ekwb EK-Pro CPU Water Block SP5 User manual

USER GUIDE
SP5 NI + POMC | SP5 AL + POMC | SP5 RACK NI + POMC | SP5 RACK AL + POMC
EK-Pro
CPU Water Block SP5

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
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ASSEMBLY 8
INSTALLING THE FITTINGS 9
TESTING THE LOOP 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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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 SP5

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BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 5 mm (1 pc) Torx T20 (1 pc)EK-Pro CPU Water Block SP5
Mounting Mechanism EAN: 106401
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (6 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm) (1 pc)
EK-TIM Ectotherm (1g)
OR

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Pro SP5 water block,
depending on the version: EK-Pro SP5 CPU water block
3831109904077 Ni + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1 105819 CPU COLDPLATE Nickel 1
2
105813 TOP ACETAL 1
3
103759 M3 x 18 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4
104307 SEALING GASKET 72 x 2 EPDM70 1
5
3831109904121 EK - MOUNTING PLATE 1
6
105815 JE T PL AT E 1
7
105816 TOP COVER 1
8
103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9
102639 MS Quantum Plug Nickel 1
3831109904084 Ni rack + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1 105819 CPU COLDPLATE Nickel 1
2
105814 TOP ACETAL Rack 1
3
103759 M3 x 18 ISO 14583 Screw 8
4
104307 SEALING GASKET 72 x 2 EPDM70 1
5
3831109904121 EK - MOUNTING PLATE 1
6
105815 JE T PL AT E 1
7
105817 TOP COVER Rack 1
8
103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9
3830046996435 EK-PLUG G1/8 2
7
3
8
5
6
1
4
2
9
9

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3831109904091 Al + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1 105820 CPU COLDPLATE ALU 1
2
105813 TOP ACETAL 1
3
103759 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 8
4
104307 SEALING GASKET 72 x 2 EPDM70 1
5
3831109904121 EK - MOUNTING PLATE 1
6
105815 JET PLATE ALU 1
7
105816 TOP COVER 1
8
103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9
3831109890639 EK - ALU Plug G1/4 - Elox Black 1
3831109904107 Al rack + POM-C:
Position EAN Description Quantity
1 105820 CPU COLDPLATE ALU 1
2
105814 TOP ACETAL Rack 1
3
103759 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 8
4
104307 SEALING GASKET 72 x 2 EPDM70 1
5
3831109904121 EK - MOUNTING PLATE 1
6
105815 JET PLATE ALU 1
7
105817 TOP COVER Rack 1
8
103089 M3 x 5 ISO 14581 Screw 4
9
3831109810040 EK - ALU PLUG G1/8 2

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Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
CLEANING THE CPU
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or
Q-tip). 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 2
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.
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the SP5
motherboard. Make sure the processor is oriented correctly, aligning
the PIN 1 corners on the socket.
Next, use a T20 TORX screwdriver and tighten nuts with 1.2 - 1.5
Nm of torque.
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 1STEP 1
STEP 2
MAX TORQUE:
1.5 Nm
TORX T20

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CLAMP
INLET
INLET
INLET
OUTLET
OUTLET
OUTLET
BARB
CLAMP
BARB
OUTLET
STEP 3
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 3

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TESTING THE LOOP
To ensure the installation of EK components was successful, we
recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test.
When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the
pump to a PSU outside your system. Do not connect power to any
of the other components. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run
continuously.
Inspect all parts of the loop, and in case the coolant leaks, fix the issue
and repeat the testing process. To prevent possible damage, please
ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is powered on.