ekwb EK-FB MSI Z270 GAMING Monoblock 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 Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard
BAG CONTENT: Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
1. 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 cooling solution.
2. 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!
3. 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 F 1mm - (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996732]
Thermal PAD F 0,5mm - (120x16mm) [EAN: 3830046996725]
This water block is compatible with motherboard models:
-MSI Z270 Gaming Pro
-MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon
-MSI Z270 Krait Gaming
-MSI Z270 SLI
-MSI Z270 SLI Plus
-MSI Z270 Tomahawk
-MSI Z270 Tomahawk Arctic
These motherboards have similar mosfet and inductor coil layout, therefore this instructions stand for two models.
CPU socket
Z170 PCH (SB)
heatsink
Mosfet heatsink
Do not remove
the PCH (SB)
Cooler!
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FB MSI Z270 GAMING Monoblock:
1. Thermal pad F–1.0mm
(for mosfets):
2. Thermal pad F–0,5mm
(for inductor coils):

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M2,5x5 AX1 screws
M4x8 screws
M2,5 PVC washers
M4 PVC washers
STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-FB MSI Z270 GAMING Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on photo
below). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned. You mustn’t forget to install four self- adhesive PVC washers between the four (4) standoffs and PCB. The locations are
shown on the picture below.
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 M2,5x5 AX1 screws with PVC washers. Tighten the
screws evenly. 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.
Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:
For the EK-FB MSI Z270 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
Tubing
IMPORTANT: USE
THIS OPENING AS
AN INLET PORT!
Place the M2,5 self-adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!
CONNECT THE RGB LED (optional):
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.
Place 1mm thermal pads (1) in larger strips over
marked area and make sure all mosfet chips are
covered.
4. PLACING THERMAL PADS 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
1
2
2
Place the 0,5mm thermal pads (2) on the inductor
coils (chokes).
M2,5x5 AX1 screws