ekwb EK-Supremacy Elite Edition series User manual

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EK-Supremacy Elite Edition series universal CPU water block installation manual
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:
1. Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2. 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).
3. The EK High Flow and EK-PSC type 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.
4. The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
STEP 2: TABLE OF CONTENT
Congratulations on your purchase of EK-Supremacy universal CPU water block. This
water block is pre-assembled* for use with modern AMD or Intel desktop socket type
motherboards. By default this water block supports the following CPU sockets:
-Intel socket LGA-775, LGA-1155/1156, LGA-1366 and LGA-2011
-AMD socket S754/939/940, AMD AMx and FM1
*: depending on the variant. EK-Supremacy Elite Edition –AMD AMx & FM1 is shipped factory pre-assembled with
AMD mounting plate.
Caution:
Narrow server type LGA-2011 is not supported by default –a Mounting plate Supremacy LGA-2011 Narrow
ILM (EAN: 3830046990600) is mandatory to install this water block on narrow server type LGA-2011 motherboards.
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Supremacy water block:
-EK-Supremacy universal CPU water block
-EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™ thermal interface material
- PreciseMount universal CPU mounting mechanism:
oM4 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)
oSprings (4 pcs)
oM4 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)
oWashers (4 pcs)
-LGA-2011 M4 threaded mounting studs (4 pcs)
-Spare AMD / Intel mounting plate
-Backplate rubber gasket
-Backplate for Intel LGA-1366 and AMD socket motherboards
-Backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket motherboards
-Allen (hex) key 2.5mm
-Additional jet plates:
oJet J2 (1.0mm thick) –optimized for LGA-1155/1156 CPUs
oJet J3 (0.7mm thick) –optimized for LGA-2011 CPUs
STEP 3.1 (optional): INSTALLING AMD MOUNTING PLATE AND REPLACING JET PLATE PROCEDURE
1) Place water block on an even surface and remove the four M4x14 DIN7991 screws attaching the top to the copper base using the enclosed 2.5mm Allen key.
2) Replacing mounting plate:
2.1) Replace the Intel mounting plate with AMD one. You will feel the mounting plate locking into the position when placed correctly on to the top.
2.2) Reseat the larger o-ring gasket (57x2 mm) into the gap between the mounting plate and water block top. Skip to step #4 to complete installation.
3) Replacing jet plate:
3.1) Remove the default jet J1 (0.8mm thick) and replace it with jet J2 or jet J3, depending on your CPU platform. You will feel the jet plate locking into the position
when placed correctly to the top. Reinstall smaller o-ring gasket if needed prior to replacing jet plate.
4) Carefully place copper base to waterblock top assembly, make sure gaskets stay in place! Beware of copper base orientation!
5) Repeat step #4 if necassery. Screw in all four (4) M4x14 DIN7991 screws using the enclosed 2.5mm Allen (hex) key.
STEP 4: PREPARING BACKPLATE RUBBER GASKET
The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mounting system and must be used every time you
install this water block. The rubber backplate has a partially cut inner part which needs to be removed when installed on
Intel LGA-115x and LGA-2011 motherboard. The rubber is held on four places and can be peeled away with hand. These
two pieces can be reassembled later if needed.
Intel LGA-115x and LGA-1366 socket:
Remove the inner core of the rubber and use the outer part only.
AMD sockets:
Use the whole rubber backplate including the inner core.
Water block top
Gaskets
Jet plate
Mounting plate
Copper base
Screws
Step #2.1
Step #2.2
Step #3.1
Step #4
Outer part
Inner core
(removable)

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STEP 5: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK:
STEP 5a: Intel LGA-775, -1366 and AMD socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket - depending on your CPU platform ( see STEP 4) -
and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-1366 and AMD socket to the back of your
motherboard. Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket
and backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one hand
while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual (see STEP 6)
STEP 5b: Intel LGA-115x socket motherboard:
1) Place motherboard on an even surface with front facing down.
2) Install backplate rubber gasket - depending on your CPU platform ( see STEP 4) -
and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket to the back of your
motherboard. Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket
and backplate. Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the
CPU socket ILM backplate.
3) Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one
hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
4) Install the rest of mounting system as per installation manual (see STEP 6)
STEP 5c: Installing the mounting system:
Intel Socket LGA-115x/1366 and AMD sockets:
Install the M4 thumb screws of the PreciseMount mounting system onto your
motherboard. It is mandatory to put 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of
the M4 thumb screws. Tighten the M4 thumb screw to the metal backplate with
your hands until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is
not recommended!
Intel Socket LGA-2011:
Install four (4) specific LGA-2011 M4 thumb screws into four M4 threaded stubs
on the LGA-2011 socket integrated latch mechanism (ILM). The screws are to be
installed using no tools (i.e. pliers).
STEP 5d: Preparing your CPU and applying EK-TIM Indigo Extreme:
Please consult the enclosed EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™ installation manual and
install the thermal interface material as per installation manual. Improper
installation may will result in poor thermal properties of your EK-Supremacy Elite
Edition series water block!
Remember, EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™ is not re-usable once reflow process is
started.
STEP 5e: Fastening the waterblock:
Install the waterblock on your CPU. Place an enclosed compression spring and
thumb nut over each M4 thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time,
preferably in cross pattern and do not tighten them fully until all of them are
partially screwed in. Then - using your fingers only - screw in all four thumb nuts
until you reach the end of the thread.
STEP 6: CONNECTING WATER BLOCK TO THE COOLING CIRCUIT
Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the EK-Supremacy
series water block to operate properly the G1/4 port nearest to the center of the
water block MUST BE USED AS THE INLET PORT. EK recommends the use of
EK-PSC fittings. When using fittings other than EK-PSC 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.
REQUIRED TOOLS
-allen key 2.5mm (enclosed)
figure 1: Isometric view of backplate assembly for LGA-1366
Metal backplate
Rubber gasket
Motherboard
PCB
figure 2: Isometric view of backplate assembly for LGA-115x
Metal backplate
Rubber gasket
Motherboard
PCB
M4 thumb screw
PVC washer
LGA 2011 M4
thumb screw
Thumb nut
Coiled spring
EK-PSC fitting
Tubing

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This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability whatsoe er, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following
instructions are subject to change without notice. Please isit our web site at www.ekwaterblocks.com for updates. Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure, and warranty conditions printed on our home page.
STEP 1: QUICK OVERVIEW
STEP 1.1:
EK
-
TIM
Indigo Xtreme
:
Engineered Thermal Interface for Socket 1155 & 1156
(Intel Core™ i3, Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 proce or )
Indigo Xtreme™ i an Engineered Thermal Interface (ETI)
that fit neatly between a CPU lid and heat ink or water
block to keep CPU cooler. Unlike grea e , metallic
thermal interface pad or liquid metal alloy , Indigo
Xtreme i a elf-contained and ealed tructure, deploying
a Pha e Change Metallic Alloy (PCMA) which reflow and
fill urface defect on the CPU lid and heat ink. The
re ultant interfacial layer i void-free and robu t, with low
thermal contact and bulk re i tance.
Important: Unlike mo t thermal interface product , the Indigo Xtreme form-factor i
optimized for each application.
Attempting to u e Indigo Xtreme with CPU or water block other than tho e
pecified may re ult in degraded performance or interfacial failure (See: Supported
Hardware).
STEP 1.2: Compatibility List:
S pported Hardware:
Supported CPU : Socket 1155 / 1156
• Core™ i3
• Core™ i5
• Core™ i7
S pported Water Blocks:
All EK-Supremacy erie water block
• Plexi
• Acetal
• Full Copper
• Full Nickel
Prior to the in tallation and reflow of Indigo Xtreme do not disable the Thermal Control
feature that protect your CPU from overheating.
STEP 2: INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
STEP 1.3: ETI Kit Contents:
The Indigo Xtreme ETI i offered a part of an Engineered Thermal Interface Kit. Thi kit
include everal cleanroom-grade urface cleaning product for (2) complete in tallation .
The ETI kit include :
Indigo Xtreme ETI (2 in tallation )
Cleanroom-grade dry wiper cloth
Indigo Xtreme Clean™ ( ample ize)
Pair of powder-free nitrile glove
Detailed In tallation Guide
Check the condition of the ETI kit before in tallation; if any problem i found,
contact EKWB for a replacement.
Read entire instr ctions before sing EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme. Comp ter operating
system and temperat re monitoring tilities m st be installed prior to se.
Contact EKWB S pport if yo have any q estions.
Prior to installing EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme, complete the water block assembly
(thr Step 5C) as ill strated in the EK-S premacy installation man al.
STEP 2.1: Motherboard, CPU and Block Removal:
Remove the motherboard from the PC ca e. Remove the CPU from the motherboard ocket and place on
a non-abra ive, lint-free urface for cleaning. Motherboard removal will facilitate proper alignment of the
ETI to the CPU lid and water block.
STEP 2.2: Thermal Interface Compo nd (grease) Removal:
U ing the upplied dry wiper cloth, apply pre ure to thoroughly remove any exi ting interface
grea e from the CPU lid and water block. Clean with fre h area of the wiper cloth until no
vi ible grea e re idue i detected on the wiper.
If removing metal pad or liquid metal TIM re idue, refer to manufacturer’ pecific
cleaning method .
STEP 2.3: P t on Gloves:
Prior to the final degrea ing tep, the upplied powder-free nitrile glove mu t be worn to prevent any
finger oil or contaminant from contacting the CPU lid, water block and ETI urface and to prevent kin
contact with Indigo Xtreme Clean.™
Stray grea e compound can be mitigated a glove are applied immediately following the
Thermal Interface Compound Removal tep.
EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™ Installation Manual
for use with
EK
-
Supremacy™
Series CPU Water Block
s

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STEP 2.5: CPU Installation:
In tall the CPU in the motherboard. Refer to motherboard or CPU in tallation in truction .
The ETI can only be applied after correct in tallation of the CPU.
STEP 2.4: Degrease CPU lid and Water Block S rfaces:
Saturate a dry wiper cloth with Indigo Xtreme Clean™; u e ~1/2 trial ize bottle per ETI
in tallation; thoroughly wipe the CPU lid; repeat with the water block interfacial urface .
Continue to wipe each urface with fre h area of the wiper until no vi ible re idue i detected
on the wiper. Wipe all urface of any vi ible lint, fiber , or particulate .
Be prepared to wipe the CPU lid and water block urface immediately upon aturating
each dry wiper cloth a the Xtreme Clean™ olvent will quickly evaporate. New CPU
or water block mu t be degrea ed a well. U e only the upplied Indigo Xtreme
Clean™ for the degrea ing tep.
U e the Xtreme Clean™ olvent in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with pla tic
( uch a keyboard , computer ca e , cooling fan , acetal and plexi water block
hou ing , coolant tube fitting , cable , etc.). Al o, avoid contact with ela tomer
(coolant tubing, ga ket , etc.).
STEP 2.6: Indigo Xtreme Handling:
The Indigo Xtreme ETI may be handled on the blue urface only.
ETI in tallation require a lint-free environment.
Do not remove the clear Top and Bottom liner prior to the pecific in tallation tep. Do not
bend, flex or puncture any portion of the ETI. Keep all chemical agent (Indigo Xtreme
Clean™, etc.) away from the ETI.
STEP 2.7: Bottom Side Liner Removal:
Remove the “Bottom” ide rectangular clear liner by lowly
peeling the liner, beginning from the corner with the white
BOTTOM” label. Hold the ETI on the blue edge (with both
hand to prevent any wrinkling or warping) Do not remove
the “Top” liner at thi tep.
Do not touch the expo ed adhe ive
area after removal of the clear liner.
Once the liner ha been removed,
proceed immediately to Step 2.8:
Alignment and Placement.
STEP 2.9: Top Side Liner Removal:
Remove the “Top” ide rectangular clear liner by lowly peeling the
liner, beginning from the corner with the white “TOP” label.
Do not touch any of the clear urface after
removal of the clear liner. Once the liner ha
been removed, proceed immediately to Step
2.10: Water Block Mounting.
STEP 2.8: Alignment and Placement:
Orientation and alignment of the ETI to the CPU lid
and ocket i critical. Orient the ETI uch that the
Bottom ide i facing the CPU lid. Refer to the figure
for correct placement.
Hold the ETI on the blue edge (with both hand to
prevent any wrinkling or warping). En ure that the ETI i
oriented with CPU lid/ ocket a hown.
Align the quare blue ring to the edge of the CPU lid
before making contact. Carefully lower the ETI onto the
CPU lid urface. With moderate, downward finger
pre ure, completely pre down all ETI urface onto
the CPU lid by following the quare blue alignment ring
(e pecially the region denoted by the mall red arrow ).
It i critical that the quare blue alignment ring i completely on the CPU lid and
all blue ring urface are thoroughly pre ed down.
STEP 2.10: Water Block Mo nting:
U e the following mounting in truction to en ure optimal clamping force on the ETI:
It i imperative th
at the water
block i aligned correctly before
it make contact with the ETI. Avoid any twi ting on the ETI
a the water block i bolted down.
1.
While holding the water bl
ock in a level/horizontal po ition, place the pring
onto each thumb crew.
2. Place thumb nut on each crew and turn ju t enough to engage the thread .
3. Temporarily mark each thumb nut with a marking pen or tape to indicate the
tarting po ition ( ee the black marking illu trated on the top of each thumb
nut in the image).
4. Turn all thumb nut four (4) full revolution , beginning with the upper left
and right thumb nut (a illu trated in the image).
5. Proceed to Step 3: ETI Reflow Procedure.
Be certai
n thumb
nut
have been tightened only (4) full
revolution (from initial thread engagement); DO NOT fully
tighten thumb nut ; exce ive clamping force may damage
ETI, re ulting in alloy leakage and/or poor thermal
performance.

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STEP 3: ETI REFLOW PROCEDURE:
ETI Reflow:
A part of in tallation, the Indigo Xtreme ETI mu t fir t be heated with the CPU running under load in order to reflow (melt) the PCMA.
1. Connect up all liquid line to the water block.
2. Orient the computer uch that the motherboard and CPU are in a horizontal po ition.
3. Turn on the liquid pump.
4. Boot the computer. Clock frequency and voltage mu t be et to default ( tock).
5. U e a CPU temperature monitoring program ( uch a SpeedFan™) and elect the graphing option to track the profile of all core temperature during reflow. Be certain the graph i open
with all core temperature elected before proceeding to the next tep.
6. With the computer running, turn off the liquid pump.
7. Exerci e the CPU with a “burn” program ( uch a Prime 95™) to generate adequate heat for reflow. Multi-core CPU require one open copy of the burn program for each core.
8. Follow the average core temperature profile (with SpeedFan) illu trated in the graph and corre ponding table below for your particular water block.
Full copper/nickel water block will require longer reflow time .
#
Plexi/Acetal Water Blocks F ll Copper/Nickel Water Blocks
1
All burn program have been activated
and
liquid pump ha been turned off.
All burn program have been activated
and
liquid pump ha been turned off.
2
Core temperature will immediately
ri e to
peak of ~85-95°C.
Core temperature will immediately
ri e to peak
of ~85-95°C.
3
Core temperature will
quickly de cend within
econd of activating burn program .
Core temperature will
omewhat tabilize for a
few minute and then lowly de cend.
4
A
ll core temperature will drop to a Bottoming
Point (lowe t temperature).
A
ll core temperature will drop to a Bottoming
Point (lowe t temperature).
5
Following the Bottoming Point, average core
temperature will lowly ri e again.
Following the Bottoming Point, average core
temperature will lowly ri e again.
6
Once the average core temperature ha
reached ~80-90°C, de-
activate all burn
program .
Once the average core temperature ha
reached ~80-90°C, de-activate all burn
program .
7
All core temperature will again drop to the
econd Bottoming Point. Once the lowe t
temperature i reached, turn on liquid pump.
All core temperature will
again drop to the
econd Bottoming Point. Once the lowe t
temperature i reached, turn on liquid pump.
Intel multi-core proce or have built-in protection (Adaptive Thermal Monitor) that
prevent the proce or from exceeding maximum core temperature , thereby
preventing any damage to the CPU.
Avoid any bumping or exce ive pre ure on the heat ink/waterblock and keep the
computer in the horizontal po ition until the average core temperature ha dropped
below 60°C.
If the average core temperature doe not follow a imilar temperature profile a een
in the previou graphic , then improper reflow may have occurred. Proceed to
“Removal” and re-in tall a new ETI.
The interface i highly thermally re i tive without a complete reflow.
Failure to perform the exact reflow procedure may re ult in un
acceptable thermal performance.
A video
demon tration of ETI reflow can be found at EKWB product page: http://www.ekwb.com
Plexi/Acetal Water Blocks
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 115 130
Time (seconds)
Average Core Temperature (°C)
#3
#5
#7
#4
#6 #2
#1
Full Copper/Nickel Water Blocks
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
012 3456
Time (minutes)
Average Core Temperature (°C)
#1
#2 #3
#5
#6
#4
#7

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REMOVAL OF EK-TIM INDIGO XTREME:
To di a emble,
loo en
the
water
block
thumb nut
. The ETI may then be removed (intact) by fir t lowly peeling each corner. The ETI i de igned to adhe ively capture exce alloy (from difference of
CPU lid/heat ink interfacial roughne and planarity) on their urface . Any re idual adhe ive on the CPU or water block may be removed with the edge of a credit card and with Xtreme Clean, acetone, or
xylene on a clean wiper or cotton cleaning wab. Re idual alloy i be t removed by wetting the upplied wab with Xtreme Clean and gentling rotating the wab to loo en and collect the alloy particle .
Indigo Xtreme i a ingle-u e interface product and any removal of the water block (pre/po t-reflow) will require a new ETI. All interface material and adhe ive re idue mu t be removed and
the CPU and water block re-cleaned (with the urface cleaning upplie including in the ETI kit only) prior to the re-in tallation of a new ETI.
REFERENCES:
B rn in program:
IntelBurnTe t
:
http://www. oftpedia.com/get/Sy tem/Benchmark /IntelBurnTe t. html
Temperat re monitors: Motherboard manufacturer u ually upply a hardware monitor utility for their board . CPUID.org' HWMonitor (Pro) or SpeedFan are the mo t popular temperature monitoring
tool. It include a real-time graphing mode that will aid in the monitoring of the proce or burn-in: http://www.almico.com/ peedfan.php ; http://www.cpuid.com/ oftware /hwmonitor.html
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Indigo Xtreme Clean™ can be found at: http://www.ekwaterblock .com/ hop/EK-TIM/MSDS_Indigo.pdf
Contact u for more information about thi or other EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme application at our web ite: http://www.ekwb.com
Store EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme at room temperature condition of 22°C (72°F) and 50% R.H., preferably in the original ealed enclo ure and pla tic bag.
DISCLAIMER:
EKWB d.o.o. and Enerdyne Solution are not re pon ible for any damage due to external cau e , including but not limited to, improper u e, accident, neglect,
alteration, repair, improper in tallation, improper te ting, or damage cau ed by overclocking.
Intel, Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 are trademark of the Intel Corporation, USA.
EK-Supremacy i a trademark of EKWB d.o.o
Indigo Xtreme i a trademark of:
Enerdyne Solution , Inc.,
125 We t North Bend Way, PO Box 2660,
North Bend, WA., 98045 United State of America