EKWB EK-Momentum AORUS Z390 MASTER Installation manual

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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 thoroughly 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-HFB and EK-ACF 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 quality, market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system.

GENERAL INFORMATION Sample photo of AORUS Z390 MASTER motherboard

BAG CONTENT: Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.

STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. There are screws on

the back of the motherboard that need to be removed in order to remove the factory
installed MOSFET cooling solution. Additional screws need to be removed to remove
the plastic I/O cover.

CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads which needs to be
trimmed in order to fit the voltage regulation area (MOSFETs and coils) on the

motherboard’s circuit board. WARNING: DIMENSIONS ON PICTURE BELOW ARE

SCALED.

Installation manual for EK-Momentum AORUS Z390 MASTER water block

Cpu socket

Mosfets

Aorus Z390 Master

chipset heatsink

1. Thermal pad F – 1.0mm
(EAN: 3830046996732)

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PLACING THERMAL PADS ON 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!

PLACING THERMAL PADS ON 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!

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

STEP 3: PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD

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!

Install three (3) M2.5 self adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs as shown on
the picture below.

STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD

PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD. Place the EK-AORUS Z390

MASTER D-RGB Monoblock series water block gently to the motherboard. Make sure
that mounting holes are aligned.

Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on the
motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.
A) Mosfet part: Use three M2,5x5 AX1 screws. Tighten the screws evenly. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the screws!
B) CPU part: Use four M4x8 DIN7984 screws and washers.
Tighten the screws using enclosed 2.5mm allen key.

Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown on picture below:

Place the M2,5 self-adhesive PVC washers under marked standoffs!

M4x8 screws

Plastic washer

M2.5x5 Screws

Place 1mm thermal pads over
marked area and make sure all
mosfet chips and coils are

covered.

1.AORUS Z390 MASTER

2.AORUS Z390 ULTRA

Place 1mm thermal pads over marked area and

make sure all mosfet chips and coils are covered.