ekwb EK-Quantum Momentum TRX40 Aorus Master User manual

USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum TRX40 Aorus Master

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

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PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE
STEP 1
Remove all encircled screws. There are seven (7) screws on the back
of the motherboard that needs to be removed. Please store away the
factory backplate as it will be reused.
STEP 1

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STEP 2
After removing the mention screws also remove three (3) remaining
screws from the front side of the motherboard(as shown on the
photo) using Phillips head screwdriver and take off the factory
provided backplate.
STEP 2

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REMOVING STOCK COOLER
Remove all the encircled screws and standoffs (as shown on the
photo) in order to remove I/O cover and mosfet heat pipe cooling
solution. You can attach the I/O cover back, after you mount the
Monoblock.

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APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader with enclosed
thermal grease( as shown on the photo). 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 1,0mm - (120x16mm) EAN: 3830046996732
WARNING: Dimensions on pictures below are scaled.
16
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm
120

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PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE
MOTHERBOARD
Place thermal pads on PCB as shown on the picture.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pads prior to installation!
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
Place the EK-Quantum Momentum TRX40 Aorus Master Monoblock
series water block to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on the
photo). Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.

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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.
CPU part: Carefully tighten all the marked screws carefully using 2.5
mm Allen Key. Do not use excessive force.
STEP 1
Mosfet part
PART 1
Before placing backplate back on to the motherboard, attach four (4)
backplate standoffs (as shown on the photo).
Factory
(backplate)
standoffs
CPU
Screw
PART 1

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STEP 2
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.
STEP 2
Use this opening
as an Inlet Port!
TubingEK-Fitting
PART 2
Carefully place the backplate back on the motherboard and secure the
mosfet part with Factory provided motherboard (backplate) screws.
Backplate screws
PART 2
Factory provided
backplate