ekwb EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock User manual

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page. Please check terms of use. Revision 1.0. Published on November 16th 2015
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.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1. Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2. Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and/or motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
3. The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type 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.
4. The use of quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Sample photo of ASUS X99 Deluxe motherboard
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 4
screws on the back of the motherboard that need to be removed in order to
remove the factory installed MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution.
1. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal compound on CPU heat
spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on right with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm
thermal grease.
The quantity of about two rice grains is just about right. There is no need to cover
the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the
cooling performance!
2. CUTTING THERMAL PAD. Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the
motherboard’s circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELOW ARE SCALED.
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD G 1mm - (120x24mm) [EAN: 3830046996770]
This water block is compatible with four motherboard models:
1. ASUS X99-A (USB3.1)
2. ASUS X99-PRO (USB3.1)
3.ASUS X99-DELUXE (USB3.1)
4. ASUS X99-A
These motherboards have similar mosfet and inductor coil layout, therefore this instructions stand for two models.
Do not
remove the
PCH (SB)
Cooler!
Installation manual for EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock water block
1. Thermal pad G–1.0mm
(for mosfets):
CPU socket
X99 PCH (SB)
heatsink
Mosfet heatsink

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page. Please check terms of use. Revision 1.0. Published on November 16th 2015
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown
on photo below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on
the motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
A) Mosfet part: Use two M3x8 DIN7991 screws and use factory
backplate. Tighten the screws evenly with using enclosed 2mm Allen
key. Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four thumb nuts with screws and washers. Tighten
the thumb nuts.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture
below:
For the EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock series water block to operate properly the
G1/4 port nearest to the right edge of the water block MUST BE USED AS THE
INLET PORT. EK recommends the use of EK-ACF fittings. When using fittings
other than EK-ACF series please use hose clamps or appropriate substitute to
secure the tubing to the barb. The use of biocide containing and corrosion
inhibiting coolant is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors philips screwdriver Allen key
First place the PCB under
marked standoffs!
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
M3x8 DIN7991 screws
PVC washer
M4x8
screws
Factory backplate
Place 1mm thermal pad in larger
strips over marked area and make
sure PCB board is covered
mosfets.
PLACING THERMAL PAD ON
MOTHERBOARD. Place thermal pads
on PCB as shown on the picture
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE
FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE
THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION!
1
Factory glued washer must stay on PCB!!!