EK-Quantum LGA1700 User manual

USER GUIDE
EK-Quantum
Velocity Backplate - LGA1700

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGED CONTENTS 3
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 3
REMOVING THE MOTHERBOARD 4
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE TO THE MOTHERBOARD 4
INSTALLING FOUR (4) M3 THUMB SCREWS ONTO YOUR MOTHERBOARD 5
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 5
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (Optional) 7
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP 7
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 8
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 9
SOCIAL MEDIA 9

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PACKAGED CONTENTS
Gasket backplate CPU LGA 1700 (1pc) Metal backplate CPU LGA 1700 (1pc)
EAN: 3831109861691
103785103786
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS
93 mm
93 mm
4.50 mm

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REMOVING THE MOTHERBOARD
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE TO THE MOTHERBOARD
If your PC case doesnt have a cutout from the bottom CPU side of the
motherboard, you will first need to remove the motherboard from your
computer and place it on an even surface with the front facing down.
Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the CPU
socket ILM backplate.
Carefully use one hand to rotate the motherboard assembly with the
front side facing up while using the other hand to hold the backplate
and rubber in place.
RUBBER
GASKET
MOTHERBOARD
M E TAL B AC KP L AT E

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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
M3 THUMB SCREW
PVC WASHER
STEP 1
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: On a clean IHS, apply a line of
thermal compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader
(IHS) with a credit card or equivalent - see sample photo on left.
The layer of thermal compound must be thin and even in
thickness across the whole surface of the IHS. Too thick
of an application could lead to poor performance. This
method applies to Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal
compound (3830046998477).
Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 1
INSTALLING FOUR (4) M3 THUMB SCREWS ONTO YOUR MOTHERBOARD
It is mandatory to put a 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of
the M3 thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the metal backplate
until you reach the end of the thread. It is not recommended to use
tools (such as pliers).

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STEP 2
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the motherboard
with the pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with the installation, it is mandatory
to remove the protective foil from the backside of the
water block.
Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M3
thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably
in a cross pattern and do not tighten them fully until all of them are
partially screwed in. Then - using only your fingers - screw in all four
thumb nuts until you reach the end of the thread.
STEP 3
Tighten the fitting barbs in a clockwise direction until the gasket
underneath is compressed.
The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.
With EK-Velocity series water blocks, it is mandatory to use the port
that is nearest to the center of the water block as the INLET port.
Mixing the ports may result in less than ideal thermal performance
of the water block.
STEP 2
THUMB NUT
COILED SPRING
STEP 3
FITTING RING
FITTING BARB
INLET PORT
OUTLET PORT

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CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (Optional)
RGB LED CONNECTOR
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 4-pin connector from the water block and fan’s RGB LED light
to the RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin
layout on the header is as follows: +12V G R B.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector
is plugged into the +12V line as indicated on your
motherboard.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1

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CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 4-pin connector from the water block’s D-RGB LED light to
the DRGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin
layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, empty, Ground.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
If you put LED Diode to the 12V RGB HEADER you can
damage the LEDs.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1

In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new
mounting mechanism, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
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