip). Applying thermal compound: on a clean IHS, apply a line of
thermal compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader
(IHS) with a credit card or equivalent.
The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even in thickness
through the whole surface of the IHS. A too-thick application could
lead to poor performance.
STEP 2
ATTACHING THE PROCESSOR CARRIER TO THE WATER
BLOCK
Before proceeding with the installation, it is mandatory to
remove the protective foil from the backside of the water
block. The CPU should be attached to the processor
carrier before you start this step. The carrier typically
comes with the server system or motherboard.
Align the water block with the processor carrier. Gently press the
water block down onto the processor carrier. Make sure that all the
locking tabs in all four corners lock into place before continuing.
LOCKING TAB
STEP 2
EK-PRO WB
PROCESSOR CARRIER
WITH CPU
MOTHERBOARD
SOCKET