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STEP 2.5: CPU Installation:
Install the CPU in the motherboard. Refer to motherboard or CPU installation instructions.
The ETI can only be applied after correct installation of the CPU.
STEP 2.4: Degrease CPU lid and Water Block Surfaces:
Saturate a dry wiper cloth with Indigo Xtreme Clean™; use ~1/2 trial size bottle per ETI
installation; thoroughly wipe the CPU lid; repeat with the water block interfacial surfaces.
Continue to wipe each surface with fresh areas of the wiper until no visible residue is detected
on the wiper. Wipe all surfaces of any visible lint, fibers, or particulates.
Be prepared to wipe the CPU lid and water block surfaces immediately upon saturating
each dry wiper cloth as the Xtreme Clean™ solvent will quickly evaporate. New CPUs
or water blocks must be degreased as well. Use only the supplied Indigo Xtreme
Clean™ for the degreasing step.
Use the Xtreme Clean™ solvent in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with plastics
(such as keyboards, computer cases, cooling fans, acetal and plexi water block
housings, coolant tube fittings, cables, etc.). Also, avoid contact with elastomers
(coolant tubing, gaskets, etc.).
STEP 2.6: Indigo Xtreme Handling:
The Indigo Xtreme ETI may be handled on the blue surfaces only.
ETI installation requires a lint-free environment.
Do not remove the clear Top and Bottom liners prior to the specific installation step. Do not
bend, flex or puncture any portion of the ETI. Keep all chemical agents (Indigo Xtreme
Clean™, etc.) away from the ETI.
STEP 2.7: Bottom Side Liner Removal:
Remove the “Bottom” side rectangular clear liner by slowly
peeling the liner, beginning from the corner with the white
BOTTOM” label. Hold the ETI on the blue edges (with both
hands to prevent any wrinkling or warping) Do not remove
the “Top” liner at this step.
Do not touch the exposed adhesive
area after removal of the clear liner.
Once the liner has been removed,
proceed immediately to Step 2.8:
Alignment and Placement.
STEP 2.9: Top Side Liner Removal:
Remove the “Top” side rectangular clear liner by slowly peeling the
liner, beginning from the corner with the white “TOP” label.
Do not touch any of the clear surfaces after
removal of the clear liner. Once the liner has
been removed, proceed immediately to Step
2.10: Water Block Mounting.
STEP 2.8: Alignment and Placement:
Orientation and alignment of the ETI to the CPU lid
and socket is critical. Orient the ETI such that the
Bottom side is facing the CPU lid. Refer to the figures
for correct placement.
Hold the ETI on the blue edges (with both hands to
prevent any wrinkling or warping). Ensure that the ETI is
oriented with CPU lid/socket as shown.
Align the square blue ring to the edge of the CPU lid
before making contact. Carefully lower the ETI onto the
CPU lid surface. With moderate, downward finger
pressure, completely press down all ETI surfaces onto
the CPU lid by following the square blue alignment ring
(especially the region denoted by the small red arrows).
It is critical that the square blue alignment ring is completely on the CPU lid and
all blue ring surfaces are thoroughly pressed down.
STEP 2.10: Water Block Mounting:
Use the following mounting instructions to ensure optimal clamping force on the ETI:
It is imperative that the water block is aligned correctly before
it makes contact with the ETI. Avoid any twisting on the ETI
as the water block is bolted down.
1.
While holding the water block in a level/horizontal position, place the springs
onto each thumb screw.
2.
Place thumb nuts on each screw and turn just enough to engage the threads.
3.
Temporarily mark each thumb nut with a marking pen or tape to indicate the
starting position (see the black markings illustrated on the top of each thumb
nut in the image).
4.
Turn all thumb nuts four (4) full revolutions, beginning with the upper left
and right thumb nuts (as illustrated in the image).
5.
Proceed to Step 3: ETI Reflow Procedure.
Be certain thumb nuts have been tightened only (4) full
revolutions (from initial thread engagement); DO NOT fully
tighten thumb nuts; excessive clamping force may damage
ETI, resulting in alloy leakage and/or poor thermal
performance.
