ekwb EK-MSI Z690 Carbon EK X User manual

EK-MSI Z690 Carbon EK X
MONOBLOCK
USER GUIDE

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:
Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning
with the installation process!
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).
The EK- 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.
The use of quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants
is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.

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BOX CONTENTS 4
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD 5
REMOVING STOCK COOLER 5
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 6
CUTTING THERMAL PADS 6
PLACING THERMAL PADS ONTHE MOTHERBOARD 6
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD 7
ATTACHING BLOCK ONTHE MOTHERBOARD 8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 9
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 11
REQUIRED TOOLS 11
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 12
SOCIAL MEDIA 12
TABLE OF CONTENT

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Universal Mounting Mechanism –You may not need every
screw from this package. EAN: 3831109891582
M2.5 x 5 AX1 Screw (5 pcs) M2.5 PVC Washer 0.5 mm (5 pcs)
EK-MSI Z690 Carbon EK X
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120x16mm) (2 pcs) Thermal PAD F 0.75 mm - (120x16mm) (2 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5mm (1 pc)
EK TIM Thermal Grease (1 pc)
M2.5 Adhesive Washer 0.7 mm (5pcs)
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (1 pc) Rubber Gasket (1 pc)
Metal Backplate (1 pc) M4 x 12 DIN7984 (5 pcs)
BOX CONTENTS
24 mm
16 mm
16 mm
5 mm

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REMOVING STOCK COOLER
Remove all encircled screws. There are four (4) MOSFET screws on
the back of the motherboard that needs to be removed. Additional
two (2) screws needs to be removed to remove the plastic I/O cover.
Store the screws for later use. You can attach the I/O cover back,
after you mount the Monoblock.
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
MOSFET
SCREWS
I/O
COVER
SCREWS

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WARNING: Dimensions on pictures below are scaled.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pads prior to installation!
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader (IHS) with enclosed
EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease. The quantity of about two rice
grains is just about right (like shown on the picture on the left side).
There is no need to cover the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal
grease will have negative impact on the cooling performance!
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.
1. Thermal PAD F 0.75 mm - (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3831109891537
2. Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
3. Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm - (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996787
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE
MOTHERBOARD
Place thermal pads on PCB as shown on the picture.
Thermal PAD F 0.75 mm (120 x 16 mm)
0.75 mm
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1mm
Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
1.5 mm
120 mm
120 mm
120 mm
G1.5
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm
F0.75
Thermal Pad F 0.75 mm
F1
Thermal Pad F 1 mm Thermal Grease
F1
F0.75
F0.75
F1
G1.5
16 mm
24 mm
16 mm

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STEP 1
Install four (4) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked
standoffs as shown on the picture below.
STEP 2
Place the EK-MSI Z690 Carbon EK X Monoblock series water block to
the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on the photo). Make sure
that mounting holes are aligned.
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
M2.5 SELF ADHESIVE
PVC WASHER
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Do not forget install the Backplate Insulator and Backplate
(as shown on the photo). They should be oriented to
match the holes.
ATTACHING BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes
on the motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
Mosfet part: Use four (4) M2.5 x 5 AX1 Screws with PVC washers.
Tighten the screws evenly. Do not use excessive force when
tightening the screws.
CPU part: Use four (4) M4 x 12 DIN 7984 with screws. Tighten the
screws using enclosed 2mm Allen Key.
STEP 2
For the MSI Z690 Carbon EK X series water block to operate properly
the bottom G1/4 port of the water block MUST BE USED AS THE
INLETPORT.
EK recommends the use of EK-Fittings. When using fittings other
than EK 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.
PVC WASHER
M2.5x5 AX1 SCREW
M4x12 DIN7984
LGA 1700
BACKPLATE
BACKPLATE
INSULATOR
STEP 1
IMPORTANT:
USE THIS OPENING
AS AN INLET PORT!
STEP 2

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Position
EAN
Description
Quantity
1
104178
Top Plate (Plexi)
1
2
104200
Plexi insert
1
3
104170
Copper plate N (Ni)
1
4
104172
Copper plate W (Ni)
1
5
104174
Copper plate M2 (Ni) –SSD
1
6
104175
Metal plate (Stainless Steel)
1
7
104177
Metal Pin (Ni)
1
8
104181
Stickout (Bl. Elox)
1
9
102344
Quantum Impeller 27 mm –Black
1
10
104207
Carbon Cover (Mylar)
1
11
100824
LED D-RGB strip 500/180 mm
1
12
100663
EK RGB Badge
1
13
100808
Jet Plate 0.8 mm
1
14
102725
Standoff M4/M4 x 11 Male Lock
4
15
8533
Standoff M4/M2.5 x 2.5
4
16
8203
Screw M3x14 DIN7991
4
17
8312
Screw M4x16 DIN7991
4
18
9017
Screw M3x18 7991DIN
4
19
8472
Screw M3x6 DIN7991
2
20
8109
Screw M3x16 DIN7991
4
21
8202
Screw M3x12 DIN7991
1
22
104350
Coldplate (Ni)
1
23
102726
Standoff fi9.9 –5.5 x 2.8 Female Lock
4
10
20
17
21
18
8
16
11
12
1
9
6
2
13
7
22
5
4
15
3
19
14
23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS

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Position
EAN
Description
Quantity
24
102571
OR 4x1.5
1
25
100078
Coldplate OR
1
26
104213
Carbon EK X O-Ring Set
7
26
24
25
26
26

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Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Phillips-head screwdriver
Scissors
Allen Key
Plug the 3-pin connector from Monoblock D-RGB LED strip to the
motherboard.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1

SOCIAL MEDIA
In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new
mounting mechanism, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS” where you can find the
EAN number of each part you might need.
Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting
Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS”
Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop
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