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

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² AMP/Trinity RTX 4090 ABP Set 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 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
NICKEL PLEXI 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO 7
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 10
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 11
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 13
FITTINGS AND TUBING 15
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 16
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 16
TESTING THE LOOP 17
WARRANTY 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
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 Vector
2
AMP/Trinity RTX 4090
ABP Set D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (5 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm
(7 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)EK Plug G1/4 (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 - Vector214x1 mm
(2 pcs)
EAN: 106123
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm
(1 pc) (3830046996794)
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm
(2 pcs) (3830046996770)
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm
(1 pc) (3830046996787)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (2 pcs)
6 mm
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm
(3 pcs) (3830046996732)
120 mm
16 mm
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm
(2 pcs) (3830046996725)
120 mm
16 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
272.5 mm
73.5 mm
124 mm
142.5 mm
155.5 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 272.5 x 155 x 41 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
1106107 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2106115 Coldplate ABP (Ni) 1
3106108 Top plate (Plexi) 1
4106133 Plexi insert 1
5104099 Stand out (Acetal) 1
6100663 EK - Badge 2
7103964 Mylar sticker 2
8106113 LED Cover (N.elox) 2
9106116 Top plate ABP (Plexi) 1
10 106119 Sideplate (N.elox) 1
11 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
12 103942 Terminal Badge 1
13 8208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
14 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 12
15 104414 OR - Active Backplate Terminal 1
16 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 mm 4
17 104086 Terminal Badge 1
18 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
19 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
20 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
21 104395 Terminal Plate 1
22 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 8
23 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
24 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 2
25 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 mm 7
26 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 11
27 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 mm 7
28 106120 OR 144 x 2 mm 1
29 106121 OR 150 x 2 mm 1
30 106124 PCB cardboard 1
31 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
12
23
13
5
10
22
17
18
15
19
6
25
7
30
9
14
16
11
20
21
29
27
3
2
24
4
28
8
1
31
26

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STEP 1
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
Phillips Head Screwdriver
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO
STEP 1
Using a Philips-head screwdriver, unscrew marked screws to detach
the stock cooler and retention bracket from the GPU PCB. After
removing, carefully unplug all the LEDs and FANs cables.
For this step, you will need:
STEP 2
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 2
From the front side of the GPU PCB, additional two (2) screws must
be unscrewed to remove the I/O Bracket from the GPU PCB. Lastly,
unscrew four (4) backplate screws. Remove the Backplate.
Save the I/O Bracket for later use.
For this step, you will need:
RETENTION
BRACKET
I/O BRACKET
SCREWS
STOCK COOLER
BACK PL AT E

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
Allen Key 2.5mm
TERMINAL
BADGE
STEP 1
First, remove the terminal badge which is attached to the terminal
with two magnets. Under the badge, unscrew three (3) screws
M4 x 20 DIN7984. Additional seven (7) screws M3 x 10 AX1 need
to be removed (as shown in the image). Save the removed parts
for later use.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW

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STEP 3
M2.5-M3 x 6.6 STANDOFF
M3.5-M2.5x11.3 STANDOFF
STEP 3
Unscrew seven (7) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the provided
tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). Make sure not to unscrew the
M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs! In case the M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs
unscrew, carefully tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench. After
removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard needs to be removed.
Save the removed parts for later use.
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
PCB
CARDBOARD
STEP 2
STEP 2
Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.
Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 mm needs to be removed.
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
TERMINAL OR
14 x 1 mm

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
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 0.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996725
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996770
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996787
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 - 120 x 16 x 0.5 mm
F0.5
F1 F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F0.5 F0.5
F1
F1
F1
F1
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 0.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
0.5 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm

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ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully place the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the
GPU PCB. During this process, make sure you have aligned the
mounting holes of the PCB with the holes of the water block.
Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing
the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone
to cracking.
Before placing the Water Block, make sure all the Thermal
Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 1
Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed thermal grease (thermal compound) on the
GPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the image. The layer of the
thermal compound must be thin and even over the entire surface
of the IHS.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
STEP 1

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STEP 2
Use five (5) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten
the PCB on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the
Phillips-head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the
screws around the GPU core first, and then continuing outward to
prevent damage to the GPU.
After securing the GPU PCB, reuse the I/O Bracket and tighten
it with two (2) M2.5 x 6 AX1 Screws and PVC Washers (from the
mounting bag).
Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture.
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Polyamide Washer
(7 pcs)
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (5 pcs)
I/O Bracket
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
4 mm
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 x 6 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
I/O BRACKET
M2.5 x 6 AX1
(2 pcs)
6 mm

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STEP 3
After securing the GPU PCB, position the seven (7) M2.5-M3 x 6.6
standoffs. Tighten it with the provided tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool).
STEP 3
M2.5-M3 x 6.6 STANDOFF
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out
Spludger Tool
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
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.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996725
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996770
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996787
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 1
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 0.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
0.5 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm

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STEP 1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 1.0 mm
G1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm
G2
G1.5
G1.5
G1
G1
G1
G2
G2
STEP 2
Insert two (2) O-rings (14 x 1 mm) into slots on the cold plate. Then
carefully place the active backplate on standoffs (as shown in the
image). While putting the active backplate on the PCB, make sure
the O-rings stay in the slots.
Before attaching the Active Backplate, make sure all the
Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
OR 14 x 1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 1.5 mm
G1.5

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STEP 3
Place seven (7) M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs
and tighten them using a Philips head screwdriver (as shown in the
image). After attaching the AX1 Screws, three (3) terminal screws
M4 x 20 DIN7984 need to be attached using Allen Key 2.5 mm. The
terminal badge can be reused, after securing the terminal screws.
STEP 3
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
Allen Key 2.5mm
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M4 x 20 DIN7984
SCREW
TERMINAL
BADGE
FITTINGS AND TUBING
Screw in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid
cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop.
Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with the
enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent.
EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks.
CAUTION: When using connectors other than EK fittings,
pay special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4”
thread – 5 mm is the maximum G1/4” thread length allowed!
TUBING
EK- PLUG G1/4
EK-FITTING

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INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS
Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and
insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCI Express expansion slot.
Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it
was equipped with the water block.
You need to be very careful when handling the graphics
card. Avoid all unnecessary manipulation of the water block
assembly that might damage your card or water block.
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.
Incorrect installation or installation to a wrong header can
damage the LED strip or the header itself!
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER

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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 the coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on to prevent any damage.
TESTING THE LOOP
Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality
for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the
end user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts
replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned
to the agent from whom it was purchased; 2) the product has been
purchased by the end-user and has not been used for commercial
purposes; 3) the product has not been misused, handled
carelessly, or used in a manner other than the way described in
the instruction’s manual. This warranty does not confer rights
other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any
claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered
as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer. This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact
with aggressive UV additives or other improper liquids. EK Water
blocks are sealed with a warranty-voiding circular label, proving
the water block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing the
label will void the leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on
the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK
Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
WARRANTY

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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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