ekwb Velocity - AMD User manual

Velocity CPU WATER BLOCK USER MANUAL - 3rd Revision, July 27th 2021
Velocity - AMD
CPU WATER BLOCK

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 website at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before
installation of this product, please read important notice, disclosure, and
warranty conditions that are printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Please carefully read the manual before beginning the installation
process.
Please remove your graphics card from the computer to assure the
safest mounting process and prevent any possible damage to your
GPU and/or graphics card 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 recommends the
use of EK-CryoFuel coolants.
Make sure to thoroughly bleed air out of your water block, or you will
not reach optimal performance.

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 10
AMX AND FMX SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS 10
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (Optional) 13
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP 14
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 14
TABLE OF CONTENT
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY 4
BOX CONTENTS 5
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 7
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16
SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY
This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern AMD
desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water
block supports the following CPU sockets:
- AMD® socket AMx and FMx

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Washer (5 pcs)
Spring (4 pcs) Standoff - AMD / LGA 115x (4 pcs)
BOX CONTENTS
Standoff - 20xx (4 pcs)EK-Velocity universal CPU water block with the AMD bracket (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)Metal Backplate AMD (1 pc)
Additional Jet Plate – 0.8 mm (1 pc) Backplate Rubber Gasket (1 pc)
Thermal grease (1 pc)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every
screw from this package. EAN: 3831109813065
Thumb Nut (4 pcs)
EAN: 3831109828618

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
68.3 mm
68.3 mm
73.8 mm
110 mm
21.9 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 20
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1100668 COLDPLATE - Copper 1
100669 COLDPLATE - Nickel
2
100830 VELOCITY FRAME - Black
1100831 VELOCITY FRAME - Nickel
100832 VELOCITY FRAME - White
38207 SCREW M4x14 DIN7991 4
4100663 EK-BADGE 1
5100850 AMD Mounting Plate + LED D-RGB 1
6
100526 TOP PLATE - Acetal
1100525 TOP PLATE - Plexi
1012044 TOP PLATE - Frosted Plexi
7100629 J ET PL AT E 1
8100728 SEALING GASKET 1
LED light is not included in all versions.
2
4
1
7
8
6
3
5

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9
4
1
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6
3
5
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 1
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1100668 COLDPLATE - Copper 1
100669 COLDPLATE - Nickel
2
100830 VELOCITY FRAME - Black
1100831 VELOCITY FRAME - Nickel
100832 VELOCITY FRAME - White
38207 SCREW M4x14 DIN7991 4
4100663 EK-BADGE 1
5100576 AMD Mounting Plate 1
6
101691 TOP PLATE - Strike Black Nickel
1101692 TOP PLATE - Strike Matte Black
100528 TOP PLATE - Full Nickel
7100629 J ET PL AT E 1
8100728 SEALING GASKET 1
9102213 LED D-RGB PANEL 1
10
101693 STRIKE COVER - Black Elox
1101694 STRIKE COVER - Natural Elox
102500 HONOR COVER - Stars & Stripes

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4
9
1
7
6
3
5
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions (L x H x W): 110 x 74 x 22 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 1
- D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1100668 COLDPLATE - Copper 1
100669 COLDPLATE - Nickel
2
100830 VELOCITY FRAME - Black
1100831 VELOCITY FRAME - Nickel
100832 VELOCITY FRAME - White
38207 SCREW M4x14 DIN7991 4
4100663 EK-BADGE 1
5100576 AMD Mounting Plate 1
˝6 100528 TOP PLATE - Full Nickel 1
7100629 J ET PL AT E 1
8100728 SEALING GASKET 1
9102213 LED D-RGB PANEL 1

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AMx AND FMxSOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1
Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps and the
factory backplate:
Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws
securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as
shown on the sketch. Remove the original AMD® backplate and the
hold-down clamps and store them away. See sketch for further part
identification.
STEP 2
Preparing backplate rubber gasket
The enclosed rubber gasket is an essential part of the backplate and
mounting system and must be used every time you install this water
block on your motherboards.
With AMD® Sockets you should use whole rubber
backplate including the inner core.
STEP 2
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
OUTER
PART
(REMOVABLE)
INNER CORE
AMD® FACTORY
BACKPLATE
UNC 6-32
SCREWS
HOLD-DOWN
CLAMPS
STEP 1

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METAL
BACKPLATE
RUBBER
GASKET
MOTHERBOARD
M3 THUMB SCREW
PVC WASHER
STEP 3
Install the backplate rubber gasket and place the metal backplate for
the AMD® socket on the back of your motherboard with the RIBBED
SIDE UP (facing away from the motherboard). Align the holes on the
motherboard with the holes on the rubber gasket and backplate.
Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up
with one hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with
the other hand.
AM4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Prepare the foil bag with mounting mechanism, which is enclosed
with the CPU water block delivery.
Install four (4) M3 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is
mandatory to put 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of the
M4 thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the metal backplate until
you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is not
recommended.
STEP 4

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STEP 5
leaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–
abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo).
Applying thermal compound: On a clean IHS, apply a line of
thermal compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader
(IHS) with a credit card or equivalent - see sample photo on left.
The layer of thermal compound must be thin and even in
thickness through the whole surface of the IHS. Too thick
of an application could lead to poor performance. This
method applies to Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal
compound (3830046998477).
STEP 6
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the motherboard with
pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with the installation, it is mandatory
to remove the protective foil from the backside of the
water block.
Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M3
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
THUMB NUT
COILED SPRING
Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 5

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STEP 7
Tighten the fitting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath
is compressed.
The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.
With EK-Velocity series water blocks it is mandatory to use the port that
is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET port. Mixing the ports
may result in less than ideal thermal performance of the water block.
STEP 7
FITTING RING
FITTING BARB
INLET PORT
OUTLET PORT
CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (Optional)
RGB LED CONNECTOR

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CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 4-pin connector from the water block and fan’s RGB LED light
to the RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin
layout on the header is as follows: +12V G R B.
Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector
is plugged into the +12V line as indicated on your
motherboard.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 4-pin connector from the water block’s D-RGB LED light to
the DRGB 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 LED Diode to the 12V RGB HEADER you can
damage the LEDs.
Failure to do so will damage your motherboard or LED strip.
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
STEP 1

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Connector is the same on D-RGB and RGB versions,
but D-RGB version has 3 cables from connector to PCB;
RGB version has 4 cables. If you connect D-RGB LED to
ordinary RGB header you can damage your motherboard
or LED strip.
D-RGB LED Connector
Connector is same on
D-RGB and RGB version
but D-RGB version has
3 cables from connector
to light. RGB version
have 4 cables. If you
connect D-RGB led to
ordinary RGB header
you will damage your
motherboard or LED strip.

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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