EK-Quantum Momentum2 ROG Strix X570-i Gaming D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum2ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme D-RGB - Special Edition

Please note the installation of the product is intended to be undertaken
by an adequately trained and experienced person. You are installing the
product at your own risk. If you are not properly trained or experienced
or feel unsure about the installation procedure, please refrain from
installing the product yourself and contact our tech support for
assistance. We disclaim our liability for any damages to the product as
well as incidental, consequential, or indirect damages incurred due to
improper or inappropriate installation.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process.
Remove your motherboard from the computer for the safest
mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your
water block or its 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 corrosion-inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for liquid cooling systems and mandatory for
nickel-plated water blocks!
Do not use pure distilled water!
For best results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel
coolants! To reach optimal performance, make sure to
thoroughly bleed the air out of your water block!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 7
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 8
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE 8
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 9
INSTALLING THE CPU AND DIE GUARD 10
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER 11
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 13
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 13
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 14
PLACING THE WATER BLOCK 14
CONNECTING THE 10PIN SIGNAL SPLITTER 16
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 17
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT I/O COVER IF USING ACTIVE BACKPLATE SET 17
FITTINGS AND TUBING 18
TESTING THE LOOP 18
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 19
SOCIAL MEDIA 19

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BOX CONTENTS
10pin Signal Splitter (1 pc)
Die guard + Backplate Assembly (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm (3 pcs) Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (5 pcs)
Replacement I/O cover (1 pc)
Delidding Tool (1 pc)
Replacement cover (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme D-RGB -
Special Edition + Mounting mechanism
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (1 pc)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
Direct die Upgrade kit (1 pc)

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EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 5 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
TX20 Key (1 pc) Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut (1 pc)
Protective Foam 5 mm (1 pc)Protective sticker (1 pc)
5 mm
8 mm
Screw M2.5x8 mm (1 pc)
Screw M2.5x5 mm (10 pcs)
PVC Washer M2.5 (10 pcs)
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme D-RGB - Special Edition - Mounting mechanism
EAN: 106546
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
112.5 mm
25 mm
151.5 mm
144.5 mm
58 mm
86 mm
120.5 mm
163 mm
183 mm
78.5 mm
43 mm
30 mm 41 mm 33 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) – 151.5 x 112.5 x 33 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 8
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106545 OR - Momentum2 Z790 Maximus Extreme SE 1
28204 Screw M3 x 20 7991DIN 3
3102663 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 17
4104774 OR - 6 x 1.5 mm 1
58202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 2
6106530 M.2 HeatBridge (Bl. Elox) 1
73831109834282 Plug Cover - Black 2
8102639 Quantum Plug 2
9104115 Temperature Probe 2
10 9047 Screw M2.5 x 4 AX1 2
11 105304 LED D-RGB strip 1
12 102478 PCB - Hall Sensor 1
13 102543 Screw M2.5 x 3 AX1 2
14 106542 PCB board 1
15 106654 Valve Cap 2
16 106653 Spring Retainer Screw 2
17 106835 Spring 5.6 x 24.3 (14N) 2
18 106847 Screw -Flowmeter impeller 1
19 102251 Flowmeter impeller 1
20 100663 EK - Badge 1
21 104444 Mylar sticker 1
22 103091 Screw M3 x 8 ISO 14581 Tx 1
23 106540 Valve Midplate 1
24 106537 Standout (Acetal) 1
25 106536 Top Cover 1
26 106841 Midplate Assembly 1
27 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
28 104029 Jet Plate 1
29 104028 Coldplate (Ni) 1
30 104773 Coldplate OR 1
31 3830046998446 Thermal grease 1
14
27
24
26
29
17
19
6
11
8
13
7
23
16
15
1
530
22
25
12
18
28
2
10
21
9
3
31
4
20

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Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat
surface to work on. Putting foam or soft material to lay the
motherboard on is recommended.
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 1
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE
Using a Philips head screwdriver, unscrew six (6) Screws. Rotate the
motherboard and remove an additional one (1) screw (Red marked in
the picture).
Carefully detach the connectors from the motherboard and remove
the backplate. Save the screws. After installation of the Monoblock,
you can reuse the backplate.
STEP 1
UNSCREW FROM THE BACKSIDE
UNSCREW FROM THE
FRONTSIDE

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STEP 2
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
From the front side of the motherboard, unscrew two (2) screws
located in the SSD heatsink. Rotate the motherboard and unscrew
eight (8) screws from the back of the motherboard. Detach the stock
cooler from the motherboard.
Save the I/O Screen for later use – it can be reused at the end of the
installation.
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 3
REMOVING THE CPU SOCKET (MOUNTING MECHANISM)
Remove the Tx screws (marked in the picture) and detach the CPU
socket mounting mechanism.
STEP 4
INSTALLING THE CPU AND DIE GUARD
First, unscrew (4) M3 x 12 DIN7991 Screws from the Die guard +
Backplate Assembly.
After that, position the CPU and Die Guard on the motherboard. Align
the holes on the motherboard with the holes on the die guard. On the
back of the motherboard place the Backplate. Use four (4) M3 x 12
DIN7991 Screws to secure the Assembly.
EK recommends using the EK-Loop Torque Screwdriver - 0.6Nm:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-loop-torque-screwdriver-0-6nm
In case of delidding the CPU, please follow the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=258mCuhm650
STEP 3
STEP 4
For this step you will need:
Tx20 L-Shaped Wrench (1 pc)
Die guard + Backplate Assembly
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
MAX TORQUE:
0.6 Nm
BACKPL ATE
CPU
M3 x 12 DIN7991 SCREW
DIE GUARD

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ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER
STEP 1
The replacement cover must be attached before installing
the Monoblock.
Place the F1.5 mm thermal pads (as shown in the picture) onto the
replacement cover. EK made sure to provide you with more than an
adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Required thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
STEP 1
STEP 2
The LED screen from the stock cooler must be attached to the
replacement cover before securing the cover.
After installation of the LED screen, connect the cable from the LED
screen to the motherboard.
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
REPLACEMENT
COVER
STOCK LED SCREEN SCREW
LED SCREEN
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 4
STEP 4
Rotate the motherboard and attach the replacement cover with the
provided mounting screws. Make sure to select the correct screw for
each standoff (screw lengths are marked in the picture).
For this step you will need:
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 x 5 AX1
Screw (8 pcs)
M2.5 PVC Washer
(8 pcs)
5 mm
M2.5 x 5 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
STEP 3
Place the replacement cover onto the motherboard. Make sure to
align the mounting holes on the motherboard with the standoffs on
the cover.
Make sure the LED screen is correctly connected to the
motherboard.
STEP 3

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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
After attaching the replacement cover, a few additional thermal pads
must be placed in the places marked in the picture. EK made sure to
provide you with more than an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads
to complete this Step.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Before placing the thermal pads, install the M.2 SSD disc.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996725
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 0.5 mm
F0.5
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
STEP 1
F0.5
F0.5
F0.5
F1.5
F1.5

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Thermal Grease
STEP 2
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply the enclosed Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal grease
(thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown
in the image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and
even in thickness over the entire surface of the IHS.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
STEP 3
PLACING THE WATER BLOCK
Place the water block onto the motherboard. Make sure to align
the holes on the motherboard with the Monoblock standoffs.
Also, make sure that the pins on the replacement cover and
water block are aligned!
Double-check the layer of the thermal compound and thermal
pads before placing the water block!
Before placing the water block onto the motherboard,
install the M.2 SSD disc.
STEP 3

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STEP 4
After placing the water block, fasten the backplate screws in a
cross pattern. Do not tighten fully until all of the nuts are partially
screwed in.
Make sure to orientate the backplate as illustrated.
Incorrect installation of the backplate may result in
damage to the motherboard.
In the case of using the Allen Key 2.5mm, it must be used
in a standing position! Otherwise, the mounting screws
may crack during tightening!
EK also recommends using the EK-Loop Torque
Screwdriver - 0.6Nm:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-loop-torque-screwdriver-0-6nm
STEP 4
For this step you will need:
Allen Key 2.5mm
ALLEN KEY 2.5 mm
TOP OF THE
MOTHERBOARD
MAX TORQUE:
0.6 Nm

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STEP 5
CONNECTING THE 10PIN SIGNAL SPLITTER
Connect the 10-pin signal splitter connector to the Monoblock.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the line as indicated on your Monoblock.
The opposite side of the connector must be connected to the
motherboard (marked in the picture).
10-PIN SIGNAL
SPLITTER
CONNECTOR
10-PIN SIGNAL
SPLITTER HEADER
W_IN
W_OUT
W_FLOW
STEP 5

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STEP 6
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP
Plug the 3-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 the LED Diode to the 12V RGB HEADER you
can damage the LEDs. Failure to do so will damage your
motherboard or LED strip.
STEP 7 (Optional)
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT I/O COVER IF USING
ACTIVE BACKPLATE SET
In order to install the Replacement I/O Cover, follow the link:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109908327.pdf
STEP 6
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER

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FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
Several tubing configurations are possible for this Monoblock. For
more information, check the product page: https://www.ekwb.com/
shop/ek-quantum-momentum2-rog-maximus-z790-extreme-d-rgb-
special-edition
The basic configuration is described below.
Option 1: In the shown configuration, it is mandatory to use the
bottom port as the INLET. Mixing the ports may result in poor thermal
performance of the water block. Tighten the fittings in a clockwise
direction until the gasket underneath is compressed. The remaining
ports must be closed with the provided G1/4 plugs.
STEP 1
OUTLET
INLET
To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we
recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours. When your loop
is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU
outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other
components. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously.
It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air
collects in the distribution plate. Inspect all parts of the loop, and
in the eventuality, that coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on in order to prevent any damage.
TESTING THE LOOP

In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new
mounting mechanism, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find
the EAN number of each part you might need.
Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting
Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS”
Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop
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