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Revision 4.0. Published on February 1
st
2018
STEP 3.1: PLACING THE HEATSINK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
(only for RAMPAGE)
PLACING THE HEATSING ON THE MOTHERBOARD AQUANTIA Ethernet controller.
Place the heatsink on to the motherboard and secure it using two M2,5x5 AX1
screws with M2.5 PVC washers. Then you can reinstall plastic factory I/O cover.
STEP 3.2: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the
EK-FB ASUS ROG R6E
Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on
photo below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned. Place it on factory installed
washers on the motherboard (MOSFET area).
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on the
motherboard’s circuit board
are aligned with the water block.
A)
Mosfet part:
Use two M2,5x7 AX1 screws with original backplate. Tighten the
screws evenly. Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B)
CPU part:
Use four thumb nuts with screws and washers. Tighten
the thumb nuts.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
STEP 5: CONNECTING THE LED STRIP (optional)
CONNECTING THE RGB
Plug the 4-pin connector from Monoblock
RGB LED strip to the motherboard.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on
the connector is plugged into the 12V line
as indicated on your motherboard. failure
to do so will damage your motherboard
or LED strip.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB
Plug the 4-pin connector from Monoblock
D-RGB LED strip to the ADD HEADER on
the motherboard. Please ensure that the
arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the +5V line as indicated on
your motherboard. Failure to do so will
damage your motherboard or LED strip.
*D-RGB header is available only on
ASUS Rampage VI Extreme
motherboard
For the EK-FB ASUS ROG R6E Monoblock series water block to operate properly the
G1/4 port nearest to the right edge of the water block
MUST BE USED AS THE
INLET PORT
. EK recommends the use of EK-ACF fittings. When using fittings other
than EK-ACF series please use hose clamps or appropriate substitute to secure the
tubing to the barb.
The use of biocide containing and corrosion inhibiting coolant is
always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
philips screwdriver
Allen key
M3 PVC Washer
Factory backplate
M2.5x7 screws
M3 thumb nut
3. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON MOTHERBOARD. Place thermal pads on
PCB as shown on the picture. PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL
FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
Place 1mm thermal pads
in larger strips over both
marked area and make
sure all mosfet chips and
inductor coils are covered.
Place 2mm thermal pad
on AQUANTIA Ethernet
controller.
M2.5x5 screws
M2.5 PVC
Washer
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
