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Revision 1.0. Released on 21
st
of May, 2013.
STEP 5: INSTALLING THE LGA-115x MOUNTING ADAPTER
1.
Install the LGA-115x CPU into the socket. Apply the enclosed Gelid GC-Extreme TIM enclosed with the EK-SF3D Inflection Point EVO.
2.
Install the enclosed EK-SF3D Heater 4W type A (LGA-115x) directly onto the PCB. Peel off the protective sticker and adhere it directly onto the circuit
board. Alternatively you can install the heater directly onto the LGA-115x Mounting Adapter, directly over the o-ring / gasket channel.
3.
Install the 3mm thick self-adhesive closed-cell insulation sheet directly to the motherboard. Align it with the screws on the motherboard. You may need
to cut it to fit past nearby capacitors. Apply roll of 3mm self-adhesive around the Mounting Adapter outer edges if required.
4.
Install the LGA-115x Adapter on to the motherboard by simply pressing it down against the motherboard.
It is mandatory to install as shown on the
photo below! The correct orientation is of highest importance!
The milled-out triangle shape should serve as an orientation point. The triangle
(ENCIRCLED; right picture) should always point towards the corner where the original latch hook was secured. On the majority of the motherboard the
LGA-115x Mounting Adapter is installed correctly when the EK logo is facing away from the PCI/PCI-express slots.
Also double check there is a gasket installed in the recess at the bottom side of the adapter
5.
Install the four M4x22 ISO7380 stainless steel screws into each of the four openings and fasten them using enclosed Allen Key 2.5mm.
STEP 6: INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR/PROBE
STEP 7: ATTACHING THE EVAPORATION COOLER TO THE ADAPTER
Install the thin-wire K-type thermocouple (TC) sensor/probe (or
equivalent; not enclosed) to the pre-drilled slot near the contact
surface of the evaporator's copper core (encircled). We recommend
dipping the TC buble into enclosed Gelid GC-Extreme TIM/grease in
order to further improve the precision of the temperature read-outs.
Route the TC wire into the pre-milled slot on the side of the
evaporator wall and use scotch- or electrical tape to secure the probe
to the copper core. Do not use scotch tape above the step marked on
the photograph below:
To finish up the installation follow these steps:
1.
Install the hand-grip mounting nut with pre-installed 10W thin-foil heater over the
evaporation cooler. Make sure to route the thermocouple wire past the the mounting
nut!
2.
Screw down the mounting nut using right-hand turns until the connection feels
secure and/or until you reach the end of the thread. Do not use any tools (i.e. pliers)
for tightening of the nut as you may damage your components!
3.
Connect both heater’s 4-pin Molex connectors to the power supply unit (may be
auxiliary as well)
If you intend to use adhesive properties of enclosed insulation sheets it is recommended to apply single
layer of electrical/scotch/duct tape to the circuit board before adhering the insulation sheet to the
motherboard.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
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Scissors
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Blade knife
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Duct or electrical tape
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Additional insulation material as per users insulation method (optional)
M4x22 ISO730 screw
LGA-115x Mounting
Adapter
M4x22 ISO730 screw
Tape limit line
Heater 4W Type A
3mm insulation sheet
Hand-grip mounting nut
Evaporation cooler
