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

USER GUIDE
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EK-Quantum
Momentum2ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme 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:
Carefully read the manual before beginning the installation
process.
Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest
mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your
GPU 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 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 7
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 7
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 8
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 9
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER 10
FITTINGS AND TUBING 11
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 11
TESTING THE LOOP 12
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 13
SOCIAL MEDIA 13

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BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (120x16) (2 pcs)
Thermal Pad G 0.5 mm (120x24) (2 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme D-RGB
PVC Washer M2.5 (6 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm
Replacement Cover (1 pc)
4 mm
M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screw (6 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
119 mm
33 mm
137 mm
135 mm
65.5 mm
93.5 mm
74 mm
158 mm
32 mm
44 mm
38.5 mm
32.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) – 137.5 x 119 x 38.5 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 20
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105081 Metal plate 1
2105074 Mosfet N (Nickel) 1
3105076 Mosfet W (Nickel) 1
4105078 Mosfet S (Nickel) 1
5105080 Standout (Acetal) 1
6105079 Top plate (plexi) 1
7104028 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
88533 Standoff M4/M2.5 x 2.5 mm 5
9104029 Jet Plate 1
10 100663 EK - Badge 1
11 104444 Mylar sticker 1
12 100500 Screw M4 x 12 DIN7991 INOX 4
13 104913 Screw - Velocity 2 Mounting Screw (Ni) 4
14 100747 Spring M3 x 10 mm 4
15 104532 Seeger ring 4
16 104771 Screw M3 x 20 7991DIN 4
17 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 9
18 105126 OR 245 x 2 mm 1
19 105127 OR 30 x 1.5 mm 1
20 105128 OR 39 x 1.5 mm 1
21 105129 OR 29 x 1.5 mm 1
22 105130 OR 49 x 1.5 mm 1
23 104773 Coldplate OR 1
24 104650 Backplate 1
25 105084 Replacement I/O Cover (Black e.) 1
26 105132 Standoff M4/M2 x 30.75 mm 1
27 101946 LED D-RGB Dense Strip - 500/200 mm 1
11
13
14
22
10
6
2
15
23
9
1
18
27
20
21
24
16
4
26
5
7
12
8
25
3
17
19

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Place the motherboard on the flat surface and carefully remove the
backplate and stock cooler.
Save the screws and standoffs for later use.
Do not forget to unplug all the LED connectors. Pay attention to the
following steps in order to install the EK-Quantum Momentum2 ROG Z690
Extreme D-RGB water block. Always remove the stock cooler and backplate
slowly - it might be firmly glued to the motherboard via thermal pads.
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Z690 Extreme 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 motherboard. EK made
sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of Thermal
Pads to complete this Step.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
Thermal Pad G 0.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996763
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 0.5 mm
G0.5
STEP 1
F1.5
G0.5
G0.5
G0.5
F1.5
F1.5

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm 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 1
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew four (4) Velocity2mounting nuts (turn them in an
anticlockwise direction to unscrew). Remove the backplate and
save it for later steps. After the backplate is removed, do not
forget to peel off the protective sticker.
STEP 1
PROTECTIVE
STICKER
BACKP L ATE

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ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully place the water block onto the motherboard and align four
mounting screws on the motherboard. Hold the water block and the
motherboard and turn them upside down.
Before placing the Water Block on the motherboard, make
sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! (Chapter:
Cutting and placing thermal pads).
STEP 1
For this step you will need:
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 X 4 AX1
Screw (5 pcs)
M2.5 PVC Washer
(5 pcs)
STEP 2
Secure the water block using five (5) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and five (5)
PVC Washers. Do not use excessive force!
EK recommends using the EK-Loop Torque Screwdriver - 0.6Nm:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-loop-torque-screwdriver-0-6nm.
STEP 2
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
4 mm

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STEP 3
After securing the water block, the stored backplate must be attached to
the backside of the motherboard using Allen Key 2.5 mm (shown in the
picture) or EK-Loop Torque Screwdriver. Start fastening the backplate
screws in a cross pattern. Do not tighten fully until all of the nuts are
partially screwed in.
The Allen Key 2.5mm must be used in a standing position! Otherwise,
the mounting screws may crack during tightening!
Make sure to orientate the backplate as illustrated. Incorrect
installation of the backplate may result in damage to the motherboard.
STEP 3
For this step you will need:
Allen Key 2.5 mm
ALLEN KEY 2.5 mm
TOP OF THE
MOTHERBOARD
1
2
3
4
MAX TORQUE:
0.6 Nm
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER

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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
FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
With the EK-Quantum Momentum2 ROG Z690 Extreme D-RGB water
block, 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 water block is now complete.
STEP 1
OUTLET
INLET

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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

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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