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Revision 1.0. Published on June 1
st
2017
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader
(IHS) - see sample photo on right with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease.
The quantity of about two rice grains is just about right. There is no need to cover
the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the
cooling performance!
Install four (4) 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 X370 XPower
Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on
picture below). 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 four M2,5x5 AX1 screws. Tighten the screws evenly. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B)
CPU part:
Use four M3x10 DIN7984 screws with backplate and protective pad.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2mm allen key.
Use the enclosed screws and backplate as shown on 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 X370 XPower 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
AM4 backplate
insulator
M2.5 PVC Washer
M2.5x5 screws
M3x10 screws
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
AM4 backplate
Place the M2,5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!
