ekwb EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate Guide

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box. Revision 1.0. Released on 16th of July, 2014.
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate
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.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of Powercolor Radeon R9-290 series graphics card.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD
EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate is very easy to install. First install EK-FC R9-290X SE series water block according to its installation manual. If you
have it already installed, please check the picture below to see which mounting screws are to be left in their position and which are to be removed.
Please remove the five (5) M3x4 DIN7985 screws and their washers as well (marked with arrow).
STEP 3: APPLYING THE THERMAL PADS
EK-FC R9-290X SE Backplate features passive cooling of the printed circuit board and it’s components therefore it is mandatory to install the
enclosed thermal pad. Please install enclosed 1mm and 1,5mm thick thermal pad (Thermal Pad A –1mm (100x16), Thermal Pad C –1,5mm
(25x25)) as shown on the picture below. You may need to trim the excess thermal pad.
Thermal PAD C 1,5mm
Thermal PAD A 1mm

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box. Revision 1.0. Released on 16th of July, 2014.
STEP 4: ATTACHING EK-FC R9-290X SE BACKPLATE TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
Take enclosed mounting screws and install them as shown on picture below. Use four (5) M3x8 DIN7991 and one (1) M3x10 DIN7991 with M3 nut
(see picture below).
HINT: Do not tighten screws until they are all positioned in their mounting holes. The backplate has milled in standoffs, so there is no fear of over
tightening of the screws. Nevertheless do not exaggerate with screwing force as there is no need for it.
By all means users must also consider that this product is intended to be used only with EK-FC R9-290X SE series water blocks. No other 3rd party
heat sinks or coolers are supported!
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once the installation is completed, it is a recommended practice to test the cooling circuit for leaks prior to powering up the
computer. We recommend a 24 hour leak test prior to powering up the computer. Do not test the water block using city water pressure. This will rupture the top
of the housing and render the block unusable (and will void your warranty).While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible,
EK Water Blocks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any consequential damage(s) occurring to your equipment as a result of using EK Water Blocks
cooling products, either due to errors or omissions on our part in the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the EK Water Blocks cooling products.
WARRANTY:
Our products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months beginning from the date of delivery to the final user. During
this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at our discretion provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased;
(II) the product has been purchased by an end user and has not used for commercial purposes; (III) the product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or
used in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions provided describing its installation and proper use. This warranty does not confer rights other
than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and does not
affect your statutory rights as a consumer. This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with aggressive chemical, chemical agents or other improper
liquids or solids.
EK blocks are sealed with warranty void circular label, which proves that the block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing it will void leak-free guarantee
and not the guarantee on the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Support at http://www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Philips head screwdriver scissors
M3x8 DIN7991 screw
M3x10 DIN7991 screw
M3 nut
PVC washer
YOU MUST REMOVE ALL PVC
WASHERS FROM THE BACK OF
THE PCB BEFORE INSTALLING
THE BACKPLATE!
M3 nut
Figure1: Detail A