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USER GUIDE
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EK-Quantum
Momentum2ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming D-RGB - Plexi

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:
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process.
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 corrosion inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for liquid cooling systems and mandatory for
nickel-plated water blocks!
Do not use pure distilled water!
For best results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel
coolants! To reach optimal performance, make sure to
thoroughly bleed the air out of your water block!

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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
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER 12
FITTINGS AND TUBING 14
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 15
TESTING THE LOOP 15
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16
SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming D-RGB - Plexi
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (5 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (5 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm
120 x 16 mm (3 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
101.2 mm
107.5 mm
9.5 mm
37.5 mm
28 mm
35.8 mm
158 mm
137.5 mm
32.5 mm
20.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 15
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104650 Backplate (Black e.) 1
2104913 Mounting Screw (Ni) 4
3104532 Seeger ring 2.3 mm 4
4104028 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
5105383 Mosfet N (Nickel) 1
6105385 Mosfet W (Nickel) 1
7105392 Mid plate 1
8100747 Spring M3 x 10 mm 4
9105391 Top Plate (Plexi) 1
10 105390 Standout (Acetal) 1
11 104773 Coldplate OR 53 x 2.5 mm 1
12 100663 EK - Badge 1
13 104444 Mylar sticker 1
14 105378 Replacement cover 1 (Black e.) 1
15 103734 Screw M3 x 18 7991DIN 1
16 100500 Screw M4 x 12 DIN7991 4
17 104353 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 5
18 8208N Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 4
19 104029 Jet Plate 1700 1
20 5091 OR 110 x 2 mm 1
21 5087 OR 38 x 2 mm 1
22 8533 Standoff M4/M2.5 x 2.5 mm 4
23 5018 OR 28 x 1.5 mm 1
24 5035 OR 25 x 1.5 mm 1
25 105381 Replacement cover 2 (Black e.) 1
26 104344 Screw M2.5 x 10 AX1 1
27 103155 LED D-RGB Strip - 500/130 mm 1
13
23
5
12
7
24
27
6
22
15
26
20
16
2
8
3
19
14
10
1
21
18
17
11
4
25
9

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For this step, you will need:
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat
surface to work on. It is recommended that you put foam
or soft material to lay a motherboard and water block on.
STEP 1
First, remove the six (6) M2 x 2.5 screws shown in the image.
STEP 2
Rotate the motherboard and remove an additional two (2) M2 x 2.5
screws. After removing the screws, detach the original I/O Fan Cover.
Save the screws and cover for later use.
STEP 2
SCREW
M2 x 2.5
SCREW M2 x 2.5
ORIGINAL I/O FAN COVER

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For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 3
STEP 3
The M.2 Slot Cover also needs to be removed. Unscrew one (1)
M2 x 7 and one (1) M2 x 15 Screw.
Save the M.2 Slot Screws for the later steps.
STEP 4
Carefully detach the Stock Cooler and not forget to unplug the
Fan Connector from the motherboard.
Save the Stock Cooler for later steps.
STEP 4
AIO PUMP
HEADER
I/O & VRM
HEATSINK
SCREW M2 x 7
SCREW M2 x 15
M.2 SLOT COVER

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STEP 1
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
EK- Quantum Momentum2ROG Stix Z690-I Gaming 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.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal PAD F 1.5 mm - (120 x 16 mm) – 3830046996749
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5 F1.5
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1.5 mm
120 mm
16 mm

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the thermal paste (thermal compound) on the CPU heat
spreader - IHS. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and
even in thickness over the entire surface.
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
VELOCITY2
BACKP L ATE
TURN
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
TO UNSCREW
MS - VELOCITY2
MOUNTING SCREW (4x)
MS - VELOCITY2
MOUNTING
NUT (4x)

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ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully place the water block onto the motherboard and align four
(4) mounting screws with four (4) holes on the motherboard. Hold
the water block and the motherboard and turn them upside down.
Before placing the Water Block on the motherboard, make
sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! (Chapter:
Cutting and placing thermal pads).
STEP 1
M2.5 x 4 SCREW
+ WASHER
STEP 2
Align the Backplate with the water block mounting screws. Turn the
backplate mounting nuts in the clockwise direction according to the
numerical order shown in the image.
After securing the backplate, screw in four (4) M2.5 x 4 Screws and
Washers (from the mounting bag) as shown in the picture.
Do not use excessive force!
STEP 2
For this step you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
TURN
CLOCKWISE TO
SCREW
1
2
34VELOCITY2
BACKP L ATE
MAX TORQUE:
0.6 Nm

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ATTACHING THE REPLACEMENT COVER
STEP 1
From the Original I/O & VRM Heatsink, remove the side covers and
attach them to the EK replacement cover.
STEP 1
SIDE COVER
SIDE COVER
M2.5 x 4
SCREW (4x)
M2.5 x 4 SCREW (4x)
For this step you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
ORIGINAL I/O & VRM HEATSINK
REPLACEMENT COVER

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STEP 2
After attaching the side covers, mount the Replacement Cover onto
the motherboard using the one (1) saved M2 x 15 M.2 Slot screw
(From Chapter: PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD; STEP 3).
STEP 2
STEP 3
Rotate the motherboard and reuse two (2) M2 x 2.5 saved Screws
(From Chapter: PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD; STEP 1).
STEP 3
For this step you will need:
For this step you will need:
M2 x 15 SCREW
SCREW M2 x 2.5
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 4
The saved I/O Fan Cover can be also reused and attached using
M2 x 3 Screws (From Chapter: PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD;
STEP 2).
STEP 4
SCREW M2 x 3 (2x)
I/O FAN COVER For this step you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
With the EK-Quantum Momentum2ROG Strix Z690-i D-RGB water
block, it is mandatory to use the bottom port as the INLET. Mixing
the ports may result in poor thermal performance of the water block.
Tighten the fittings in a clockwise direction until the gasket
underneath is compressed.
The installation of the water block is now complete.
STEP 1
TUBING
IN OUT
EK-FITTING

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin connector of the distribution plate D-RGB LED
light to the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will
work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital,
Empty, Ground.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
If you put the LED Diode to the 12V RGB HEADER you
can damge the LEDs. Failure to do so will damage your
motherboard or LED strip.
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we
recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours. When your loop
is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU
outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other
components. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously.
It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air
collects in the distribution plate. Inspect all parts of the loop, and
in the eventuality that coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on in order to prevent any damage.
TESTING THE LOOP

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In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new
mounting mechanism, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find
the EAN number of each part you might need.
Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting
Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS”
Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop
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