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of August, 2012.

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:

o M4 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)

o Springs (4 pcs)

o M4 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)

o Washers (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:

o Jet J2 (1.0mm thick) – optimized for LGA-1155/1156 CPUs

o Jet 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)

Summary of content (6 pages)

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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.
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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.
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EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™ Installation Manual for use with EK-Supremacy™ Series CPU Water Blocks 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 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.
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STEP 2.4: Degrease CPU lid and Water Block Surfaces: Saturate a dry wiper cloth with Indigo Xtreme Clean™; use ~1/2 trial size bottle per ETI installation; thoroughly wipe the CPU lid; repeat with the water block interfacial surfaces. Continue to wipe each surface with fresh areas of the wiper until no visible residue is detected on the wiper. Wipe all surfaces of any visible lint, fibers, or particulates.
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STEP 3: ETI REFLOW PROCEDURE: ETI Reflow: As part of installation, the Indigo Xtreme ETI must first be heated with the CPU running under load in order to reflow (melt) the PCMA. The interface is highly thermally resistive without a complete reflow. Failure to perform the exact reflow procedure may result in unacceptable thermal performance. A video demonstration of ETI reflow can be found at EKWB product page: http://www.ekwb.com # Plexi/Acetal Water Blocks Average Core Temperature (°C) 6. 7. 8.
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REMOVAL OF EK-TIM INDIGO XTREME: To disassemble, loosen the water block thumb nuts. The ETI may then be removed (intact) by first slowly peeling each corner. The ETI is designed to adhesively capture excess alloy (from differences of CPU lid/heat sink interfacial roughness and planarity) on their surfaces. Any residual adhesive 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 swab.