Ekwb Ek-supreme hf cu Manual

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box. Released on 10th of March, 2010.

Installation and mounting manual for EK-Supreme HF Cu 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 web site at www.ekwaterblocks.com for updates. Before

installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.

The barb hose fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them in; otherwise the high flow fittings might break. These fittings do not need to be tightened with much force because the

liquid seal is made using o-rings.

STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR WATER BLOCK

Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting

process possible in order to prevent any possible damages to your PCB.

Picture bellow represents the correct orientation of block and its flow path.

STEP 2 cont.: PREPARING YOUR WATER BLOCK STEP 3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

Please remove protective foil from copper base prior to installing

water block onto CPU. Supreme HF Cu comes with 5 different jet plates. This

way users have their unique opportunity to test different flows in their water

loops. However, please note that EKWB assumes no liability if after

removing stock plate leaking occurs. All blocks are 100% leak proof tested

at EKWB’s premises.

Furthermore, do not insert blank jet plate (#5) without making any

fins or holes with dremmel or drill into it!

CLEANING THE CPU. Wipe off CPU (by using non–abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as

shown on sample photo). EKWB does not recommend using any liquids for

removing paste.

Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the GPU with enclosed Arctic Cooling MX2

™ thermal compound. Follow this link:

http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/images/install_mx2_retail.pdf for

detailed instructions. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form

for best performance (see sample picture).

STEP 4. INSTALLING WATER BLOCK TO MOTHERBOARD

STEP 5. ATTACHING BACKPLATE for Intel 775 Socket

EKWB recommends the use of enclosed retention UNIVERSAL backplate. When

having it installed, you can use higher mounting force. Therefore you can

compress springs more than without retention back plate. With retention back

plate you will achieve better temperatures on your CPU. If you don’t have

installed retention back plate, please be very careful when tightening thumb

nuts due to motherboards PCB bending. If it bends too much motherboard

might get damaged.

When using motherboard with Intel 775 socket, insert screws at positions as

shown bellow. EPDM rubber is used as insulator, therefore it must be used

underneath the metal backplate.

M3x12

Mounting plate

Jet plate

Top

Copper base

CORRECT

INCORRECT

M4x50 screw

Metal backplate

EPDM rubber

Oring 54x2

Oring 28,3x1,78

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box. Released on 10th of March, 2010.

STEP 6. ATTACHING BACKPLATE for Intel 1366 Socket

STEP 7. ATTACHING BACKPLATE for AM2 and AM3 Socket

When using motherboard with Intel 1336 socket, insert screws at positions as

shown bellow. Standoffs are used to prevent possible overtightening of screws

and causing potentional damage to PCB.

When using motherboard with AM2 and AM3 socket, insert screws at positions

as shown bellow. EPDM rubber is used as insulator, therefore it must be used

underneath the metal backplate.

STEP 8: ATTACHING BACKPLATE for Intel 1155/1156 Socket

STEP 9: CONNECTING WATER BLOCK TO CIRCUIT

When using motherboard with Intel 1155/1156 socket, insert screws at

positions as shown bellow. Standoffs are used to prevent possible

overtightening of screws and causing potentional damage to PCB.

Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the EK-SUPREME

HF Cu to operate properly, the fitting nearer the center of the water block

MUST BE USED AS THE INLET. To secure the tubes stays properly on the

fittings please use hose clamps or appropriate substitute. The use of an

algaecide is nonetheless recommended in any liquid cooling system.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once the installation is completed, it is a recommended practice to test the cooling circuit for leaks prior to powering up the

computer. We recommend a 24 hour leak test prior to powering up the computer. Do not test the water block using city water pressure. This will rupture the top

of the housing and render the block unusable (and will void your warranty).

While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, EK Water Blocks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any

consequential damage(s) occurring to your equipment as a result of using EK Water Blocks cooling products, either due to errors or omissions on our part in the

above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the EK Water Blocks cooling products.

WARRANTY:

Our products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months beginning from the date of delivery to the final user. During

this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at our discretion provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was

purchased; (II) the product has been purchased by an end user and has not used for commercial purposes; (III) the product has not been misused, handled

carelessly, or used in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions provided describing its installation and proper use. 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