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Revision 1.0. Published on February 21
st
2018
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
Install two (2) M2.5 self-adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs as shown on
the picture below.
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the
EK-FB MSI X299M GAMING
PRO CARBON RGB Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice
versa (as shown on photo below). Make sure that gned.)
Make sure that mounting
holes are aligned.
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 M2,5x8 AX1 screws and use original backplate with
thermal pad. 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 X299M GAMING PRO CARBON RGB 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
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
M2.5x8 screws
M3 thumb nut
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
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!
Original Backplate
with Thermalpad
