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STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
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!
Install four (4) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs as shown on
the picture below.
STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB ASUS Strix X470
Gaming Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as
shown on picture below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.
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 screws. Tighten the screws evenly. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four M3x10 DIN7984 screws with backplate and protective pad.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2mm allen key.
Use the enclosed screws and backplate as shown on picture below:
STEP 5: CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (optional)
CONNECTING THE RGB LED (LED with 4
wires)
Plug the 4-pin connector from Monoblock
RGB LED strip to the motherboard.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on
the connector is plugged into the 12V line
as indicated on your motherboard.
Failure to do so will damage your
motherboard or LED strip.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED (LED
with 3 wires)
D-RGB LED is enclosed with your
Monoblock. If you swap the LED strip,
plug the 4-pin connector from
Monoblock D-RGB LED strip to the
ADD_HEADER on the motherboard.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated
on the connector is plugged into the
+5V line as indicated on your
motherboard. Failure to do so will
damage your motherboard or LED strip
For the EK-FB ASUS Strix X470 Gaming 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
Place the M2,5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
