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USER GUIDE
MONOBLOCK
EK-Quantum
Momentum2Aorus Z690 Master D-RGB

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 website at www. ekwb.com for updates.
Before installation of this product please read the 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
the installation process!
Please remove your motherboard from the computer to
assure the 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-proven corrosion inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 7
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 13
TESTING THE LOOP 13
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 14
SOCIAL MEDIA 14

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BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (120x16) (4 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Momentum2Aorus Z690 Master D-RGB
120 mm
16 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
39.4 mm
32.5 mm
93.2 mm
167.5 mm
142.6 mm
39.3 mm
67.3 mm
176.3 mm
134.5 mm
12.9 mm
119 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions: (LxHxW) – 176.3 x 142.6 x 39.4 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 20
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104977 Top plate (Plexi) 1
2105225 Main O-ring 200 x 1.5 mm 1
3105251 Mid plate Assembly 1
48208 Screw M3 x 8 DIN7991 4
5104970 Mosfet (Black e.) 1
6105038 I/O Cover stand 1
7100258 Standoff M4/M2 x 2.5 5
8104771 M3 x 20 DIN7991 4
98201N Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 8
10 104028 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
11 100500 M4 x 12 DIN7991 4
12 104650 Backplate Assebly 1
13 104773 Coldplate o-ring 1
14 104029 Jet plate 1
15 104974 Mosfet W (Nickel) 1
16 104972 Mosfet N (Nickel) 1
17 5163 OR 18 x 1.5 mm 1
18 5035 OR 26 x 1.5 mm 1
19 5158 OR 35 x 1.5 mm 1
20 10946 D-RGB Led strip 1
21 104976 Standout (Acetal) 1
22 100663 EK - Badge 1
23 104444 Mylar sticker 1
23
7
11
19
21
16
18
3
3
10
3
5
4
12
17
15
13
2
5
9
22
20
8
3
14
1
6

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PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE
Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean,
flat surface to work on. It is recommended to put foam
or soft material to lay the motherboard and the water
block on.
Remove the marked screws in order to detach the backplate from
the motherboard.
After monoblock installation, the backplate can be reused.
STEP 1
REMOVE
REMOVE FROM THE FRONT SIDE
OF THE MOTHERBOARD

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STEP 2
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
Additional four(4) screws and three(3) standoffs must be removed
in order to remove the original stock cooler.
After removing the screws and standoffs, carefully detach
the stock cooler and pre-applied thermal pads. EK provides
replacement thermal pads with the water block (Chapter:
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS).
Save the screws and standoffs for later use ( Chapter: ATTACHING
THE WATER BLOCK).
STEP 2
REMOVE
REMOVE

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
STEP 1
EK-Quantum Momentum2Aorus Z690 Master D-RGB water
block comes with Thermal Pads that have to be cut into smaller
pieces to cover all the regulation area (Mosfet) on the motherboard.
EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of
Thermal Pads to complete this Step.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pads prior to installation!
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease (thermal
compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the
image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even
in thickness over the entire surface of the IHS.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
STEP 1
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew four (4) Velocity2mounting nuts (turn them in an
anticlockwise direction to unscrew). Remove the backplate and
save it for later steps. After the backplate is removed, do not
forget to peel off the protective sticker.
STEP 1
PROTECTIVE
STICKER
BAC KP L ATE