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STEP 5
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface with a
nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip (as shown in the image).
Applying thermal compound:
EK recommends a blob or line
method for applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU heat
spreader (see sample image).
The quantity of about two rice grains of thermal
compound is just about right. There is no need to cover
the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will
disrupt cooling performance!
STEP 6
Align the water block with the pre-installed mounting screws on the
AMD® socket motherboard.
Before proceeding with installation, it is mandatory to remove
the protective foil from the backside of the water block.
Start fastening two thumb screws at a time, preferably in a cross
pattern, but don’t tighten them fully until all four are partially screwed
in. Then – using your fingers only – screw in all four thumb screws
until you reach the end of the thread.
Thumb Screw
Thumb Screw
Coiled Spring
Nonabrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 6
STEP 5