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STEP 4
I. CPU INTEL 115X – ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
Install your CPU and any M.2 drives in accordance with the instructions in
your motherboard manual and then place the mother-board face down on an
even surface.
STEP 2
Preparing backplate rubber gasket:
The enclosed rubber gasket is an
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 in four
places and can be peeled away by hand.
STEP 3
Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-115x
socket to the back of your motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP
.
(facing away
from the motherboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on
rubber gasket and backplate.
Make sure to align the rubber gasket to fit past the CPU socket ILM backplate.
Carefully rotate the motherboard assembly, front side facing up, with one hand
while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
STEP 4
Install four (4) thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put
plastic washer underneath each of the M4 thumb screws. Tighten the screws
to the metal backplate until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such
as pliers) is not recommended.
STEP 5
Cleaning the CPU
: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (using the non-abrasive
cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample photo).
Applying the thermal compound:
EK recommends blob or line method of
applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader (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 a negative
impact on cooling performance!
Thumb Screw
Plastic
Washer
STEP 2
Outer Part
Inner Core
(removable)
Rubber
gasket
Motherboard
Metal
Backplate
STEP 3
Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 5
I. CPU Intel 115x – Assembly
