MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X User manual

MSI MPG X570S
Carbon EK X
MONOBLOCK
USER GUIDE

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.
Beforeyou startusing 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 therubber 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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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
ATTACHING BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 9
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 10
REQUIRED TOOLS 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11
TABLE OF CONTENT

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

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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.
PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD
MOSFET SCREWS
I/O COVER SCREWS

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FACTORY
BACKPLATE
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

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WARNING: Dimensions on pictures below are scaled.
Please remove the protective foil from both sides of thethermal
pads prior to installation!
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
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON THE
MOTHERBOARD
Place thermal pads on PCB as shown on the picture.
THERMAL PAD F 1.0mm
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1 mm
120 mm
16 mm

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STEP 1
Install four (4) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs as
shown on the picture below.
STEP 2
Place the EK-Quantum Momentum X570 Aorus Master Monoblock series
water block to the motherboard or vice versa (as shown on the photo). Make
sure that mounting holes are aligned.
PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO MOTHERBOARD
M2.5 SELF ADHESIVE PVC WASHER
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Do not forget install the Backplate Insulator and AM4Backplate (as
shown on the photo).
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 three (3) 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.
STEP 2
For the EK-Quantum Momentum X570 Aorus Master 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.
IMPORTANT:
USE THIS OPENINGAS
AN INLET PORT!
STEP 2
PVC WASHER
M2.5x5 AX1 SCREW
M3x10 DIN7984
BACKPLATE
INSULATOR
AM4 Backplate
STEP 1

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

SOCIAL MEDIA
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 PRODUCT 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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