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Revision 2.0 Published on Novembert 3
rd
2017
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the
EK-FB GA X299 GAMING
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 M2,5x5 AX1 screws with M2.5 washers. 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 RGB LED STRIP (optional)
Plug the 3-pin connector from Monoblock D-RGB LED strip to 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 might damage your
motherboard or LED strip.
For the EK-FB GA X299 GAMING 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
2
1
Place 1mm thermal pads in
larger strips over both
marked area and make
sure all mosfet chips and
inductor coils are covered.
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!
4. PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD FOR MONOBLOCK INSTALLATION:
From the backside there is a protective sticker which covers the mounting holes
for the water block. You should take a pointy object (small screwdriver) and
punch 4 holes through it (see picture below). Be careful not to damage the PCB!
Holes to be punched through
M3 PVC Washer
M2.5x5 screws
M3 thumb nut
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
M2.5 PVC Washer
