ekwb MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X User manual

USER GUIDE
MSI MPG X570S
Carbon EK X
MONOBLOCK

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:
Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning
with the installation process!
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).
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 proved corrosion inhibiting coolants
is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
BOX CONTENTS 4
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD 5
REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE 5
REMOVING STOCK COOLER 5
REMOVING OF THE ORIGINAL PLASTIC HOLDDOWN AND THE FACTORY BACKPLATE 6
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 7
CUTTING THERMAL PADS 7
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE MOTHERBOARD 7
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD 8
AT TAC HI NG BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 9
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 10
REQUIRED TOOLS 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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M2.5 Adhesive Washer (5 pcs)
M2.5 x 5 AX1 Screw (5 pcs) M2.5 PVC Washer (5 pcs)
5 mm
BOX CONTENTS
Allen Key 2mm (1 pc)MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X
M3 x 10 DIN7984 (5 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every
screw from this package.
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120x16mm) (2 pcs) Thermal PAD F 1.5 mm - (120x16mm) (2 pcs)

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PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE
From the back side of the motherboard, remove five (5) screws using
Phillips head screwdriver.
After removing the mention screws also remove two (2) remaining
screws from the front side of the motherboard using Phillips head
screwdriver and take off the factory provided backplate.
REMOVING STOCK COOLER
Remove all encircled screws. There are four (4) MOSFET screws on
the back of the motherboard that needs to be removed. Additional
three (3) screws needs to be removed to remove the plastic I/O
cover. Store the screws for later use. You can attach the I/O cover
back, after you mount the Monoblock.
I/O COVER SCREWS
MOSFET SCREWS

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REMOVING OF THE ORIGINAL PLASTIC HOLD
DOWN AND THE FACTORY BACKPLATE
Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four (4) UNC 6-32 screws
securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as
shown on the sketch. Remove the original backplate and the hold-
down clamps.
UNC 6-32 SCREWS
FACTORY
BAC KP L ATE

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APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound on CPU heat spreader (IHS) with enclosed
EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease. The quantity of about two rice
grains is just about right. There is no need to cover the whole IHS.
Applying too much thermal grease will have negative impact on the
cooling performance!
CUTTING THERMAL PADS
Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be trimmed
in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFET) on the
motherboard’s circuit board.
1. Thermal PAD F 1.0mm - (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
2. Thermal PAD F 1.5mm - (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
WARNING: Dimensions on pictures below are scaled.
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE
MOTHERBOARD
Place thermal pads on PCB as shown on the picture.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pads prior to installation!
120 mm
16 mm
1.5 mm
Thermal PAD F 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
THERMAL PAD F 1 mm
THERMAL PAD F 1.5 mm
F1
F1.5
F1
F1.5
F1.5
F1

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PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Install four (4) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked
standoffs as shown on the picture below.
STEP 2
Place the MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X Monoblock series water
block to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on the photo).
Make sure that mounting holes are aligned.
M2.5 SELF ADHESIVE PVC WASHER
STEP 2
STEP 1

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STEP 2
For the MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X series water block to operate
properly the G1/4 port nearest to the right edge of the water block
MUST BE USED AS THE INLET PORT.
EK recommends the use of EK-Fittings. When using fittings other than
EK 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.
STEP 2
IMPORTANT:
USE THIS OPENING
AS AN INLET PORT!
ATTACHING BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1
Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes
on the motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
Mosfet part: Use four (4) M2.5 x 5 AX1 Screws with PVC washers.
Tighten the screws evenly. Do not use excessive force when
tightening the screws.
CPU part: Use four (4) M3 x 10 DIN 7984 with screws. Tighten the
screws using enclosed 2mm Allen Key.
Do not forget install the Backplate Insulator and AM4
Backplate (as shown on the photo).
STEP 1
PVC WASHER
M3x10 DIN7984
M2.5x5 AX1 SCREW
BAC KP L ATE
INSULATOR
AM 4 BAC KP L ATE

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REQUIRED TOOLS
Phillips-head screwdriver Scissors Allen Key
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
Plug the 3-pin connector from Monoblock D-RGB LED strip to the
motherboard.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is
plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.