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AMD
®
SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1
Replacing the mounting plate:
Place the water block on a neven surface and remove the four M4x14
DIN 7991 screws attaching the copper base to the top using 2,5 mm
Allen key in counter-clockwise direction.
STEP 2
Replace the Intel® factory installed mounting plate with AMD® one.
You will feel the mounting plate locking into the position when
placed correctly on to the top.
Reseat the O-ring gasket (57x2,2 mm) into the gap between the
mounting plate and water block top.
Be careful that the orientation of the copper base is as
shown on the picture
Reinstall the M4x14 screws and tighten them using 2,5 mm Allen key
to screw them in clockwise direction.
Intel® socket
mounting plate
AMD® socket
mounting plate
M4x14
Screws
Orientation of the
copper base
STEP 4
Install four (4) M4 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory
to put 0.7 mm 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.
Continue installation by following the instructions on page
8 from STEP 2!
M4 Thumb
Screw
PVC
washer
STEP 4
STEP 2
STEP 1