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
www.ekwb.com
for
updates. Before 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
UNI CPU water block. This water block is pre-assembled
for use with modern Intel desktop socket type
motherboards. By default this water block supports the
following CPU sockets:
-
Intel socket LGA-115x and LGA-2011(-3)
Caution:
Narrow server type LGA-2011 is not supported by default – a
Mounting plate
Supremacy LGA-2011 Narrow ILM
(EAN: 3830046990600) is mandatory to install
this water block on narrow server type LGA-2011 motherboards.
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Supremacy MX water block:
-
EK-Supremacy MX universal CPU water block
/w pre-installed Insert I2 and Jet J1
(0.25mm)
(all around great performer)
-
PreciseMount EVO
universal CPU mounting mechanism:
o
M4 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)
o
LGA-2011 M4 threaded mounting studs (4 pcs)
o
Springs (4 pcs)
o
M4 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)
o
Washers (4 pcs)
-
AMD mounting plate
-
EK-Supremacy Backplate
o
Backplate rubber gasket
o
Backplate for Intel LGA-1366 and AMD socket motherboards
o
Backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket motherboards
-
Allen (hex) key 2.5mm
-
Additional Inserts and Jet plates:
o
Jet J1 (0.3mm thick)
o
Jet J3 (0.1mm thick)
o
Insert I2
Optimal configuration(see table):
Socket
Optimal Insert
Optimal Jet
AMD AMx / FMx
I2
J2
LGA-775
I1
J2
LGA-115x
I1
J2
LGA-1366
I1
J1
LGA-2011
I1
J1
LGA-2011-V3
I2
J3
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 Intel 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.
STEP 4: PREPARING BACKPLATE RUBBER GASKET (FOR INTEL LGA-2011 SKIP THIS STEP)
The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mounting system and must be used
every time you install this water block on any motherboard apart from LGA-2011(-3) socket type. The
rubber backplate has a partially cut inner part which needs to be removed when installed on Intel
LGA-115x and LGA-1366 motherboard. The rubber is held on four places and can be peeled away
with hand. These two pieces can be reassembled later if needed.
Intel LGA-115x and LGA-1366 socket
:
Remove the inner core of the rubber and use the outer part only.
AMD sockets
:
Use the whole rubber backplate including the inner core.
Gaskets
Mounting plate
Water block top
Jet plate
Insert
Insert Pin
Copper base
Screws
Outer part
Inner core
(removable)
Insert
Insert Pin
Jet plate
