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LGA-115x SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1
If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer
and place it on an even surface with front facing down.
STEP 2
Preparing backplate rubber gasket
The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mount-
ing system and must be used every time you install this water block on
your motherboard.
The rubber gasket has a partially cut inner part which needs to
be removed when installed on Intel® LGA-115x motherboard. The
rubber is held on four places and can be peeled away with hand.
STEP 2
STEP 1
Outer part
Inner core
(removable)
STEP 3
Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for Intel® LGA-
115x socket to the back of your motherboard RIBBED SIDE UP! (facing
away from the motherboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with
holes on rubber gasket and backplate.
Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the CPU
socket ILM backplate. On certain ITX form factor motherboards
the rubber gasket may need to be trimmed using household
scissors.
Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one
hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
STEP 4
Install four (4) M4 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory
to put 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of the M4 thumb screws.
Tighten the screws to the metal backplate until you reach the end of the
thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is not recommended.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Rubber gasket
Motherboard
Metal
Backplate
M4 Thumb
Screw
PVC
washer