ekwb EK-FB MSI Z170A XPower Te Monoblock User manual

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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.
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 MSI Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition motherboard
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 4 screws on the back of the motherboard that needs to be removed in order to remove the factory
installed SB/MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
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 PADS. 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]
Do not remove
the Z170 PCH
(SB) Cooler!
Installation manual for EK-FB MSI Z170A XPower Te Monoblock water block
Z170 PCH
(SB)
CPU socket
Mosfets
Thermal pad G –1.0mm
(for mosfets):

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3. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON
MOTHERBOARD. Place thermal pads you cut
on PCB as shown on picture bellow (PLEASE
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH
SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION!
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB MSI Z170A XPower Te Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on
photo below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.
sSTEP 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 four M2,5x5 AX1 and PVC washers. Tighten the screws,
beginning near the south bridge, and continue evenly outwards. Do not use
excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four M4x8 DIN7984 with screws and washers.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2.5mm allen key and philips screwdriver.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
For the EK-FB MSI Z170A XPower Te 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
Check if all 4 plastic washer are on place
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
M2,5x5
screw
PVC washer
M4x8 screw
Place 1mm thermal pads in larger strips
over marked area and make sure all
mosfet chips (red) are covered.