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

USER GUIDE
EK-Quantum
Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB - LGA 1700

This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please
consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may
result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their
installation. The following instructions are subject to change without
notice. Please visit our website at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before
installation of this product, please read important notice, disclosure, and
warranty conditions that are printed on the back of the box.
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
TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
NICKEL PLEXI 6
LIMITED EDITION 7
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 8
INSTALLING THE DIE GUARD AND APPLYING THE PASTE 10
INSTALLING THE CPU WATER BLOCK 13
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 15
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16
SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY
This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern Intel
desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water
block supports the following CPU sockets:
- Intel LGA-1700
• For delidded 12th generation and 13th generation CPUs!
BOX CONTENTS
EK-Quantum Velocity2Direct Die D-RGB - LGA 1700
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Thermal grease (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
TX20 L-Shaped Wrench (1 pc)
Mounting Mechanism
Protective Foam 5mm (1 pc) Protective Sticker (1 pc)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
94.5 mm
15.5 mm
94.5 mm
33.5 mm
61.5 mm
20.5 mm
33 mm
CPU WB:
Backplate:
90 mm
36 mm
78 mm
90 mm
59.7 mm
78 mm
40 mm
6 mm
13.1 mm

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TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
Technical Specification:
Dimensions (L x H x W): 94.5 x 94.5 x 33 mm
D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
D-RGB LED count: 14
D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104030 Velocity2Midplate 1
2104034 Top plate - plexi 1
3104913 Mounting Screw 4
4100747 Spring 4
5104532 Seager Ring 4
6104050 Stand Out 1
7103952 Mylar Sticker 1
8104774 OR 6.5 x 1.5 2
9104772 OR 243 x 1.5 1
10 100663 EK Badge 1
11 8252 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 7
12 103006 LED Strip 1
13 105574 Coldplate Direct Die 1
14 105584 Die Guard 1
15 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 4
16 105575 Jet Plate 1
17 104686 Screw M4 x 14 DIN7991 4
18 104773 OR Coldplate 1
19 106307 Sticker ILM Protection 1
20 3831109897874 Exact Mount Velocity2Direct Die 1
20
10
8
18
12
11
15
17
6
1
7
4
5
2
16
9
3
13
19
14

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LIMITED EDITION
Technical Specification:
Dimensions (L x H x W): 94.5 x 94.5 x 33 mm
D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
D-RGB LED count: 14
D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104030 Velocity2Midplate 1
2104913 Mounting Screw 4
3100747 Spring 4
4104532 Segear Ring 4
5104051 Stand Out 1
6103952 Mylar sticker 1
7104774 OR 6.5 x 1.5 2
8104772 OR 243 x 1.5 1
9104049 Light Guide 1
10 100663 EK Badge 1
11 8252 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 7
12 103006 LED Dense Strip 1
13 105574 Coldplate Naked 1
14 105584 Die Guard 1
15 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 4
16 105575 Jet Plate 1
17 104686 Screw M4 x 14 DIN7991 4
18 104773 OR Coldplate 1
19 106307 Sticker ILM Protection 1
20 3831109897874 Exact Mount Velocity2Direct Die 1
21 105577 Top Wafer Gold 1
20
6
18
11
9
10
15
17
5
1
12
4
2 1
16
8
2
13
3
7
19
14

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STEP 1
If the CPU is installed remove it from the socket.
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
STEP 2
Remove the stock Torx screws from the motherboard. For this step,
you must use TX20 Key ( included in the mounting bag)
STEP 2
TX SCREW

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STEP 3
Remove the stock mounting mechanism from the motherboard.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Install the Delidded CPU in the socket.
STEP 4

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STEP 5
Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the DIE clean using a non-abrasive cloth
or Q-tip.
STEP 5
Non-abrasive
Cloth
DIE
STEP 1
Place the DIE GUARD on the motherboard and align it with the holes.
On the back of the motherboard place the BACKPLATE. Then use
the M3 x 12 screw to mount the DIE GUARD to the BACKPLATE.
STEP 1
INSTALLING THE DIE GUARD AND APPLYING THE PASTE
M3 x 12 SCREW
BAC KP L ATE
DIE GUARD

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STEP 2
Take the Protective FOAM and glue it to the Protective STICKER on
the side of the STICKER with no glue.
Now you can glue the Protective FOAM and STICKER on the CPU.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Put the protective FOAM on the CPU so that it doesn’t touch the
DIE.
Position the protective FOAM so the DIE is in the center of the
rotective FOAM.
STEP 3
PROTECTIVE
FOAM
PROTECTIVE
FOAM

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STEP 4
Apply a small drop of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal
paste and spread it evenly over the DIE with cotton swabs that
are included in the bag. Use the provided needle accessory that is
included in the bag. Don’t press the syringe too hard!
Use the provided needle accessory that is included in the bag. Don’t
press the syringe too hard!
For more information read the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
instructions.
A SMALL DROP OF
THERMAL GRIZZLY
CONDUCTONAUT
LIQUID METAL PASTE
STEP 4

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STEP 1
Remove the backplate and die guard from the back of the CPU block
using an Allen Key 2.5 mm and save it for the later steps.
STEP 1
STEP 2
INSTALLING THE CPU WATER BLOCK
STEP 2
Position the CPU block onto the motherboard. Make sure to align the
holes (as shown in the picture).

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STEP 3
After placing the water block tighten the backplate nuts in a cross
pattern. Do not tighten fully until all of the nuts are partially screwed
in. The Allen Key 2.5 mm must be used in a standing position!
Otherwise, the mounting screw may crack during tightening!
EK recommends using the EK-Loop Torque Screwdriver - 0.6Nm :
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-loop-torque-screwdriver-0-6nm
STEP 3
1
2
4
3
MAX TORQUE:
0.6 Nm
STEP 4
STEP 4
With EK-Velocity2series 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 clockwise direction until the gasket underneath
is compressed.
The installation of the Velocity2water block is now complete.
OUTLET
PORT
INLET PORT

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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

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
SUPPORT AND SERVICE
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