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STEP 5
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–
abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on the sample photo).
Applying thermal compound:
EK recommends blob or line method
of applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader
(IHS) - see sample photo on the 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 6
Align the water block with the preinstalled mounting screws on the
AMD® socket motherboard.
Before proceeding with the installation it is mandatory to
remove the protective foil from the backside of the water
block.
Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in a 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.
Thumb Screw
Thumb Screw
Coiled Spring
Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 6
STEP 5