ekwb EK-Pro AM5 Series User manual

USER GUIDE
AM5 NI + POMC | AM5 AL + POMC | AM5 RACK NI + POMC | AM5 RACK AL + POMC
EK-Pro
CPU Water Block AM5

Please note the installation of the product is intended to be undertaken
by an adequately trained and experienced person. You are installing the
product at your own risk. If you are not properly trained or experienced
or feel unsure about the installation procedure, please refrain from
installing the product yourself and contact our tech support for
assistance. We disclaim our liability for any damages to the product as
well as incidental, consequential, or indirect damages incurred due to
improper or inappropriate installation.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Please read the manual carefully before starting the
installation process.
Please remove your graphics card from the computer
to ensure the safest mounting process and prevent any
possible damage to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit
board (PCB).
The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small
amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the
rubber O-ring gaskets ensure the liquid seal.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for any liquid cooling system.
Do not use pure distilled water. For best results, EK
recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel coolants.
Make sure to bleed the air from your water block thoroughly,
or you will not reach optimal performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY 4
BOX CONTENTS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS 6
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 8
CLEANING THE CPU 8
THERMAL COMPOUND APLICATION 8
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ASSEMBLY 9
INSTALLING THE FITTINGS 10
TESTING THE LOOP 11
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 12
SOCIAL MEDIA 12

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY
This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern
AMD server socket-type motherboards. By default (out of the box),
this water block supports the following CPU sockets:
- AMD® Socket AM5

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BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 5 mm (1 pc)EK-Pro CPU Water Block AM5
Mounting Mechanism EAN: 3831109905043
Allen Key 2.5. mm (1 pc)
Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut (1g)
OR

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Pro AM5 water block,
depending on the version: EK-Pro AM5 CPU water block
3831109903223 Ni + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106244 CPU COLDPLATE Nickel 1
2106249 TOP ACETAL 1
3103287 M3 x 20 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4100442 SEALING GASKET 66 x 2 EPDM70 1
5106242 EK – MOUNTING PLATE 1
6106246 J E T PL AT E 1
7106251 TOP COVER 1
8103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9106248 Pro CPU WB AM5 Screw 4
10 8706 M4 x 16 mm 8 kg (16 x 7.8) Spring 4
11 9033 Seegerring 3.2 DIN 6799 4
3831109903247 Ni rack + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106244 CPU COLDPLATE Nickel 1
2106250 TOP ACETAL Rack 1
3103103 M3 x 16 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4100442 SEALING GASKET 66 x 2 EPDM70 1
5106242 EK – MOUNTING PLATE 1
6106246 J E T PL AT E 1
7106252 TOP COVER Rack 1
8103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9106248 Pro CPU WB AM5 Screw 4
10 8706 M4 x 16 mm 8 kg (16 x 7.8) Spring 4
11 9033 Seegerring 3.2 DIN 6799 4
12 3830046996435 EK-PLUG G1/8 2
7
3
2
8
4
1
11
5
10
9
6
12

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3831109903247 Al + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106245 CPU COLDPLATE ALU 1
2106249 TOP ACE TAL 1
3103287 M3 x 20 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4100442 SEALING GASKET 66 x 2 EPDM70 1
5106242 EK – MOUNTING PLATE 1
6106247 JET PLATE ALU 1
7106251 TOP COVER 1
8103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9106248 Pro CPU WB AM5 Screw 4
10 8706 M4 x 16 mm 8 kg (16 x 7.8) Spring 4
11 9033 Seegerring 3.2 DIN 6799 4
3831109903254 Al rack + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106245 CPU COLDPLATE ALU 1
2106250 TOP ACETAL Rack 1
3103103 M3 x 16 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4104307 SEALING GASKET 66 x 2 EPDM70 1
5106242 EK – MOUNTING PLATE 1
6106247 JET PLATE ALU 1
7106252 TOP COVER Rack 1
8103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9106248 Pro CPU WB AM5 Screw 4
10 8706 M4 x 16 mm 8 kg (16 x 7.8) Spring 4
11 9033 Seegerring 3.2 DIN 6799 4
12
3831109810040 EK - ALU PLUG G1/8 2

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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
CLEANING THE CPU
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or
Q-tip).
STEP 2
THERMAL COMPOUND APLICATION
Applying thermal compound: on a clean IHS, apply a line of thermal
compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader (IHS)
with a credit card or equivalent.
The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even in thickness
through the whole surface of the IHS. A too-thick application could
lead to poor performance.
STEP 1
STEP 2
IHS
NON-ABRASIVE CLOTH
Thermal Grease
For this step, you will need:

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STEP 3
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Before proceeding with the installation, it is mandatory to
remove the protective foil from the backside of the water
block. The CPU should be attached to the processor
carrier before you start this step. The carrier typically
comes with the server system or motherboard.
When installing the water block onto the CPU, position it
so that the EKWB logo is pointing toward the lower right
corner, to ensure optimal performance of the product.
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the AM5
motherboard. Make sure the processor is oriented correctly, aligning
the PIN 1 corners on the socket.
Next, use a 2.5 mm Allen key to tighten the bolts until you feel a
sharp increase in resistance.
It is recommended to remove the motherboard from the
PC chassis before proceeding with the installation of
the processor and water block assembly because of the
space constraints of different computer cases.
The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.
STEP 3

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CLAMP
INLET
INLET
OUTLET
OUTLET
OUTLET
BARB
CLAMP
BARB
INLET
STEP 4
INSTALLING THE FITTINGS
Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the
non-rack version, EK recommends the use of EK-HFB 10 mm barb
fittings and EK-Tube ZMT 10/16 mm Matte Black tubing. For the rack
version, EK-HFB Fitting 6 mm G1/8 and EK-Tube ZMT 6/9mm Matte
Black tubing is recommended.
With EK-Pro CPU non-rack water blocks, it is mandatory to use the
port in the center of the water block as the inlet port. For the rack
version, the inlet port is on the right on both sides. Mixing the ports
may result in lesser thermal performance of the water block.
STEP 4