ekwb EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Zenith II Extreme User manual

USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum ROG Zenith II Extreme

This product is intended for installation by expert users only.
Please consult with a qualified technician. 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 or their installation. The following instructions
are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website
at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before the 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:
Carefully read the manual before you start with the
installation process!
Remove your motherboard from the computer to ensure the
safest mounting method and prevent any possible damage 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 with rubber
o-ring gaskets.
The use of high-quality market-proven corrosion inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.

- 3 -
TABLE OF CONTENT
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD 4
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 4
APPLYING THE THERMAL COMPOUND 6
CUTTING THERMAL PADS 6
PLACING THE THERMAL PADS 7
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 7
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE MOTHERBOARD 8
PLACING THE REPLACEMENT HEATSINK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 9
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 11
REQUIRED TOOLS 11
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 12
SOCIAL MEDIA 12

- 4 -
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
STEP 1
Remove all encircled screws. There are nine (9) screws that need to
be removed (see sample image). Save the standoffs and backplate
screws for later use. There is no need to remove the factory backplate.
STEP 1

- 5 -
STEP 2
The additional four (4) screws need to be removed in order to
disconnect the I/O cover screen. After finishing the installation
process, the cover can be mounted back onto the motherboard.
Under marked part, carefully disconnect the I/O screen connectors.
STEP 2

- 6 -
APPLYING THE THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply the enclosed thermal compound on the CPU heat spreader
(as shown in the image). There is no need to cover the whole IHS.
Applying too much thermal grease will have a negative impact on
cooling performance!
CUTTING THERMAL PADS
Your block comes with thermal pads that need to be trimmed in order
to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the motherboard’s
circuit board.
1. Thermal PAD F 1,0mm - (120x16mm) EAN: 3830046996732
2. Thermal PAD F 1,5mm - (120x16mm) EAN: 3830046996749
WARNING: Dimensions on pictures below are scaled.
16
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm
120
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm
120

- 7 -
PLACING THE THERMAL PADS
Place thermal pads on the motherboard, as shown in the image.
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF
A THERMAL PAD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD
Place the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Zenith II Extreme water
block to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown in the image).
Make sure that the mounting holes are aligned.
Thermal Pad
F 1.5mm

- 8 -
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO 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.
STEP 2 (CPU)
Carefully tighten all the marked screws using a 2.5mm Allen Key. Do
not apply excessive force.
STEP 2
STEP 3 (MOSFET)
Use two (2) stock cooler screws. Tighten the screws evenly.
Stock Cooler Screw
CPU
Screw
STEP 3
Factory
Backplate

- 9 -
PLACING THE REPLACEMENT HEATSINK
ON THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Take off four (4) standoffs from the original heatsink using the EK-Loop
Wrench and attach them to the replacement heatsink that comes with
the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Zenith II Extreme monoblock.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Before placing the replacement heatsink on the motherboard, attach
the I/O cover screen to the replacement heatsink and secure it with
five (5) factory-provided I/O cover screws. Make sure to connect all
the connectors.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3
Carefully place the replacement heatsink on the motherboard, as
shown in the image. Make sure the Thermal Pad is positioned correctly.
Stock CoolerStandoffs
Replacement Heatsink

- 10 -
STEP 5
We recommend you use the EK fittings. When using fittings of other
brands, please prepare the hose clamps or an appropriate substitute
to secure the tubing to the barb. The use of corrosion-inhibiting
coolant containing biocide is always recommended for any liquid
cooling system.
STEP 5
Use this opening
as an Inlet Port!
Tubing
EK-Fitting
STEP 4
Attach the replacement heatsink using the factory I/O cover
screws and a Phillips head screwdriver. Also, pay attention not
to use too much force while pressing the replacement heatsink
down to the motherboard.
Heatsink Screws
STEP 4
Factory Backplate