ekwb EK-FB ASUS M8I 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 ASUS Maximus VIII IMPACT motherboard
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are 2 screws on the back of the power supply board that needs to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed MOSFET heat pipe cooling solution with backplate.
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]
Thermal PAD F 1.5mm –(120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996749]
Installation manual for EK-FB ASUS M8I Monoblock water block
Z170 PCH
(SB)
Mosfets
CPU socket
Thermal pad G–1.0mm
Thermal pad F –1.5mm

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page. Please check terms of use. Revision 1.1. Published on December 12th 2015
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 ASUS M8I 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 four M3x6 DIN7985 and PVC washers with Factory
Backplate. Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four M4x8 DIN7984 with screws and washers.
Tighten the screws in cross pattern using enclosed 2.5mm allen key and philips
screwdriver.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
For the EK-FB ASUS M8I Monoblock series water block to operate properly use lower
G1/4 port and 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
1mm
1.5mm
Place 1.0mm and 1.5mm thick thermal pads
in larger strips over marked area and make
sure all mosfet chips are covered.
Apply 1mm thermal pad
as shown on the pictures
1mm Theral PAD
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
M3x6 screw
PVC washer
M4x8 screw
Factory Backplate
Check if 2 plastic washers are in
place (factory preinstalled)