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

USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum2ROG Crosshair X670E Hero D-RGB

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:
Please carefully read the manual before beginning the
installation process.
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-Cryo Fuel coolants.
Make sure to thoroughly bleed air out of your water block, or
you will not reach optimal performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
PREPARING THE REPLACEMENT COVER 9
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 11
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11
INSTALLING AND CLEANING THE CPU 12
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12
FITTINGS AND TUBING 15
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 15
TESTING THE LOOP 16
WARRANTY 16
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 17
SOCIAL MEDIA 17

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BOX CONTENTS
5 mm
Velocity2Mounting Screw AM5 (Ni) (1 pc)
M2.5x5 AX1 Screw (3 pcs)
Polyamide Washer M2.5 0.5 mm (3 pcs)
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Crosshair X670E Hero D-RGB
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Tx7 L-Shaped Wrench (1 pc)
Thermal grease (1 pc)
Thermal Pad G 0.5 mm (120 x 24 mm) (1 pc)
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm) (1 pc)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
117.5 mm
129 mm
40 mm
36.5 mm
64.5 mm
68.5 mm
157 mm
141 mm
32.5 mm
20.5 mm
44 mm
10.5 mm
6 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (LxHxW) – 117.4 x 129 x 33 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106173 Mid-plate 1
2105915 Coldplate (Ni) 1
3106169 Mosfet N (Ni) 1
4106171 Mosfet W (Ni) 1
5106306 Stickout (Acetal) 1
6106172 Top plate (Plexi) 1
78553 Standoff M4/M2.5 x 12.1 mm 2
8106037 Velocity2Mounting Screw AM5 (Ni) 4
98706 Spring M4 x 16 mm 8 kg 4
10 104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 1
11 105901 Kovina - Velocity2Jet Plate - AM5 1
12 100663 EK - Badge 1
13 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
14 104444 Mylar sticker 1
15 100500 Screw M4 x 12 DIN7991 4
16 8252 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 8
17 104771 Screw M3 x 20 DIN7991 4
18 106177 OR SET (1-5) 1
19 106178 OR SET (2-5) 1
20 106179 OR SET (3-5) 1
21 106180 OR SET (4-5) 1
22 106254 OR SET (5-5) 1
23 106176 I/O Replacement cover (Black e.) 1
24 105132 Standoff M4/M2 x 30.75 mm (Ni) 3
25 101946 LED D-RGB Strip - 500/200 mm 1
14
18
12
6
21
8
9
11
5
3
2
25
24
17
16
20
19
4
22
10
15
7
13
23
1

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PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean,
flat surface to work on. It is recommended that you put
a foam or a soft material to lay the motherboard and
the water block on.
Using a Philips-head screwdriver remove the five (5) factory
screws from the motherboard’s backside and detach the stock
cooler. Save the stock cooler and screws for later steps.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 2
Using a Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32
screws securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the
socket as shown in the illustration. Remove the hold-down clamps
and store them away.
STEP 2
HOLD-DOWN
CLAMP
UNC 6-32
SCREW
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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PREPARING THE REPLACEMENT COVER
STEP 1
From the saved stock cooler, remove four (4) marked screws and
detach the screen.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Additional two (2) brackets must be removed. Save the brackets and
screws for the next step.
STEP 2
BRACKET 2
BRACKET 2
BRACKET 1
BRACKET 1
For this step, you will need:
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 3
Take the replacement cover and reuse the stock brackets. Tighten
the brackets using a Phillips head screwdriver. Make sure not to
overtighten the screws.
STEP 3
STEP 4
The I/O screen can be reused after securing the brackets. Tighten it
with saved stock screws.
STEP 4
For this step, you will need:
For this step, you will need:
BRACKET 2 BRACKET 1
Stock I/O Bracket
Screw (4 pcs)
Replacement
cover (1 pc)
I/O Screen
(1 pc)
Stock Cooler
Screw (4 pcs)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Phillips Head
Screwdriver

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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
EK-Quantum Momentum2 ROG Crosshair X670E Hero D-RGB water
block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller
pieces to cover all the regulation areas (Mosfet) on the water block.
EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of
thermal pads to complete this Step.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pads prior to installation!
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
STEP 1
Thermal Pad G – 0.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
0.5 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 1.5 mm
G1.5
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 0.5 mm
G0.5
G0.5
G0.5
G1.5
G1.5

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STEP 2
INSTALLING AND CLEANING THE CPU
Remove the CPU(IHS) protective plastic and place the CPU(IHS) in
the socket. Wipe the IHS clean using a non-abrasive cloth or Q-tip
as shown in the illustration.
STEP 2
STEP 3
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply the enclosed 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.
STEP 3

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STEP 4
Carefully place the CPU water block onto the motherboard and align
four(4) mounting screws with four (4) holes on the motherboard.
Hold the water block and motherboard and turn them upside down.
STEP 4
STEP 5
Secure the water block from the backside of the motherboard using
the included Tx7 L-Shaped wrench. Additional two (2) M2.5 x 5 AX1
screws and PVC washers must be used to tighten the water block
(shown in the picture).
Using Tx7 L-Shaped wrench, tighten the mounting screws in
an anti-clockwise direction.
Start fastening the screws in a cross pattern. Do not tighten
fully until all of the screws are partially screwed in.
The Tx7 L-Shaped wrench must be used in a standing position!
Otherwise, the mounting screws may crack during tightening!
STEP 5
For this step, you will need:
M2.5 x 5 SCREWS
M2.5 x 5 AX1
Screw (2 pcs)
5 mm
Tx7 L-Shaped
Wrench
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 PVC Washer
(2 pcs)

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STEP 6
Carefully place the I/O replacement cover onto the motherboard
and align three (3) mounting standoffs with three (3) holes on the
motherboard.
Do not forget to plug in the screen cable before tightening
the cover.
STEP 6
STEP 7
From the backside of the motherboard, secure the I/O Replacement
cover using three (3) saved STOCK COOLER Screws. Make sure not
to overtighten the screws.
STEP 7
I/O REPLACEMENT
COVER
For this step, you will need:
Stock Cooler
Screw (3 pcs)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver

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FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
With EK-Momentum series water blocks, 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 installation of the Velocity² water
block is now complete.
STEP 1
OUTLET
INLET
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
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 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER

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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
Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality
for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the
end-user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts
replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned
to the agent from whom it was purchased; 2) the product has been
purchased by the end-user and has not been used for commercial
purposes; 3) the product has not been misused, handled carelessly,
or used in a manner other than the way described in the instructions
manual. This warranty does not confer rights other than those
expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for
consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an extra
benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. This
warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with aggressive
UV additives or other improper liquids. EK water blocks are sealed
with a warranty-voiding circular label, proving the water block has
withstood a pressure leak test. Removing the label will void the
leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on the product itself.
Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Customer Support at
www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
WARRANTY

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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