ekwb EK-FCS10000 Manual

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Installation and mounting manual for EK-FCS10000 water block
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-PSC 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 corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of AMD FirePro S10000 graphics card.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER: Remove encircled screw on the
bracket (required only on certain models):
STEP 2 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
1 cont.. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. All heat sink assembly screws
should be removed, including self-adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). There are up to
16 screws on the back of the graphics card.
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 qtip , 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.
3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Wipe off the
remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or qtip ) of the
original thermal compound until the components and
circuit board are completely clean. Apply thermal
compound: lightly coat both AMD GPU chips as well as
PLX bridge chip with enclosed Arctic Cooling MX-2™
thermal grease. EKWB recommends to apply thermal
grease in cross form for best performance (see sample
picture).
4. CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads, some of which are already pre-cut. Others
have to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM components such as MOSFETs and drivers. PLEASE
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Replacement thermal pads: Thermal Pad D –0.5mm (RAM 8X), Thermal Pad A –0.5mm (100x16mm)
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
1. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB. Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. EKWB made sure users have more than
enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional). EKWB recommends using small drops of electrically non-conductive (for
example: Arctic Cooling MX-2 ™, MX-4 ™ or GELID GC-Extreme™) thermal grease on each phase regulator (that is being covered with thermal pad) in order to even
further improve the thermal performance of the EK-FCS10000 series water block.
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2. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. Carefully position the water block with
preinstalled 2.5mm standoffs on to the graphics card. During this process please make
sure you align mounting holes on PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay attention
not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies are prone to
cracking.
3. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. By using Philips screwdriver and Allen
key screw in enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 as well as M3x6- and M3x8 DIN7991 screws. EK
recommends users to start with 8 (eight) M3x4 screws around each GPU. Use plastic
washers underneath each M3x4 DIN7985 screw. Then continue to re-install the
factory provided backplate using 6 (six) M3x6 DIN7991 screws. Finish installation by
securing the backplate to the PCB using two M3x8 DIN7991 screws, washers and
nuts! Install all DIN7991 type (countersunk) screws using enclosed Allen key 2mm.
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
If necessary temporarily r emove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components, pay special attention to the VRM section of the
graphics card. Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated cirucit. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block. In case you
fail to obtain good contact, please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service at http://www.ekwb.com/support.
STEP 5a: REPLACING THE ORIGINAL I/O BRACKET
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
Remove two hexagonal nuts securing the original two-slot I/O bracket to the
circuit board. Remove the screw that secure the tab of the I/O bracket to the
circuit board as well. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FCS10000
single-slot I/O bracket and install it using two original hexagonal nuts. Secure the
bracket tab using M3x4 DIN7985 screw.
Screw in the two G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect
the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using EK-PSC fittings
with the EK-FCS10000 series water blocks. To ensure that the tubes are securely
attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute.
You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port.
CAUTION: In case of using connectors other than EK-PSC series compression fittings take
special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4” thread. In case the thread is longer
than 5mm please use the enclosed 1.8mm nickel plated distancer! 5mm is the maximum
allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 6: FINISHING INSTALLATION - INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD IN YOUR PC CHASSIS
Carefully lift your card with installed water block and insert it into the appropriate motherboard slot in your computer chassis. Please bear in mind that your card suddenly
withstands extra weight thus again be very careful not to bend it or cause any other unneeded moves that might damage your card or block during installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
scissors philips head screwdriver
Factory provided
backplate
Screw M3x6 DIN7991
(to be used for re-
attaching of backplate)
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
PVC washer
Screw M3x8 DIN7991
M3 nut
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
EK-FCS10000
single-slot I/O
bracket
Factory installed
I/O bracket