EK-Quantum Velocity2 D-RGB -LGA 1700 User manual

USER GUIDE
EK-Quantum
Velocity² D-RGB AM5

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
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY 4
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
NICKEL PLEXI 6
NICKEL ACETAL 7
FULL NICKEL 8
SATIN T I TANI U M 9
NICKEL GOLD 10
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 11
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 12
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 14
TESTING THE LOOP 15
WARRANTY 15
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY
This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern AMD
desktop socket-type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water
block supports the following CPU sockets:
- AMD® socket AM5
BOX CONTENTS
EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB AM5
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Velocity
2
Mounting Screw AM5 (Ni) (1 pc)
Tx7 L-Shaped wrench (1 pc)
Thermal grease (1 pc)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
89 mm
113.5 mm
12.5 mm
42.5 mm
70.5 mm
34 mm
20.5 mm
25.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) - 89 x 113.5 x 34 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB LED count: 16
- D-RGB connector: 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Digital
| Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105747 Metal plate 1
2103938 Top plate (Plexi) 1
3105915 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
4105668 Mounting Screw AM5 4
58706 Mounting spring AM5 4
6105901 Jet Plate 1
7103936 Standout (Acetal) 1
8103952 Mylar sticker 1
9104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 2
10 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
11 104772 OR 75 x 2 mm 1
12 100663 EK - Badge 1
13 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
14 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 7
15 103007 LED Strip 500/130 mm 1
1
15
10
3
13
8
12
7
5
9
4
6
11
2
14

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NICKEL ACETAL
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) - 89 x 113.5 x 34 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB LED count: 16
- D-RGB connector: 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Digital
| Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105747 Metal plate 1
2 103939 TOP plate (Acetal) 1
3105915 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
4105668 Mounting screw AM5 4
58706 Mounting spring AM5 4
6105901 Jet plate 1
7103937 Standout (Acetal) 1
8103952 Mylar sticker 1
9104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 2
10 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
11 104772 OR 75 x 2 mm 1
12 103935 Light Guide 1
13 100663 EK - Badge 1
14 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
15 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 7
16 103007 LED Strip 500/130 mm 1
1
12
8
16
10
3
14
13
7
5
9
4
6
11
2
15

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FULL NICKEL
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) - 89 x 113.5 x 34 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB LED count: 16
- D-RGB connector: 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Digital
| Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105747 Metal plate 1
2103941 TOP plate (Nickel) 1
3105915 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
4105668 Mounting screw AM5 4
58706 Mounting spring AM5 4
6105901 Jet plate 1
7103937 Standout (Acetal) 1
8103952 Mylar sticker 1
9104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 2
10 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
11 104772 OR 75 x 2 mm 1
12 103935 Light Guide 1
13 100663 EK - Badge 1
14 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
15 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 7
16 103007 LED Strip 500/130 mm 1
1
12
8
16
10
3
14
13
7
5
9
4
6
11
2
15

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SATIN TITANIUM
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) - 89 x 113.5 x 34 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB LED count: 16
- D-RGB connector: 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Digital
| Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105747 Metal plate 1
2104407 TOP plate (Satin T.) 1
3105915 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
4105668 Mounting screw AM5 4
58706 Mounting spring AM5 4
6105901 Jet plate 1
7103937 Standout (Acetal) 1
8103952 Mylar sticker 1
9104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 2
10 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
11 104772 OR 75 x 2 mm 1
12 103935 Light Guide 1
13 100663 EK - Badge 1
14 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
15 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 7
16 103007 LED Strip 500/130 mm 1
1
12
8
16
10
3
14
13
7
5
9
4
6
11
2
15

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NICKEL GOLD
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (L x H x W) - 89 x 113.5 x 34 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB LED count: 16
- D-RGB connector: 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Digital
| Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105747 Metal plate 1
2105054 TOP plate (Gold) 1
3105915 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
4105668 Mounting screw AM5 4
58706 Mounting spring AM5 4
6105901 Jet plate 1
7103937 Standout (Acetal) 1
8103952 Mylar sticker 1
9104774 OR 6 x 2 mm 2
10 104773 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
11 104772 OR 75 x 2 mm 1
12 103935 Light Guide 1
13 100663 EK - Badge 1
14 104686 Screw M4 x 14 7991DIN 4
15 8252 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 7
16 103007 LED Strip 500/130 mm 1
1
12
8
16
10
3
14
13
7
5
9
4
6
11
2
15

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STEP 1
If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your
computer and place it on an even surface.
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 3
Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the IHS clean using a non-abrasive cloth or
Q-tip as shown in the illustration.
STEP 3
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
UNC 6-32 SCREW
IHS
NON-ABRASIVE CLOTH
HOLD-DOWN
CLAMPS
STEP 2

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PROTECTIVE
STICKER
STEP 1
Before placing the water block, it is mandatory to remove the
protective foil from the backside.
STEP 1
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 4
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.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
STEP 4
Thermal Grease
For this step, you will need:

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STEP 2
STEP 2
Position the CPU Water Block onto the Motherboard. Make sure to
align the holes (as shown in the picture).
Before placing the water block, it is mandatory to remove
the protective foil from the backside.
Make sure to double-check the layer of the Thermal Grease
before placing the water block onto the motherboard.
STEP 3
Secure the water block from the backside of the motherboard using
the included 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 3
Tx7 L-Shaped wrench
For this step, you will need:

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STEP 4
STEP 4
With EK-Velocity² 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.
OUTLET
INLET
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.
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP

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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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