EK Loop Connect 51 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
EKLoop
Connect
CONTROLLER

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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 web site at www. ekwb.com for updates.
Before installation of this product please read important notice,
disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
This guide details the physical installation of your EK-Loop
Connect controller and all of the standard connections which may
be used to link your components.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
INSTALLING THE EK-LOOP CONNECT 51 IN TO THE CHASSIS 4
CONNECTING THE FAN-S 5
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED 6
TEMPERATURE SENSOR 6
CONNECTING THE USB CABLE 7
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTER 8
SOFTWARE 8
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 9
SOCIAL MEDIA 9

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INSTALLING THE EK-LOOP CONNECT 51 IN TO THE CHASSIS
STEP 1
Remove the desired 2.5” SSD tray
STEP 1
STEP 2
Install the EK-Loop Connect on to the metal plate using M3X5
DIN7985 Screws.
STEP 2
EK- Loop Connect
2.5” SSD
tray
M3x5
DIN7985
Screw

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STEP 3
Final Installation
Attach the metal plate with pre-assembled EK-Loop Connect on to
the case.
STEP 3
CONNECTING THE FAN-S
The controller is compatible with 4-pin PWM Fans, 3-pin Fans may
be used however it will not be possible to adjust the speed. Insert
the 4-pin Fan connectors as shown below to the 6 Fan headers
marked F1-F6.
Fan Splitters may be used to connect multiple Fans to one
header. EK recommends the use of Splitters with separate power
connectors for 4 or more fans. Do not connect splitters in series!
FAN
headers
4-Pin PWM FAN
connector
FAN header

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED
There are 6 Lighting headers marked with L1-L6, these headers
are compatible only with 5V D-RGB products and LED strips! Make
sure that the arrows are aligned.
D-RGB Splitters may be used to connect multiple D-RGB products
to a single header. Do not connect splitters in series!
3-Pin
Connector
+5V D-RGB
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Optionally up to 3 temparature sensors may be installed to the
headers marked T1-T3.
Temperature
sensor headers
2- Pin Temperature
sensor Connector
D-RGB headers
EK - Loop Connect
Temperature sensor header

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CONNECTING THE USB CABLE
EK-Loop Connect must be linked to the motherboard using the
supplied Internal USB 2.0 cable. Connect the 9-pin end to a USB2.0
header on the motherboard, pay attention to the orientaiton of the
missing pin.
The other end of the USB cable should be plugged into the Connects
USB port.
USB Header
4-Pin USB Connector
9-Pin USB Connector
USB 2.0 Internal Header

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CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTER
Finally plug in the Molex power connector to the PWR port using
either a Molex connector directly from your PSU or the supplied 2x
SATA Power adapter.
SOFTWARE
Now that physicall installation of the EK-Loop Connect is complete
you may install software and continue confirguring all connected
components.
Molex power header
Molex power connector

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