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Revision 1.0. Released on 10
th
of February 2015.
EK-Supremacy MX AMD
series CPU water block installation manual
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2.
Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and/or motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
3.
The EK-HFB, EK-HDC and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place as the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
4.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT
COMPATIBILITY
STEP 2: TABLE OF CONTENT
Congratulations on your purchase of EK-Supremacy MX AMD CPU water
block. This water block is pre-assembled for use with modern AMD
desktop socket type motherboards. By default this water block supports
the following CPU sockets:
-
AMD socket AM2(+)/AM3(+) and FM1/FM2(+)
Additional support
(requires moving screws to alternative mounting position)
:
o
AMD socket C32
o
AMD socket S754/939/940/F
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Supremacy MX water block:
-
EK-Supremacy MX AMD universal CPU water block
/w pre-installed Insert I2 and Jet J1
(0.25mm)
(all around great performer)
o
Pre-installed mounting mechanism
-
EK-TIM Ectotherm 1g thermal grease
Note:
To disassemble pre-installed mounting mechanism please release the circlip
under each mounting screw.
STEP 3 (optional): POSSIBLE UPGRADE PATH TO EVO STANDARD
EK-Supremacy MX uses the same Insert and Jet plate system as EK-Supremacy EVO,
however the additional parts must be purchased separately. EK-Supremacy MX can
also be upgrade to full EK-Supremacy EVO standard with the following parts:
-
EK-Supremacy (EVO) Backplate
-
EK-Supremacy EVO
PreciseMount
mounting mechanism
-
EK-Supremacy EVO parts
o
Insert I1
o
Jet J2
o
Jet J3
o
Copper cold plate (base)
o
Intel Mounting Plate
These parts can be purchased through EK Webshop or Partner Reseller Network:
STEP 4 (optional): INSTALLING ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING PLATE AND REPLACING JET PLATE / INSERT PROCEDURE
1) Place water block on an even surface and remove four M4x16 DIN7991 screws attaching the top to the copper base using the 2.5mm Allen key (not
enclosed).
2) Replacing mounting plate:
2.1) Replace the AMD mounting plate with alternative one. You will feel the mounting plate locking into the position when placed correctly on to the top.
2.2) Reseat the larger o-ring gasket (57x2 mm) into the gap between the mounting plate and water block top.
3) Replacing jet plate (OPTIONAL):
3.1) Remove the default Jet J1 (0.25mm thick) and replace it with Jet J2 (0.3mm) or Jet J3 (0.1mm), depending on your CPU platform. You will feel the jet plate
locking into the position when placed correctly to the water block Insert.
4) Replacing insert (OPTIONAL):
4.1) Remove the default Insert I2 and replace it with Insert I1, depending on your CPU platform. It is mandatory to install the Insert Pin and Insert in correct
way, there is only one way to install it. You will feel the Insert assembly locking into the position when placed correctly to the water block.
5) Carefully place copper base to waterblock top assembly, make sure gaskets stay in place!
Beware of copper base orientation!
6) Repeat step #5 if necassery. Screw in all four (4) M4x16 DIN7991 screws using the 2.5mm Allen (hex) key.
Insert
Insert Pin
Jet plate
Water block top
Gaskets
Jet plate
Mounting plate
Copper base
Screws
Insert
Insert Pin
