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Revision 1.0. Published on July 12
th
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 MSI X299 GAMING
PRO CARBON 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 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.
For the EK-FB MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON 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
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.
M3 PVC Washer
M2.5x5 screws
M3 thumb nut
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
M2.5 PVC Washer
