ekwb EK-FB ASUS M6I Guide

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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 High Flow and EK-CSQ 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 Maximus VI IMPACT motherboard
STEP 2: REMOVING THE ORIGINAL LATCH MECHANISM BACKPLATE
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE EK-LGA115x TRUE BACKPLATE
Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest
mounting process possible in order to prevent any possible damages to your
PCB. With the enclosed Torx T20 key please remove the three screws
securing the socket latch mechanism (ILM) and original backplate (BP) to the
motherboard. Make sure you have install the plastic cover over the
socket pins during this procedure!
Align the EK-LGA115x TRUE backplate and it’s washer to the backside of the
motherboard. Apply corrections to the EK-LGA115x Backplate until all seven
openings line up perfectly.
STEP 3 cont: INSTALLING THE EK-LGA115x TRUE BACKPLATE
STEP 4: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
After the EK-LGA115x TRUE backplate is
aligned to the motherboard please re-
attach the LGA-115x socket latch
mechanism (ILM) to the motherboard
using the enclosed Torx T20 key (while
tightening the latch screws make sure it
stays in the aligned position)!
After you have completed all of the above
steps you are ready to install your CPU.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove
all encircled screws. There are 2 screws on
the back of the motherboard that needs to
be removed in order to remove the factory
installed SB heat sink.
STEP 4 cont: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 2 screws
on the side of the motherboard that needs to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed MOSFET heat sink. DO NOT REMOVE THE FACTORY BACKPLATE.
2. CLEANING THE PCB. Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all
screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or q-
tip , as shown on sample photo)
of the original thermal compound
until the components and circuit
board are completely clean.
EKWB recommends the use of
denatured alcohol for removing
TIM leftovers.
CPU socket (LGA-1150)
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FB ASUS M6I water block:
MOSFET
daughterboard card
Intel Z87 PCH (SB)
SupremeFX
daughterboard
(removable)
Use plastic
socket cover
during install!
Metal backplate
Install three original screws using
enclosed Torx T20 key!
MPCIe Combo slot
(removable)
0.3mm BAS washer

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3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the
Intel Z87 (PCH) –see sample photo on the left and 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!
4. CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with one thermal pads which needs to
be trimmed in order to fit the voltage regulation area (VRM/MOSFET) on the
motherboard’s circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURES BELOW ARE
SCALED
Replacement thermal pads @ EKWB web shop:
Thermal PAD A 1mm - (100x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996626]
Thermal PAD C 1.5mm –(50x25mm) [EAN: 3830046996596]
5. 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). EK recommends using
small drops of electrically non-conductive (for example: EK-TIM Ectotherm, Arctic
Cooling MX-2 ™, MX-4 ™ or GELID GC-Extreme ™) thermal grease on each phase
regulator (that is being covered with thermal pad; see picture below) in order to
even further improve the thermal performance of the EK-FB ASUS M6I series water
block.
STEP 5: PREPARING YOUR WATER BLOCK
1. PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB ASUS M6I series water
block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on photo below). Make sure that
mounting holes are aligned.
STEP 6: ATTACHING BLOCK TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 7: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on the
motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
Use two (2) M2.5x4 DIN7985, two (2) M3x6 DIN7985 and four (4) M4x10 DIN7985
screws as shown in picture below. Use washers underneath each M2.5x4 screw.
Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
Temporarily r emove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the
block and the components. Then repeat steps 5 and 6 to reattach the block applying
more or less pressure to the areas where you have found it necessary.
8. POSITIONING FITTINGS AND CONNECTING TO WATER CIRCUIT
For the EK-FB ASUS M6I series water block to operate properly the G1/4 port nearest to the
center of the water block MUST BE USED AS THE INLET PORT. EK recommends the use
of EK-CSQ fittings. When using fittings other than EK-CSQ 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
Place 1.0mm and 1.5mm thick thermal pads in larger
strips over marked area and make sure all mosfet chips
are covered.
Tubing
Backplate
M2.5x4 DIN7985
M4x10 DIN7985
Thermal pad imprint
Chip die thermal grease imprint
IMPORTANT: USE THIS
OPENING AS AN INLET
PORT!
1mm
1.5mm
Thermal pad C–1.5mm
Thermal pad A –1.0mm
M3x6 DIN7985