EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Rampage VI Encore User manual

USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum ROG Rampage VI Encore

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:
Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning
with the installation process!
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).
The EK- Fittings require only a small amount of force to
screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by
the rubber o-ring gaskets.
The use of quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD 4
REMOVING BACKPLATE AND STOCK COOLER 4
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 4
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE MOTHERBOARD 5
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD 6
ATTACHING BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 6
PLACING THE REPLACEMENT HEATSINK ON TO MOTHERBOARD 7
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 9
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 9
REQUIRED TOOLS 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING BACKPLATE AND STOCK COOLER
Remove all encircled screws. There are seven (7) screws on the back
of the motherboard that needs to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed mosfet heat pipe cooling solution. Do not forget to
unplug the fan connector.
Remove two (2) additional screws to remove the factory provided
Backplate. Make sure to disconnect all the LED-s connectors.
I/O COVER SCREEN: From the side part of mosfet heat pipe,
unscrew the five (5) screws in order to remove the I/O cover screen.
Disconnect all the screen connectors and take off the I/O cover
screen. Store the screen, standoffs, screws for later use.
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader (IHS) with enclosed
EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease. The quantity of about two rice
grains is just about right. There is no need to cover the whole IHS.
Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the
cooling performance!
Mosfet screws

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
ON THE MOTHERBOARD
Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed
in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the
motherboard’s circuit board.
1. Thermal PAD F 1,0mm - (120x16mm) EAN: 3830046996732
2. Thermal PAD F 1,5mm - (120x16mm) EAN: 3830046996749
16
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm
120
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm
120
16
Thermal Pad
F 1.0mm
Thermal Pad
F 1.5mm
STEP 1
STEP 1
Place thermal pads on motherboard as shown on the picture.

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PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
Place EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Rampage VI Encore series
water block to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on the
photo). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.
ATTACHING BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes
on the motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
STEP 2 (CPU part)
Carefully tighten all the marked screws carefully using 2.5 mm Allen
Key. Do not use excessive force.
STEP 2
CPU Screw

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STEP 3 (MOSFET part)
Use two (2) M2.5 x 7 AX1 screws. Tighten the screws evenly. Make
sure that factory provided washers are placed correctly.
M2.5 x 7 AX1 Screw
STEP 3
PLACING THE REPLACEMENT HEATSINK
ON TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
From the original heatsink take off four (4) standoffs using EK-loop
wrench and attach them on to replacement heatsink which comes with
the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Rampage VI Encore monoblock.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Before placing the replacement heatsink on to motherboard, attach the
I/O cover screen on to the replacement heatsink and secure it with five
(5) factory provided screws. Make sure to connect all the connectors.
STEP 2
Stock CoolerStandoffs
Replacement Heatsink

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STEP 3
STEP 3
Carefully place the replacement heatsink on to motherboard (as shown
on the photo). Make sure that Thermal Pad is placed correctly.
STEP 4
Use a Phillips head screwdriver with the factory I/O cover screws.
Also pay attention not to use too much force by pressing the
replacement heatsink down onto the motherboard.
Factory I/O Cover Screws
STEP 4

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STEP 1
Use this opening
as an Inlet Port!
Tubing
EK-Fitting
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
EK recommends the use of EK-Fittings. When using fittings other
than EK 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.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
Plug the 3-pin connector from Monoblock 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.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
D-RGB Header
RGB Header

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REQUIRED TOOLS
Phillips-head screwdriver Scissors
Allen Key

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