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Revision 1.0. Published on March 15
th
2019
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD STEP 4: CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB Maximus XI HERO
Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on
photo below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned. There is no use for M2.5
adhesive PVC washer on Maximus XI HERO motherboard (as the motherboard has
its own washers already glued by manufacturer)
Plug the 4-
pin connector from Water block’s D
-RGB LED light to the DRGB_HEADER
on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows:
+5V digital, empty, Ground
.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is plugged into the
+5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
STEP 5: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
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 (4) M2,5x5 AX1 screws with PVC washers. Tighten the
screws evenly. Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B)
CPU part:
Use four (4) M4x8 DIN7984 with screws and washers.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2.5mm Allen key.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
For the EK-FB Maximus XI HERO 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
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
Tubing
M4x8 screws
PVC
washer
M2,5x5 AX1 screws
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 marked area and make
sure all mosfet chips are covered.
Place 1mm thermal pads in larger
strips over marked area and make
sure all Inductor chips are covered.
