STEP 5: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK:
STEP 5a: Intel LGA-775/1366 and AMD socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket - depending on your CPU platform
(
see STEP
4)
- and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-1366 and AMD socket to the back
of your motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP!
Align the holes on the motherboard
with holes on rubber gasket and backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one
hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual
(see STEP 6)
STEP 5b: Intel LGA-115x socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket depending on your CPU platform
(
see STEP 4)
- and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket to the back of your
motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP!
Align the holes on the motherboard with
holes on rubber gasket and backplate.
Make sure to orientate the rubber
gasket to fit past the CPU socket ILM backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one
hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual
(see STEP 6)
STEP 5c: Installing the mounting system:
Intel Socket LGA-775/115x/1366 and AMD sockets:
Install the M4 thumb screws of the PreciseMount mounting system onto your
motherboard. It is mandatory to put 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each
of the M4 thumb screws. Tighten the M4 thumb screw to the metal backplate
with your hands until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as
pliers) is not recommended!
Intel Socket LGA-2011:
Install four (4) specific LGA-2011 M4 thumb screws into four M4 threaded
stubs on the LGA-2011 socket integrated latch mechanism (ILM). The screws
are to be installed using no tools (i.e. pliers).
STEP 5d: Preparing your CPU and applying TIM:
Cleaning the CPU:
Once mounting mechanism is attached install the
CPU into the socket. Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–
abrasive cloth or
Q-tip, as shown on sample photo).
Applying thermal compound:
EK recommends blob or line method
of applying the enclosed Gelid GC-Extreme™ thermal compound to the
CPU heatspreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right. 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!
STEP 5e: Fastening the waterblock:
Install the waterblock on your CPU. Place an enclosed compression spring
and thumb nut over each M4 thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at
a time, preferably in cross pattern and do not tighten them fully until all of
them are partially screwed in. Then - using your fingers only - screw in all
four thumb nuts until you reach the end of the thread.
STEP 6: CONNECTING WATER BLOCK TO THE COOLING
CIRCUIT
Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the EK-
Supremacy series water block to operate properly the G1/4 port
nearest to the center of the water block
MUST BE USED AS THE
INLET PORT
. EK recommends the use of EK-CSQ Fittings. When
using fittings other than EK-CSQ 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.
STEP 5: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
REQUIRED TOOLS
-
allen key 2.5mm (enclosed)
figure 1: Isometric view of backplate assembly for AMD Amx/FMx
Metal
backplate
Rubber gasket
figure 2: Isometric view of backplate
assembly for LGA-115x
Metal
backplate
Rubber gasket
Motherboard
PCB
M4 thumb screw
PVC
washer
LGA-2011
M4 Thumb
Screw
Thumb nut
Coiled spring
EK-CSQ
Fitting
Tubing
Motherboard
PCB
