EK Vertical GPU Holder EVO User manual

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Vertical GPU Holder EVO - Gen4 Riser (shifted)
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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.
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep and store the product away from the reach of children.
2. Check the component list and condition of the product before
installation. In case you encounter a problem, contact the shop where
you have purchased the product to get a replacement or a refund.
3. Before installation of the Vertical GPU Holder, power off your
computer and unplug the power cables.
4. EK is not responsible for any damages due to external causes,
including but not limited to: improper use, problems with electrical
power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, and
improper testing.
5. CPU, GPU, and motherboard are subject to damage if the product is
incorrectly installed.
6. Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality
and performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS ENCLOSED 4
REQUIRED TOOLS 5
DIMENSIONS OF THE VERTICAL GPU HOLDER 6
INSTALLATION GUIDE 7
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 13
SOCIAL MEDIA 13

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WHAT IS ENCLOSED
PCIE RISER CABLE
BRACKET 2
BRACKET 4
BRACKET 3
BRACKET 1 – SHIFTED

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M3x5 Countersunk Screw (7x)
Standoff-UNC6-32x13x5 (2x) DP Cable (1x) Standoff M3-32x13x5 (2x)
UNC 6/32x1/4-Phillips Pan Screw ( 7x) Screw M2.5x4 DIN7985 (3x)
Protective Foam 2mm (2x)
Phillips Head Screwdriver
REQUIRED TOOLS
Mounting mechanism: You may not need all the screws from the package! EAN: 104785

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DIMENSIONS OF THE VERTICAL GPU HOLDER
18 mm
188.5 mm
43.5 mm
140 mm
245.5 mm
255.5 mm
188.5 mm
34 mm
245.5 mm
116 mm
45.5 mm
28 mm
121 mm

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 1
Assemble the three steel brackets with the six M3x5 countersunk
screws. Depending on how you want to position the GPU holder
inside your PC, you may choose between two options.
STEP 1
BRACKET 1
BRACKET 2
BRACKET 3
M3x5 COUNTERSUNK
SCREW
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
M3x5
COUNTERSUNK
SCREW
In some cases, you may skip the installation of the
»Bracket 3« if it interferes with other components inside
your PC. You should check this before proceeding with
the installation. In most cases, the assembly of »Bracket
1« and »Bracket 2« should provide sufficient load-bearing
capacity, while the »Bracket 3« will provide additional
stiffness and stability for the whole GPU Holder.

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STEP 2
Stick two (2) protective adhesive foams, as indicated in the diagram.
The »2 mm protective foam« should be enough for the protection of
your GPU during installation.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Attach the PCIE riser cable to the bracket’s assembly with three (3)
M2.5 x 4 Phillips pan head screws.
STEP 3
M2.5x4 SCREW
PROTECTIVE FOAM
RISER CABLE

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STEP 4
Before you mount the GPU, make sure the PCIE latch is not
closed – it must be pushed to the right side.
Carefully mount the GPU onto the GPU Holder, using two (2) UNC
6-32x1/4 screws. Pay special attention not to damage the GPU.
Secure the GPU by moving the PCIE latch that is positioned
underneath it, to the left. You may use a credit card,
screwdriver, or similar item to move the latch.
STEP 4
UNC 6-32x1/4
SCREW
STEP 5
PCIE
BRACKETS
SAVE THE
SCREWS
FOR L ATER
STEP 5
Before you start to assemble the Holder with the GPU
to the motherboard, make sure that your computer is
powered off and the PSU power cable unplugged. It is
also recommended that you put your computer with the
motherboard in a horizontal position before you continue
with the installation process.
Remove the six appropriate PCIE brackets from your case. Which
brackets you need to remove depends on the installation option you
chose at STEP 1.
Save all removed screws - you’ll need them later.

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STEP 6
Remove the two screws at the bottom right side of the motherboard.
Save the screws for later use.
STEP 6
STEP 7
Before you mount the GPU Holder in your PC, connect the angled
connector of the enclosed DisplayPort cable to the GPU, then pull
the cable’s straight connector through the horizontal bars (where
you previously removed the PCIE brackets).
DP CABLE
ANGLED
CONNECTOR
DISPLAYPORT
CABLE
STEP 7
STRAIGHT
CONNECTOR
MOTHERBOARD
SCREWS

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Carefully connect the Riser cable from the GPU Holder to the PCIE
slot on the motherboard.
STEP 8
During the following Steps of the installation process, be
especially careful not to hit or scratch your motherboard
or any other PC component while you’re mounting the
GPU Holder to the motherboard. Pay special attention
that the »Bracket 3« of the GPU Holder (the right side)
doesn’t hit the motherboard.
STEP 8
STEP 9
Use three or more screws to attach the GPU Holder to the left side of
the PC case.
Use the PCIE bracket screws that you’ve saved earlier or UNC 6-32x1/4
screws from the package.
If using the GPU Holder on the upper positions of the PC case, you may
have to break off one (1) or two (2) of the PCIe Brackets on the holder.
STEP 9
PCIE BRACKET
SCREW OR
UNC 6-32x1 /4

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STEP 10
Place two (2) Standoffs UNC6-32x13x5 under the “Bracket 3” and
secure them on the motherboard.
Use the saved motherboard screws (from STEP 6) or mounting screws
to secure the right side of the GPU Holder to the PC case.
STEP 11
Finally, connect the GPU cables (as instructed by the GPU manufacturer)
to complete the installation.
STEP 10
BRACKET 3
ORIGINAL MOTHERBOARD SCREW
STANDOFF UNC6-32x13x5

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