ekwb EK-Quantum Vector2 Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set... User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Trio RTX 4090 D-RGB

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:
Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest
mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your
GPU or its 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 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 - Rev 1 4
BOX CONTENTS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) 5
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 7
NICKEL PLEXI 7
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 8
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G 8
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 9
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 1 10
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) 11
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 12
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE - Rev 1 14
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) 15
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 16
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 16
FITTINGS AND TUBING 17
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 17
TESTING THE LOOP 18
WARRANTY 18
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 19
SOCIAL MEDIA 19

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS - Rev 1
4 mm
8 mm
10 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2Trio RTX
4090 D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (9 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)
EAN: 106080
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (7 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (2 pcs)
(3830046996749)
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (2 pcs)
(3830046996794)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
24 mm

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090)
4 mm
8 mm
10 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2Trio RTX
4090 D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (9 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)
EAN: 106080
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (5 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (2 pcs)
(3830046996794)
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm (4 pcs)
(3830046996770)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
307 mm
95.5 mm
123.5 mm
142.5 mm
133 mm
155 mm
27 mm
25.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 307 x 155 x 27 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 15
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
(Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106062 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2106063 Top plate (Plexi) 1
3106069 LED Cover (N. Elox) 1
4103971 Stand out (Acetal) 1
5103964 Mylar sticker 2
6100663 EK - Badge 2
78208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
8103947 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
9104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 2
10 104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
11 103942 Terminal Badge 1
12 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
13 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
14 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
15 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 7
16 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 15
17 106077 Main OR - 160 x 2 mm 1
18 103962 Plexi insert 1
19 106067 Backplate (B. Elox) 1
20 104188 Standoff 4.5/2,5 8
21 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 AX1 8
22 106081 PCB cardboard 1
23 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 1
11
14
6
12
4
7
15
1
19
18
16 10
5
8
9
20
13
2
22
23
3
17
21

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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 graphics card on.
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G
STEP 1
First, remove twelve (12) screws
from the backside ofthe Stockcooler
(using a Phillips head screwdriver)
and detach the backplate. After
removing the backplate, additional
(4) blue-marked screws must be
removed to detach the retention
bracket.
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
STEP 2
Five (5) screws must be removed to detach the I/O Bracket. Save the
I/O Bracket for later use.
Lastly, one (1) blue-marked screw must be removed. Unplug the
connectors and remove the stock cover from the GPU PCB.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Phillips Head Screwdriver
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
For this step, you will need:
RETENTION BRACKET
I/O BRACKET

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Phillips Head Screwdriver
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the backplate
together with the Screws and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay
on Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the PCB cardboard. Save the
removed parts for later steps.
Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the
standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a
spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure
that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5 x 8 screws. Do not
push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
BACK PL AT E
M2.5 x 8 AX1
BACK PL AT E S TAN DO FF
DO NOT REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM SCREWS!
PCB
CARDBOARD

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 1
STEP 1
The GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut
into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components, such as COILs,
MOSFETs, and drivers.
Remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal
pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 2
Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should be placed on the PCB, as
shown in the picture.
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1.5 mm
120 mm
16 mm
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm