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Revision 1.0. Released on 19
th
of May 2015.
STEP 5: PREPARING CPU AND APPLYING THERMAL GREASE (TIM):
Cleaning the CPU:
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 EK-TIM Ectotherm™ thermal compound to the CPU heatspreader
(IHS) - see sample photo on right. The quantity of about three rice grains is just about right for X99 / LGA-2011-3 CPU. There is no need to cover the whole IHS.
Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the cooling performance!
STEP 6: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ON X99 / LGA-2011-3 MOTHERBOARD:
1) On all X99 series motherboards the EK-Supremacy EVO X99 can be sucessfully installed with motherboard already being pre-fitted to the computer chassis. Still, it
is best practice to place a motherboard on an even surface with front side facing up.
2) Install CPU and apply TIM (thermal grease) as shown in STEP 5. PEEL AWAY PROTECTIVE STICKER ON THE WATER BLOCK CONTACT SURFACE!
3) Align water block with pre-installed mounting mechanism above the LGA-2011(-3) motherboard with pre-installed CPU.
4) Tighten the screws with your thumbs until you reach the end of the thread, preferably by tightening two thumb screws at a time in the cross pattern. Do not use
any tools (such as pliers) during this process!
STEP 7: CONNECTING THE WATER BLOCK TO THE COOLING LOOP:
Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the EK-Supremacy EVO X99 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-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.
LGA-2011(-3)
motherboard PCB
