EK-Quantum MSI MPG X670E CARBON EK X D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE
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EK-Quantum
MSI MPG X670E CARBON EK X 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:
Remove your motherboard from the computer for the safest
mounting process to prevent any possible damage.
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
PREPARING THE WORKPLACE 6
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 6
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 7
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 7
FITTINGS AND TUBING 9
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 9
CONNECTING THE FLOW METER AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR 10
TESTING THE LOOP 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI
Motherboard
Thermal Grease (1 pc)EK-Quantum MSI MPG X670E CARBON EK X D-RGB
PVC Washer M2.5 (5 pcs)
EAN: 3831109901366
4 mm
M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screw (5 pcs)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
162 mm
193.6 mm
172.6 mm
73.3 mm
76.2 mm
104.2 mm
39.5 mm
4.3 mm

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Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat
surface to work on. It is recommended that you put foam or soft
material to lay a motherboard and water block on.
PREPARING THE WORKPLACE
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
EK-Quantum MSI MPG X670E CARBON EK X 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.
Remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal pads prior
to installation!
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – 3830046996732
Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – 3830046996794
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 1 mm
G1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2 mm
G2
STEP 1
G2
G1
G1
G1 G1

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed thermal grease (thermal compound) on the
CPU heat spreader – IHS – and other necessary components as
shown in the image. The layer of the thermal compound must be
thin and even in thickness over the entire surface.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
STEP 1
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully place the water block onto the motherboard and align
mounting screws with holes on the motherboard.
Before placing the Water Block on the motherboard, make
sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! (Chapter:
Cutting and placing thermal pads).
Make sure that you installed the CPU according to the
motherboard instructions.
STEP 1

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For this step you will need:
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (4 pcs)
M2.5 PVC Washer
(4 pcs)
STEP 3
From the backside of the motherboard, attach four (4) M2.5 screws
and washers to the marked places. Do not use excessive force while
tightening the screws!
STEP 3
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
4 mm
STEP 2
Tighten the four (4) mounting screws with the provided Allen Key 2.5 mm.
Start tightening the screws in a cross pattern. Do not tighten fully until all
of the screws are partially screwed in.
The Allen Key 2.5 mm must be used in a standing position! Otherwise, the
mounting screws may crack during tightening!
STEP 2
For this step you will need:
Allen Key 2.5 mm
ALLEN KEY 2.5 mm
MOUNTING SCREW

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin connector of the water block D-RGB LED light into
the D-RGB 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 MSI MPG X670E CARBON EK X 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.
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
CONNECTING THE FLOW METER AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR
STEP 1
Plug the 6-pin connector from the water block into the marked header
on the motherboard.
STEP 1

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